Tefillah Outlined Rabbi Moshe Rothman

Explanation of the 17th ברכה of שמונה עשרה, עבודה, where we begin the final part of the Tefillah process. We are ה׳ to accept the תפילות and עבודה we have just completed with desire, demonstrative of the relationship we are trying to foster in davening, ultimately manifesting in the return of the שכינה in ציון.

Explanation of the sixteen ברכה of שמונה עשרה, קבלת תפילה, where we ask Hashem to hear and accept our prayers, demonstrating our ability to ask Hashem for all of our needs as well as the fact that we have this relationship with Him in which we engage with the Ribono Shel Olam.

Explanation of the thirteenth ברכה of שמונה עשרה, מלכות בית דוד in which we ask ה׳ for the משיח, culminating our request for the גאולה to usher in a time of a deeper relationship and clearer understanding of ה׳. 

Explanation of the 14th ברכה of שמונה עשרה, בנין ירושלים, where we ask ה׳ for both the return of the physical and spiritual dimensions of the city, the ultimate manifestation of גאולה.

Explanation of the twelfth ברכה of שמונה עשרה, of על הצדיקים, a prayer focusing on the preservation of the great people of the Jewish nation, enabling them to serve as educators and role models to inspire the rest of the people to develop an intimate bond and confidence in ה׳. 

Explanation of the history, request and details of ברכת המינים, the eleventh ברכה of שמונה עשרה