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By Yehuda Leib SchapiroThis class explains in detail the purpose of prayer and why there are variations in the nusach – prayer text – from Sefard to Ashkenaz.
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By Yehuda Leib SchapiroThis class details the special significance and unique quality of each of the three daily prayers; Shacharit (morning), Mincha (afternoon) and Maariv (evening).
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By Yehuda Leib SchapiroThis class teaches the layers of meaning to this essential, first prayer of the day which expresses our gratitude to G-d for granting us our soul each morning.
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| Advanced P’sukei D’zimrah – Verses of Praise
By Yehuda Leib SchapiroThis class discusses the deeper reason and significance to the section of prayer called p’sukei d’zimrah – verses of praise.
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| Advanced First Blessing of Shema: Yotzer Ohr
By Yehuda Leib SchapiroThis class explains the purpose and inner intent for the next section of prayer, the blessings of Shema, starting with the first blessing of Yotzer Ohr.
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| Advanced Reciting Shema – Krias Shema
By Yehuda Leib SchapiroThis class provides an in-depth understanding of the themes contained in the reciting of the Shema.
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| Advanced The Second Parshah of Shema: V’ha’yah
By Yehuda Leib SchapiroThis class illuminates the subject of mitzvot as part of our love to G-d that’s stated in the second portion of shema; v’ha’yah.
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| Advanced The Third Parshah of Shema: Va’yomer
By Yehuda Leib SchapiroThis class explains the connection of tzitzit, which is the subject of the third portion of shema, to the theme of shema itself.
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By Yehuda Leib SchapiroThis class provides an in-depth understanding of the verse shema yisroel; the fundamental declaration of faith in G-d’s unity.
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| Advanced The Amidah – Shemona Esrei
By Yehuda Leib SchapiroThis class discusses the focal point of prayer – the amidah – where we reach the pinnacle of prayer.
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By Yehuda Leib SchapiroThe mitzvah of saying hallel on the festivals; when, how and why it is recited, and its meaning.
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By Yehuda Leib SchapiroThe customs of birchat kohanim, the priestly blessings, and their special quality and significance.
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By Yehuda Leib SchapiroThis kabbalistic explanation to the prayer of kiddush levanah in which we bless the new moon at the beginning of each month.
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By Yehuda Leib SchapiroThe different categories of blessings, their significance and their deeper meaning.
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By Yehuda Leib SchapiroThe spiritual understanding of birchat hamazon, the blessing recited after a meal of bread.
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