Tefillah Shiurim
Velamalshinim
Why did Chazal feel the need to establish a prayer critiquing Christianity? What critical perspective does this prayer teach us?
Hashkiveinu
A careful reading of the meaning and message of this deep and beautiful tefillah (Hashkiveinu). Alos sheds light on the "dayenu" section of the Haggadah- and more.
The depths of Ahavah Rabbah
An exploration of the meaning and message of this most beautiful tefillah. The shiur also sheds light on Birchot Keriat Shema in general.
Unanswered Prayers
We all struggle with the issue of our sincere prayers that apparently were not answered. A perspective on how we should relate to this issue, and what prayer is- and is not.
What is wrong with the Chacham?- another look at the Haggadah
People assume that the Chacham is the hero of the Haggadah, and that he is the counterpoint to the Rasha. Not necessarily.
Both actually have their shortcomings, and they are more similar than we might have thought!
Critical lessons from the Haggadah (and from the Torah) for all of us chachamim!
What did Lavan do?
An analysis of "Tze Ulmad", explaining what we are saying about Lavan and Pharoah, were it comes form- and what it all says about the Haggadah in general. Also- a look at Bilaam and Lavan.
Asher Kidishanu Bimitzvotav: A view on Mitzvot through the prism of the Berachah
A deeper look at mitzvot, trhough a careful look at Birchot Hamitzvah.
Farewell to tefillah: an analysis of Uvah LeTzion
An in depth look at the focus and meaning of this complex and beautiful tefillah.
The hidden meaning of Baruch Sheamar
This very special prayer contains, hidden within, a deep perspective on Tefillah in general. We explore the deeper meaning of Baruch SheAmar and rhe light it sheds on Berachot and Shemonah Essreh.
Ashrei, the answer to a prayer
This analysis explores a fascinating dimension of "Ashrei" (Tehillah LeDavid) and its realtionship to other sections of Tanach.
