06. “Ribono Shel Olom” after Vayehi Achar -the Akeida (Machon Chana (5775/ 2015)) Class Six.15 WEDNESDAY 6 ADAR 5775/ FEBRUARY 25 2015. 6) The thirteen attributes of Mercy, measure, and Ain Sof. 7) Moshiach, the idea that the ‘face’ is revealed in light as well.

Elokeinu VeElokai Avosainu (before Vayehi Achar) Machon Chana Wednesday 19 MarCheshvan 5775/ November 12 2014.The Akaida is said everyday. For various reasons, before and after, we say a Prayer that comes from the Rosh Hashana Davening! The prayer before is amended (from the Rosh Hashana version) to underscore the theme of living as a Jew…

HaRaini Mikabel (Class One) Machon Chana 5774 Wednesday 15 Elul 5774, September 10 2014.This class discusses the line the Arizal added to the Siddur to be said at the very outset of the davening, that the Rebbe popularized. We explore three levels of this: 1) For Chaveirim, 2) For all Jews so the Tefila (korbon)…

Introduction: Hoda’a- Asiya: Davening is a four rungged ladder, until Boruch Sheumar is Assiya (Machon Chana)Wednesday 8 Elul 5774, September 3 2014.Introduction. This class introduces a new year and explains at least basically the stage of Davening called Hoda’a.

Ailu Devarim (Birchas HaTorah) Monday, 5 Kislev 5773, November 19 2012.Ailu Divurim, is said in conjunction with Birchas haTorah according to most opinions. This class brings some of the variety as to where and when this Mishna (and Braisa) are recited. It also attempts to explain how the many ideas in the two parts of…

03. Third Bracha of Birchas HaTorah, Asher Bachar Banu: This Bracha corresponds to Torah SheBiksav, the Godliness of the Torah has to do with the Godliness of the Jewish people. The reason for the order is, (Reb Laivik) first Pnimi, then Makif (arvus) and then Makif of the Makif (arvus for Arvus).

02. Second Bracha of Birchas HaTorah, Viha’arev Nu 1) ViHa’arev means sweet but also from the word integrate (Arvus). We are interconnected when it comes to Torah; this is why it says ‘Kol’ Amcha twice. 2) Mishna is what this Bracha is about. This is a meeting of the Godliness (Neshama) and intellect (Torah SheBa’al…

01. First Bracha of the Birchas HaTorah, Al Divrei Torah 1) LiHisasek BiDivrei Torah vs. al Divrei Torah, 2) Why do we say Al Divrei Torah rather than LiHisasek Bi… 3) Torah and Mitzvos are included in this language, The words are bringing Torah down to the lowest levels. 4) and more.

Introduction to Birchas HaTorah; Wednesday 14 Iyar 5714/ May 14 2014 (Class One, Machon Chana).1) Where is it said in the davening? 2) Two or Three Brachos? 3) On Torah SheBa’al Peh, Mishna (or Midrash) and the third on Mikra!! 4) Reasons for these Brachos and more.