In this shiur we discuss the first and main Posuk of our obligation: Shema Yisrael. We look at the history, the meaning, the Halachot and the relevant theologies such as Yichud, Kabbalat Ol Malchut Shamayim, and Ahavat Hashem.

In this shiur we discuss the reasons that Keriat Shema is in the Tefilah, the source of the Mitzvah, and we introduce the topics of Keriat Shema that we will need to cover in the following shiurim. We also spend some time explaining it's relation to Chanukah and the mission of the Chashmonaim.

In this shiur we discuss the text of Ahavat Olam itself, and we highlight various elucidations of the commentaries. We also look at its position before Keriat Shema, and some of the Halacha and Kabbalah related to it's recital.

In this shiur we discuss the second Beracha before Keriat Shema, known to the Sephardim as Ahavat Olam, and Ahava Rabah to the Ashkenazim. We look at the early history of the Beracha, certain unusual claims regarding it's authorship, and the concepts of Ahavat Hashem that are relevant to the Tefilah.

In this shiur we discuss the actual Kedusha  of Yotzer Ohr itself. We discuss it's history and the Halachot of saying it when praying alone. We also spoke about the Kabbalistic intentions and background to the Kedusha.

In this shiur we discuss the beginning of the Kedusha of Yotzer, starting with the words Titbarach LaNetzach. We discuss the nature of Malachim, and the significance of meditating and speaking about their Avodah in Tefilah. We then study the text and some of the Halacha regarding this section.