The Arizal (Sha’ar HaKavanot 50b) writes that when one bows in Alenu Leshabe’ah, namely when saying “VaAnahnu Mishtahavim”, one is […] Read More
Category: Tefilah
Alenu Leshabe’ah holds deep significance and is replete with allusions. RabbiElazar Rokeah (Sefer HaRokeah) writes that when one recites “Hu Elokenu EnOd Aher” (lit. “He is our G-d, there is none other”), one should have in mind that we no longer have […] Read More
There are different categories of Kaddish, each recited in different circumstances: Kaddish Titkabal is recited after the Amida as a plea that our prayers be answered; Kaddish Al […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 232:1) says that if time is pressing, the congregation should recite the silent Amida of […] Read More
There is a general principle that one should not engage in eating in the time immediately preceding the performance of a Biblical Mitzvah, as one may become […] Read More
The Arvit prayer consists of the Shema and its blessings, followed by the Amida. There are situations in which one arrives to the synagogue for Arvit and […] Read More
The Gemara (Berachot 21a) learns from the verse (Devarim 32:3) “Ki Shem Adona-i Ekra Havu Godel Lelo-henu” that there is […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 47:2) states that Birkot Hatorah are recited whether one will study Tanach, Mishna, Gemara, and according […] Read More
There is a universal Jewish practice of reciting Mode Ani as soon as one arises in the morning even though it is […] Read More
The Midrash, as quoted by the Bet Yosef, learns from the verse “Kal Atzmotai Tomarna Hashem Mi Kamocha” (lit. All […] Read More