The Shemoneh Esrei In Depth with Rabbi David Sedley: Episode 16
Tefillah and Avoda-In this class we will look at the 16th and 17th blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (Amida).
I investigate the relationship between prayer and sacrifices and also answer the following questions (and more)
Why do we need a prayer about prayer? Isn’t it redundant?
Did they pray for the sacrifices when the Temple stood?
Did they pray when the Temple stood?
Why do we end the prayer “Return the Shechina to Zion” if the Divine Presence never left the Western Wall?
For the original course page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/the-shemoneh-esrei-in-depth/
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