In this session, we will transition from studying Torah/Tanach stories and finding in them actions that express thanks, to looking at normative and obligatory –i.e. halachic–sections of the Torah that require explicit expressions of gratitude.
We will begin by reading through Hana’s song of thanks, and summarize our findings thus far. Then we will encounter two sources in the Mishnah that present formal and fixed verbal expressions (prayers, actually) of thanks. Finally, we will study the source in Sefer Devarim of the mitzvah of Bikurim (First Fruits), with a few clarifying statements by the commentaries and from the Talmud.
I have posted sources for this session for your convenience.