The Netivot Israel Class on Tefilah

In this shiur we move on to Birchat HaMinim, a Beracha with a long and difficult history which we go on to explore. We also discuss the associations, the text, the Kabbalistic ideas, and modern versions of this Beracha.

In this shiur we discuss the next two Berachot of Shemoneh Esrei. These two begin the section of petitions for communal needs. We study the text, the history, the associations and the relevant Halachot.

In this shiur we discuss Barech Aleinu, the final blessing in Shemoneh Esrei which makes requests for the individual. We examine the history of the various versions, the Halacha, and we discuss the ideas within the Beracha itself.

In this shiur we continue our discussion of the 18 Berachot of Shemona Esrei. We look at the following two Bakashot of Geulah and Refuah, and we discuss their ideas, their history, and Halachot.

In this Shiur we discuss the fifth and sixth Berachot of Shemoneh Esrei. We study the text, the ideas, and the Nusach of the Berachot throughout history.

In this shiur we discuss the fourth Beracha of Shemoneh Esrei. We look at the text, the ideas, the Mussar, and the history of the Nusach over the past two millennia.

In this shiur we discuss the Kedusha of the Chazara portion of the Amidah (the Chazzans repetition). We discuss its difficult history, the variation in Nusach throughout the millennia, and the ideas and Halacha relevant to the Tefilah.

In this shiur we discuss the third Beracha of Shemoneh Esrei. We look at the history of the text and various Nuschaot, we look at the associations that Chazal made to this Beracha, and finally we delve into the idea of Kedusha.

In this shiur we discuss the second Beracha of the Shemoneh Esrei, Atah Gibor. We look at the ideas, the text, and the relevant Halachot.

In this shiur we discuss the first Beracha of Shemoneh Esrei. We examine current and the older Nuschaot, and we also delve into the ideas which were woven into this Tefilah by the Anshei Knesset HaGedolah. We also mention some of the relevant Minhagim.

In this shiur we discuss the history of the Shemoneh Esrei in general, rather than focusing on each individual blessing. We speak about the primary sources, and take a survey of the topics which we will encounter in our study of this quintessential Tefilah.

In this shiur we discuss the next part of the Birchot Keriat Shema, the section of Emet VeYatziv that begins with the words Ezrat Avoteinu. We explore the history, the text, and the various ideas represented in the Tefilah.

In this shiur we discuss the text of the Beracha 'Emet VeYatziv'. We look at the content, ideas, structure, and numerology. We also mention the Kabbalistic underpinnings of the Berachas first paragraph.

In this shiur we examine the history of Emet VeYatziv. We trace it's source in the Mishnayot all the way to various claims of it's authorship, and we look at the main outline of the Beracha before we begin to study the text itself.

In this shiur we discuss the final paragraph of Shema beginning with Vayomer. We look at the relationship between Tzitzit, Yetziat Mitzrayim, and Shema. We also discuss various Minhagim that evolved throughout history.

In this shiur we discuss the next paragraph of Shema, ViHaya Im Shamoa. We look at the Halachot and the  themselves in Parahat Eikev, and we explore the ideas that Moshe Rabbeinu conveyed to the Jewish people. We also contrast its messages to the messages of the first paragraph.

In this shiur we discuss the first paragraph of Shema. We look at the 10 mitzvot contained in it, the text itself, and the concept of Ahavat Hashem on various levels.

In this shiur we discuss the verse 'Baruch Shem Kevod...' which is recited quietly after the verse of Shema Yisrael. We delve into the history of its roots, and we look closely at the Midrashim and Gemarot that discuss it. We also spend a little time discussing the relevant Halachot.

In this shiur we discuss the first and main Posuk of our obligation: Shema Yisrael. We look at the history, the meaning, the Halachot and the relevant theologies such as Yichud, Kabbalat Ol Malchut Shamayim, and Ahavat Hashem.

In this shiur we discuss the reasons that Keriat Shema is in the Tefilah, the source of the Mitzvah, and we introduce the topics of Keriat Shema that we will need to cover in the following shiurim. We also spend some time explaining it's relation to Chanukah and the mission of the Chashmonaim.

In this shiur we discuss the text of Ahavat Olam itself, and we highlight various elucidations of the commentaries. We also look at its position before Keriat Shema, and some of the Halacha and Kabbalah related to it's recital.

In this shiur we discuss the second Beracha before Keriat Shema, known to the Sephardim as Ahavat Olam, and Ahava Rabah to the Ashkenazim. We look at the early history of the Beracha, certain unusual claims regarding it's authorship, and the concepts of Ahavat Hashem that are relevant to the Tefilah.

In this shiur we discuss the closing paragraph of Yotzer Ohr. We look at the text, the history, the Halacha and the Kabbalah as discussed by the commentators. 

In this shiur we discuss the actual Kedusha  of Yotzer Ohr itself. We discuss it's history and the Halachot of saying it when praying alone. We also spoke about the Kabbalistic intentions and background to the Kedusha.

In this shiur we discuss the beginning of the Kedusha of Yotzer, starting with the words Titbarach LaNetzach. We discuss the nature of Malachim, and the significance of meditating and speaking about their Avodah in Tefilah. We then study the text and some of the Halacha regarding this section.