The Netivot Israel Class on Tefilah

In this shiur we discuss the upcoming section of Pisukei DeZimrah. We look at the theology of praising Hashem, the history of the development of this section, and we study the sources and purposes for its institution.

In this shiur we discuss the response of "Amen". We look at the sources, the history, and the etymology. We also study the ideas that make Amen really important, and the relevant Halachot.

In this shiur we discuss the Kaddish de-Rabanan, the Kaddish that is said after Torah study. It is also recited here in the Tefilah after study-like sections. We look at the sources, the ideas, the text and the Halachot.

In this shiur we discuss the first (and original) paragraph of Kaddish. We discuss the themes related to the future Geulah and Amalek, and also take a closer look at the text.

In this shiur we discuss the theories for why Kaddish was written in Aramaic, as well as why some Hebrew text is interspersed. We also take a look at what role the angels play in the efficacy of our Tefilot.

In this shiur we look at the history and origin of Kaddish, and we study the primary Talmudic sources for it. We also familiarize ourselves with the main ideas inherent in the Tefilah.

In this shiur we discuss the 13 principles of Rabbi Yishmael and their place in the Siddur. We look at the history and context of the entry, and we study each one of the principles. This shiur concludes the section of the Tefilah which precedes Pisukei D'Zimrah.

In this shiur we discuss the Perek Eizehu Mekoman, which is found in virtually all Siddurim before Rabbi Yishmael. We discuss the reasons for saying it, the history, the Halachot, and we also learn the entire Perek.

In this shiur we discuss the Pesukim and Tefillot that were added to close the main corpus of the Seder HaAvodah in the Siddur (aside from Eizehu Mekoman).

In this shiur we continue to study the section of the Ketoret. We look at the various customs that have emerged regarding its recital, and we spend some time on understanding the text of the Beraitot presented in the Siddur.

In this shiur we continue the portion of the Avodah with the service of the Ketoret. We discover how this Avodah is unique and why it is important to recite it daily.

In this shiur we discuss the portion of the Korban Tamid. We look at the verses, the Mishna, the history of it's recital as well as the concepts behind the Korban.

Im this shiur we analyze the Parshiot of the Kiyor and the Terumat Hadeshen, which is said daily by Ashkenazic communities. We also describe the earliest activities in the morning service of the Beit Hamikdash.

In this shiur we introduce the section of the Korbanot. We look at the sources, the Halachot, and the theologies related to our understanding of the Korbanot.

In this shiur we discuss the last two paragraphs of the LeOlam prayer, as well as the closing Beracha of Mekadesh Shemo Berabim. We look at the history, Halacha, and concepts.

In this shiur we continue to discuss the Tefilah of that begins with "Leolam," from Ribon HaOlamim until the Shema. We review the history, the sources and the meaning behind the the words.

In this shiur we discuss the customary recitation of the Mishna "Eilu Devarim" and we introduce the Tefilah beginning with the words LeOlam. We examine the history, Halacha, and content.

In this shiur we discuss the custom of reciting the Torah section of the Akeida at the beginning of Shacharit; looking at the sources, the Halachot, and the related themes.

In this shiur we discuss the Tefilah of Tikun Chatzot. We look at its history, the major concepts, and the Halachot.

In this shiur we discuss the various unpopular additions to the morning Tefilah, which are said by a minority of people in our time. Including Patach Eliyahu, Yedid Nefesh and more.

In this shiur we discuss various (optional) additions to the morning Tefilot that are popularly recited by many Jews. Including Adon Olam, Yigdal and Ma Tovu.

In this shiur we discuss the three Berachot of Birchot Hatorah, as well as the customary recitations that follow it. We cover the history, text, ideas and Halacha of the Berachos.

In this shiur we discuss the Beracha of Hamaavir Sheina and the included Yehi Ratzon. We also discuss the subsequent Tefillah, the Yehi Ratzon of Rebbi Yehuda.

In this shiur we discuss the next couple of Berachot in the order of Birchot Hashachar. We look at the formats, as well as the practical and mystical lessons contained within.

In this shiur we discuss the next 5 Berachot of Birchot Hashachar. Following the order of the Sepharadim, we delve into the text from Pokeach Ivrim until Hanoten LaYaeif Koach.