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Hilchot Tefilla - פרק י
Perek י: When Things Go Wrong
Mistakes happen mid-Tefilla, so what then? This Perek works through the practical rules for errors in the Amidah, when t…
2 months, 1 week ago
Hilchot Tefilla - פרק ט
Perek ט: Following the Chazan
What exactly happens when the chazan steps up to lead? This Perek walks through the choreography of public prayer, from …
2 months, 1 week ago
Hilchot Tefilla - פרק ח
Perek ח: Why Daven With a Minyan?
A prayer offered alone and a prayer offered with nine others are not treated the same. This Perek explains the uniqu…
2 months, 1 week ago
Hilchot Tefilla - פרק ז
Perek ז: A Hundred Brachot a Day
From the moment you open your eyes to the moment you fall asleep, the Rambam maps out a blessing for nearly everythin…
2 months, 1 week ago
Hilchot Tefilla - פרק ו
Perek ו: Why We Need a Minyan
Tefilla with a community carries a different weight than prayer alone. This Perek introduces the value the Rambam places…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Hilchot Tefilla - פרק ה
Perek ה: Body and Mind in Prayer
Where do you face? How do you stand? This Perek explores the physical postures of prayer and the inner focus the Ramb…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Hilchot Tefilla - פרק ד
Perek ד: Getting Ready to Stand Before HaShem
Before you can pray, there's preparation. This Perek details the physical and mental readiness the Ramba…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Hilchot Tefilla - פרק ג
Perek ג: Who Prays, and When
Three times a day, but not for everyone equally. This Perek covers the obligations of men, women, and those with exemptio…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Hilchot Tefilla - פרק ב
Perek א: The Structure of Shemoneh Esrei
Why nineteen blessings, in this order, with this content? This Perek walks through the architecture of the Am…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Hilchot Tefilla - פרק א
Perek א: Where Does Prayer Come From?
Is daily prayer a Torah obligation or a rabbinic one? The Rambam opens with a surprising answer, then walks thro…
2 months, 2 weeks ago