The Netivot Israel Class on Tefilah

In this shiur we look at the text of Aleinu itself, and take a deeper look at how the text gives us hints of its history. We also discuss the Kaddish Yatom (Mourners Kaddish), and various insertions that were printed in the Siddur after Shacharit.

In this shiur we explore the long history of the final prayer of the davening, the praise of Aleinu LeShabeach. We trace its origins, and we trace the custom to say it at the end of Tefilah.

In this shiur we cover the penultimate portion of Tefilah, the section that precedes Aleinu in the Sephardic version. This extends from Kaveh to Amar R' Elazar.

In this shiur we discuss the Shir Shel Yom. We look at its history, the content, and the various Nuschaot that have evolved over the past 1500 years.

In this shiur we discuss the text of U'va LeTzion itself, and we also explore the history of the second paragraph that begins "Baruch Elokeinu".

In this shiur we explore the many different theories surrounding the history of U'va LeTzion. We also look at certain Halachot that have a close relevance.

In this shiur we continue exploring the Tefilot after Shemoneh Esrei. We discuss the history and Halachot of the Kaddish, Ashrei, and Lam'Natzeach.

In this shiur we look at the rest of the order of Keriat HaTorah,; namely the Pesukim recited before the Keriah, the Berachot, and the Pesukim said when returning the Torah to the Heichal.

In this shiur we discuss the history of Keriat HaTorah, and we delve into the liturgical portions of the Mitvah.

In this shiur we examine the texts of the longer Techinot that are said on Mondays and Thursdays. We also cover some of the backgrounds and the relevant Halachot.

In this shiur we introduce the Techinot that are customarily said every Monday and Thursday after the regular Tachanun.

In this shiur we discuss the closing verses of the weekday Tachanun after Nefilat Apayim. We look at why these Pesukim were chosen, and the history of the various Piyuttim that are woven in.

In this shiur we discuss the section of Tachanun where we customarily "fall on our faces". This also involves a discussion of Perek 6 and 25 of Tehillim that are said by Ashkenazim and Sepharadim respectively.

In this shiur we discuss the 13 Middot, the Attributes of Mercy that are recited daily by the congregation along with the Chazzan. We study the ideas and the history of this Seder that was in use since the time of Moshe Rabbeinu.

In this shiur we discuss Viduy, the first part of the daily Tachanun in the modern Sephardic Siduurim. We discuss the ideas, Halachot, and history of this insertion.

In this shiur we introduce the section immediately following the Shemoneh Esrei, Nefilat Apayim or "Tachanun". We examine the history, the customs, and the early sources.

In this shiur we discuss the history and the Halachot of Chazarat HaShatz. We take a deeper look into it's importance, and slow discuss some of the Minhagim.

In this shiur we discuss the closing verses and paragraphs said after the completion of Shemoneh Esrei. We look at the sources, the Halachot, the history and the ideas in many of these prayers.

In this shiur we discuss the final Beracha of Shemoneh Esrei. We explore the ideas, the history, and the Halachot related to both this Beracha and to the related "Shalom Rav" as well.

In this shiur we discuss the addition of Birkat Kohanim in the Chazarah of Shemoneh Esrei. We look at the history, the Halacha, and the ideas surrounding this Beracha.

In this shiur we discuss the eighteenth Beracha of Shemoneh Esrei: Modim. We study the history, the text, and the Halachot. We also discuss Modim DeRabanan.

In this shiur we explore one of the most ancient Berachot of Shemoneh Esrei, the Beracha known as "Avodah" or Ritzeh. We trace it's origins back to the Beit HaMikdash, and we study the text, the lessons, and the history of its form.

In this shiur we discuss the Beracha of Shomea Tefilah, a general prayer to Hashem to accept our Tefilot. We look at the structure, the Halachot, the history and the various Nuschaot that we can learn from.

In this shiur we discuss the 14th and 15th Berachot of Shemoneh Esrei. We look at their complicated histories, with many different Nuschaot throughout. We also look at many of the ideas related to the Geulah.

In this shiur we discuss the Beracha of Al HaTzadikim. We look at the ideas, the associations, and the historical elements that raise questions about when the Beracha received its final form.