The Netivot Israel Class on Tefilah

In this shiur we discuss the Piyut in the first Beracha of Keriat Shema, Kel Baruch. We look at the history and possible authorship, the text, some of the Kabbalistic sources, and the Halachot of adding Piyutim to Keriat Shema.

In this shiur we discuss the first two paragraphs of Yotzer Ohr. We look at the Halacha, the Nusach, the sources, and the Kabbalah which make up the structure of this first part.

In this shiur we discuss the next section of Tefilah, which contains the Berachot of Keriat Shema. We delve into the nature of Olam HaBeriah, the history of the Berachot, and discuss their Halachic status.

In this shiur we discuss the Chazzan's call of Barechu, and the congregations' response. We look for the source for this part of the Tefilah, and we discuss the Halachot that developed around its prominent place in davening. We also mentioned the various Minhagim and Kabbalisic sources for them.

In this shiur we discuss the closing Beracha of Pisukei D'Zimrah, and take a trip into the history of its date and authorship. We also speak about the Halachot, the Nuschaot, and the significance of this Tefilah.

In this shiur we continue our discussion of Az Yashir with looking at the Shira itself. We first approach the concept of Shira in general, and then spend a bit of time on the text. Lastly, we discuss the history and Halachot of the additional Pesukim that are recited after Az Yashir before Yishtabach.

In this shiur we discuss the liturgical history of Az Yashir: how and when it became part of the Pesukei DeZimrah in our Siddur. We also source the various reasons suggested for it's insertion, and the relevant Halachot.

In this shiur we discuss the second part of Va'Yevarech David, which is sourced from Sefer Nehemiah (Perek 9). We discuss the biblical and liturgical history of the Shirah, and we take a look at the ideas presented within it.

In this shiur we discuss the entry of Va'Yevarech David into the Pesukei DeZimrah. We look at the biblical history, the liturgical history, the customs and the Kabbalistic significance of these verses of praise.

In this shiur we discuss the 4 verses that follow the main core of Pesukei DeZimrah. These four verses, each beginning with Baruch, have long been a part of the Siddur. We try to discover why and how this happened.

In this shiur we discuss the last Halleluyah in Pesukei DeZimrah, the final chapter of Tehillim (150). We look at the text, the ideas, the Minhagim, the importance of the Tehila, and various Halachot which are learned out of this Perek as well.

In this shiur we examine the penultimate Halleluyah, Perek 149 in Tehillim. We delve into the Nevuah of David Hamelech, the time of Mashiach, and the power of Kriat Shema al Hamitah.

In this shiur we discuss the third Halleluyah, Perek 148 in Tehillim. We look at the general themes of this Perek, as well as some of the finer ideas alluded to by David Hamelech.

In this shiur we discuss the second Halleluyah in Pisukei DeZimrah. We look at the text, the content, and we also explore the ideas raised by David Hamelech in this Psalm.

In this shiur we discuss the first Halleluyah after Ashrei, which is Perek 146 in Tehillim. We take a look at the text, and we explore the ideas described within by David Hamelech.

In this shiur we analyze the text of Ashrei, with a focus on the analysis of the Malbim. We attempt to convey both the ideas and the messages which he saw in the Pesukim.

In this shiur we discuss Ashrei externally. We look at the history of it's inclusion in the Tefilah, and we discuss it's concepts, it's significance, and it's format. We thereby prepare ourselves to discuss the text itself in the following shiur.

In this shiur we discuss Yehi Chivod, a collection of 18 verses that are recited daily in the Pisukei DeZimrah. We look at the history, the concepts, the text and the Halacha surrounding this Mizmor.

In this shiur we discuss the first Mizmor in Pesukei DeZimrah: Mizmor LeTodah. We look at the history of its inclusion in the Siddur and its authorship, and we expound on the ideas inherent in the Korban Todah it represents. We also discuss various relevant Minhagim.

In this shiur we give a broad overview of Baruch She'amar, and we discuss the elucidations of the early commentators. We look at the text and its variations, and we delve into the midrashic and philosophical interpretations that are offered.

In this shiur we introduce Baruch She'amar, and we take a deep dive into tracing its origin. We also look at the important ideas that encompass this Beracha.

In this shiur, we discuss one final custom after Hodu, which is the recitation of Tehillim 67. We look at the sources, the history and the meaning behind it as well.

In this shiur we discuss the Pesukim that customarily follow Hodu in virtually all Siddurim today, beginning with Romimu Hashem. We also discuss Aromimcha and Hashem Melech, and we cover the history, Halachot, and commentaries.

In this shiur we continue to look at Hodu, this time taking a closer look at the actual text. We discuss the three approaches taken by the commentators in understanding Hodu, and we present an overview of each approach.

In this shiur we discuss the first of the Pisukei DeZimrah, the song of Hodu. We look at its biblical history, its liturgical history, and we examine the theology of thanksgiving in the eyes of Chazal. We also look briefly at the first Posuk.