Swaying of the Body During Prayer
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Question
I live in Israel. I am not religious and was not raised as religious. Why does my body sway uncontrollably when I hear Hebrew prayers?
Answer
Shalom and blessings,
In the holy book of the Zohar, it is written that the Jewish soul is like a candle, as it is said, 'The soul of man is the candle of the Lord,' and when the light of spirituality shines upon it, it is similar to a flame that sways back and forth.
Therefore, when your soul encounters sacred words such as prayer or Torah, the spiritual flame begins to burn, and the body sways on its own.
This can be observed in every synagogue where prayers are offered with intention, as well as in every study hall where the Torah is studied properly.