Tefillah Outlined

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Ep 54Tefillah Outlined #54: Reflections on שמונה עשרה

Summary of the framework and progression of שמונה עשרה as well as discussion of several themes which permeate through the נוסח התפילה

Jul 21, 202430 min

Ep 53Tefillah Outlined #53: אלוקי נצור

Explanation of the final section of שמונה עשרה, אלוקי נצור, where we ask ה׳ to maintain the purity of the tool of prayer, our mouth, as well as other requests for protection and spiritual growth. We also recognize all our prayers are for the sake of manifesting a greater awareness of ה׳ and that should ultimately lead to true peace in the world, culminating with the rebuilding of the third בית המקדש.

Jul 14, 202435 min

Ep 52Tefillah Outlined #52: Closing שמונה עשרה

Explanation of the origin of אלוקי נצור as the final prayer of שמונה עשרה as well as the various הלכות relevant to the finishing of שמונה עשרה.

Jul 7, 202436 min

Ep 51Tefillah Outlined #51: שלום

Explanation of the 19th ברכה of שמונה עשרה, שלום, where we conclude the process of Tefillah by asking for "peace," harmonizing all the various blessings we've asked for , along with a deeper awareness of הקב״ה in our lives, to attain ultimate שלימות in man and in creation.

Jun 30, 202437 min

Ep 50Tefillah Outlined #50: הודאה

Explanation of the 18th ברכה of שמונה עשרה, הודאה, where we recognize our relationship with ה׳ and the involvement He has in our lives and we pray for this recognition to expand to the rest of the world.

Jun 23, 202444 min

Ep 49Tefillah Outlined #49: עבודה

Explanation of the 17th ברכה of שמונה עשרה, עבודה, where we begin the final part of the Tefillah process. We are ה׳ to accept the תפילות and עבודה we have just completed with desire, demonstrative of the relationship we are trying to foster in davening, ultimately manifesting in the return of the שכינה in ציון.

Jun 16, 202435 min

Ep 48Tefillah Outlined #48: קבלת תפילה

Explanation of the sixteen ברכה of שמונה עשרה, קבלת תפילה, where we ask Hashem to hear and accept our prayers, demonstrating our ability to ask Hashem for all of our needs as well as the fact that we have this relationship with Him in which we engage with the Ribono Shel Olam.

Jun 9, 202430 min

Ep 47Tefillah Outlined #47: מלכות בית דוד

Explanation of the thirteenth ברכה of שמונה עשרה, מלכות בית דוד in which we ask ה׳ for the משיח, culminating our request for the גאולה to usher in a time of a deeper relationship and clearer understanding of ה׳.

Jun 2, 202422 min

Ep 46Tefillah Outlined #46: בנין ירושלים

Explanation of the 14th ברכה of שמונה עשרה, בנין ירושלים, where we ask ה׳ for both the return of the physical and spiritual dimensions of the city, the ultimate manifestation of גאולה.

May 26, 202429 min

Ep 45Tefillah Outlined #45: צדיקים

Explanation of the twelfth ברכה of שמונה עשרה, of על הצדיקים, a prayer focusing on the preservation of the great people of the Jewish nation, enabling them to serve as educators and role models to inspire the rest of the people to develop an intimate bond and confidence in ה׳.

May 19, 202441 min