Beachwood Kehilla She'arim B'Tefillah: Recent Episodes
Beachwood Kehilla
We wrap up our study of She'arim B'Tefillah. Thank you to all who joined us in this Limud.
Rav Pincus concludes his Sefer She'arim B'Tefillah by reminding us to Daven for success in our Davening. And, we should utilize the different languages, forms, and expressions of Tefillah to Daven for success in our Tefillah.
Rav Pincus gives us an example of how we could dedicate a moment to each language, form, or expression of Tefillah that we went through while Davening for a matter.
Rav Pincus suggests writing down all of the languages, forms, and expressions of Tefillah and utilizing a moment or two for each when Davening for something.
Rav Pincus reminds us that while this is a lofty level to reach, it is something that we can accomplish by making our preparation for Tefillah throughout the day a habit.
Rav Pincus explains how great people think about their Davening before Davening and therefore have better Kavanah.
Rav Pincus uses the Griz and his preparation for Havdalah as a model for us preparing for Davening.
Rav Pincus brings a Gemara as a source for the type of preparation that we need to have before our Davening.
Rav Pincus continues to explain why our Davening on the Yamim Noraim contains more Kavana and how that may help us with our daily Tefillot.
Rav Pincus explains why we all somehow have better Kavana during the Davening on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur.
Rav Pincus asks us to take time before our Davening to prepare in order to have better Kavana.
Rav Pincus qualifies our discussion on rushing in Davening. There are times where it would be permitted if not encouraged. However, are we too liberal in our application of these Halachot?
Rav Pincus continues to talk about how feeling rushed to do something else is a major barrier to proper Kavanah.
Rav Pincus points to another place in Halacha where we see the unique mission presented to a person in a specific time and place.
Rav Pincus reminds us to never "mail in" a Tefillah, no matter how difficult it may be to have Kavana in a given time and place.
Rav Pincus talks about one of the biggest challenges to our Tefillah, when our schedules make Davening difficult.
Rav Pincus reminds us the importance of closing our eyes during all parts of Tefillah even though we may not be required to do so.
Rav Pincus discusses why the Talmid Chacham is likened to Shabbos and what that teaches us about Tefillah.
Rav Pincus notes how Tefillah, like Nevuah, requires us to be completely removed from this world.
Rav Pincus emphasizes the importance of Kavana in all Mitzvot but especially in Tefillah.
Rav Pincus teaches us that there are two types of Kavanah in our Tefillah and Mitzvah performance that can lead to two different connections with Hashem.
Rav Pincus introduces to us the importance of focusing not only our hearts and minds during Davening, but focusing our bodies as well.
Rav Pincus reminds us that our Kavanah helps us better cleave to Hashem as we Daven, learn, and perform Mitzvot.
Rav Pincus goes back to the mirror to help us understand how we must nullify ourselves to better reflect Hashem.
Rav Pincus continues to develop the metaphor of the mirror to help us better understand humility.
Rav Pincus uses a metaphor of a mirror to help us understand why we must always carry ourselves with humility.
Rav Pincus discusses how every creation has a special song of praise that it must sing to Hashem.
Rav Pincus continues to explain why in our Shmoneh Esrei we bow when we say "Baruch" and then stand up when we say the name of Hashem.
Rav Pincus explains why in our Shmoneh Esrei we bow when we say "Baruch" and then stand up when we say the name of Hashem.
Rav Pincus notes that our ability to address Hashem in second person is directly related to what we discussed in our attempt to understand the idea of Tzaar HaShechina.
Rav Pincus asks why it is appropriate to address Hashem directly, in second person, when the distance between us is so great.
Rav Pincus prescribes increasing and improving our Emunah in order to better appreciate the Tzaar HaShechina.
Rav Pincus reminds us that while we may have an easier time believing that Hashem can do big and awesome things, we must also believe that He can and does do tiny and seemingly insignificant things too.
Rav Pincus continues to elaborate on how it is specifically Hashem's involvement in this lower world that illustrates His true greatness.
Rav Pincus explains why the philosophers are in fact mistaken and why Hashem can be involved in this world and why we must Daven on behalf of the Tzaar HaShechina.
Rav Pincus explains the mistake made by philosophers and many of us which makes it difficult for us to understand why we must Daven on behalf of the Tzaar HaShechina.
Rav Pincus explains why we find it so difficult to Daven on behalf of the Tzaar HaShechina.
Rav Pincus continues to explain why the notion of Davening on behalf of Hashem is a seemingly simple idea.
Rav Pincus explains why the notion of Davening on behalf of Hashem is a seemingly simple idea.
Rav Pincus reminds us of one of the basics of Tefillah, recognizing that we must Daven on behalf of the suffering of Hashem, as if.
Rav Pincus concludes this chapter of conclusion by stating the importance of contemplating the greatness of Hashem before, during, and after Tefillah.
Rav Pincus notes that while we can't possibly try to completely appreciate all that Hashem does for us, nevertheless, it is our mandate.
Rav Pincus continues to develop the concept of Nitzchiut to help us better appreciate before whom we Daven.
Rav Pincus continues to develop the concept of Nitzchiut to help us better appreciate before whom we Daven.
Rav Pincus shows us why a classic Mashal used to explain the concept of eternal reward/punishment falls short.
Rav Pincus teaches us that it is important to try as best we can to understand before whom we are Davening.
Rav Pincus emphasizes the importance of constant Tefillah in order to find success in Limud Torah.
Rav Pincus continues to explain Chana's comment and how we make make all of our more mundane affairs into holy endeavors through Tefillah.
Rav Pincus points to an interesting comment of Chana regarding the special nature of a child who came through thousands of Tefillot.
Rav Pincus uses Nechemia as a model of someone who Davens throughout all of their activities.
Rav Pincus continues to stress the importance of Davening throughout our day and not just at the three designated times.
Rav Pincus stresses that Tefillah can not and should not be limited to the three established Tefillot of the day.
Rav Pincus continues to discuss a method of utilizing Tefillah, repetitive Tefillah, and Torah as a way of ensuring spiritual success.
Rav Pincus introduces a method of utilizing Tefillah, repetitive Tefillah, and Torah as a way of ensuring spiritual success.
Rav Pincus continues to show us how our Tefillot are always efficacious, even when we can't always see it.
Rav Pincus points to a Mashal of the Dubno Maggid to explain the power of Tefillot that seemingly fail to achieve their intended result.
Rav Pincus explains to us why Tefillot that fail to achieve their intended result are nevertheless worthwhile.
Rav Pincus reminds us that every Tefillah is unique, not only those composed by the Anshei Knesset HaGedolah.
Rav Pincus reminds us of the power of Tefillah in general and repetitive Tefillah in specific.
Rav Pincus concludes his discussion regarding increased quantity of Tefillah causing increased quality of Tefillah.
Rav Pincus continues his discussion regarding increased quantity of Tefillah causing increased quality of Tefillah.
Rav Pincus continues to discuss what we stand to gain by being so persistent in our Tefillot.
Rav Pincus explains why it isn't considered inappropriate to be so persistent in our Davening to Hashem.
Rav Pincus concludes his discussion by showing us the litmus test to determine whether we are serving Hashem the right way, or at least to what extent.
Rav Pincus draws an important distinction between serving Hashem for Hashem and serving Hashem for ourselves.
Rav Pincus concludes this discussion by offering advice as to why we sometimes don't see success even when we are actively trying to improve our Tefillot.
Rav Pincus continues to discuss the importance of those performing the Avodah in the Beit HaMikdash and the one offering their prayer.
Rav Pincus notes how Avodah in the Beit HaMikdash is unique in that not only are the objects of service important, but those performing them are important too.
Rav Pincus continues to explore the connection between Tefillah and Avodah in the Beit HaMikdash.
Rav Pincus begins to develop the connection between Tefillah and Avodah in the Beit HaMikdash.
Rav Pincus explains the two different physical movements that we utilize in our Davening.
Rav Pincus offers two different reasons as to why we would tremble during our Davening.
Rav Pincus notes that perhaps Chiluy is a completely different type of Tefillah. We suggest a new approach to better appreciate this form of Tefillah.
Rav Pincus continues to discuss a beautiful image encouraging us to Daven with a Minyan.
Rav Pincus continues to stress the importance of appreciating the meaning and structure of our Tefillot with a specific focus on the end of Davening.
Rav Pincus notes the importance of understanding the larger themes as well as the finer details of Tefillah in order to maximize the experience.
Rav Pincus concludes his tour of Shacharit with a discussion of the Tefillah of Aleinu.
Rav Pincus continues to show us how the Tefillot after our Shmoneh Esrei of Shacharit mirror those that come before it.
Rav Pincus continues to discuss the brilliance of Shacharit as he assesses Birkot Kriat Shma, Shma, and Shmoneh Esrei.
Rav Pincus continues to describe the brilliance of Shacharit as he assess Pesukei D'Zimra.
Rav Pincus goes on a world tour of Shacharit to show us how brilliant and powerful this fixed Tefillah truly is.
Rav Pincus point to Chazal who already note that our Tefillot are so powerful and yet we don't properly value them. Rav Pincus applies this to our attitude toward the fixed text of our Siddur.
Rav Pincus quotes the Nefesh HaChaim and a Gemara in Chagiga that highlight our ability to span spiritual worlds in our Tefillot.
Rav Pincus gives us a Mashal to illustrate how the established Tefillot allow us to harness amazing power.
Rav Pincus shows us how the established Tefillot allow us to tap into some amazing power.
Rav Pincus continues to warn us about focusing only on the essence of Tefillah while ignoring the seemingly dry Hilchot Tefillah.
Rav Pincus explains how a person may mistakenly emphasize only the essence of Tefillah while ignoring many of the Hilchot Tefillah.
Rav Pincus notes that in our Tefillot and Brachot we sometimes refer to Hashem in second person and other times in third person.
Rav Pincus reminds us that we need both a good argument and someone to make it in order to secure that for which we are Davening.
Rav Pincus teaches us that we must advance our arguments or other factors can outweigh our arguments.
Rav Pincus elaborates on why it is necessary for us to advance certain arguments as we Daven to Hashem.
Rav Pincus reminds us that we are great beneficiaries of the work of the Anshei Knesset HaGedolah who established the text of our Tefillot.
Rav Pincus reminds us that while Tachanunim is a specific language, form, or expression of Tefillah, it is also an important mindset for all Tefillot.
Rav Pincus notes that the Otzar Matnat Chinam is limitless in many ways, but there still seem to be some limits and stipulations
Rav Pincus introduces us to a Midrash that describes the Otzar Matnat Chinam, the treasure house of free heavenly gifts.
Rav Pincus explains how, in reality, we should always have to ask Hashem for a Matnat Chinam.
Rav Pincus notes that the idea of a Matnat Chinam, asking for a free gift, doesn't really exist in our interpersonal relationships.
Rav Pincus explains how engaging in Tefillah allows us to better understand the importance of that which we are requesting.
Rav Pincus points to an interesting phrase used by the Gemara to better help us understand Pilul/Tefillah and the adjudication of truth.
Rav Pincus notes that Pilul/Tefillah is the outgrowth of our discerning Divine Truth and viewing all things as revelations of Kevod Shamayim.
Rav Pincus explains that, as people of truth, we should define all things as opportunities to reveal Kevod Shamayim.
Rav Pincus notes that humans typically define objects by their purpose as opposed to the raw materials of which they are made up.
Rav Pincus continues to explain how our Tefillot are created from our attempts to discern the source of truth.
Rav Pincus argues that we must truly believe that we stand before Hashem when we Daven.
Rav Pincus notes the two different ways that we create a relationship with Hashem in our Tefillot and how they don't always come at the same time.
Rav Pincus notes another important aspect of Pilul/Tefillah and creating a relationship with Hashem specifically when we Daven Shmoneh Esrei.
Rav Pincus explains how understanding Tefillah as creating a relationship helps us understand why Pilul/Tefillah is the standard term used for Davening.
Rav Pincus asks us to take time to work on our humility and try to use the bowing during Shmoneh Esrei to help us perfect this trait.
Rav Pincus notes how bowing during our Shmoneh Esrei is meant to give us a healthy sense of humility.
Rav Pincus reminds us that all of our requests of Hashem should be made with great humility.
Rav Pincus highlights the importance of humility in Tefillot in general and in the Tefillah of Nipul in specific.
Rav Pincus concludes his discussion on the concept of, "Tefillah Oseh Mechtza," and explains how it relates to the Tefillah of Nipul.
Rav Pincus begins to discuss the idea that, "Tefillah Oseh Mechtzah," prayer accomplishes half.
Rav Pincus points to the model of the Yatom and Almana in order to help us better understand the Tefillah of Nipul.
Rav Pincus uses the model of a mother and a child to help us better understand why Nipul works in the way it does.
Rav Pincus explainsthe thought process behing giving only a small gift to someone who collects door to door and how that relates to Nipul.
Rav Pincus discusses the Rambam's reasoning for only requiring a person to give a door-to-door collector a small gift.
Rav Pincus points to a Gemara which shows that when we present our requests as true needs that Hashem feels compelled to respond.
Rav Pincus elaborates on the Rambam's first condition for giving Tzedaka in order to better understand Tefillah in general and Nipul in specific.
Rav Pincus quotes the Rambam's discussion of the rules of Matnot Aniyim, gifts to the poor, in order to better understand Tefillah in general and Nipul in specific.
We begin our discussion of Nipul and note that while it is its own form of Tefillah, it also serves as the basis for all Tefillot.
We conclude our discussion of Kriah by noting the importance of being precise in our Tefillot.
Rav Pincus notes that Tefillah is not only a plea to the divine, but it is also one of the practical steps we can take in a situation of distress, Lo Aleinu.
Rav Pincus notes that even when Hashem acts as a regular doctor, He is still far better than a human doctor.
Rav Pincus highlights an important practical consequence between these two different ways that Hashem provides health and healing.
Rav Pincus notes that there are two different ways to understand how Hashem provides health and healing to the Jewish People.
Rav Pincus asks why we refer to Hashem as the Rofei Cholei Amo Yisrael when He provides health and healing to all people.
Rav Pincus notes that we can Daven to Hashem in two different ways as He interacts with the world in two different ways.
Rav Pincus concludes part six of our conversation on Kriah by noting two novel ideas pointed out by the Baalei Tosfot in regard to Davening for others.
Rav Pincus notes that the common practice used to be to Daven even for the trees of other people.
Rav Pincus elaborates on the important responsibility of the Kohen Gadol to Daven on behlaf of the Jewish People and the dire consequences if he doesn't.
Rav Pincus points to various sources that call upon us to specifically offer a Tefillah Ketzara, a short Tefillah.
Rav Pincus suggests that we can understand why longer Tefillot are similar to the awesome nature of Torah study.
Rav Pincus uses a humorous story to highlight the fact that many don't realize the possibility of a quicker Tefillah of Kriah.
Rav Pincus explains how Menashe must have been utilizing the quick Tefillah of Kriah we called out to Hashem in Teshuva.
Rav Pincus notes how there are instances where Tefillah should take a long time and instances where Davening should take a shorter time. Kriah could be one of those shorter Tefillot.
Rav Pincus goes even farther and notes that, at times, focusing on these deeper Kavanot and names of Hashem can be detrimental to our Tefillot.
Rav Pincus reminds us that a Tefillah without a deep understanding of the names of Hashem is not an incomplete Tefillah.
Rav Pincus points to the Tefillah of Moshe to show the power of a Tefillah that recognizes a specific name of Hashem.
Rav Pincus notes that there are different ways to categorize Hashem's involvement in the world. One way is to categorize it by degree of involvement. The other way is to categorize it by the type of help that we need. This is represented by different names of Hashem.
Rav Pincus starts to put together the discussion of Bitachon and how it relates to Kriah.
Rav Pincus continues to discuss the Midrash with Menashe calling out to Hashem as a prime example of Kriah.
Rav Pincus points to a Midrash with Menashe calling out to Hashem as a prime example of Kriah.
In a footnote, Rav Pincus notes how our understanding of Reshaim needing higher levels of Bitachon can still fit with the approach of the Chovot HaLevavot in regard to Bitachon.
We continue to discuss Bitachon in order to better understand Kriah. Rav Pincus continues to explain how different people require higher or lower levels of Bitachon.
We continue to discuss Bitachon in order to better understand Kriah. Rav Pincus notes that there are varying levels of Bitachon. Different situations and different people require higher or lower levels of Bitachon.
We continue to discuss Bitachon in order to better understand Kriah. Rav Pincus quotes the Griz who notes that Bitachon is incomplete if we don't fully appreciate the degree of our distress.
Rav Pincus suggests that in order to better understand the Tefillah of Kriah, we must have a better understanding of the concept of Bitachon.
Rav Pincus notes how powerful Kriah is when we have a personal connection to whomever we call out.
Rav Pincus shows us how calling people by their titles is a form of acknowledging and attributing qualities to them.
Rav Pincus notes the significance of the Kriah even though it doesn't contain a Bakasha
Rav Pincus explains why a Kriah attitude is so important for our Avodat Hashem in general.
Rav Pincus reminds us that the second concern of Pegiah may be easy to understand but difficult to go through.
With the major concerns in mind, Rav Pincus tells us how to avoid these issues when utilizing the Tefillah of Pegiah.
Rav Pincus points out that there are some things that we must be careful with when utilizing Pegiah.
Rav Pincus discusses the power of the Tefillah of Pegiah and a story where he witnessed its power firsthand.
In a footnote, Rav Pincus notes that we are no longer on the level to really utilize music in our Avodat Hashem.
Rav Pincus brings concludes his point of focusing on the smaller details in our praise of Hashem.
Rav Pincus continues to discuss the importance of the smaller details of our praise to Hashem.
Rav Pincus talks of the importance of being inspired by the big ideas in Judaism along with the small details.
Rav Pincus explains why at times Shirah leads to Zimra while at other times Zimra leads to Shirah.
Rav Pincus notes that the Shirah/Zimra distinction in the world of Shevach can be found in the world of Bakasha too.
Rav Pincus encourages us to use these exercises too maximize our Pesukei D'Zimra experience.
Rav Pincus continues to breakdown parts of Pesukei D'Zimra in order to show us that it isn't so repetitive.
Rav Pincus stresses the importance of the Shevach of Pesukei D'Zimra and notes that it may seem repetitive.
Rav Pincus continues to convince us that we need to be able to sing songs of Shevach to Hashem for the daily events of our lives.
Rav Pincus notes that even the most mundane things really due demand that we praise Hashem.
Rav Pincus notes concludes this point by encouraging us to sing our own songs of Shevach to Hashem.
Rav Pincus urges us to sing our many unique songs of praise to Hashem in great quality and quantity.
Rav Pincus illustrates how giving praise to Hashem is an important way of tapping into our source of life.
Rav Pincus teaches us an important principle in life regarding our attitude and bringing ourselves blessing and salvation.
Rav Pincus explains to us why Shevach also helps us to secure that which we need like a Bakasha.
Rav Pincus beings sources for the idea that even Shevach can secure that which we need.
Rav Pincus explains how Shevach can be used to secure that which we are lacking like Bakasha.
Rav Pincus continues to discuss how Simcha is the natural state of our Neshamot and explains why Hashem can command us to be happy.
Rav Pincus informs us that our Neshamot are naturally B'Simcha. Simcha is not something that our Neshama does or has done upon it.
Rav Pincus explains to us how excited and happy we should be when we Daven to Hashem even in a time of distress.
Rav Pincus notes that, without proper Emunah, some beautiful Tefillot can actually heretical.
Rav Pincus begins his discussion defining Emunah and why it is so important to our Tefillah.
Rav Pincus continues to explain the importance of our praise of Hashem inspiring happiness.
Rav Pincus reminds us that our descriptions of Hashem and His actions are meant to remind us of the kindness and good that Hashem does for us.
Rav Pincus continues reminds us that Simcha is both a critical part, as well as an indicator of, Avodah.
Rav Pincus reminds us that Simcha is both a critical part, as well as an indicator of, Avodah.
Rav Pincus reminds us that there is a possibility of having a Tefillah that isn't an Avodah.
Rav Pincus emphasizes how the visceral response to pain is, in essence, a Tefillah to Hashem.
Rav Pincus notes that even though Naaka is a natural response to pain and suffering, nevertheless, it can be utilized as a form of Tefillah.
Rav Pincus reviews the Tefillah of Shaava to help us better understand the Tefillah of Tzaaka.
We continue to quote the Zohar mentioned by Rav Pincus which deals with the power of Zaaka.
We begin to quote the Zohar mentioned by Rav Pincus which deals with the power of Zaaka.
Rav Pincus continues his discussion about Rabi Akiva in the aftermath of the death of Rabi Eliezer HaGadol.
Rav Pincus note that Chazal recognize the importance of emphasizing the importance of our requests in our Tefillot.
Rav Pincus reminds us to make our requests in Tefillah while thinking of how important they truly are.
Rav Pincus shows us how the Avot were also able to perform their Avodat Hashem in a higher gear.
Rav Pincus notes that the greatest and most righteous, like David HaMelech, were able to maximize all of their strength in every aspect of their Avodat Hashem.
Rav Pincus points to Yaavetz/Otniel as a proof for his theory as to how to present our requests. He notes that the Gemara provides a second approach to understand his request.
Rav Pincus points to Yaavetz/Otniel as a proof for his theory as to how to present our requests.
Rav Pincus develops why presenting our Bakashot in a certain way makes them more successful.
Rav Pincus points out the incredible importance of each of the requests that we make of Hashem in our Tefillot.
Rav Pincus notes an interesting Raavad that shows us the power of Bitzur and its ability to obviate the need for Malachim.
Rav Pincus encourages us tap into the power of Bitzur in order to prevent future Tzarot.
Rav Pincus begins an important discussion by reviewing a Midrash detailing the powerful nature of the Tefillot of Moshe.
Rav Pinucs reminds us that when we feel as though we are running to Hashem during times of distress, Lo Aleinu, Hashem also runs to us.
Rav Pincus continues to highlight that calling out for help is a natural impulse and how we will often cry out to ourselves when no one is nearby.
Rav Pincus encourages us to use short Tefillot to Hashem in times of distress, Lo Aleinu, noting that calling out for help is a natural impulse.
We discuss an interesting practice of the Griz and how it may have related to the Ramban.
We discuss the idea of a Biblical Mitzvah of Prayer being generated throughout the day according to the Ramban.
Rav Pincus discusses a famous dispute between the Rambam and the Ramban regarding whether there is a biblical Mitzvah of Tefillah.
Rav Pincus gives us yet another Mashal to explain an important way in which Hashem interacts with our world.
Rav Pincus continues helps us better understand the efficacy of Bitzur by explaining how Hashem interacts with this world.
Rav Pincus helps us better understand the efficacy of Bitzur by explaining how Hashem interacts with this world.
Rav Pincus asks why Hashem made this Bitzur Tefillah so much a part of who we are when other Tefillot could seemingly work as well.
Rav Pincus teaches us that the idea of a Bitzur Tefillah is actually fundamental to who we are as humans.
Rav Pincus continues to remind us of the importance of Davening in a certain way and what that has to do with Hachana.
After all of the new explanations that Rav Pincus has given us regarding the need for Hachana, he reminds us what the best practice of preparation that we can utilize.
Rav Pincus continues to emphasize that Hachana is a means through which Hashem will grant us the Kavana that we need to be successful in our Tefillot.
Rav Pincus continues to emphasize that Hachana is a means through which Hashem will grant us the Kavana that we need to be successful in our Tefillot.
Rav Pincus continues to develop the importance of Hachana as a means to convince Hashem to participate in our conversation.
Rav Pincus continues to develop the importance of Hachana as a means to convince Hashem to participate in our conversation.
Rav Pincus begins his explanation for why we behave differently in our conversations versus in our Tefillot.
Rav Pincus told us that Tefillah is a conversation. However, he notes that there is a fundamental difference in the way that we behave in a conversation and in our Tefillah.
Rav Pincus reminds us that Tefillah is a conversation and it therefore requires preparation.
Rav Pincus talks about other things that we must break from in order to Daven properly with Kavana.
Rav Pincus reminds us that starting in a rushed manner ends up ruining Kavana throughout the Tefillah.
Rav Pincus reminds us that preparation is not only needed in order to secure Kavana, but it is also required Halachically.
Rav Pincus answers a key question regarding Tefillah: How long should Shmoneh Esrei take?
Rav Pincus reminds us that experts usually need time to develop their skills and refine their craft.
Rav Pincus tells us the most important ingredient to growing during the actual Tefillah itself.
Rav Pincus continues to emphasize how the actual time of Tefillah can be used to grow in Tefillah and is incredibly important as evidenced by the structure of our day.
Rav Pincus reminds us that while we need to work on Tefillah outside of the actual Tefillot, nevertheless, the actual time of Tefillah is incredibly important as evidenced by the structure of our day.
We should take simple and small lessons about Tefillah and repeat them over and over again.
Aside from working on Tefillah outside of the actual Tefillot themselves, we must do so consistently.
Rav Pincus stresses the importance of working on our Davening at times other than the actual Davening itself.
Rav Pincus gives us a powerful metaphor reminding us of what we may lose out on by not working on Tefillah. However, he reminds us at the same time what we stand to gain.
Rav Pincus shows us how our lack of knowledge leads us to miss out on big opportunities. And, at the same time, a little bit of knowledge and work can help us vastly improve our Tefillot. The case study is Chazarat HaShatz.
Rav Pinkus shows us how our lack of knowledge leads us to miss out on big opportunities. And, at the same time, a little bit of knowledge and work can help us vastly improve our Tefillot. The case study is Chazarat HaShatz.
Rav Pinkus reminds us to only expect to grow in Tefillah when we work on Tefillah. He also reminds us that small progress leads to exponential growth.
Rav Pincus elaborates on what are the types of things that we need to work on in our Avodah of Tefillah.
Rav Pincus introduces us to a fundamental attitude that we must have in order to be successful in our Tefillah.
Rav Pincus concludes this Perek Peticha by emphasizing the importance of truly learning and understanding Tefillah in our generation.
Rav Pinkus points to the Gemara in Nida to highlight our special connection to Tefillah.
Rav Pincus explains why Tefillah is such an important element of our Avodat Hashem specifically on our generation.
Rav Pincus brings additional proofs that we need to Daven for things even if we are deserving of them.
Rav Pincus brings proof for the idea that even things that we should be given can only come through Tefillah.
Rav Pincus explains two different ways that Tefillah helps us attain that fpr which we are asking.
Rav Pincus begins his chapters of opening by stressing the fundamental importance of Tefillah.
Rav Pincus concludes his introduction by letting us know why he didn't source much of his Sefer.
Rav Pincus explains the name of the Sefer and thanks the many who helped him in its writing.
Rav Pincus answers the question as to why he should be the one to teach these ideas regarding Tefillah.
Rav Pincus stops and ask whether he should be the one to teach these ideas about Tefillah.
Rav Pincus shows us how different types of Tefillah may work differently to secure something that we are praying for.
Rav Pincus notes how the different types Tefillot may be needed in order to secure different things.
Rav Pincus introduces the purpose of his Sefer and the idea that there are different forms of Prayer.
We introduce our new She'arim B'Tefillah project in order to focus on Tefillah during our being apart due to the Corona Virus.