Tefillah Shiurim
What did Lavan do?
An analysis of "Tze Ulmad", explaining what we are saying about Lavan and Pharoah, were it comes form- and what it all says about the Haggadah in general. Also- a look at Bilaam and Lavan.
Asher Kidishanu Bimitzvotav: A view on Mitzvot through the prism of the Berachah
A deeper look at mitzvot, trhough a careful look at Birchot Hamitzvah.
Farewell to tefillah: an analysis of Uvah LeTzion
An in depth look at the focus and meaning of this complex and beautiful tefillah.
The hidden meaning of Baruch Sheamar
This very special prayer contains, hidden within, a deep perspective on Tefillah in general. We explore the deeper meaning of Baruch SheAmar and rhe light it sheds on Berachot and Shemonah Essreh.
Ashrei, the answer to a prayer
This analysis explores a fascinating dimension of "Ashrei" (Tehillah LeDavid) and its realtionship to other sections of Tanach.
Mizmor Shir Chanukat Habayit LeDavid
An analysis of Mizmor Shir Chanukat Habayit LeDavid and other mizmorim in the broader context of Tanach. Through this analysis, we come to understand how Mizmor Shir Chanukat Habayit LeDavid serves as an introduction to Tefillah. The mizmorim associated with returning the sefer Torah are also explained. All of this will help us better apprecaite our tefillah in general.
Leolam Yehe Adam Yereh Shamayim...
An Analysis of and original insights into the beautiful prayer "Leolam Yehe Adam Yereh Shamayim...", shedding light on related texts in Tanach and chazal, as well.
Biymai Yochanan Cohen Gadol
A suggestion for explaining a suprising formulation in the "Al Hanissim". A different way of thinking about the crisises and threats in our lives.
Bayamim Hahem U'bazman hazeh
Relating to the miracles of the present is even more critcal than relating to those of the past. A look at the all too prevelant tendency to fail to see the great miracles of our age.