The Jewish Prayer Podcast

Morning Prayers #19: Appreciating Greatness: the First 2 Hallelukas

In this episode we continue up the ladder into praises for Hashem. Surprisingly we will get into relevant discussions: about finding a messiah, how to heal depression and

Morning Prayers #18: My Favorite Prayer: Ashrei

In this episode we discuss the very oft-recited, important and well known prayer Ashrei. We will discuss when it said, why it said and how to bring spirituality into our

Morning Prayers #17: Overview of the songs of Pisukei Dzimra and Yehi Kevod

In this episode we discuss a broad perspective on the Pisukei Dzimra and its pattern. Along the way we will understand an important pattern of growth. We find the theme o

Morning Prayers #16: A short and sweet prayer: Mizmor l’todah

In this episode we discuss the unique laws of this particular paragraph. We will learn when it is not said, why, and what we can learn from this. This prayer teaches us h

Advanced Morning Prayers: Hodu

This is a general overview of this prayer and a  word-by-word explanation. Questions or comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com

Special Rosh Hashana Episode: Being Real

In this episode we break away from our regular programming to find out a little about the Jewish New Year and the unique form of prayer we have on this day.

Advanced Morning Prayers: Mizmor Shir and Boruch She’amar

This is a word-by-word explanation of these prayers. The first 7 minutes is a general introduction.

Morning Prayers #15: How to Pray when you have no needs: Mizmor shir and Boruch She’amar

In this episode we discuss the difference between Ashkenazi, Sefardi, Nusach Ashkenaz and Nusach Sefard. We will read the perfect paragraph to motivate you prayers when y

Morning Prayers #14: Bringing the heart to the head with song: Introduction to Pesukei D’zimra

In this episode we will introduce Pesukei Dzimra. We will explain why this part is difficult and long and why you should be saying these paragraphs the way you count some

Morning Prayers #13: The part not to say: Korbanos

In this episode we will discuss a large segment of prayers. This segment is very connected to the morning prayers but is actually usually not said. We will understand wha

Morning Prayers #12: Appreciating your Judaism: Birchas Hashachar 12-15

In this episode we will study the final set of the fifteen morning blessings. We will learn to appreciate different angles of who we are as a people and what it means to

Morning Prayers #11: Appreciating everything you have: Birchas Hashachar 5-11

In this episode we will study the next set of the fifteen morning blessings. We will learn to appreciate everything we have and take nothing for granted. Along the way we

Morning Prayers #10: Appreciating who you are: Birchas Hashachar 1-4

In this episode we will study the first four of the fifteen morning blessings. We will understand what we accomplish through these blessings and get into some interesting

Morning Prayers #9: A taste of Torah: Birchas Kohanim and Eilu Devarim

In this episode we read a sampling of Torah that is included in the prayers in order to start the day with Torah study. We will explain the words in a simple matter and e

Morning Prayers #8: All the wisdom you need for life: The blessings on the Torah

In this episode we read the next blessing. We will discuss what the Torah is, the two parts of the Torah and why it is so important. To find more Torah learning opportuni

Morning Prayers #7: The blessing on the soul: Elokai Neshama

In this episode we read the next blessing. This blessing flows perfectly after we give thanks for our body to thank Hashem for our soul. We will discuss what the soul is

Morning Prayers #6: The blessing for good health: Asher Yatzar

In this episode we read the blessing of asher yatzar. (I apologize for the technical glitch in the beginning, but the full episode is still intact).This blessing is to th

Morning Prayers #5: What it means to bring blessing into your life

In this episode we read the blessings. We will explain what a blessing is and its basic structure. Along the way we will discuss how Jews pronounce Hashem’s name.  The pr

Morning Prayers #4: A controversial song: Yigdal

In this episode we read the song of Yigdal. We will explain the controversy behind the song. Along the way we discuss the basic beliefs of Judaism. This song reminds us a

Morning Prayers #3: Who are you talking to? Adon Olam

In this episode we read the song of Adon Olam. We will discuss what the Jewish understanding of Hashem is. This is definitely the most theological of any class in this se