In this session we discover the divisions of the night. The Talmud continues with a story about Rabbi Yosi, which includes great insight into the statement Yihey Shemey Rabboh of Kaddish.

In this session we will explore the power of the Bedtime Shema, and the verses which are recited to accompany it. Also, we will discuss the halachic importance of the Bedtime Shema in that it is said at night, in contrast to the Shema of the evening service which is sometimes recited before nightfall.

Who wants to be challenged? We certainly don’t ask for it. But sometimes Hashem challenges us to induce growth and greatness. In this session we explore the role of challenge and in what ways we embrace challenge and in what ways we look to avoid it.

Although one’s personal merit and Kavanah (intent) is most important, this passage emphasizes one’s role as part of the greater Jewish community.

Avrham was known for his Teffilah (prayer). Avraham reached a most elevated level in which he bonded, trusted, and achieved effective Teffilah. In this session we explore Avraham’s strategy, and how we can emulate Avraham’s perspective.

How early is too early to daven for something? Can a person daven in advance for things that will happen in the distant future?

Are you in sync with your previous successes? The Talmud teaches that the impact of ones prayers is at its best when one links praise for previous redeption with ones current requests. For Hebrew text in pdf please click here Quick Review: Misheyakir- recognize white to Ticheiles or a guest Power of linking redemption to more »