Can I Lead Prayer if I Don't Believe in God?
Update: 2025-12-17
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What does it mean to serve as shaliach tzibbur—the representative of a community in prayer—if you struggle with belief in God? This episode explores the halakhic and theological dimensions of a question that sits at the heart of Jewish spiritual life. Does disbelief disqualify someone from leading davening, or does the act of prayer itself create a space that transcends personal theology?
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Music featured in this episode: Shema by Saul Kaye
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