The Netivot Israel Class on Tefilah

In this shiur we discuss the Kedusha of Shabbat Shacharit, which differs from the weekday Kedusha in the Ashkenaz rite. We examine the broader history of the Kedusha and how this practice might have developed.

In this shiur we discuss the Amidah of Shabbat morning. We look at the earliest origins of Yismach Moshe, and we study the themes of the prayer as well as some variations in Minhag.

In this shiur we discuss the text of the Yotzer of Shabbat. We study the themes and the ideas, and we learn some of the nuances brought out by the commentators.

In this shiur we discuss the history of the poetic insertions within the Birchot Keriat Shema on Shabbat. Including Hakol Yoducha, El Adon, and LaEl Asher Shavat.

In this shiur we analyze the form, body and text of the Tefilah. We also examine claims made regarding the dating and attribution of certain sections.

In this shiur we discuss the history and sources for the Tefilah of Nishmat. We also examine why it found a place in the Shabbat morning Pesukei D'Zimra.

In this shiur we begin to discuss the Shabbat morning Shacharit. We commenced with the Pesukei D'Zimra and we study how they are distinguished from the weekday repertoire.

In this shiur we explore the history of the custom to sing songs (Zemirot) by the Shabbat table, and how it developed into the form we know today.

In this shiur we analyze the Kiddush of Friday night as it appears in the Siddurim and the Birkonim, as well as the customs and the many passages that are said in accompaniment.

In this shiur we discuss the Kiddush, by beginning with its early history and development into the Kiddush in the synagogue as well as the Kiddush of the the meals of Shabbat.

In this shiur we discuss the unique Shemoneh Esrei of the Arvit of Shabbat, and its pseudo-repetition, the "Me'ein Sheva". We study the history, the Halachot, and relevant Minhagim.

In this shiur we begin to examine the Arvit of Shabbat, and discuss how this Arvit is different from the weekday prayer. We also look at some of the early Nuschaot and customs that are no longer practiced.

In this shiur we discuss the elements of Kabbalat Shabbat that were added later than those discussed in Part 1; such as Lecha Dodi and Shir HaShirim. We also study the reasons behind many Minhagim pertaining to Kabbalat Shabbat.

In this shiur we discuss the early history of Kabbalat Shabbat in the liturgy, and we track its early development into a fully formed part of the Siddur.

In this shiur we introduce the series of shiurim on the Shabbat liturgy. We discuss what makes the Tefilot of Shabbat different from the ordinary weekday prayers, and what we can expect to discuss in future shiurim.

In this shiur we discuss the Beracha of HaMapil, as well as the many other additions to the bedtime Keriat Shema order found in the Siddurim today.

In this shiur we begin our discussion of the nightly prayers which are said at bedtime. We start with Kerat Shema and some of the prayer additions that were added over time.

In this shiur we discuss the text of Baruch Hashem and Yiru Eineinu. We then finish the remaining sections of Arvit, the many extinct Minhagim and the few surviving ones as well.

In this shiur we examine the many different accounts and theories regarding the inception of the additional Beracha in Arvit, which begins with "Baruch Hashem" and closes with "Yiru Eineinu".

In this shiur we discuss the Beracha of Hashkiveinu. It is the last of the main Berachot of Keriat Shema, and we explore its purpose, its history and its text.

In this shiur we discuss the concepts of Yetziat Mitzrayim and how they take form in the Arvit Tefilah: with the addition of VaYomer and the Beracha of Emet Ve'Emuna.

In this shiur we discuss the first two Berachot of Keriat Shema of Arvit. We follow their history and placement, and spend some time analyzing the words themselves.

In this shiur we introduce the Tefilah of Arvit, and pay attention to its early history and Halachic framework. We also examine the Minhagim of various introductory prayers that evolved over the centuries in the beginning of Arvit.

In this shiur we take a break from our regular schedule in honor of Chanukah. We study the prayer of Al HaNissim and its history.

In this shiur we discuss Mincha, the afternoon service. We look at how the prayer developed; all of the customs, insertions and deletions throughout its history.