[A glossary and analysis by Hoffman  follows this article]  The Key To Becoming A Talmid Chacham 5Towns Jewish Times | Feb. 19, 2009 Kindly take a moment to study Mishnas Chayim in the merit of Esther Devorah bas Chayim, a’h, a fellow Jew who passed away with no relatives to arrange Torah study ...

9 signs that you’re congregation may be pedestaling The lack of an opening prayer (opening prayer orients the entire worship experience toward the divine) Hyper-scheduled worship format (no room for spontaneity) Avoidance of silence (a constant stream of music and speaking) Little opportunity ...