We discuss the importance of when the chazan misses saying brochos of the amidah and specifically the "blessing" for those who slander the Jewish People. If he misses this brocho he is removed immediately from his position as we are worried that he considers himself one of them and is in fact a heretic.

We discuss the elevated status of kedusha and the importance of listening carefully to each word. We also learn about the custom to raise oneself on one's tip toes in responding to kedusha.

We learn that technically, if a person missed out an insertion that necessitates going back to the beginning of the Amidah, he could fulfil his obligation by listening carefully to every word of the Chazan's repetition.

Answering Amen is a fundamental part of our daily practice. We delve into the meaning and application of this and when it should NOT be said.

This shiur examines the intent behind saying 'Amen' and its importance.

Although instituted on behalf of those who were not expert in saying the Amidah, its repetition applies to everyone and the Halacha teaches of the great care needed in listening intently whilst the chazan says it.

The repetition of the Amidah was instituted primarily as a way to exempt members of the community who did not know the words of the amidah themselves. For this to work, each person needs to listen to each and every word without interuption. The ability of the chazan to exempt another person does not work if they have the ability to pray the amidah for themselves.

The Halacha discusses the way we should step back from HaShem after completing our prayers.

We discuss the completion of the amida and one's personal requests, together with the significance of stepping back and bowing.

We discuss bowing for modim and the completion of ones amidah prayer