Beachwood Kehilla She'arim B'Tefillah

We wrap up our study of She'arim B'Tefillah. Thank you to all who joined us in this Limud.

Rav Pincus concludes his Sefer She'arim B'Tefillah by reminding us to Daven for success in our Davening. And, we should utilize the different languages, forms, and expressions of Tefillah to Daven for success in our Tefillah.

Rav Pincus gives us an example of how we could dedicate a moment to each language, form, or expression of Tefillah that we went through while Davening for a matter.

Rav Pincus suggests writing down all of the languages, forms, and expressions of Tefillah and utilizing a moment or two for each when Davening for something.

Rav Pincus reminds us that while this is a lofty level to reach, it is something that we can accomplish by making our preparation for Tefillah throughout the day a habit.

Rav Pincus explains how great people think about their Davening before Davening and therefore have better Kavanah.

Rav Pincus gives us a simple example of how we can properly prepare for our Davening.

Rav Pincus uses the Griz and his preparation for Havdalah as a model for us preparing for Davening.

Rav Pincus brings a Gemara as a source for the type of preparation that we need to have before our Davening.

Rav Pincus continues to explain why our Davening on the Yamim Noraim contains more Kavana and how that may help us with our daily Tefillot.

Rav Pincus explains why we all somehow have better Kavana during the Davening on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur.

Rav Pincus asks us to take time before our Davening to prepare in order to have better Kavana.

Rav Pincus qualifies our discussion on rushing in Davening. There are times where it would be permitted if not encouraged. However, are we too liberal in our application of these Halachot?

Rav Pincus continues to talk about how feeling rushed to do something else is a major barrier to proper Kavanah.

Rav Pincus discusses another major hurdle for Kavana in our Tefillot.

Rav Pincus points to another place in Halacha where we see the unique mission presented to a person in a specific time and place.

Rav Pincus reminds us to never "mail in" a Tefillah, no matter how difficult it may be to have Kavana in a given time and place.

Rav Pincus emphasizes the spiritual importance of Makom when we offer our Tefillot.

Rav Pincus talks about one of the biggest challenges to our Tefillah, when our schedules make Davening difficult.

Rav Pincus reminds us the importance of closing our eyes during all parts of Tefillah even though we may not be required to do so.

Rav Pincus discusses why the Talmid Chacham is likened to Shabbos and what that teaches us about Tefillah.

Rav Pincus notes how Tefillah, like Nevuah, requires us to be completely removed from this world.

Rav Pincus emphasizes the importance of Kavana in all Mitzvot but especially in Tefillah.

Rav Pincus teaches us that there are two types of Kavanah in our Tefillah and Mitzvah performance that can lead to two different connections with Hashem.

Rav Pincus introduces to us the importance of focusing not only our hearts and minds during Davening, but focusing our bodies as well.

Rav Pincus reminds us that our Kavanah helps us better cleave to Hashem as we Daven, learn, and perform Mitzvot.

Rav Pincus goes back to the mirror to help us understand how we must nullify ourselves to better reflect Hashem.

Rav Pincus explains why humility and Tefillah go hand in hand.

Rav Pincus continues to develop the metaphor of the mirror to help us better understand humility.

Rav Pincus uses a metaphor of a mirror to help us understand why we must always carry ourselves with humility.

Rav Pincus discusses how every creation has a special song of praise that it must sing to Hashem.

Rav Pincus continues to explain why in our Shmoneh Esrei we bow when we say "Baruch" and then stand up when we say the name of Hashem.

Rav Pincus explains why in our Shmoneh Esrei we bow when we say "Baruch" and then stand up when we say the name of Hashem.

Rav Pincus notes that our ability to address Hashem in second person is directly related to what we discussed in our attempt to understand the idea of Tzaar HaShechina.

Rav Pincus asks why it is appropriate to address Hashem directly, in second person, when the distance between us is so great.

Rav Pincus prescribes increasing and improving our Emunah in order to better appreciate the Tzaar HaShechina.

Rav Pincus reminds us that while we may have an easier time believing that Hashem can do big and awesome things, we must also believe that He can and does do tiny and seemingly insignificant things too.

Rav Pincus continues to elaborate on how it is specifically Hashem's involvement in this lower world that illustrates His true greatness.

Rav Pincus explains why the philosophers are in fact mistaken and why Hashem can be involved in this world and why we must Daven on behalf of the Tzaar HaShechina.

Rav Pincus explains the mistake made by philosophers and many of us which makes it difficult for us to understand why we must Daven on behalf of the Tzaar HaShechina.

Rav Pincus explains why we find it so difficult to Daven on behalf of the Tzaar HaShechina.

Rav Pincus continues to explain why the notion of Davening on behalf of Hashem is a seemingly simple idea.

Rav Pincus explains why the notion of Davening on behalf of Hashem is a seemingly simple idea.

Rav Pincus reminds us of one of the basics of Tefillah, recognizing that we must Daven on behalf of the suffering of Hashem, as if.

Rav Pincus concludes this chapter of conclusion by stating the importance of contemplating the greatness of Hashem before, during, and after Tefillah.

Rav Pincus notes that while we can't possibly try to completely appreciate all that Hashem does for us, nevertheless, it is our mandate.

Rav Pincus continues to develop the concept of Nitzchiut to help us better appreciate before whom we Daven.

Rav Pincus continues to develop the concept of Nitzchiut to help us better appreciate before whom we Daven.

Rav Pincus shows us why a classic Mashal used to explain the concept of eternal reward/punishment falls short.

Rav Pincus teaches us that it is important to try as best we can to understand before whom we are Davening.

Rav Pincus emphasizes the importance of constant Tefillah in order to find success in Limud Torah.