<p>We often think of prayer as motivated by personal needs: I pray for myself or others close to me.  But one of our prayers specifically asks us to focus more broadly and pray for our religious leaders.  Why is this so important?</p>

We often think of prayer as motivated by personal needs: I pray for myself or others close to me. But one of our prayers specifically asks us to focus more broadly and pray for our religious leaders. Why is this so important?

<p>We often think of prayer as motivated by personal needs: I pray for myself or others close to me.&nbsp; But one of our prayers specifically asks us to focus more broadly and pray for our religious leaders.&nbsp; Why is this so important?</p>

R. Elie Kaunfer on Parashat Devarim: Praying for our Religious Leaders

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