SoulCasts - Siddur

Here we discuss the strength of our ancestry and the quest for unadulterated truth. We explore the first 3 blessings of the Amida, their respective connections to our patriarchs, and the meditations they represent.

Deep connections require preparation. In this discussion, we explored 3 meditations represented by the request that "G-d opens up my lips" prior to the Amida. Each of the meditations serves as a tool to help us experience the full meaning of the Amida.

This introduction to the Amida includes its history, authors, and the events and circumstances that compelled them to institute it. We also explore a deeper understanding of how the Amida facilitates meaningful connection.

This prayer teaches us how to run toward solutions, not just run away from problems; the freedom to vs. just freedom from.

This episode explores the history behind this post-Shema prayer and how it empowers us to reinforce our faith and values.

This episode discusses 6 core Jewish values and how they empower us to achieve true freedom.

The messages of the 2nd part of the Shema;

Why your Mitzvahs matter, Judaism's belief in equality, reward & punishment, and the value of community vs individuality.

The Shema teaches us the key to love and intimacy, by being a good listener.

If only we realized how loved we are and how loving we can become. This prayer provides a framework to envision how loved we are, why we're loved, and how capable of love we are. The result - CONFIDENCE!

While our soul finds the Shema to be meaningful, the first pre-Shema blessing sets us up so we too can find meaning in it. We talk about how our serf-centered drive was once holy and has the ability to be rechanneled.

The same drive that pushes us to achieve self-gratification can also complement our soul's quest for truth.