Why Davening describes everything in such idealized terms.

Thought on Tefilla as 19 Kislev approaches, Rachamana Liba baii.

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

This class overviews different levels and philosophies of prayer culminating with Chassidus.

A series from the Summer of 5770/2010. Class One. Introduction: What is Tefilla? Class Two. The ladder of Tefilla. Growth and Success. How Kabalah develops the ladder of each (morning) prayer. Class Three. Brochos. These Rabbinic forms said all the time for many different reasons have a very basic and important design and function. Class…

ViHaya Im Shamoa… Uleovdo.. (5768). Avoda Shebilev (The labor or work of the heart) is the Torah denotation for Prayer Why? Class One. Class two. Class Three.

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

Class One: Da’as. Daas. The key to davening is actually- Davening, that means talking to G-d. Class two: “Which Jew doesn’t need to Daven?”. Often our disinterest in Davening is a lack of appreciation, understanding, and know-how. Post Seminary talk on prayer (5776/ 2016). It is time we turn it around and instead of waiting…

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

This class was given in honor of the 200th Yahrtzeit of the Alter Rebbe. The Alter Rebbe’s Siddur, a clear author and purpose, to be ‘the thirteenth gate’. Reb Avrohom Dovid Lavut’s introduction (the Maggid’s Torah) and the joining of 1) Kabbalah, 2) Halacha, and 3) Dikduk. The Maharil’s letter. Shuve’ lichul Nefesh.