In this episode we discuss the difference between Ashkenazi, Sefardi, Nusach Ashkenaz and Nusach Sefard. We will read the perfect paragraph to motivate you prayers when you have no needs to motivate you. We will learn about the opening blessing of Pesukei Dizimra and why it says Boruch so many times.

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In this episode we will introduce Pesukei Dzimra. We will explain why this part is difficult and long and why you should be saying these paragraphs the way you count something precious.

Here is a link for a beautiful song about King David, his complicated life and his connection to Hashem that we discussed in this week’s episode.

https://youtu.be/_GgRHCXjCqs?si=z1qgctfom6NkPcZUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3hSIdWpZZ4

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In this episode we will discuss a large segment of prayers. This segment is very connected to the morning prayers but is actually usually not said. We will understand what it is about and read part of it. Questions or comments: [email protected]

In this episode we will study the final set of the fifteen morning blessings. We will learn to appreciate different angles of who we are as a people and what it means to be Jewish. Questions or comments: [email protected]

In this episode we will study the next set of the fifteen morning blessings. We will learn to appreciate everything we have and take nothing for granted. Along the way we will delve into the Jewish view on clothing and uncover why there is a special daily blessing about shoes. Questions or comments: [email protected]

In this episode we will study the first four of the fifteen morning blessings. We will understand what we accomplish through these blessings and get into some interesting discussions about male and females, their abilities and responsibilities. Questions or comments: [email protected]

In this episode we read a sampling of Torah that is included in the prayers in order to start the day with Torah study. We will explain the words in a simple matter and explain why these pieces were chosen. Questions or comments: [email protected]

In this episode we read the next blessing. We will discuss what the Torah is, the two parts of the Torah and why it is so important. To find more Torah learning opportunities and for any question or comments: [email protected]

In this episode we read the next blessing. This blessing flows perfectly after we give thanks for our body to thank Hashem for our soul. We will discuss what the soul is in a simple, clear way. Questions and comments: [email protected]

Here is a link for the song I mentioned, Neshomele:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3hSIdWpZZ4

In this episode we read the blessing of asher yatzar. (I apologize for the technical glitch in the beginning, but the full episode is still intact).This blessing is to thank Hashem for our body and its proper functioning. This is can be said many times a day but we always start our day with this statement of gratitude.  Questions and comments: [email protected]