We introduce the Tefillah of Tzaaka.

We conclude our discussion of Shaava.

Rav Pincus reminds us that we can reach this higher level form of Tefillah.

Rav Pincus continues his discussion about Rabi Akiva in the aftermath of the death of Rabi Eliezer HaGadol.

Rav Pincus note that Chazal recognize the importance of emphasizing the importance of our requests in our Tefillot.

Rav Pincus reminds us to make our requests in Tefillah while thinking of how important they truly are.

Rav Pincus shows us how the Avot were also able to perform their Avodat Hashem in a higher gear.

Rav Pincus notes that the greatest and most righteous, like David HaMelech, were able to maximize all of their strength in every aspect of their Avodat Hashem.

Rav Pincus points to Yaavetz/Otniel as a proof for his theory as to how to present our requests. He notes that the Gemara provides a second approach to understand his request.

Rav Pincus points to Yaavetz/Otniel as a proof for his theory as to how to present our requests.