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Prayers & Blessings
Audio | 38:01 Advanced
This 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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Audio | 51:28 Advanced
This 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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Audio | 45:57 Advanced
This class discusses the deeper reason and significance to the section of prayer called p’sukei d’zimrah – verses of praise.
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Audio | 41:51 Advanced
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.
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Audio | 45:09 Advanced
This class sheds light on the second blessing of Shema; Ahavas Olam, and how it relates to the Shema itself.
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Audio | 49:10 Advanced
This class provides an in-depth understanding of the themes contained in the reciting of the Shema.
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Audio | 46:19 Advanced
This class expounds upon the concept of loving G-d that’s mentioned in the first portion of the shema; v’ahavtah.
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Audio | 44:55 Advanced
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.
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Audio | 41:35 Advanced
This 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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Audio | 46:38 Advanced
This 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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Audio | 51:42 Advanced
This class discusses the focal point of prayer – the amidah – where we reach the pinnacle of prayer.
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Audio | 50:35 Advanced
This class teaches the special significance of the tachanun prayer.
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Audio | 41:07 Advanced
The special significance in receiving an aliyah, the honor of being called up to recite the blessing over the Torah.
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Audio | 49:55 Advanced
The mitzvah of saying hallel on the festivals; when, how and why it is recited, and its meaning.
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Audio | 38:44 Advanced
The customs of birchat kohanim, the priestly blessings, and their special quality and significance.
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Audio | 47:39 Advanced
This 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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Audio | 50:40 Advanced
The different categories of blessings, their significance and their deeper meaning.
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Audio | 46:28 Advanced
The spiritual understanding of birchat hamazon, the blessing recited after a meal of bread.
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