most of the time we think of prayer asa static activity. some orthodox jews use arocking motion called ‘shukkeling’ whenpraying on the ha'shem.there are mixed explanations of this tradition;some believe that at the beginning of theproduction of scriptures there were fewbooks for everyone to read so the rockingmotion reflects an old custom of taking it inturns to look at the pages.others might say that the motion of shukkelingis a way of enhancing concentration orthat the words are igniting the soul like thelighting of a wick and so the body moveslike a flame.
in some cases rocking is a proportionalphysical and spiritual response to prayer.just as we might nod our head or tap ourfeet in time with a piece of music,some find that the saying of prayersstimulates a physical rocking motion.
the spiritual society of the ‘shakers’ hasthe most impressive rocking tradition.rockers are part of all life stages -a craddle for the new born; a rocking horsetoy; a rocking stool for work in thehousehold of the community; a rocking chairfor leisure time, social meeting and readingof spiritual texts;an adult-size craddle forill, weak or aged invalids.the gentle rocking movement helps to calm theirspirit and prevent from bedsores.the rocking motion closes the circle of life,from birth to death!
in some cases rocking is a proportionalphysical and spiritual response to prayer.just as we might nod our head or tap ourfeet in time with a piece of music,some find that the saying of prayersstimulates a physical rocking motion.
the spiritual society of the ‘shakers’ hasthe most impressive rocking tradition.rockers are part of all life stages -a craddle for the new born; a rocking horsetoy; a rocking stool for work in thehousehold of the community; a rocking chairfor leisure time, social meeting and readingof spiritual texts;an adult-size craddle forill, weak or aged invalids.the gentle rocking movement helps to calm theirspirit and prevent from bedsores.the rocking motion closes the circle of life,from birth to death!
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