Likutei Sichos – Vol 29 p 182 ff The three opinions (levels) of Tefilla 1) Every day 2) When have an acute need, 3) Connection to Hashem; B. Bracha vs. Tefilla. Page 183-4.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 29 p 182 ff Before Mattan Torah was higher than afterwards but it was a Mesiras Nefesh state.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 29 p 182 ff The answer, that we don’t learn from prior to Mattan Torah, doesn’t hold up either. Page 183.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 29 p 182 ff Introduction, new ideas of Davening are learned from Chana- why. The issue of Davening and its levels will be explored IYH in this season. Page 182-3.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 22 p 114 ff Conclusion, The inner dimension of Tefilla is higher than a Mitzva. Why all this is represented by Sefiras HaOmer. Page 121.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 22 p 114 ff Tefilla is the personal connection to Hashem that we generate that can still be infinite! It therefore changes the world more than Torah and Mitzvos. Page 12-21.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 22 p 114 ff In spite of our limitations, the power of prayer of the individual is considerable. Page 120.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 22 p 114 ff TWO: The second comparison between Sefiras HaOmer and the Davening is: the first effect of Davening and Sefira is on the person who tunes in his heart and is purified and refined through this. Page 118-9.

Likutei Sichos – Vol 22 p 114 ff Sefiras haOmer is like the essence of Davening for three reasons: ONE: because the (Cheftza of the) Mitzvah is giving (and connecting) the heart to Hashem. In Sefira the count is personal (to each individual) and he must know the meaning of the count or the count…

Likutei Sichos – Vol 22 p 114 ff Tefilla is a Mitzva that is done (also) with the heart. Page 116-17.