Tefillah Outlined

Explanation of שומר ישראל, where we ask ה׳ to protect us as a nation (internally and among the international community) in the merit that we embody ה׳'s Torah in this world. 

Explanation of the section of נפילת אפים in תחנון, were we model after the תחינות of דוד המלך, beseeching before ה׳ to end our צרות as well as the confidence that ה׳ will answer our בקשות

Introduction to the next section of תפילה, תחנון, where we explain the origins and meaning behind falling on one's face and it's place in context to שמונה עשרה

Explanation of ברכת כהנים and its place in שמונה עשרה, were the חזן asks for physical and spiritual blessings to better enable one to fulfill his mission as an עבד ה׳ as well as the opportunity to develop his relationship with ה׳.

Explanation of מודים דרבנן, were each individual declares an acknowledgement of his relationship with Hashem, ultimate hope for the relationship to fully develop as well as appreciate for the opportunity and ability to develop that relationship.

Explanation of קדושה where we elaborate on our awareness of ה׳'s transcendence and its relevance to our lives.

Explanation of the origins and various practices during קדושה as well as its connection to תפילת שמונה עשרה

Overview of the significance of חזרת הש״ץ and the relationship between the תפילה בלחש and חזרת הש״ץ

Summary of the framework and progression of שמונה עשרה as well as discussion of several themes which permeate through the נוסח התפילה

Explanation of the final section of שמונה עשרה, אלוקי נצור, where we ask ה׳ to maintain the purity of the tool of prayer, our mouth, as well as other requests for protection and spiritual growth. We also recognize all our prayers are for the sake of manifesting a greater awareness of ה׳ and that should ultimately lead to true peace in the world, culminating with the rebuilding of the third בית המקדש.