Prayer in the Time of Moshiach

Due to the changes that will occur in the days of Moshiach, the prayer format in the days of Moshiach will change and prayers that are not expressions of thanksgiving will be nullified.

Changes in Prayer

In the days of Moshiach, prayers will be nullified except for prayers of thanksgiving, since during this period nothing will be lacking. This matter has even been established in halacha that one should recite Mizmor L'todah (Psalm of Thanksgiving) with a melody, since it will not be nullified in the future. In Chassidic teachings, the reason why prayers will be nullified is explained - because prayer's purpose is the refinement of the animal soul, and in the Geulah (Redemption) the animal soul will already be refined, therefore there will be no need for prayer. The prayer of thanksgiving, however, reaches to the level of Ohr Ein Sof (Infinite Light) and therefore it will not be nullified.

Requests dealing with the plea for redemption will change and will be written in the language of thanksgiving for bringing the redemption.

Prayer Aloud

The Alter Rebbe writes that in the future, the Shemoneh Esrei will be recited aloud, since at that time the attribute of Malchut (Kingship) will be revealed. The Rebbe added that praying the Shemoneh Esrei aloud signifies the complete revelation of bitul (self-nullification), which will be revealed in the world that "there is nothing besides Him," unlike during exile when bitul is expressed through silence, and therefore prayer is whispered. The Ramban explains that the reason for this is because in the future there will only be prayers of praise, and prayers of praise should be said and publicized aloud.

The Zohar states that in the future, "Baruch Shem Kevod Malchuto L'olam Va'ed" (Blessed is the Name of His glorious kingdom forever and ever) will be said aloud, since during exile "Baruch Shem" is a secret and therefore is said quietly, but in the redemption the secret will be revealed and therefore it will be possible to say it aloud.

External Links

• Prayer in the Days of Moshiach on the Torah of Redemption website.