Can I Lead Prayer if I Don't Believe in God?

What does it mean to serve as shaliach tzibbur—the representative of a community in prayer—if you struggle with belief in God? This episode explores the halakhic and theological dimensions of a question that sits at the heart of Jewish spiritual life. Does disbelief disqualify someone from leading davening, or does the act of prayer itself create a space that transcends personal theology?Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at [email protected] featured in this episode: Shema by Saul Kaye