In this shiur, we discuss one final custom after Hodu, which is the recitation of Tehillim 67. We look at the sources, the history and the meaning behind it as well.

In this shiur we discuss the Pesukim that customarily follow Hodu in virtually all Siddurim today, beginning with Romimu Hashem. We also discuss Aromimcha and Hashem Melech, and we cover the history, Halachot, and commentaries.

In this shiur we continue to look at Hodu, this time taking a closer look at the actual text. We discuss the three approaches taken by the commentators in understanding Hodu, and we present an overview of each approach.

In this shiur we discuss the first of the Pisukei DeZimrah, the song of Hodu. We look at its biblical history, its liturgical history, and we examine the theology of thanksgiving in the eyes of Chazal. We also look briefly at the first Posuk.

In this shiur we discuss the upcoming section of Pisukei DeZimrah. We look at the theology of praising Hashem, the history of the development of this section, and we study the sources and purposes for its institution.

In this shiur we discuss the response of "Amen". We look at the sources, the history, and the etymology. We also study the ideas that make Amen really important, and the relevant Halachot.

In this shiur we discuss the Kaddish de-Rabanan, the Kaddish that is said after Torah study. It is also recited here in the Tefilah after study-like sections. We look at the sources, the ideas, the text and the Halachot.

In this shiur we discuss the first (and original) paragraph of Kaddish. We discuss the themes related to the future Geulah and Amalek, and also take a closer look at the text.

In this shiur we discuss the theories for why Kaddish was written in Aramaic, as well as why some Hebrew text is interspersed. We also take a look at what role the angels play in the efficacy of our Tefilot.

In this shiur we look at the history and origin of Kaddish, and we study the primary Talmudic sources for it. We also familiarize ourselves with the main ideas inherent in the Tefilah.