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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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  • #163
    Today · 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.

  • #151
    June 7 · 18 min

    Tefillah Outlined #151: הללוי-ה הללו עבדי ה׳

    Explanation of הללוי-ה הללו עבדי ה׳, the first פרק in הלל where emphasize the need to not only praise Hashem but recognize that despite His loftiness, He is involved in our lives both as individuals and as a nation, raising us to greater heights.

  • #150
    May 31 · 50 min

    Tefillah Outlined #150: Introduction to הלל

    Introduction to הלל in general and specifically to ראש חודש, understanding that the הלל functions both as a recognition of the day itself and a manifestation of the joy in being with Hashem, something that is more clearly experienced in the community context.

  • #149
    May 24 · 35 min

    Tefillah Outlined #149: יעלה ויבא

    Introduction to and explanation of יעלה ויבא, where we, as a community, in fact establish the day of ראש חודש through our תפילה, recognizing the goal of ראש חודש is to renew our relationship with Hashem בזכרון טוב.

  • #148
    May 17 · 48 min

    Tefillah Outlined #148: Introduction to ראש חודש

    Introduction to ראש חודש, understanding its איסור מלאכה ,איסור תענית and obligation to have a meal (as well as קידוש החודש in general) in the context of שמחה which stems from the בית המקדש and the monthly renewal of the intimate relationship we have with הקב״ה.

  • #146
    May 3 · 1 hr 3 min

    Tefillah Outlined #146: ויתן לך

    Explanation of ויתן לך, an array of פסוקי ברכה to orient ourselves with the proper perspective on success during the weekday and focus on continuing the effects of שבת into the week.

  • #145
    April 26 · 44 min

    Tefillah Outlined #145: אתה חוננתנו

    Explanation of אתה חוננתנו and origins of הבדלה בתפילה, highlighting the import of not recognizing the fact that שבת was a gift or that now it's the weekday, but precisely the transition and demarcation between the significance of the past and the future. It is with this knowledge we can impact and take the lessons of שבת into the week.

  • #144
    April 19 · 21 min

    Tefillah Outlined #144: מעריב למוצאי שבת

    Explanation of the various customs and additions to מעריב on מוצאי שבת, where we delay and extend קודשת השבת for others, ourselves and for שבת itself, to bring שבת and its values into the next week.

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