Jewish Liturgy-Hilchot Tefilla - 13941 - JUDS 1201 - B

Abstract

Course Goals and Objectives: In this course we will learn nearly all of the essential laws of davening- tefilla, particularly as they pertain to women, while developing a picture of how the חז" ל and later רבנים designed the framework of the davening, especially שחרי ת . We will also devote some time to a woman's obligation to daven. In addition, we will learn about the halacha sefarim that have become the bases for contemporary practice, and how to navigate the page of Mishna Berura. Topics: 1) Meaning of "תפילה " 2) שמונה עשרה Structure of שמונה עשרה כוונה Speech Seasonal adjustments Errors Formalities Times תשלומין חזרת הש" ץ 3) Structure of שחרית 4) Relevant laws of שמע Concepts Times 5) פסוקי דזמר א Purposes Priorities of מזמורי ם 6) ברכות השחר - morning routine 7) Women's obligation of תפילה 8) Exploration of philosophical attitudes of tefilla