In this shiur we discuss the 13 principles of Rabbi Yishmael and their place in the Siddur. We look at the history and context of the entry, and we study each one of the principles. This shiur concludes the section of the Tefilah which precedes Pisukei D'Zimrah.

In this shiur we discuss the Perek Eizehu Mekoman, which is found in virtually all Siddurim before Rabbi Yishmael. We discuss the reasons for saying it, the history, the Halachot, and we also learn the entire Perek.

In this shiur we discuss the Pesukim and Tefillot that were added to close the main corpus of the Seder HaAvodah in the Siddur (aside from Eizehu Mekoman).

In this shiur we continue to study the section of the Ketoret. We look at the various customs that have emerged regarding its recital, and we spend some time on understanding the text of the Beraitot presented in the Siddur.

In this shiur we continue the portion of the Avodah with the service of the Ketoret. We discover how this Avodah is unique and why it is important to recite it daily.

In this shiur we discuss the portion of the Korban Tamid. We look at the verses, the Mishna, the history of it's recital as well as the concepts behind the Korban.

Im this shiur we analyze the Parshiot of the Kiyor and the Terumat Hadeshen, which is said daily by Ashkenazic communities. We also describe the earliest activities in the morning service of the Beit Hamikdash.

In this shiur we introduce the section of the Korbanot. We look at the sources, the Halachot, and the theologies related to our understanding of the Korbanot.

In this shiur we discuss the last two paragraphs of the LeOlam prayer, as well as the closing Beracha of Mekadesh Shemo Berabim. We look at the history, Halacha, and concepts.

In this shiur we continue to discuss the Tefilah of that begins with "Leolam," from Ribon HaOlamim until the Shema. We review the history, the sources and the meaning behind the the words.