Time for Torah with Rabbi Silberberg: Teffilah After Shmoneh Esrai #1
Jul 7, 2022
Dive into the powerful role of the Tachanon prayer and its biblical roots, emphasizing the beauty of communal confession. Explore the emotional depth of prayers born from historical struggles and the longing for redemption. Learn how these heartfelt expressions shaped Jewish communities, especially in France, and discover the significance of specific prayers during challenging times. This discussion highlights how prayer acts as a beacon of hope and support throughout daily life.
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Death from Spiritual Elevation
- Aaron's sons died because their souls reached such a high connection with Hashem that their neshama left their bodies.
- This extreme spiritual elevation is called "death of Klesha Nfesh," a rare mystical concept.
Davening: Ascending and Descending Ladder
- Davening is like a ladder to spiritually ascend and then descend.
- The goal is to bring the spiritual elevation of davening back down into daily life, not just to reach the top.
Confession as Collective Responsibility
- Confession in prayer is said in plural to reflect the collective soul of all Israel as one body.
- The sins of one affect the entire community, requiring collective repentance and responsibility.