The Netivot Israel Class on Tefilah

In this shiur we explore the response of the leader to the questions posed in the Mah Nishtana, "Avadim Hayinu". We also briefly discuss the concept of freedom as it relates to Judaism.

In this shiur we study the section of Maggid, and open it up with the introductory questions famously known as Mah Nishtana. We dive deep into the history of the text of these 4 questions.

In this shiur we continue our study of the Haggadah with the breaking of the Matzah (Yachatz) and the Aramaic introduction to Maggid, Ha Lachma Anya. We also explore the many customs associated with this part of the Seder.

In this shiur we begin going through the text of the Haggadah Shel Pesach, and we cover the rituals and Tefilot that are either still practiced or extinct. We cover the first rhyme, Kiddush, Netilah, and Karpas.

In this shiur we begin our study of the Haggadah Shel Pesach (the Passover Haggadah). We study the history and development of the book itself, before diving more deeply into it's components.

In this shiur we study the end of Birkat HaMazon: all of the HaRachamans, Tefilot and themes that are customarily recited after HaTov ViHaMeitiv.

In this shiur we discuss the 4th Beracha of Birkat HaMazon. We study the history, the text, and the development of a special version of the prayer for mourners.

In this shiur we discuss the third Beracha in Birkat HaMazon, known in the Gemara as Boneh Yerushalayim. We study it's history, the various rites, and the additions for the Shabbat.

In this shiur we study the second Beracha of Birkat HaMazon, Birkat HaAretz. Similarly to Birkat HaZan, we follow the history of its development and study the ideas within the text.

In this shiur we study the history, development, and text of the first Beracah of Birkat HaMazon. We also explore a bit of the older Minhagim and the ideas within it.