Interesting teachings re prayer from Rabbi Elie Kaunfer, of Hadar

Rabbi Kaunfer always has something interesting to say about prayer.  (And I'd better post this before I lose track of these links!)

 How Can I Pray If I Don't Believe The Words?   

"Prayer is not a statement of belief, but a literary creation -- with all the power, nuance and complexity of literary creations."

The Mourner's Kaddish Is Misunderstood

"The prayer does not praise (or even name) God. Here’s why.