In this class we will look at the 18th blessing of the Shemoneh Esrei (Amida).
We will answer some of these questions:
- What is the connection between sacrifice and thanksgiving?
- What does “Modim” mean?
- Why do we bow during Modim?
- Why does the congregation recite something different only for this blessing?
- Why is that called Modim d’Rabbanan?
- Why do we thank God for being able to thank God?