Prayer - Morning Blessings

Shiurim

• 003 - Netilat Yadayim - Washing Hands

  Rav David Aaron

  After the Modeh Ani prayer, the first action we take is to wash and raise up our hands, then to say this simple, yet deep blessing. Here, Rabbi Aaron covers some of the laws of washing hands, and talks a whole lot about Judaism’s emphasis o

• 004 - Asher Yatzar - Bathroom Blessing

  Rav David Aaron

  Why do we say a blessing after going to the bathroom? Rabbi Aaron reads, translates, analyzes, and illuminates this unique blessing. Along the way, we take a peek into the soul and its miraculous garment, the amazing human body.

• 001 - Five Levels of Soul

  Rav David Aaron

  Before we even wake up, it’s nice to know what we’re made of! Here, Rabbi Aaron takes a look into the five levels of the soul: Nefesh, Ruach, Neshama, Chaya, and Yechida.

• 006 - Birkat HaTorah 1b

  Rav David Aaron

  In this class, we explore the next part of the blessing: “…Please, G-d, make your Torah sweet in my mouth.” The process of Torah cultivates individuality within the context of community, and is ultimately Hashem relating to man. How could t

• 009 - You Have Not Made Me A Woman

  Rav David Aaron

  The controversial bracha recited by a Jewish male in the morning blessing G-d for not having created him as a woman is explored in depth. Rabbi Aaron addresses the controversy and clarifies the misconceptions. There is also a discussion on

• 008 - Making Choices The Morning Blessings

  Rav David Aaron

  Excuses after excuses are used by people in order to shirk taking responsibility and making choices. Each these fourteen one-line blessings is an antidote to irresponsibility. Through these blessings, you have the opportunity to overcome co

• 007 - Tefillin Plugging Into Divine Consciousness

  Rav David Aaron

  Rabbi Aaron gives both a hands-on class in the physical structure of the tefillin and a heads-on class in the spiritual, universal, cosmic plugging-in power of the tefillin. Learn how placing the tefillin on the head, arm, and hand makes po

• 005 - Birkat HaTorah 1a

  Rav David Aaron

  Here, Rabbi Aaron speaks about the blessing ‘Blessed be You, King of the Universe who has commanded us in your commandments, and particularly commanded us to be involved in words of Torah.’ Involving ourselves in Torah builds a relationship

• 002 - Modeh Ani Gracious Awakening

  Rav David Aaron

  This class starts with a history of the prayer book and its structure, to show us how the morning prayers fit into the all-encompassing process of Jewish prayer. This first prayer of thanks and acknowledgement helps us to appreciate that ou