The three opinions (levels) of Tefilla 1) Every day 2) When have an acute need, 3) Connection to Hashem; B. Bracha vs. Tefilla. Page 183-4.

Tefilla that is higher than Bracha. Birchas Kohanim has both strengths. The three ideas of Rambam (every day you must Daven ), the RaMaN (when you have a special need) and the the opinion that holds that Tefilla is not DiOraisa at all. These are three levels of prayer. Page 184.

Chana davened for the deepest thing, that her son be a Tzadik from birth (defying the rule of free will) and is therefore the model for all prayer. The deeper the issue one prays for the deeper is the prayer. Page 185.

Discussion, on the deeper levels what we ask for and the connection with Hashem are far more separate. On the very deepest level they are literally the same thing.

”Kavanas HaLev’ the feelings in the heart is not meaning behind the Mitzva of prayer, it is the Mitzva of Prayer. This is most underscored in Chana’s prayer, where her request and the connection with Hashem she created are much closer than when one has an ordinary request. The Rebbe compares this difference to Tefilla…

Introduction and summary of the Sicha. This class is packed with information. Fascinating information about the offerings associated with Shavuos and the Chassidus that will help you prepare yourself for receiving the Torah. How do we count the days of the week before receiving the Torah. 34 min. and 41 sec. 15.8 MB.