Even if one is familiar with the precise meaning of everything one recites, the act of worship can hardly have any significance at all unless it registers the overall message each part of our prayers is meant to convey.
Immanuel Jakobovits, Baron JakobovitsLike sacrifices, prayer is intended to change man, not God. Its purpose is to cultivate a contrite heart, to promote feelings of humility and inadequacy in man, whilst encouraging reliance on Divine assistance.
Immanuel Jakobovits, Baron JakobovitsIn all "benedictions", be they expressing plea or thanksgiving, we affirm that God is the "source" of every bounty we enjoy and of every favour we seek.
Immanuel Jakobovits, Baron JakobovitsFor those without faith there are no answers, for those with faith there are no questions.
Immanuel Jakobovits, Baron Jakobovits