Prayer

The source of prayer, Where did it begin?

Private vs. congregational prayer

Meditation in Prayer.

Gender role in Prayer.

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.

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.

If G-d knows what we need, why do we need to pray?

Discover the two dimensions of prayer as we explore which prayer is the first of the day: the morning or evening prayer?

What is Kaddish? Why do we say Kaddish and the connection between the living and the dead.

Learn how to answer the Kaddish with greater understanding of its meaning.

What is the deeper meaning of the shema prayer? Does it mean that there is just one G-d, or just One anything?

Finding meaning in Prayer and its unique High Holiday theme

Learn the basic songs and prayers of the Shabbat services, so you can join and sing along with ease. Includes many of the popular tunes and prayers from Friday night and Shabbat day davening in a typical synagogue.

Learn the traditional Shabbat songs and prayers for the meals and create a real Shabbat atmosphere in your home. Become familiar with the songs of Sholom Aleichem, chanting the Kiddush, and the full Grace After Meals, as they are clearly read and sung aloud.

This series of classes present the deeper meanings for the different sections of prayer that serve as steps of the spiritual ladder of prayer as explained in Kabbalah and Chassidut.

This class explains in detail the purpose of prayer and why there are variations in the nusach – prayer text – from Sefard to Ashkenaz.

This class details the special significance and unique quality of each of the three daily prayers; Shacharit (morning), Mincha (afternoon) and Maariv (evening).

This class provides an in-depth understanding of the verse shema yisroel; the fundamental declaration of faith in G-d’s unity.

This class goes through the Shabbat prayers and presents profound insights into their meaning.

This class goes through the Shabbat prayers and presents profound insights into their meaning.