Venue: Cong. Adat Yeshurun (La Jolla, CA) Cong. Adat Yeshurun (La Jolla, CA)

Halacha:

Tefillah 

Machshava:

Tefillah 

Parsha:

Eikev 

Collections: The Power of Tefillah

Description

This shiur explores the morning brachot of Hanoten La’Ayef Koach and Hama’avir Sheinah Me’einai, uncovering their halachic foundations and spiritual meaning. Through classical sources and contemporary insight, the class explains the distinction between physical strength and spiritual awakening, and why these blessings mirror the nighttime bracha of Hamapil. Drawing on teachings of Rav Shimshon Dovid Pincus and others, the shiur reframes sleep as a tool for purpose rather than escape. The discussion concludes with a halachic analysis of why some recite Hanoten La’Ayef Koach without Shem Hashem, highlighting the precision and depth of the Siddur.