In a moving episode of Jerusalem Lights, Rabbi Chaim Richman takes listeners on a spiritual journey — from heartfelt prayers on the Temple Mount to the hallowed resting places of tzaddikim in Ukraine — revealing timeless truths about the power and mystery of prayer.
This week’s episode of the Jerusalem Lights podcast delivers a deep and personal exploration of prayer, faith, and Jewish spiritual heritage.
Rabbi Chaim Richman recounts his own profound experiences praying on the Temple Mount, as well as his pilgrimage to the graves of tzaddikim (righteous souls) in Ukraine — a journey steeped in history, devotion, and a search for divine connection.
Unpacking the Mysteries of Prayer
Together with co-host Jim Long, Rabbi Richman delves into:
- The spiritual concept of praying at sacred sites
- The meaning behind the “pitchfork of prayer”
- Why Moshe’s 515 prayers to enter the Land of Israel remained unanswered
- How prayer connects past, present, and eternity
From Sinai to the Temple Mount Revolution
The conversation also reflects on the Temple Mount revolution as the continuation of centuries of blood, sweat, and tears in Jewish history — and the unceasing voice of Mount Sinai that still calls to the Jewish people today.
Listeners are invited to see prayer not only as a personal dialogue with God, but as part of an ongoing national and spiritual mission rooted in Jewish destiny.
