Talkin' Tefillah

In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the middle portion of the Shemoneh Esrai, focusing on the fifth blessing, our request for repentance.

In this episode, we dive into the middle portion of the Shemoneh Esrai, focusing on the fourth blessing, our request for wisdom.

After completing our review of the first three blessings of the Shemoneh Esrai, we spend this episode introducing the next (and largest segment) - our personal requests.

An in-depth look at the text of the third bracha, as well as the Kedusha recited during Chazarat Hashas. The shiur reaches a milestone, as it has now reviewed the first portion - the first three brachas - of the Shemoneh Esrai.

The class concludes its look at the second bracha of Shemoneh Esrai.

A continued in-depth look at the second bracha of Shemoneh Esrai.

An introduction and deep dive into the text of the second bracha of the Shemoneh Esrai.

The shiur finishes its in-depth review of the text and themes of the first bracha.

A continued deep dive into the text of the first blessing of Shemoneh Esrai.

A continued look at the first bracha of Shemoneh Esrai.

A review of the opening of Shemoneh Esrai - the three steps back and forward, the introductory verse of "HaShem Sifatai", and an introduction to the first bracha.

An introduction into the importance of Tefillah in general and a specific look at the beginning of the Shemoneh Esrai.