Giving a Dvar Torah or Dvar Tefillah

A Dvar Torah is a brief talk about the weekly Torah portion, and a Dvar Tefillah is a brief talk about a selected prayer.

Here are some resources to help you prepare to give a Dvar Torah or Dvar Tefillah at DC Minyan services.

Dvar Torah Guidelines

Dvar Tefillah Guidelines

Dvar Torah & Dvar Tefillah Resource Guide

If you would like help in preparing your talk, or if you would like more information in general about Divrei Torah and Divrei Tefillah at DC Minyan, we will gladly help you out or match you with an appropriate tutor. For assistance, email the appropriate coordinator at dvartorah@dcminyan.org or dvartefillah@dcminyan.org.

DC Minyan strives to create a lay-led, traditional egalitarian Jewish community
where individuals engage with meaningful prayer and Jewish life in a welcoming environment.