The State of Tefilla

In a few short weeks, the President of the United States will give his annual State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress.  It is speech to reflect on the past and speak to policy visions for the upcoming year.

In this spirit, I wanted to hear from some educators regarding the State of Tefilla in schools:

• Is tefilla strong in your school?  
• Has there been growth in tefilla?
• Was there a major challenge that was overcome this past year?
• Was there a tragedy to an individual or the community that influenced the tefillot of your school?
• Was there joyous celebration, like Gilad Shalit's release, that led to singing songs of praise and happy tefillot?
• What was the high point of tefilla and was the low point?
• What is the state of tefilla to the larger community? 
• Would people stand and clap at the end of your speech?

No doubt the president, in his speech, makes some honest assessments of events, many rhetorical statements, and spins a yearn to show the country in the best light.  Please feel free to share your experiences.  

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