Tefillah Outlined

Explanation of קידוש הלבנה, where we recognize Hashem as Creator of the heavens and associate the renewal of the moon with the renewal of the Jewish people's relationship with Hashem now and with the coming of ultimate גאולה.

Introduction to קידוש הלבנה, where we elaborate on when and how the ברכה should be said and who recites the ברכה, revealing the underlying elements of כבוד השכינה as well as שמחה which accompany our observation of the new moon, eliciting thoughts of our world visa vi Hashem, renewed relationship with Him and ultimate destiny as the Jewish nation.

Explanation of ברכי נפשי, where we describe Hashem's grandeur in creation, creation's benefit to humanity and life in general as well as Hashem's השגחה and guidance to our perfection with the ultimate redemption. 

Explanation of  מוסף ראש חודש, where we elaborate on the goal of ראש חודש as a means of כפרה and reinvigorating our relationship with Hashem as well as a prayer for the renewal of the בית המקדש and ברכות in our lives. 

Reflection on הלל, surveying the progression of הלל , its themes and the difference between this הלל and that of פסוקי דזמרא.