Best Rabbi Moshe Rothman Podcasts (2025)

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Tefillah Outlined #97: השכיבנו 25:35

5d ago25:35

25:35

Explanation of השכיבנו both its connection to גאולה as a separate ברכה in מעריב, where we express our trust in Hashem as we request both protection from physical and assistance in spiritual matters.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #96: אמת ואמונה 29:17

12d ago29:17

29:17

Explanation of אמת ואמונה, where we express our commitment and trust in Hashem as the Redeemer of our personal and national life.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #95: אהבת עולם 26:55

19d ago26:55

26:55

Explanation of אהבת עולם, where we focus on the loving relationship between Hashem and the Jewish people especially though the medium of the Torah.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #94: המעריב ערבים 21:35

26d ago21:35

21:35

Explanation of the first ברכה of ברכות קריאת שמע של מעריב, המעריב ערבים, where we praise Hashem for creation primarily nighttime and controlling night and day as well as the metaphorical night and day with the ushering in of the גאולה העתידה and ultimate judgement of evil.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #93: Introduction to מעריב 41:39

1M ago41:39

41:39

Introduction to מעריב, discussing the origins of מעריב, timeframe, obligation and structure.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #92: שלום רב 5:46

1M ago5:46

5:46

Explanation of שלום רב and the significance of the changing text of ברכת השלום during מנחה.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #91: Introduction to מנחה 46:16

2M ago46:16

46:16

Introduction to מנחה, discussing the origins, timing, organization and impact of מנחה.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #90: Reflections on תפילת שחרית 35:08

2M ago35:08

35:08

Reflection and review of the overall תפילת שחרית, its structure and themes.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #89: Reflections on סיום התפילה 27:49

2M ago27:49

27:49

Reflection and review of the סיום התפילה, explanation of קדיש, overview of שיר של הלויים and various themes found in this section of שחרית.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #88: לדוד ה׳ אורי וישעי 36:47

2M ago36:47

36:47

Explanation of לדוד ה׳ אורי וישעי, where we discuss דוד's ultimate request in life (despite all his struggles) --- to connect with הקב״ה, and this theme is internalized throughout the ימי התשובה.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #87: שיר של הלויים ליום שישי (ה׳ מלך) 23:53

3M ago23:53

23:53

Explanation of שיר של הלויים ליום שישי, where we discuss the end of days as all of mankind recognizes Hashem and His kingdom.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #86: שיר הלויים ליום חמישי (למנצח על הגתית) 43:22

3M ago43:22

43:22

Explanation of the שיר של הלויים ליום חמישי, where the מזמר calls for the recommitment of the Jewish nation to serve Hashem, recognizing Hashem's care for His people during יציאת מצרים, modeled by יוסף's freedom from prison as well as the need to serve Hashem with a mission and joy amidst the exile.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #85: שיר הלויים ליום רביעי (קל נקמות ה׳) 48:04

3M ago48:04

48:04

Explanation of the שיר של יום רביעי, where we describe the suffering of the Jewish people in the גלות, the success of the evildoers and their theological claims, and the response to suffering and declaration that Hashem will destroy evil in the end. Ultimately through this process the Jewish nation along with the rest of the world will praise Hashe…

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Tefillah Outlined #84: שיר הלויים ליום שלישי (מזמור לאסף) 19:17

3M ago19:17

19:17

Explanation of the שיר של יום שלישי, where we recognize the corruption present in this world and pray that Hashem restore justice and guide the world back to ה׳ (paralleling the disparity which began with the separation of land and sea and the development of vegetation but then recognizing the source of all that growth).…

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Tefillah Outlined #83: שיר הלויים ליום שני (למנצח לבני קרח) 34:01

3M ago34:01

34:01

Introduction of שיר של הלויים, brief explanation of שיר ליום ראשון, and explanation of שיר ליום שני where we discuss the preservation/development of ירושלים as a testament of ה׳'s close relationship with the Jewish nation and a model of how to fulfill the רצון ה׳.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #82: עלינו לשבח 47:07

4M ago47:07

47:07

Explanation of עלינו לשבח, where we both recognize our unique relationship with הקב״ה and hope that the awareness of Hashem extends to the rest of the world. We take these messages as a means to clarify what our true intent was during the תפילה process and package those ideas for ourselves as we transition out of shul.…

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Tefillah Outlined #81: ובא לציון 40:15

4M ago40:15

40:15

Explanation of ובא לציון where we ask ה׳ for the גאולה, but it's in particular through our efforts now in the גלות to bring קדושה and adhere to תורה ועבודה and through that effort, ultimately we will impact the rest of the world.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #80: למנצח מזמור לדוד 24:45

4M ago24:45

24:45

Explanation of למנצח מזמור לדוד, where we reflect on the experience and overarching lessons of שמונה עשרה and daven (as well as express our confidence) for Hashem to answer our תפילות.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #79: Introduction to אשרי, למנצח, ובא לציון 28:48

4M ago28:48

28:48

Introduction to the origins and significance of reciting אשרי, למנצח and ובא לציון in our davening, seeing this section as a conclusion of the תפילה process or establishing a new miniature תפילה experience which can carry impact the person throughout the rest of his day.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #78: Reflections on קריאת התורה 16:02

5M ago16:02

16:02

Reflections on קריאת התורה, presenting an overview of הוצאת ספר תורה, קריאת התורה, and הכנסת ספר תורה as well as covering themes including תשובה, גאולה and the ultimate manifestation of תורה in history and humanity.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #77: הכנסת ספר תורה (ובנחה) 13:17

5M ago13:17

13:17

Explanation of הכנסת ספר תורה (part 2) where we describe the returning of the Torah to the ארון, the effects of Torah on our lives and the ultimate request for the Torah to change us to effectuate Teshuva.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #76: הכנסת ספר תורה (יהללו,לדוד מזמור) 21:48

5M ago21:48

21:48

Explanation of הכנסת ספר תורה where we exalt Hashem due to our close relationship with Him and describe the effects Torah should have on us and the process of its integration in our lives.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #75: הגבהה 12:46

5M ago12:46

12:46

Explanation of הגבהה, its importance and subsequent supplicationsBy Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #74: ברכות התורה של קריאת התורה 20:40

6M ago20:40

20:40

Description of ברכות התורה said during קריאת התורה, bringing the ציבור together in appreciation of the gift of תורה and its effects on our lives.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #73: הוצאת ספר תורה (גדלו, אב הרחמים, ותגלה) 11:17

6M ago11:17

11:17

Explanation of הוצאת ספר תורה (part 2), where we together declare ה׳'s greatness and exalt Hashem with our submission before and recognition our closeness towards Hashem in גדלו, and we ask Hashem for protection physically and spiritually (אב הרחמים) to ultimately enable a גילוי שכינה (ותגלה. This all starts with the Torah (ברוך שנתן).…

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Tefillah Outlined #72: הוצאת ספר תורה (ויהיה בנסוע, בריך שמיה) 12:49

6M ago12:49

12:49

Explanation of the process of הוצאת ספר תורה, recognizing the ultimate path of Torah impacting and changing the entire world in ויהי בנסוע as well as our close connection to Torah as we submit ourselves before the Torah and ask for it to be part of our lives in בריך שמיה.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #71: Introduction to קריאת התורה 23:10

6M ago23:10

23:10

Introduction to קריאת התורה as a means to reenact מעמד הר סיני and enable a unique facet of קבלת עול מלכות שמים בציבור, ultimately allowing us to merit גאולה.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #70: Reflections on תחנון 14:32

6M ago14:32

14:32

Reviewing the progression of תחנון said everyday as well as on Monday and Thursday in addition to noting some of תחנון's themes particularly submission before Hashem and Teshuva.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #69: ק-ל ארך אפים 18:06

7M ago18:06

18:06

Explanation of ק-ל ארך אפים, a transition between תחנון and קריאת התורה, where we ask for a positive relationship with Hashem, protection in exile with attainment of גאולה, culminating in an admission before Hashem of our sins and ask for atonement.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #68: ה׳ אלוקי ישראל 23:06

7M ago23:06

23:06

Explanation of ה׳ אלוקי ישראל, where we present several requests before Hashem to protect us and have mercy on us despite the fact that we are suffering in the גלות.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #67: אין כמוך ה׳ 15:25

7M ago15:25

15:25

Explanation of the third section of the והוא רחום prayer, אין כמוך, where we mainly take responsibility for our sins and use our experiences in exile in the תשובה process, enabling us to attain salvation and גאולה.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #66: אנא מלך 14:23

7M ago14:23

14:23

Explanation of the second part of the והוא רחום prayer, that of אנא מלך where we ask Hashem for protection and be aware of us during our גלות and not be forsaken.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #65: והוא רחום 36:21

8M ago36:21

36:21

Explanation of the first of three parts of תחנון שני וחמישי, והוא רחום until אנא מלך חנון ורחום אתה, where we ask Hashem for רחמנות for the גאולה and תשובהBy Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #64: Introduction to תחנון שני וחמישי 13:45

8M ago13:45

13:45

Introduction and explanation to תחנון ב״ה, where were increase our תחינות and specifically recite the section of והוא רחום to introspect and seek ה׳.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #63: ואנחנו לא נדע 20:54

8M ago20:54

20:54

Explanation of ואנחנו לא נדע, where we conclude תחנון with a realization of our ultimate dependence on הקב״ה, which becomes both a source of hope and merit for our salvation and atonement.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #62: שומר ישראל 10:29

8M ago10:29

10:29

Explanation of שומר ישראל, where we ask ה׳ to protect us as a nation (internally and among the international community) in the merit that we embody ה׳'s Torah in this world.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #61: נפילת אפים 38:04

9M ago38:04

38:04

Explanation of the section of נפילת אפים in תחנון, were we model after the תחינות of דוד המלך, beseeching before ה׳ to end our צרות as well as the confidence that ה׳ will answer our בקשותBy Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #60: Introduction to תחנון 29:47

9M ago29:47

29:47

Introduction to the next section of תפילה, תחנון, where we explain the origins and meaning behind falling on one's face and it's place in context to שמונה עשרהBy Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #59: ברכת כהנים 21:53

9M ago21:53

21:53

Explanation of ברכת כהנים and its place in שמונה עשרה, were the חזן asks for physical and spiritual blessings to better enable one to fulfill his mission as an עבד ה׳ as well as the opportunity to develop his relationship with ה׳.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman

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Tefillah Outlined #58: מודים דרבנן 21:29

9M ago21:29

21:29

Explanation of מודים דרבנן, were each individual declares an acknowledgement of his relationship with Hashem, ultimate hope for the relationship to fully develop as well as appreciate for the opportunity and ability to develop that relationship.By Rabbi Moshe Rothman