Prayer Audio

Much as our sense of touch knows a thing through manipulation, so too our minds.

I like to sit and think. People think I’m mad. Try it.

An insight on the Kaddish and the Shema and its Blessings. What to contemplate when reciting the Shema, and what the angels do when they recite the Shema.

Discover the two dimensions of prayer as we explore which prayer is the first of the day: the morning or evening prayer?

What is Kaddish? Why do we say Kaddish and the connection between the living and the dead.

Learn how to answer the Kaddish with greater understanding of its meaning.

What is the deeper meaning of the shema prayer? Does it mean that there is just one G-d, or just One anything?

What is prayer meant to achieve? What is the structure and meaning of the “amidah” prayer, the focal point of prayer?

Somewhere along the way we seem to have lost the art of meditative prayer. Chassidic philosophy offers a comprehensive approach to rekindling the meditative experience within prayer. Rabbi Shishler offers a glimpse into the spiritual journey called prayer.

Rabbi Tzvi Freeman provides a first entry into authentic and practical Jewish meditation. Taking us step by step through the words of the first morning prayer, providing imagery and concepts for mindful focus.

Continuing the Modeh Ani meditation with a contemplation of the Creator as Author of our personal stories.

Final segment of the Modeh Ani meditation, focusing on the return of the soul.

The Kaddish response is meant to be said with "all the power of your mental focus." Here is a practical guide to saying each word with total mindfulness and focus.

The first step of Shema is to lift yourself into a space from which you can see the view from above.

We use the emergence of speech from the human psyche to experience the act of creation within ourselves.

Real secrets don't need to be hidden--they are known only to those who already know. The most absolute secret is to know existence itself.

Now we bring this all back down to earth with an added line after the Shema.

The very idea of prayer is absurd--a tiny creature speaking with its Creator, like a figment of your imagination talking back to you. Once you accept that absurdity, you are ready to stand in the awe of prayer.

The Shemoneh Esrei tells a story, began with a proper order of priorities in life, each need in its proper place.

Next comes the story of redemption, leading up to the ultimate prayer in the temple of a rebuilt Jerusalem.

Leaving the upper world while holding on tight.

Mindful eating begins by opening a channel. Tzvi Freeman works backwards, step by step, disclosing the thoughts behind a mindful blessing.

Before doing any mitzvah, a blessing is also said, but somewhat longer. Rabbi Freeman illuminates the meaning of the added words.

This 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.

This class discusses the deeper reason and significance to the section of prayer called p’sukei d’zimrah – verses of praise.

This 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.

This class sheds light on the second blessing of Shema; Ahavas Olam, and how it relates to the Shema itself.

This class provides an in-depth understanding of the themes contained in the reciting of the Shema.

This class expounds upon the concept of loving G-d that’s mentioned in the first portion of the shema; v’ahavtah.

This 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.

This class explains the connection of tzitzit, which is the subject of the third portion of shema, to the theme of shema itself.

This class discusses the focal point of prayer – the amidah – where we reach the pinnacle of prayer.

This class teaches the special significance of the tachanun prayer.

This class details the special significance and unique quality of each of the three daily prayers; Shacharit (morning), Mincha (afternoon) and Maariv (evening).

This class provides an in-depth understanding of the verse shema yisroel; the fundamental declaration of faith in G-d’s unity.

This class goes through the Shabbat prayers and presents profound insights into their meaning.

This class goes through the Shabbat prayers and presents profound insights into their meaning.

The special significance in receiving an aliyah, the honor of being called up to recite the blessing over the Torah.

The mitzvah of saying hallel on the festivals; when, how and why it is recited, and its meaning.

The customs of birchat kohanim, the priestly blessings, and their special quality and significance.

This kabbalistic explanation to the prayer of kiddush levanah in which we bless the new moon at the beginning of each month.

The different categories of blessings, their significance and their deeper meaning.

The spiritual understanding of birchat hamazon, the blessing recited after a meal of bread.