The Netivot Israel Class on Tefilah

Oct 30 2024 253 ep. 43 mins 9
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An in-depth look into Tefilah: the Siddur, its history, halacha, and perspective. Delivered in Netivot Israel Congregation, Wednesdays at 8:30PM

  Religion & Spirituality
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Avodah - the 17th Beracha

Oct 30 2024 39 mins  
In this shiur we discuss the early history of the Beracha of Ritzeh, and we explore its history before its inclusion into the Amidah.

Yizkor - A Brief History

Oct 22 2024 32 mins  
In this holiday class we explore the origins of the Ashkenazic custom to recite Yizkor on the last day of Yom Tov.

Shomea Tefilah - the 16th Beracha

Oct 09 2024 34 mins  
In this class we study the early history and later development of the 16th Beracha of the Amidah which was an early staple of petitionary prayer and a hotbed for embellishment in medieval times.

u'Nesaneh Tokef - a Quick History

Oct 01 2024 18 mins  
In this shiur we take a quick look at u'Nesaneh Tokef by explaining what it is, where it came from, and why it became so important to the Rosh HaShana liturgy.

Tzemach David - the 15th Beracha

Sep 25 2024 47 mins  
In this class we study the 15th Beracha of the Amidah, which prays for the "sprout of David" ie. the Messiah from the house of King David. We study the earliest evidence for this Beracha and its development, and the many controversies regarding its aurthorship.

Jerusalem - the 14th Beracha

Sep 18 2024 39 mins  
In this class we explore the earliest evidence for Berachot regarding Jerusalem, and why the development of this Beracha in particular is so central to the controversy surrounding the origins of the Amidah.

Tzadikim - the 13th Beracha

Sep 11 2024 38 mins  
In this shiur we discuss the limited data we have about this early Beracha, and the history of its evolution from ancient times until the modern era. We also discuss the concept of using liturgy for sociopolitical gains.

Birkat HaMinim - The 12th Beracha

Sep 04 2024 43 mins  
In this class we discuss the Beracha directed against the "heretics", which historically developed a tremendous set of controversies and instances of censorship, both internal and external.

Mishpat - The 11th Beracha

Aug 21 2024 41 mins  
In this shiur we discuss the complex ancient history of the Beracha of Mishpat, and how variants of Talmud Bavli cast doubt on our conventional understanding of the Beracha.

The Kinnot Survival Guide

Aug 07 2024 38 mins  
In this class we learn 10 facts about the Kinnot to hopefully make the experience of using the Sefer HaKinnot more meaningful for everyone. I also provide some tips as to how to read them constructively.