In this shiur we begin our discussion of the nightly prayers which are said at bedtime. We start with Kerat Shema and some of the prayer additions that were added over time.

In this shiur we discuss the text of Baruch Hashem and Yiru Eineinu. We then finish the remaining sections of Arvit, the many extinct Minhagim and the few surviving ones as well.

In this shiur we examine the many different accounts and theories regarding the inception of the additional Beracha in Arvit, which begins with "Baruch Hashem" and closes with "Yiru Eineinu".

In this shiur we discuss the Beracha of Hashkiveinu. It is the last of the main Berachot of Keriat Shema, and we explore its purpose, its history and its text.

In this shiur we discuss the concepts of Yetziat Mitzrayim and how they take form in the Arvit Tefilah: with the addition of VaYomer and the Beracha of Emet Ve'Emuna.

In this shiur we discuss the first two Berachot of Keriat Shema of Arvit. We follow their history and placement, and spend some time analyzing the words themselves.

In this shiur we introduce the Tefilah of Arvit, and pay attention to its early history and Halachic framework. We also examine the Minhagim of various introductory prayers that evolved over the centuries in the beginning of Arvit.

In this shiur we take a break from our regular schedule in honor of Chanukah. We study the prayer of Al HaNissim and its history.

In this shiur we discuss Mincha, the afternoon service. We look at how the prayer developed; all of the customs, insertions and deletions throughout its history.

In this shiur we look at the text of Aleinu itself, and take a deeper look at how the text gives us hints of its history. We also discuss the Kaddish Yatom (Mourners Kaddish), and various insertions that were printed in the Siddur after Shacharit.