A simple attendance at a weekly shiur on tefilah, delivered by Rabbi Chesky Kauftheil, was all it took to inspire Ari Weber’s journey, which led to the conception of the “Hashem Loves You” (HLY) project.
Ari, a self-proclaimed simple Jew, shared his transformation, saying, “I used to attend shul daily, reciting prayers without understanding the depth of the words. But attending that shiur and receiving my first Artscroll Siddur was a turning point. It opened my eyes to the profound beauty of Tefillah and made me realize how davening is essentially tapping into another world.”
Reflecting on a common sentiment, Ari expressed, “Many of us spend hours in shul, davening Shachris, Mincha, and Maariv. Yet, without understanding what we are saying, it’s like we’re just giving ‘lip service.’ My davening with an Artscroll Siddur was transformative. The beauty and depth of the words revealed themselves, leading to a completely new connection with Hashem.”
Recognizing the significance of this, Ari, alongside Rabbi Kauftheil and a group of dedicated individuals, embarked on a mission to reintroduce Tefilla to the world. They launched a website where people could request a free Siddur, with options catering to various nusachaos in both English and Yiddish, nusach Chabad (Ari) is also available.
The impact was immediate and took off like wildfire. “We’ve distributed thousands,” Ari stated with palpable enthusiasm, “and the feedback has been nothing short of inspiring. Countless individuals have reached out, sharing how their entire perspective on davening and their connection to Hashem transformed.”
The feedback pouring in has been absolutely incredible, including a heartfelt message from a grateful father who said, “You have no idea what you did; you changed my daughter’s life.” Another individual remarked, For many years, I never really davened and struggled with a connection to tefillah. Your Siddur completely turned things around. Not only do I now daven, but I also feel connected and closer than ever. Thank you.”
In these challenging times, Ari emphasized the vital role of prayer. “Now, more than ever, we need to strengthen our bond with our Hashem through our prayers. And it’s our sincerest hope that in the zechus of this collective connection, Hashem will watch over our brothers and sisters in Eretz Yisroel, and bring Moshiach soon.”
The Hashem Loves You initiative is sponsored and dedicated for all the singles in need of a shidduch. May Hashem grant them one bikorov!
For any inquiries, feedback, comments, or suggestions, please reach out to us at [email protected].
If you wish to contribute or sponsor our mission, visit hashemlovesyou.net or contact us at 347-522-6046.
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Ari is a legend
i want people to make sure every poor jew gets all they need! food, modest clothing, housing, jewish books, prayer books, mitzvah items, jewish education, and all else!