The fundamental attitude of gratitude (blessing 18)

Why are Jews obsessed with 'Shalom' (19th blessing)

We end the amidah with peace. Why is that the ending and how do we understand the meaning of true peace? This wraps up our series on prayer- stay tuned for more!

The fundamental attitude of gratitude (blessing 18)

Gratitude- the foundational character trait that makes everything else tic. How do we cultivate it? In this episode we tackle blessing 18. As we wind down the silent prayer, we leave in thanks even before anything has been answered.

What is the point of the Jewish temple (blessing 17)?

In many ways, the political conflict of today centers around the Temple mount. That is what the Oct. 7th operation was referring to, the Al Aksa Flood. Why is that a site that is so pivotal to our identity?

Why Ruth?

Why do we read megillas Ruth on Shavuot?

In search of our inner voice (Blessing 16 of the Amidah)

What is the best hope for getting our prayers answered? In this episode we digest the 16th blessing, and the last of our 'request' blessings.