The Structure of Hannah's Prayer

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  1. Chana's Prayer

    Chapter 3

    Rabbi Amnon Bazak

    The structure and content of Tefillat Chana uncovers various problems with attributing the authorship of this prayer to Chana. This lesson will resolve these difficulties in the context of a greater challenge: the incompatibility between psalms and their titles.

  2. Why Did the Sages Compare Chana to a Sotah Woman?

    Dr. Adina Sternberg | Hour and 8 minutes

    How is Chana's story portrayed in midrashic literature, and what can we learn from this portrayal? A close reading of the text of the story reveals how the sages came to their surprising interpretations, and teaches us how to view the goals and purposes of midrashim.  

  3. The Anatomy of Prayers in I Shmuel Chapters 1-2

    Rabbi Dr. Avraham Walfish | Hour and 11 minutes

    What makes Chana's prayer unique? What spiritual messages and inspiration can we learn from Chana's story? Through a close reading of the text as well as an examination of parallels with Sefer Shoftim, we learn about the essence of prayer, and about the power of prayer in changing God's decrees.