Tefillah Outlined #168: ותודעינו

Explanation of the פסוקים we recite before and after תקיעות, where we ask for Hashem to answer the תפילות which accompany the שופר, understanding of the meaning of the הלכות of שופר as well as appreciate the effect שופר has on our relationship with Hashem and ourselves.

Explanation of למנצח לבני קרח, where we introduce תקיעת שופר by envisioning the future in which the entire world coronates Hashem, understanding and experiencing His Presence as well appreciating the process of the גאולה and people who contributed and sacrificed for it.

Introduction to תקיעת שופר, explaining the function of and reason for the various times we blast the שופר in our תפילה, the significance of the שופר's sounds as well as several themes which are associated with the experience. 

Explanation of the insertion of קדושת היום, where we add that ימים נוראים should enable the revelation of the מלכות ה׳ as well as our internalization of this מלכות, either as a source of דין or praise of Hashem, as well as the need to need to serve Hashem with truth and consistency to mimic ה׳ Who expresses the מידה of truth or be a זכות for us to experience the מידת האמת and mercy.

Explanation of ובכך תן פחדך, where we ask for Hashem to instill fear in our live to inspire us and the world to recognize Hashem's kingdom, leading to the גאולה and the perfection of the world. This comes as the full manifestation of קדושה, transcendence found in this world.

Explanation of the origins and meaning of the various additions were recite during שמונה עשרה of the ימים נוראים, where we highlight not simply our request for life but our goal in life, דבקות בה׳, the ultimate praise of Hashem.

Explanation of ותודיענו, were we discuss Hashem informing us of Torah, appreciating קדושת שבת ויו״ט, and recognizing the distinction between קדושה and חול, including קדושת שבת יו״ט וישראל.

Explanation of מוסף לשלש רגלים, were we express our inability to offer the קרבן מוסף and ask for the גאולה and ability to offer קרבנות and perform עלייה לרגל.

Explanation of י-ה א-לי, the introduction for מוסף בשלש רגלים where we ask for the גאולה (even the ימי הדין) and express our desire to internalize these truths as a merit for ability to actually offer the מוסף and its accompanying קרבנות.

Explanation of י״ג מידות הרחמים and the request for spiritual enlightenment  inspiration and fulfillment of Hashem's will in this world.