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 explain why these pieces were chosen. Questions or comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com

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 opportunities and for any question or comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com

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 in a simple, clear way. Questions and comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com

Here is a link for the song I mentioned, Neshomele:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3hSIdWpZZ4

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 thank Hashem for our body and its proper functioning. This is can be said many times a day but we always start our day with this statement of gratitude. Questions and comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com

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 prayer we review is the blessing on the washing of our hands. Questions and comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com

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 as we start our day what we believe in as Jews. Questions and comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com

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 series. Questions and comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com

Here are some samples of adon olam put to different songs:

Soul-stirring: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRQNxEc8HRo

Fun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWq7X5wlygE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT22FHeA9Fw

In this episode we read the paragraph of Ma Tovu. We will learn the importance of a synagogue in Jewish thought and the best place to pray. Questions and comments: rabbilindenbaum@gmail.com

This is the prayer book we are using for this podcast https://www.artscroll.com/Books/9780899066547.html