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Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Why do we place our heads on our arms during the Tachanun<\/em> (supplication) prayer recited after Shemoneh Esrei <\/em>(silent Amidah prayer), <\/em>as if we were going to sleep?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Rabbi Chaim Mintz responds:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Nefilat Apayim?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This practice, known as nefilat apayim<\/em><\/a>, \u201cfalling on one\u2019s face,\u201d is rooted in the Torah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During Korach\u2019s rebellion<\/a>, the Torah (Bamidbar<\/em> 16:22<\/a>) tells us that Moshe and Aharon \u201cfell on their faces,\u201d falling to the ground and prostrating themselves in prayer to seek mercy when Hashem (God) threatened to destroy the sinners. Indeed, in the Beit Hamikdash (Holy Temple), prostrating oneself before Hashem was a central part of the avodah<\/em> (service). Today, this powerful gesture is reserved for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, when we crown Hashem as King and beseech Him for forgiveness. However, we continue to perform a \u201cmini-prostration\u201d by placing our heads on our arms during Tachanun<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Ideas Behind Nefilat Apayim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rabbeinu Bachya<\/a><\/em> there explains that there are three ideas behind this act of falling on one\u2019s face in prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1: Awe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first is an expression of awe<\/em> and humility<\/em> before Hashem. Recognizing that during davening<\/em> (prayers) we are standing in Hashem\u2019s presence, we hide our faces, feeling unworthy to face Him. This is similar to Moshe who, upon seeing the burning bush, \u201chid his face because he was afraid to gaze at God\u201d (Shemot<\/em> 3:6<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2: Submission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The second is an expression of submission<\/em> to Hashem borne out of immense distress, which is a crucial part of the teshuvah<\/em> (repentance) process. When Hashem sees our sincere repentance, He is more likely to accept our prayers and show us mercy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3: Nullification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finally, by falling on our faces and covering our eyes and mouths, we are effectively nullifying all of our senses. This act represents a state of total surrender<\/em>, as we proclaim that we do not perceive good or bad, success or failure, except as defined by Hashem. We resolve not to lift a finger or speak a word unless it aligns with the will of Hashem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Daily Prayer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although we no longer fully prostrate ourselves in our daily tefillah<\/em> (prayers), this powerful act is still maintained through a mini-prostration during Tachanun<\/a><\/em>. After praying Shemoneh Esrei<\/em>, we have hopefully attained a higher spiritual level, and as a result become even more aware of our shortcomings and responsibilities. We therefore turn to Hashem once again, asking for forgiveness and mercy. During this prayer of teshuvah<\/em>, we fall on our faces to instill within us feelings of awe, humility, and submission. These emotions elevate our prayer, making it more likely to be accepted by Hashem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Covering our faces during Tachanun<\/em> is not the only way we express submission; the theme of submission is woven throughout our avodat Hashem<\/em> (service of God) in various forms. Standing with our feet together during the Shemoneh Esrei<\/em> symbolizes our feet being bound, as if we are chained, unable to move without Hashem\u2019s Will. Bowing during davening<\/em> (prayer) is a physical act of submission, as we lower ourselves before Hashem. This same idea lies at the heart of fasting. By abstaining from food for an entire day, we show our subservience to Hashem by suppressing our natural urges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short: Covering our faces during Tachanun is a form of mini-prostration, a powerful method of prayer that evokes awe, humility, and submission. These emotions enhance our prayer, making it more likely to be accepted.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written by Rabbi Aaron Shapiro<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn more about Jewish prayers with a TorahMate!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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