In this shiur we discuss the first two paragraphs of Yotzer Ohr. We look at the Halacha, the Nusach, the sources, and the Kabbalah which make up the structure of this first part.

In this shiur we discuss the next section of Tefilah, which contains the Berachot of Keriat Shema. We delve into the nature of Olam HaBeriah, the history of the Berachot, and discuss their Halachic status.

In this shiur we discuss the Chazzan's call of Barechu, and the congregations' response. We look for the source for this part of the Tefilah, and we discuss the Halachot that developed around its prominent place in davening. We also mentioned the various Minhagim and Kabbalisic sources for them.

In this shiur we discuss the closing Beracha of Pisukei D'Zimrah, and take a trip into the history of its date and authorship. We also speak about the Halachot, the Nuschaot, and the significance of this Tefilah.

In this shiur we continue our discussion of Az Yashir with looking at the Shira itself. We first approach the concept of Shira in general, and then spend a bit of time on the text. Lastly, we discuss the history and Halachot of the additional Pesukim that are recited after Az Yashir before Yishtabach.

In this shiur we discuss the liturgical history of Az Yashir: how and when it became part of the Pesukei DeZimrah in our Siddur. We also source the various reasons suggested for it's insertion, and the relevant Halachot.

In this shiur we discuss the second part of Va'Yevarech David, which is sourced from Sefer Nehemiah (Perek 9). We discuss the biblical and liturgical history of the Shirah, and we take a look at the ideas presented within it.

In this shiur we discuss the entry of Va'Yevarech David into the Pesukei DeZimrah. We look at the biblical history, the liturgical history, the customs and the Kabbalistic significance of these verses of praise.

In this shiur we discuss the 4 verses that follow the main core of Pesukei DeZimrah. These four verses, each beginning with Baruch, have long been a part of the Siddur. We try to discover why and how this happened.

In this shiur we discuss the last Halleluyah in Pesukei DeZimrah, the final chapter of Tehillim (150). We look at the text, the ideas, the Minhagim, the importance of the Tehila, and various Halachot which are learned out of this Perek as well.