103. Berachot 32B | Understanding Midrashim | HaShem's Love for Am Yisrael | Focus In Prayer скачать в хорошем качестве

103. Berachot 32B | Understanding Midrashim | HaShem's Love for Am Yisrael | Focus In Prayer

103. Berachot 32B | Understanding Midrashim | HaShem's Love for Am Yisrael | Focus In Prayer In this episode of Berachot 32B, we dive into one of the most fascinating skills in Torah learning: how to understand Midrashim the right way—without falling into either extreme of “it’s all literal” or “Chazal were just making things up.” We unpack a powerful Rashba (via ArtScroll) that gives a framework for reading Aggadah with depth and clarity, using famous examples like “Batya’s arm stretched out” and other classic Midrashic wordplay. Then we move into the Gemara’s practical guidance on how to prepare for tefillah—why the early chasidim would pause before and after prayer, and how that shapes focus, kavannah, and spiritual presence. Along the way we explore: The difference between peshat and derash Why Chazal use allusions and memory devices The Gemara’s vision of prayer with real focus When you do interrupt Amidah (danger, kings, scorpions, and more) A legendary story with a major message: it’s not the creature that kills—it’s the sin If you’ve ever wondered, “Wait… is Midrash meant literally?” — this shiur is going to change how you learn. If this helped you, please like, subscribe, and share—and drop a comment: What’s your favorite Midrash that people misunderstand? #Gemara #Berachot #Tefillah #Midrash #Rashba #TorahLearning #Kavannah #JewishThought