The Shemoneh Esrei In Depth with Rabbi David Sedley: Episode 17
Hoda’ah (Thanksgiving)-In this class we will look at the 18th blessing of the Shemoneh Esrei (Amida).
We will answer some of these questions:
What is the connection between sacrifice and thanksgiving?
What does “Modim” mean?
Why do we bow during Modim?
Why does the congregation recite something different only for this blessing?
Why is that called Modim d’Rabbanan?
Why do we thank God for being able to thank God?
For the original course page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/the-shemoneh-esrei-in-depth/
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