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Tefillah Outlined

Rabbi Moshe Rothman

Embark on a journey through the intricate tapestry of our daily Tefillah as we comprehensively unravel its layers, delving into the profound structure, themes, and meanings behind the words woven into our Davening. Using the classical commentaries on Tehillim and Tefillah, we are endeavoring to bridge the gap between the form and essence of prayer. Together, let's uncover the timeless wisdom encapsulated in each heartfelt utterance.

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  • #171
    Today · 18 min

    Tefillah Outlined #171: קדושת היום לראש השנה

    Explanation of the insertion of קדושת היום, where we add that ימים נוראים should enable the revelation of the מלכות ה׳ as well as our internalization of this מלכות, either as a source of דין or praise of Hashem, as well as the need to need to serve Hashem with truth and consistency to mimic ה׳ Who expresses the מידה of truth or be a זכות for us to experience the מידת האמת and mercy.

  • #170
    October 18 · 47 min

    Tefillah Outlined #170: ובכן תן פחדך

    Explanation of ובכך תן פחדך, where we ask for Hashem to instill fear in our live to inspire us and the world to recognize Hashem's kingdom, leading to the גאולה and the perfection of the world. This comes as the full manifestation of קדושה, transcendence found in this world.

  • #168
    October 4 · 14 min

    Tefillah Outlined #168: ותודעינו

    Explanation of ותודיענו, were we discuss Hashem informing us of Torah, appreciating קדושת שבת ויו״ט, and recognizing the distinction between קדושה and חול, including קדושת שבת יו״ט וישראל.

  • #167
    September 27 · 28 min

    Tefillah Outlined #167: מוסף לשלש רגלים

    Explanation of מוסף לשלש רגלים, were we express our inability to offer the קרבן מוסף and ask for the גאולה and ability to offer קרבנות and perform עלייה לרגל.

  • #166
    September 20 · 9 min

    Tefillah Outlined #166: י-ה א-לי

    Explanation of י-ה א-לי, the introduction for מוסף בשלש רגלים where we ask for the גאולה (even the ימי הדין) and express our desire to internalize these truths as a merit for ability to actually offer the מוסף and its accompanying קרבנות.

  • #164
    September 6 · 51 min

    Tefillah Outlined #164: אתה בחרתנו

    Explanation of אתה בחרתו, where we highlight בחירת ישראל and the love and commitment between Hashem and כלל ישראל which serve as the basis for קדושת הזמן of Yom Tov. We also ask for Yom Tov to impact our lives with a deeper appreciation of life and service of Hashem.

  • #163
    August 30 · 12 min

    Tefillah Outlined #163: Reflections on ראש חודש

    Reflections on ראש חודש, highlighting the elements of renewal (nature, self and our understanding of Hashem) as well as the ultimate renewal of the Jewish people and the world, with the גאולה. We also noted some of the similarities between שבת and ראש חודש.

  • #162
    August 23 · 15 min

    Tefillah Outlined #162: קידוש הלבנה

    Explanation of קידוש הלבנה, where we recognize Hashem as Creator of the heavens and associate the renewal of the moon with the renewal of the Jewish people's relationship with Hashem now and with the coming of ultimate גאולה.

  • #161
    August 16 · 49 min

    Tefillah Outlined #161: Introduction to קידוש הלבנה

    Introduction to קידוש הלבנה, where we elaborate on when and how the ברכה should be said and who recites the ברכה, revealing the underlying elements of כבוד השכינה as well as שמחה which accompany our observation of the new moon, eliciting thoughts of our world visa vi Hashem, renewed relationship with Him and ultimate destiny as the Jewish nation.

  • #160
    August 9 · 48 min

    Tefillah Outlined #160: ברכי נפשי

    Explanation of ברכי נפשי, where we describe Hashem's grandeur in creation, creation's benefit to humanity and life in general as well as Hashem's השגחה and guidance to our perfection with the ultimate redemption.

  • #159
    August 2 · 36 min

    Tefillah Outlined #159: מוסף לראש חודש

    Explanation of מוסף ראש חודש, where we elaborate on the goal of ראש חודש as a means of כפרה and reinvigorating our relationship with Hashem as well as a prayer for the renewal of the בית המקדש and ברכות in our lives.

  • #157
    July 19 · 9 min

    Tefillah Outlined #157: יהללוך

    Explanation of יהללוך, the concluding ברכה of הלל, where we declare our constant praise of Hashem, incorporating the experiences and revelation of Hashem in our midst into our life.

  • #156
    July 12 · 59 min

    Tefillah Outlined #156: הודו לה׳ כי טוב (הלל)

    Explanation of הודו לה׳ כי טוב in הלל, where we acknowledge the kindness Hashem has done for us to allow us to survive the exile (and ultimately redeem us) as well as the opportunities which even the challenges of exile offered us. We use these experiences to educate the rest of humanity in praising Hashem.

  • #155
    July 5 · 7 min

    Tefillah Outlined #155: הללו את ה׳ כל גוים

    Explanation of הללו את ה׳ כל גוים, where we envision the time when the entire world will praise Hashem, appreciate His חסד and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises for taking the Jewish nation out of exile and meting out justice, as well as appreciate their role in educating the world of Hashem.

  • #154
    June 28 · 41 min

    Tefillah Outlined #154: אהבתי, מה אשיב

    Explanation of תהלים קט״ז, אהבתי and מה אשיב, where we exclaim our love that Hashem cares for us as well as our desire to pray before Him in difficult times. We conclude with a recognition of our indebtedness before Hashem, acknowledgement of the process of our self-improvement due to the difficult circumstances, and the need to spread this appreciation to the the world.

  • #153
    June 21 · 38 min

    Tefillah Outlined #153: לא לנו, ה׳ זכרנו

    Explanation of לא לנו, ה׳ זכרנו, which is both a plead for and declaration of confidence in Hashem's השגחה and protection as well as a recognition of the ברכה that Hashem reciprocates onto us and our role in this relationship.

  • #152
    June 14 · 20 min

    Tefillah Outlined #152: בצאת ישראל

    Explanation of בצאת ישראל, where we highlight the unique, supernatural relationship and commitment the Jewish people have with Hashem, which began at יציאת מצרים and carries over into the future.

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