Prayer has always been recognized by the Jewish people as a pillar on which the world stands. It serves as a fundamental human need to reach above and beyond one's limited and mundane existence. Throughout the history of mankind prayer has presented an opportunity to open up one's heart and speak with The Creator.

Anyone who sincerely desires an intimate relationship with G-d can experience closeness with Him. King Solomon writes in his book, Proverbs, that He relates to a person in the same way a person relates to Him.

Complexity of thought and depth of feeling occur as a person grows older. As a result, an adult is capable of having a far deeper and profound attachment to G-d then a child. Just as the potential for depth of closeness from an adult's expanded consciousness and awareness of existence may occur, the possibility for the opposite, a feeling of distance and disconnectedness, may just as easily happen. For many, the fast pace lifestyle of today can greatly hinder the development of their inner world, the world in which people are capable of sincerely turning to The Higher Existence. As a result, people may be left with placing all hope in the environment in which they live. This can cause greater difficulty in focusing on and connecting to The Sublime.

Children, especially those who are still young enough to view themselves and the world around them with innocence simplicity, are capable of producing prayers capable of piercing the heavens in a way that only the most focused and refined adults are capable of generating. True, as they call out to G-d they lack the depth of intimacy and feeling of closeness an adult is capable of experiencing. However, the purity and simplicity of their prayers are capable of producing a highly potent transcending message to the upper worlds. This is the power of children's prayers.

When the children who are praying are those who, practically speaking, have no one to turn to other then G-d, the strength of their requests are similar to requests made by children to their parents. Says King David in his Psalms, G-d is The Father of all orphans.

Every week notes are deposited in the Zion Blumenthal's main synagogue. The papers contain names and requests. As the ark is opened the names are read aloud, the children pray with voices which reflect both the purity and simplicity of their hearts and the pain experienced throughout much of their few tender years of life.

Soldiers have been saved on the battlefield, patients have recovered from incurable illnesses, women have given birth to healthy children after years of barrenness, marriage partners have been found after much searching, and more. These all attest to the unique power which lies in the sincere prayers of the children at the Zion Orphanage.

One final note: Your sincerity and hope for your prayer to be answered are of great significance. It is, therefore, highly recommended that you pray for the desired outcome as well. In addition, providing support for the children praying on your behalf demonstrates to G-d that, just as you are providing for His children, He will in turn provide for you. If you do choose to donate, please visit our donation page and mention that a prayer request has been submitted.