Collection
Series of Shiurim on background and halachot of the Tefilla
Sheets
Filter
Hilchot Tefilla - Introduction
Introduction to Hilchot Tefill
Hilchot Tefilla - Kedusha (II)
What is the difference between the visions of Yeshayahu and Yechezkel as it is reflected in the daily Kedusha prayer - Part 2
Hilchot Tefilla - Kedusha (I)
What is the difference between the visions of Yeshayahu and Yechezkel as it is reflected in the daily Kedusha prayer - Part 1
Hilchot Tefilla - Netilat Yadayim Litfila
We will explore the ideas reflected in the three primary sources in the Gemara related to the washing hands before prayer. Next, we will see how the Rishonim have analyzed these sources to a form a basis for practical Halacha.
Hilchot Tefilla - Chazzarat Hashatz
Hilchot Tefilla, pertaining to the public repetition of the Amida
Hilchot Tefilla - Gravity and Direction
We explore how the physical aspects of Gravity, Direction and Beauty shape the spiritual experience of prayer.
Hilchot Tefilla - Kaddish I
The interesting history of the Kaddish in the earliest sources
Hilchot Tefilla - Para
What is the background of the special Shabbat Parah?
Hilchot Tefilla - Inedible Chametz on Pesach
What are the main halachot regarding chametz on Pesach, and specifically with regards to inedible products, such as perfumes, cosmetics, detergents, etc?
Hilchot Tefilla - Status of Gerim
Tracing the fascinating development of halacha on the status of a ger in tefila from mishna through rambam to shulchan aruch
Hilchot Tefilla - אֱמֶת vs שָׁלוֹם
What to do when important values in life clash? We'll see how texts from Midrash, Gemara and Halacha explore the common ground and tension between the need to confront Truth and maintain Peace; between Charity and Kindness
Hilchot Tefilla - Pesuke Dezimra
We explore, starting from the period of the Geonim, the halachic status of the Pesuke Dezimra. Does the Shema and Tefilla take precedence over it, or should the Pesuke Dezimra always be said in its entirety even this means that a latecomer cannot join the Tefilla Betsibur? We conclude with an interesting response from Chacham Zvi on the role of the Zohar in Halachic decision making.
Hilchot Tefilla - Birkot Shema (II)
We explore the relationship between Shema and Tefilla, and the role of the beracha "Ga'al Yisraeil" in this
Hasheem, Elokechem Emet
Why does the chazzan repeat the words "Hasheem, Elokechem Emet" at the end of the Shema?
Appendix - How (not) to rebuke your fellow
To what extent should we take embarrassment into account in Halacha?
Musical Instruments in the Temple
What where the dinim for the Temple Orchestra and the Temple Choir? What do we know about the instruments that they use