Acknowldgement

The explanations in this blog are based on the text, Derech Mitzvosecha, the Root of the Commandment of Prayer, as explained by Rabbi Adin Even-Yisrael Steinsaltz in his weekly classes available online at http://www.hashefa.co.il/home/doc.aspx?mCatID=62997&mCatID2=60570. I also added my own explanations based on what I've learned and heard explained by other Chabad mashpiim (spiritual mentors).