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Kavanah means (Judaism) Heartfelt intent during prayer, as opposed to roteness..
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/kəˈvʌnə/ · noun
(Judaism) Heartfelt intent during prayer, as opposed to roteness..
The Gaon of Vilna (Ha-Gra) also opposed saying the formula Leshaym Yihud as well as Hineni mukhan umezuman ("Behold I am prepared and ready") since precepts do not require kavanah.
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Kavanah means (Judaism) Heartfelt intent during prayer, as opposed to roteness..
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The Gaon of Vilna (Ha-Gra) also opposed saying the formula Leshaym Yihud as well as Hineni mukhan umezuman ("Behold I am prepared and ready") since precepts do not require kavanah.
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