The Netivot Israel Class on Tefilah

In this shiur we study the second Beracha of Birkat HaMazon, Birkat HaAretz. Similarly to Birkat HaZan, we follow the history of its development and study the ideas within the text.

In this shiur we study the history, development, and text of the first Beracah of Birkat HaMazon. We also explore a bit of the older Minhagim and the ideas within it.

In this shiur we discuss the Birkat HaZimun, the introductory ritual before Birkat HaMazon where we invite our companions to say the blessing together. We also look at the customs of various introductions to the Zimun.

In this shiur we introduce our series on Birkat HaMazon. We look at the primary sources in Chazal, with an emphasis on dating the earliest forms of the Tefilah.

In this shiur we continue our discussion of the Amidah of Yom Tov, by discussing the elements that distinguish the Musaf Amidah from the standard Amidah of Yom Tov. Especially in regards to the Ashkenaz Minhagim.

In this shiur we begin learning about the Tefilot of Yom Tov, beginning with the Amidah that is standard for Shacharit, Mincha and Arvit. We study the history, the text, the themes and variations that developed over the ages.

In this shiur we discuss the authorship, the text, and the ideas of the Musaf of Rosh Chodesh. We also discuss removing the Tefillin and the Shabbat Musaf of Rosh Chodesh.

In this shiur we briefly discuss the Keriat Hatorah of Rosh Chodesh, and then begin our study of the history and themes of the Musaf Shemoneh Esrei for Rosh Chodesh.

In this shiur we digress slightly from our study of the Rosh Chodesh liturgy in honor of Chanukah. Specifically, we look at how Hallel and Chanukah are deeply related and the history of this relationship.

In this shiur we study the history, ideas, and customs of Hallel, with a particular emphasis on Rosh Chodesh.

In this shiur we study the mysterious history of Yaaleh V'Yavoh, and try to understand it's development over the past two thousand years.

In this shiur we discuss the custom of observing Yom Kippur Kattan (also known as Mishmeret HaChodesh), with all of it's accompanied Selichot. We also discuss saying Barchi Nafshi before Arvit.

In this shiur we discuss the blessing upon seeing the new moon, known as Kiddush Levana or Birchat HaLevana. We study the early sources for the blessing and it's accompanying texts, and even discuss a controversy following the Apollo moon landing.

In this shiur we begin our study of the liturgy of Rosh Chodesh. We examine the history of this minor holiday, and track the development of prayers that proclaim and announce the new month.

In this shiur we discuss the Havdalah at home and in the synagogue. We examine the source of all the Berachot and of the prayers and songs that have developed around the Havdalah.

In this shiur we begin our discussion of Havdalah by tracing its etymology and its origins, and also track some of its early development into the liturgy. We then study the first composition of Havdalah, which is known today as Atah Chonantanu.

In this shiur we discuss all of the elements that make the Arvit of Motzei Shabbat unique from the standard weekday Arvit. And we explore the many customs that developed throughout the ages.

In this shiur we finish out discussion of the Mincha of Shabbat. We look deeper into the history and themes of the Kaddish, the Amidah, Tzidkatecha, and Odeh LaHashem.

In this shiur we discuss the additions that make Mincha of Shabbat distinct from a weekday Mincha, namely U'ba LeTzion and Keriat HaTorah. We examine their history, and explore why it is that a Haftarah is not read.

In this shiur we discuss complex history of the Kedusha of Musaf (Shabbat), as well as the closing sections after the Chazzans repetition.

In this shiur we continue our discussion about the Musaf. We study the earliest sources regarding how the prayer was practiced and evolved, and then we examine the texts that are familiar to us along with the commentaries.

In this shiur we discuss the introductions to the Musaf, and the institution of the prayer. We also examine some of the Halachot.

In this shiur we discuss the Berachot of the Haftarah, as well as the additional prayers and petitions of the Keriat HaTorah portion of the Shabbat morning Tefilah.

In this shiur we discuss the history of the Haftarah, the selected readings from Neviim that follow Keriat HaTorah. We trace the development from Mishnaic times until today.

In this shiur we review the history of Keriat HaTorah, and specifically we take a look at the history of the development of the Shabbat reading, according to the annual cycle that we use today.