Learning to pray in Hebrew can feel like trying to join a conversation in an unfamiliar language - a challenge that keeps many Jews from fully participating in traditional synagogue services. To address this barrier, a specialized Learner's Minyan program at Adat Ari El in North Hollywood transformed struggling congregants into confident prayer participants through hands-on Shabbat morning experiences. The twelve-week curriculum, developed in 1981-82, replaced conventional classroom instruction with immersive prayer practice, supported by transliterations, structural charts, and audio recordings. Through three sequential four-week modules, participants progressively mastered the Shema and blessings, Amidah prayers, and Torah service while engaging in flexible discussions that encouraged questions and deepened liturgical understanding. The program drew 30-50 regular attendees aged 20-75, including both synagogue members and non-members from diverse backgrounds. Participants demonstrated marked improvements in prayer skills, comprehension of liturgical structure, and comfort level in traditional worship settings. These outcomes suggest that structured, experiential approaches to teaching Jewish prayer can successfully integrate beginners into congregational worship, expanding meaningful religious participation among previously disconnected community members.