The Real Reason You Keep Forgetting Yaaleh V'Yavo

Forgetting Yaaleh V'Yavo is a frustrating experience almost everyone knows on Rosh Chodesh and holidays. You finish your Shemoneh Esrei or Birkat HaMazon only to realize the omission, leaving you no choice but to go back and repeat the entire Amidah from the beginning. While making such mistakes feels like an unavoidable part of human nature, great leaders like Rav Sadka famously never forgot an addition in tefillah. The secret was not a photographic memory, but rather a vital habit that most people skip before they ever speak a word. Rabbi Reuven says, the real reason we forget comes down to praying on autopilot without mentally preparing beforehand. In this video, discover why taking a moment before prayer to internalize that you are about to stand one-on-one before the King of Kings completely transforms your kavannah. By learning the art of pre-prayer meditation practiced by our Sages, you can elevate your focus, deepen your connection, and never get caught repeating the Amidah again.