Classes

Supplement- Lima’an (5 minutes).

In many Sidurim, this sentence is in its own paragraph, why? A thought: it refers both to the Geula (first Parsha and the beginning of the second Parsha) and the Golus model (the majority of the second Parsha of Shma). It is therefore in a paragraph by itself.

05 100 Brachos Wednesday 10 Kislev 5774/ Nov. 13 2013.

100 Brachos This long class explores the idea of 100 Brachos as one of the oldest ‘customs’ Jews have. What it means, why it started, and what is the secret behind it. The class concludes with a wonderful explanation according to Chassidus.

Three ideas of a Korban (and Prayer) (5777/2017).

1) Sacrifice, 2) Bring closer, 3) Already close.

The ladder of Tefilla (5777/ 2017).

A thought that can be debated (I don’t really have a source for this). Disparate parts of the Liturgy, (Amida, Shma and its blessings, Pesukei Dizimra and its blessings etc.) to create the ladder of Tefilla.

The אבודרהם’s work on the Siddur (5777/ 2017).

Class One (5777/ 2017) Who was he? What did he do? and Why is his work so important? A story of a פנימי- הרבי רש”ב and the אבודרהם. Class Two (5780/ 2019) What is special about this work

Short inspirational thoughts.

A sanctuary at home. A spot in one’s home that is their personal sanctuary.

Short thoughts on the nusach of the Siddur.

What is the difference between the word Siddur and Nusach. (5772/2012). Is Nusach like Torah Shebiksav or Torah SheBaal Peh? (5772/2012).

20 Iyar (5774/2014).

leaving Har Sinai

20 IYAR (5770).

(The day the Yidden left Har Sinai in 2449).