Why do Jewish people rock back and forth when they pray?

Some Jews rock back and forth while they pray for various reasons: It helps them concentrate and prevents them from being distracted It relieves back and leg strain that would result be standing still for long periods of time They are mimicking what they see other people do It creates a slight breeze in stuffy rooms.

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