To Israel's faithful hosts in the past, as to its loyal sons and daughters of the present, the Siddur has been the gate to communion with their Father in Heaven; and, at the same time, it has been a mighty spiritual bond that unites them to their scattered brethren the world over.

Everything in the Universe was as the Creator willed it - nothing superfluous, nothing lacking - a harmony.

Sabbath rest is more than mere abstention from physical work; and, therefore, must include worship and Scripture-reading.

Not indolence but congenial work is man's Divinely allotted portion.

Prayer is a universal phenomenon in the soul-life of man. It is the soul's reaction to the terrors and joys, the uncertainties and dreams of life.

In spite of the pangs of travail, the longing for motherhood remains the most powerful instinct in woman.

The immemorial ingratitude of rulers and commonwealths is proverbial. Especially common is ingratitude to Israel - the People that has achieved so much of eternal worth, but has rarely succeeded in winning gratitude.