The Gates of Tefillah

A 7 Week Journey Into Prayer, Presence, and Connection with Hashem

"Tefillah is not some religious obligation. It is the gateway to a living relationship with Hashem."

Prayer stands at the heart of Jewish life, yet many people struggle to experience its depth, beauty, and transformative power. We pray every day, but often feel distracted, disconnected, or unsure how to access the deeper dimensions hidden within the Siddur and our relationship with Hashem.

This course is an invitation to enter the inner world of tefillah.

Over seven weeks we will explore the foundations of Jewish prayer through the teachings of our sages in the lens of Chassidut and Kabbalah. Together we will learn how to pray with greater awareness, develop a more personal connection with Hashem, and bring new life into our daily tefillah.

Week 1: What Is Tefillah?

Discover the true purpose of prayer, the relationship between the giver and receiver, the importance of praying for the Shechinah, and the unique roles of both the Siddur and personal prayer.

Week 2: The Paths of Tefillah

Learn practical preparation for prayer, develop deeper focus and kavanah, understand the power of communal prayer, and explore why prayers are not always answered in the way we expect.

Week 3: Journey Through the Siddur

Uncover the inner meaning and spiritual ladder hidden in the daily prayers, from Korbanot through Aleinu, and learn how the Siddur guides us toward connection with Hashem.

Week 4: Tehillim

Explore the power of Tehillim, how to recite it with heart and sincerity, and practical ways to make it a consistent part of your spiritual life.

Week 5: Hitbodedut

Learn the art of personal conversation with Hashem and develop a practical approach to building a lasting and meaningful practice of personal prayer.

Week 6: When the Heart Feels Closed

Discover how to navigate periods of spiritual distance, overcome inner barriers, and continue growing even when prayer feels difficult.

Week 7: The Prayers of Shabbat

Enter the unique world of Shabbat prayer and learn how its special tefillot elevate, enrich, and complete the entire week.

What Each Session Includes

Each live Zoom session will include Torah learning, guided discussion, questions and answers, and a meditation designed to help bring the teachings from the mind into the heart.

The atmosphere of the course will be open, welcoming, and free of judgment, allowing participants to learn, share, ask questions, and grow together in a supportive environment.

Community and Support

Participants will receive access to a dedicated WhatsApp group where inspiration, insights, reminders, and encouragement will be shared throughout the week to help maintain momentum between classes.

Weekly Integration

Each week includes practical assignments and spiritual exercises designed to help integrate the teachings into daily life and transform learning into lived experience.

Lifetime Access to Recordings

All sessions will be recorded and made available to participants. These recordings will remain available for future review, creating a personal library of teachings that you can return to whenever you need guidance, inspiration, or renewal.

Supporting Torah and Hospitality in Tzfat

All proceeds from this course will go toward supporting my family, maintaining our learning center in Tzfat, and helping provide Shabbat meals and hospitality for those who visit our community throughout the year.

Registration

Early Bird Registration

$180 until June 22

Regular Registration

$220 from June 23 until the course begins on June 28

****Please do not let finances prevent you from joining. Money should never be an obstacle to Torah learning. If the cost is difficult, simply reach out and we will do our best to find a sponsor.****