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Deepening Our Amidah Prayer Practice

Valley Beit Midrash•www.valleybeitmidrash.org
Religion & Spirituality
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Over these 20 sessions, Rabbi Shmuly will guide us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Valley Beit Midrash (VBM) is dedicated to social justice as driven by Torah ethics. VBM's mission is to improve lives through Jewish learning, direct action, and leadership development. Listen to VBM's other podcasts: • Jewish Ideas to Change the World • Jewish Inspiration for Living a Moral & Spiritual Life Stay Connected: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Become a Member: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member/
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Episodes

Hazarat HaShatz

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Jul 02, 2025•16 min•Ep. 29

Mashiv HaRuach

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Jun 27, 2025•12 min•Ep. 28

Kedushah – Mimkomo

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Jun 17, 2025•11 min•Ep. 27

Ya'aleh Veyavo

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Jun 06, 2025•10 min•Ep. 26

On Taking A Stand!

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

May 22, 2025•9 min•Ep. 25

Al Ha’Nisim

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

May 16, 2025•11 min•Ep. 24

Elokai Netzor

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Apr 03, 2025•14 min•Ep. 23

Birkat Cohanim

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Mar 27, 2025•10 min•Ep. 22

Shalom

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Mar 19, 2025•9 min•Ep. 21

Modim

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Mar 11, 2025•11 min•Ep. 20

Retzeh

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Mar 04, 2025•13 min•Ep. 19

Shema Koleinu

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Feb 26, 2025•13 min•Ep. 18

Davidic Reign

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Feb 18, 2025•12 min•Ep. 17

Jerusalem

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Feb 13, 2025•18 min•Ep. 16

The Righteous

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Feb 05, 2025•13 min•Ep. 15

Enemies

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Jan 31, 2025•11 min•Ep. 14

Justice

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Jan 24, 2025•11 min•Ep. 13

Ingathering of Exiles

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Jan 16, 2025•11 min•Ep. 12

Prosperity

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Jan 07, 2025•8 min•Ep. 11

Healing

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Jan 02, 2025•10 min•Ep. 10

Redemption

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Dec 26, 2024•11 min•Ep. 9

Forgiveness

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Dec 18, 2024•12 min•Ep. 8

Teshuvah: Repentance

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Dec 13, 2024•10 min•Ep. 7

Chonen Hada'at: Knowledge

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Dec 04, 2024•11 min•Ep. 6

Atah Kadosh: Holiness

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Nov 26, 2024•10 min•Ep. 5

Mechayeh Hameitim

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Nov 18, 2024•18 min•Ep. 4

Our Ancestors

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Nov 14, 2024•13 min•Ep. 3

Lord Open My Lips

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Nov 07, 2024•16 min•Ep. 2

Introduction to Amidah

Rabbi Shmuly guides us through the depths of the blessings of the Shemoneh Esrei (the Amidah) traditional Jewish "standing" prayer. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQ • Become a Member of Valley Beit Midrash for $18 a month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ...

Oct 29, 2024•12 min•Ep. 1
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