P’sukei D’zimrah – Verses of Praise - The Sections of Prayer

	First Blessing of Shema: Yotzer Ohr
This class explains the purpose and inner intent for the next section of prayer, the blessings of Shema, starting with the first blessing of Yotzer Ohr. Play (41:51)

	The Second Blessing of Shema: Ahavat Olam
This class sheds light on the second blessing of Shema; Ahavas Olam, and how it relates to the Shema itself. Play (45:09)

	Reciting Shema – Krias Shema
This class provides an in-depth understanding of the themes contained in the reciting of the Shema. Play (49:10)

	The First Parshah of Shema: V’a’havta
This class expounds upon the concept of loving G-d that’s mentioned in the first portion of the shema; v’ahavtah. Play (46:19)

	The Second Parshah of Shema: V’ha’yah
This class illuminates the subject of mitzvot as part of our love to G-d that’s stated in the second portion of shema; v’ha’yah. Play (44:55)

	The Third Parshah of Shema: Va’yomer
This class explains the connection of tzitzit, which is the subject of the third portion of shema, to the theme of shema itself. Play (41:35)

	The Amidah – Shemona Esrei
This class discusses the focal point of prayer – the amidah – where we reach the pinnacle of prayer. Play (51:42)

	The Tachanun Prayer – Supplications
This class teaches the special significance of the tachanun prayer. Play (50:35)

	Modeh Ani
This class teaches the layers of meaning to this essential, first prayer of the day which expresses our gratitude to G-d for granting us our soul each morning. Play (50:57)