Follow along with the Mishnah Yomit cycle! 2 mishnayot per day for 6 years to finish. Taught by Eitan Cooper, Assistant Rabbi at Beth Sholom Congregation in Potomac, MD.
Theological issues that can come up in davening. The importance of precision. Introduction to brachot on foods.
The importance of praying in a serious manner. The placement of the prayers for rain as well as havdalah.
Davening on a boat, wagon or raft. Also, does Musaf need a minyan?
The prayer to say when you are in danger. Also, how to daven on a donkey.
Praying before and after studying + should we say a shortened version of the amidah if we cannot concentrate on the full version?
More on the status of someone who is impure and needs to say the Shema. Also, an introduction to the timing of saying the Amidah (which we see three times per day).
More on saying the Shema at a funeral. Also, what to do if a man is in an impure state and needs to say the Shema.
More on the importance of concentration during the Shema. Introduction to the concept of osek b'mitzvah patur min hamitzvah.
More issues relating to concentration/focus in saying the shema, as well as some stories of R' Gamliel not following his own teachings.
Kavana (concentration), interruptions, and other issues relating to focus when saying the shema.
Introducing mishnah yomit and learning the first mishnah.