Beste Tefilah podcaster (2025)

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Amidah Analysis: Avos (Part 4) - Who is Hashem? 57:43

4d ago57:43

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 57 minutes Synopsis: This morning (2/14/25), in our tefilah-focused Machshavah Lab series for women, I decided on a last-minute change of plans. After reviewing the main ideas and takeaways we've developed so far, we went back to the beginning of the berachah with the INTENT to anal…

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The Torah Procession 35:19

6d ago35:19

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In this shiur we study the development of the rituals surrounding the Torah procession, such as opening the Heichal, saying verses of praise, and escorting the Torah to and from the Aron Kodesh.

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Tehilim 65: "To You, Silence is Praise" (Part 3) 59:05

6d ago59:05

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 58 minutes Synopsis: Tonight (2/12/24), in our Wednesday night Tehilim shiur, we attempted to "land the plane" - and I believe we succeeded! We reviewed our analysis from last time, honed in on the key questions we intended to resolve, then managed to synthesize the steps we took, t…

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Amidah Analysis: Avos (Part 3) 1:18:33

11d ago1:18:33

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 18 minutes Synopsis: This morning (2/7/25), in our tefilah-focused Machshavah Lab series for women, we continued our analysis of the first berachah of the Amidah. Since it's been a while, we began by reviewing what we covered last time, refining it in the process. We then foc…

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Keriat HaTorah in Modern Times 35:46

13d ago35:46

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In this shiur we study the development of Keriat HaTorah in the past 500 years, with the major addition of Berich Shemeih and the reintroduction of the triennial cycle.

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Tehilim 65: "To You, Silence is Praise" (Part 2) 57:14

13d ago57:14

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 56 minutes Synopsis: Tonight (2/5/24), in our Wednesday night Tehilim shiur, we continued our analysis of the perek we began last week. Day 2 of learning a new perek is like a box of chocolates: you never know what you're going to get. I was actually a bit worried that we wouldn't g…

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Tehilim 65: "To You, Silence is Praise" (Part 1) 57:24

20d ago57:24

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 57 minutes Synopsis: Tonight (1/29/24), in our Wednesday night Tehilim shiur, we began a new perek! I chose this one because of the famous opening line (which is central to the Rambam's writings about praising Hashem). As usual, we spent much of this first session reading and transl…

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Keriat HaTorah in Medieval Times 39:35

27d ago39:35

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In this shiur we dive into how Keriat HaTorah evolved through the Middle Ages, and we focus on 3 major changes: the Baal Koreh, the Targum, and the Triennial cycle.

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Keriat HaTorah in Ancient Times 35:39

1M ago35:39

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In this shiur we explore the earliest examples of Keriat HaTorah from Tanach, and how they may have shaped the ritual into Talmudic times.

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Amidah Analysis: Avos (Part 2) 1:16:59

1M ago1:16:59

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 16 minutes Synopsis: This morning (1/10/24), in our tefilah-focused Machshavah Lab series for women, we continued our analysis of the first berachah of the Amidah. Due to personal circumstances and a reconsideration of halachic priorities, we deviated from our original plan o…

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Tachanun in Modern Times 37:52

1M ago37:52

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In this shiur we discuss how Tachanun and Nefilat Apayim evolved between the years 1500-2024 in Halacha, in practice, and in the Siddurim.

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Does Hashem Love Us Unconditionally? (Part 2) 1:00:49

1M ago1:00:49

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour Synopsis: Tonight (1/8/24), in our Wednesday night tefilah shiur, we continued our analysis of what we mean when we say that Hashem loves us. We began by reviewing the essence of what we covered last time, but in a much slower, clearer, and thought-out manner than last time. …

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Amidah Analysis: Avos (Part 1) 1:18:04

2M ago1:18:04

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 17 minutes Synopsis: This morning (1/3/24), in our tefilah-focused Machshavah Lab series for women, we began a new series: an analysis of the berachos in the amidah! What, exactly, does this entail? That's what we spent the first 20 minutes of shiur discussing: how can we get…

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5 Chanukah Myths 38:20

2M ago38:20

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Chanukah Sameach!

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Does Hashem Love Us Unconditionally? (Part 1) 1:00:36

2M ago1:00:36

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour Synopsis: Tonight (1/1/24), in our Wednesday night tefilah shiur, we took up a question that was sparked by a debate I had on Facebook about whether Hashem loves us unconditionally which, itself, was sparked by the popular Israeli song "Tamid Ohev Oti." We began with a surfac…

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Ma'oz Tzur - a Brief History 24:17

2M ago24:17

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Chanukah Sameach!

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The Medieval History of Tachanun 42:31

2M ago42:31

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In this shiur we focus on the medieval history of Tachanun, with an emphasis on histories that are often overlooked.

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Modim (Part 4: Tying Up Loose Ends) 58:47

2M ago58:47

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 58 minutes Synopsis: Tonight (12/18/24), in our Wednesday night tefilah shiur, we attempted to "land the plane" - or at least, to tie up some loose ends. After a brief review of last time, I tried yet again to say over the idea that my chavrusa and I came up with. Yet again, I don't…

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The Nature of Nusach (Liturgy) Part 3: Rambam's Position (WARNING: Highly Technical) 1:14:35

2M ago1:14:35

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 14 minutes Synopsis: This morning (12/13/24), in our tefilah-focused Machshavah Lab series for women, we attempted to understand the Rambam's view, as expressed in a pair of seemingly contradictory halachos. We learned through two commentaries on the Rambam who offered explan…

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The Ancient History of Tachanun 43:57

2M ago43:57

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In this shiur we learn about Nefilat Apayim and Tachanun, two aspects of the same ancient liturgy that is commonly said after the Chazarat Ha-Shatz. We trace what we know about it's early development by studying the relevant Sugyot.

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Modim (Part 3: The Living Bow to the Living) 58:12

2M ago58:12

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 57 minutes Synopsis: Whoops! I forgot to upload last week's tefilah shiur. Last Wednesday (12/11/24), in our Wednesday night tefilah shiur, we continued our analysis Modim. After reviewing and refining what we covered last time, we attempted to understand the midrash cited by the Ab…

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The Nature of Nusach (Liturgy) Part 2: The Big Nusach Myth vs. the Historical and Halachic Truth 1:14:49

2M ago1:14:49

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 13 minutes Synopsis: This morning (12/6/24), in our tefilah-focused Machshavah Lab series for women, we continued our exploration of the nusach ha'tefilah. After reviewing what we covered in Part 1, we busted what I call "The Big Nusach Myth" about "the original nusach" and h…

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Chazarat Ha-Sha"tz 41:14

3M ago41:14

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In this shiur we examine the origins of Chazarat Ha-Sha"tz, the Chazan's repetition of the Amidah. We also investigate some early and rare customs of the Chazara, such as the Chazara for Arvit.

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Modim (Part 2: "Modim Anachnu Lach") 59:21

3M ago59:21

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 58 minutes Synopsis: This evening (12/4/24), in our Wednesday night tefilah shiur, we continued our analysis Modim. After reviewing our updated translation, going over a few insights I accrued since last week, and examining three ancient nuschaos, we delved into the Abudarham's comm…

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Sim Shalom - the 19th Beracha 30:59

3M ago30:59

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In this shiur we examine the final Beracha of the Amidah. We explore the history of its composition, the variant texts, and its close relation to Birkat Kohanim.

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Modim (Part 1: Reading and Translation) 57:44

3M ago57:44

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 57 minutes Synopsis: This evening (11/27/24), in our Wednesday night Tehilim/Tefilah shiur on Erev Thanksgiving, we commenced our in-depth analysis of the blessing of thanksgiving: Modim! We began with a 15-minute review of my "MMMMMMM!" method of tefilah analysis. After that, we sp…

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Birkat Kohanim 39:51

3M ago39:51

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In this class we finish up our previous topic of Modim and Modim Derabanan, and then continue with the history of Birkat Kohanim. My apologies for the lack of video after a webcam failure.

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Modim - the 18th Beracha 38:06

3M ago38:06

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In this shiur we discuss Modim, the Beracha of 'Hodaah' (thanksgiving), and I present the argument that it was originally the last Beracha of the Amidah in the consciousness of the Tannaim.

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Tehilim 23 REDUX: The Lord is My Shepherd (Part 3) 58:42

3M ago58:42

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 58 minutes Synopsis: Tonight (11/13/24), in our Wednesday night Tehilim shiur, we successfully "landed the plane"! Last time we ran through the Radak to get the big picture and I shared the core of my theory. This time we read through him at a more deliberate pace and then brought i…

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The Nature of Nusach (Liturgy) Part 1: How and Why Ezra Changed Tefilah 46:23

3M ago46:23

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 46 minutes Synopsis: This morning (11/8/24), in our tefilah-focused Machshavah Lab series for women, we began a new topic: the nusach ha'tefilah (liturgy). We began by reviewing the relevant facts: what the mitzvah of tefilah from the Torah entailed, how Ezra and his Beis Din change…

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Tefilah Reexamined: Part 5 - Recap of Four Models of Tefilah 26:59

3M ago26:59

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 26 minutes Synopsis: This morning (11/8/24), in the "Tefilah Reexamined" series of our Machshavah Lab for women, I decided to start with a review of the three models of tefilah we've learned in Parts 1-4, followed by a quick overview of my "go to" model of tefilah that has been the …

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Ritzeh - the 17th Beracha 36:14

3M ago36:14

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In this shiur we study the history of the Beracha "Ritzeh" through its medieval development. We also attempt to reconstruct some of the earliest versions of the Beracha, and we briefly touch upon Yaaleh v'Yavo.

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Tehilim 23 REDUX: The Lord is My Shepherd (Part 2) 58:58

3M ago58:58

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 58 minutes Synopsis: Tonight (11/6/24), in our Wednesday night Tehilim shiur, we quickly reviewed the perek and all the questions from last time. After exploring an approach from one of the shiur attendees, we learned the Radak's commentary which I attempted to elucidate with a litt…

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Avodah - the 17th Beracha 39:03

4M ago39:03

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

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Tehilim 23 REDUX: The Lord is My Shepherd (Part 1) 57:58

4M ago57:58

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 58 minutes Synopsis: Tonight (10/30/24), in our Wednesday night Tehilim shiur, we began (re)learning what I believe is the most well-known psalm of them all. The last time I gave shiur on this was WAAAY back in November 2020, and I figured it was time to revisit it, especially now t…

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Yizkor - A Brief History 32:46

4M ago32:46

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

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Shomea Tefilah - the 16th Beracha 34:30

4M ago34:30

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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.

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u'Nesaneh Tokef - a Quick History 18:27

5M ago18:27

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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.

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Tefilah Reexamined: Part 4 - Six Ways of Understanding Ramban on Tefilah 1:27:46

5M ago1:27:46

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 27 minutes Synopsis: This morning (9/27/24), in our NEW Machshavah Lab series for women called "Tefilah Reexamined," we began with a grand review of the essential ideas in parts 1-3, focusing on the mitzvah de'oraisa of tefilah as explained by Ralbag, Rambam, and Ramban. Pick…

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Tzemach David - the 15th Beracha 47:25

5M ago47:25

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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.

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Tehilim 24 REDUX: Sunday's Psalm (Shir Shel Yom Rishon b'Shabbos) (Part 4) 58:15

5M ago58:15

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 57 minutes Synopsis: Tonight (9/25/24), in Wednesday night Tehilim shiur, our goal was "to land the plane" - to distill all of our insights and observations into a unified theory - and land the plane we did! Thanks to Sforno and R' Elia di Nola, we emerged with a powerful understand…

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Tefilah Reexamined: Part 3 - Ramban's Alternative View of Tefilah 1:23:00

5M ago1:23:00

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 22 minutes Synopsis: This morning (9/20/24), in our NEW Machshavah Lab series for women called "Tefilah Reexamined," we began with a comprehensive review of Parts 1 and 2, then delved into the Ramban's critiques of the Rambam's stance on tefilah. After reading through the Ram…

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Jerusalem - the 14th Beracha 39:04

5M ago39:04

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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.

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Tehilim 24 REDUX: Sunday's Psalm (Shir Shel Yom Rishon b'Shabbos) (Part 3) 59:08

5M ago59:08

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 58 minutes Synopsis: Tonight (9/18/24), in Wednesday night Tehilim shiur, I decided not to review and refine the approaches we came up with last time, but instead, to jump right into the Sforno. We learned through his commentary at a leisurely pace, with lots of help from R' Moshe K…

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Tefilah Reexamined: Part 2 - Rambam on "Avodah" (and the Allegory of the Palace) 1:39:23

5M ago1:39:23

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 38 minutes Synopsis: This morning (9/13/24), in our NEW Machshavah Lab series for women called "Tefilah Reexamined," we began by reviewing our questions on the Rambam's initial presentation of the mitzvah of tefilah and the Ralbag's answer. We then delved into the Rambam's Al…

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Tzadikim - the 13th Beracha 38:24

5M ago38:24

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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.

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Tehilim 24 REDUX: Sunday's Psalm (Shir Shel Yom Rishon b'Shabbos) (Part 2) 57:40

5M ago57:40

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 57 minutes Synopsis: Tonight (9/11/24), in Wednesday night Tehilim shiur, we reviewed our cleaned-up translation of the perek from last time, went over all our questions (raising some new ones in the process), and then we opened the floor for approaches. There were a LOT of great id…

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Tefilah Reexamined: Part 1 - Questions and a First Step 1:28:20

5M ago1:28:20

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 1 hour 28 minutes Synopsis: This morning (9/6/24), in the first shiur of our NEW Machshavah Lab series for women called "Tefilah Reexamined." Since I'm designing and teaching a year-long course on tefilah for high school students, I decided this summer to investigate the whole subje…

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Birkat HaMinim - The 12th Beracha 43:11

6M ago43:11

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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.

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Tehilim 24 REDUX: Sunday's Psalm (Shir Shel Yom Rishon b'Shabbos) (Part 1) 57:50

6M ago57:50

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Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text! Length: 57 minutes Synopsis: Tonight (9/4/24), in our first Wednesday night Tehilim shiur of the 2024-2025 season, we began our re-analysis of Sunday's Shir Shel Yom. We learned through this in shiur two years ago (10/26/22, 11/2/22), but found it to be difficult. I don't remember what we s…

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