Has prayer always seemed like a mystery? Has it seemed that prayer is probably something important, you just can't seem to tap into it? Join Rabbi Yossi Lindenbaum weekly as he describes a step-by-step guide to find the depth, beauty and relevance of the ancient words of Jewish prayer. Whether you have been davening since cheder or have never seen the inside of a synagogue this podcast will change the way you look at prayer and at life.
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Has prayer always seemed like a mystery? Has it seemed that prayer is probably something important, you just can't seem to tap into it? Join Rabbi Yossi Lindenbaum weekly as he describes a step-by-step guide to find the depth, beauty and relevance of the ancient words of Jewish prayer. Whether you have been davening since cheder or have never seen the inside of a synagogue this podcast will change the way you look at prayer and at life.
Questions or comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com
In this episode we read the blessing of asher yatzar. (I apologize for the technical glitch in the beginning, but the full episode is still intact).This blessing is to thank Hashem for our body and its proper functioning. This is can be said many times a day but we always start our day with this statement of gratitude. Questions and comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com
In this episode we read the blessings. We will explain what a blessing is and its basic structure. Along the way we will discuss how Jews pronounce Hashem’s name. The prayer we review is the blessing on the washing of our hands. Questions and comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com
In this episode we read the song of Yigdal. We will explain the controversy behind the song. Along the way we discuss the basic beliefs of Judaism. This song reminds us as we start our day what we believe in as Jews. Questions and comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com
In this episode we read the song of Adon Olam. We will discuss what the Jewish understanding of Hashem is. This is definitely the most theological of any class in this series. Questions and comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com
Here are some samples of adon olam put to different songs:
Soul-stirring: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRQNxEc8HRo
Fun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWq7X5wlygE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT22FHeA9Fw
In this episode we read the paragraph of Ma Tovu. We will learn the importance of a synagogue in Jewish thought and the best place to pray. Questions and comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com
This is the prayer book we are using for this podcast https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9780899066547.html
In this episode we dive right into prayers. We will cover the first prayers we say upon awakening. Through these prayers we will be prepared to have a productive and meaningful day. We will aslo learn the best way to start your day. Questions and comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com
This is the link for the prayer book we are using for this podcast https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9780899066547.html
This episode is the final part of four introductory classes. In it we will explain why prayer needs to be spoken and not just thought. We will also describe the “prayer hamburger”. These introductions are necessary for understanding the podcast. Questions and comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com
This episode is the third part of four introductory classes. In it we will explain what the most difficult part of prayer is and how to overcome this difficulty. We will also synthesize class #1 and #2 in a way that will explain the whole point of this podcast. And yes, we will discuss if an atheist can pray (spoiler alert: he can!). These introductions are necessary for understanding the podcast. Questions and comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com
This episode is the second part of four introductory classes. Even if you find prayer meaningful, it is hard to be inspired by services in a synagogue. They often appear robotic and overly ritualized. In this episode we find meaning in the methodical. These introductions are necessary for understanding the podcast. Questions and comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com
In this inaugural episode we will have the first part of four introductory classes. In it we will discuss the purpose of prayer and how it works. These introductions are necessary for understanding the podcast. Questions and comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com
Has prayer always seemed like a mystery? Has it seemed that prayer is probably something important, you just can't seem to tap into it? Join Rabbi Yossi Lindenbaum weekly as he describes a step-by-step guide to find the depth, beauty and relevance of the ancient words of Jewish prayer. Whether you have been davening since cheder or have never seen the inside of a synagogue this podcast will change the way you look at prayer and at life.
Questions or comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com
