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| This class explains in detail the purpose of prayer and why there are variations in the nusach – prayer text – from Sefard to Ashkenaz.
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| This class details the special significance and unique quality of each of the three daily prayers; Shacharit (morning), Mincha (afternoon) and Maariv (evening).
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| This class provides an in-depth understanding of the verse shema yisroel; the fundamental declaration of faith in G-d’s unity.
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Part 1
This class goes through the Shabbat prayers and presents profound insights into their meaning.
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Part 2
This class goes through the Shabbat prayers and presents profound insights into their meaning.
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| The special significance in receiving an aliyah, the honor of being called up to recite the blessing over the Torah.
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| The mitzvah of saying hallel on the festivals; when, how and why it is recited, and its meaning.
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| The customs of birchat kohanim, the priestly blessings, and their special quality and significance.
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| This kabbalistic explanation to the prayer of kiddush levanah in which we bless the new moon at the beginning of each month.
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| The different categories of blessings, their significance and their deeper meaning.
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| The spiritual understanding of birchat hamazon, the blessing recited after a meal of bread.
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Part 1 of 4
The source of prayer, Where did it begin?
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Part 2 of 4
Private vs. congregational prayer
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Part 3 of 4
Meditation in Prayer.
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Part 4 of 4
Gender role in Prayer.
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| The story of the great prophetess Chana is read as part of the Rosh Hashanah services. Many of the laws of prayer are derived from Chana’s conduct. But moreover, Chana also reveals the inner essence of prayer.
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| An insight on the Kaddish and the Shema and its Blessings. What to contemplate when reciting the Shema, and what the angels do when they recite the Shema.
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| If G-d knows what we need, why do we need to pray?
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The Prayer Recited by a Mourner
What is Kaddish? Why do we say Kaddish and the connection between the living and the dead.
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| Learn how to answer the Kaddish with greater understanding of its meaning.
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