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morning-blessingsMorning Blessingsברכות השחרmodeh ani lefanecha melech chaiThe blessings over waking life: body, soul, senses, dignity, and the beginning of the day.Use the slider to trade transliteration for Hebrew a little at a time. Repeated words enter first; by level ten the prayer is fully Hebrew. Hover a word to connect it with its recurring form in the glossary.4<b>I give thanks before You,</b> God, the <b>King Who lives</b> and <b>exists forever,</b> for <b>You returned my soul to me with mercy.</b>מוֹדֶה
e|mu|na|TE|cha:e|mu|na|TE|kha:e|mu|no|SE|cho:ʾe|mu|na|THE|kha:emunatecha:אמונתך4We thank God for returning our soulSay the following immediately upon waking up in the morning:<b>Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who made us holy with His commandments and commanded us</b> to listen to the Sages, who instructed us <b>regarding washing</b><sup>2</sup> our hands.בָּרוּךְ
ya|DA|yim:ya|DA|yim:yo|DO|yim:ya|DHA|yim:yadayim:ידים4Blessing for washing the handsWash your hands in the following manner: Lift a cup of water in your right hand, pass it to your left hand, pour it over your right hand, then pour it over your left hand; repeat until each hand has been washed three times. Then dry your hands. We wash our hands in this manner to remove the impure spirits that have attached themselves to us during our sleep.On Tishah B'Av and Yom Kippur wash your hands only until the knuckles.It is customary to perform this washing twice: once before getting out of bed, and then again after dressing and attending to bodily needs. After the second washing, recite the following blessings while standing.<b>Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who formed man wisely and created in him many openings</b> on the outside of the body, such as the eyes and ears, as well as <b>many hollow</b> areas inside the body, such as the heart and the lungs.בָּרוּךְ
ga|LUIga|LUIgo|LUIga|LUIgaluiגלוי4We thank God for our wondrous body<b>It is an obvious and known</b> fact <b>before Your Throne of Glory that if any one of those</b> body parts that are supposed to be opened <b>would become blocked, or any one of those</b> body parts that are supposed to be closed <b>would open, it would be impossible to survive for even a short amount of time.</b>וְיָדוּעַ
sha-AHsha|ʿAHsho-OHsha|ʿAHsha-ahשעה4<b>Blessed are You, Lord, Who heals all flesh and does wonders.</b> It is a wonder that the body is able to take energy from food and remove the waste.אֶחָת.
a|TIDʿa|TIDo|SIDʿa|THIDHatidעתיד5We thank God for our soul<b>You created it</b> out of nothing, <b>You formed it, You breathed it into me</b> when I was born, <b>and You protect it within me.</b>לִטְּלָהּ
ri|BONrib|BONri|BOYNrib|BONribonרבון5<b>You will eventually take it from me</b> when I pass away <b>and return it to me as new in the coming future</b> when the dead are resurrected following the final Redemption.כָּל
me|TIM:me|TIM:mei|SIM:me|THIM:metim:מתים5<b>Blessed</b><sup>1</sup> <b>are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who gives the rooster</b><sup>2</sup> the <b>understanding to</b> be able to distinguish between <b>day,</b> when it should crow, <b>and night,</b> when it should be silent.בָּרוּךְ
lay|LAH:la|ye|LAH:loy'|LOH:la|ye|LAH:laylah:לילה5Thanking God for: the ability to tell things apartSay these blessings before engaging in any activity.<b>Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who opens the eyes of the blind</b> and allows them to see.בָּרוּךְ
iv|RIM:ʿiv|RIM:iv|RIM:ʿiv|RIM:ivrim:עורים6The ability to see<b>Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who frees those who are tied.</b> When we sleep, we are not in control of our bodies (like someone tied up), and You, God, give us the power to control our bodies again when we wake up.בָּרוּךְ
a|su|RIM:a|su|RIM:a|su|RIM:ʾa|su|RIM:asurim:אסורים6The ability to move<b>Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who straightens those whose backs are bent.</b> You give us the power to get out of bed and walk upright again when we wake up.בָּרוּךְ
k'fu|FIM:ke|fu|FIM:k'fu|FIM:ke|fu|FIM:k'fufim:כפופים6The ability to stand straight<b>Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who dresses those who are undressed.</b>בָּרוּךְ
a|ru|MIM:ʿa|rum|MIM:a|ru|MIM:ʿa|rum|MIM:arumim:ערמים6Clothing<b>Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who gives</b> renewed <b>strength to the tired</b> after waking up from their sleep.בָּרוּךְ
koach:koaḥ:koyach:koaḥ:koach:כח6Energy and strength<b>Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who spreads the land above the waters</b> of the oceans that once covered the entire world.בָּרוּךְ
ha|ma|YIM:ham|ma|YIM:ha|mo|YIM:ham|ma|YIM:hamayim:המים6Dry land to live on<b>Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who directs a person's steps.</b> You give us the ability to walk, and You guide our every move.בָּרוּךְ
ga|VER:ga|VER:go|VER:gha|VER:gaver:גבר6The ability to walk<b>Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who has provided me with all my needs,</b> particularly shoes.בָּרוּךְ
tzor|KI:tzor|KI:tzor|KI:tzor|KI:tzorki:צרכי6Shoes to wearOn Tishah B'av and Yom Kippur, do not say the following blessing.<b>Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who wraps Himself around</b> the Children of Israel <b>like a belt.</b>בָּרוּךְ
big|vu|RAH:big|vu|RAH:big|vu|ROH:bigh|vu|RAH:bigvurah:בגבורה6Strength of character<b>Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who crowns the Children of Israel with beauty.</b>בָּרוּךְ
b'tif|a|RAH:be|tif|a|RAH:b'sif|o|ROH:be|thif|ʾa|RAH:b'tifarah:בתפארה6Crowns of glory<b>Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who didn't make me a gentile,</b> who has fewer commandments.בָּרוּךְ
goy:goy:goy:goy:goy:גוי6Not making me a gentile<b>Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who didn't make me a slave,</b> who has fewer commandments.בָּרוּךְ
a|VED:ʿa|VED:o|VED:ʿa|VEDH:aved:עבד6Not making me a slave<b>Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who didn't make me a woman,</b> who has fewer commandments.בָּרוּךְ
i|SHAH:is|SHAH:i|SHOH:ʾis|SHAH:ishah:אשה6Not making me a womanMales say the following blessing:<b>Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe,</b><sup>1</sup> <b>Who,</b> when I wake up, <b>removes the sleep from my eyes and slumber</b> and tiredness <b>from my eyelids.</b>בָּרוּךְ
me-af|a|PAI:me|ʿaf|ʿap|PAI:mei-af|a|POY:me|ʿaf|ʿap|PAI:me-afapai:מעפעפי6<b>May it be Your will, Lord, our God and the God of our fathers, that You should make us accustomed to learning Your Torah and that You should make us cleave to Your commandments.</b>וִיהִי
li|DEIli|DEli|DEIli|DHElideiלידי2May God save us from temptation and sinDo not say אָמֵן.<b>Do not bring us to</b> commit an unintentional <b>sin nor to</b> commit any other type of <b>transgression or intentional sin.</b>עֲבֵרָה
yis|ra-EL:yis|ra|EL:yis|ro-EIL:yiś|ra|ʾEL:Yisra-el:ישראל2<b>May it be Your will, Lord, my God and the God of my fathers, that You should protect me today, and every day, from arrogant people and from arrogance</b> in general, <b>from a bad person, from a bad friend, from a bad neighbor, from a bad occurrence, from the “evil eye”</b> that brings misfortune, <b>from evil speech, from slander</b> that people might say in order to punish me unfairly, <b>from false testimony</b> that people might say in court, <b>from people’s hatred, from a false accusation, from an unusual death, from harsh sicknesses, from bad experiences, from Satan,</b> the angel who tries to destroy people by mentioning their sins to God, <b>from a difficult court case, from a tough opponent</b>יְהִי
u|me|cha|VERu|me|ḥa|VERu|mei|cho|VEIRu|me|ḥa|VERumechaverומחבר3May God save us from bad people and occurrences<b>May it be Your will, Lord, my God and the God of my fathers, that You should protect me today, and every day, from arrogant people and from arrogance</b> in general, <b>from a bad person, from a bad friend, from a bad neighbor, from a bad occurrence, from the “evil eye”</b> that brings misfortune, <b>from evil speech, from slander</b> that people might say in order to punish me unfairly, <b>from false testimony</b> that people might say in court, <b>from people’s hatred, from a false accusation, from an unusual death, from harsh sicknesses, from bad experiences, from Satan,</b> the angel who tries to destroy people by mentioning their sins to God, <b>from a difficult court case, from a tough opponent</b>רָע,
me|cho|LA|yimme|ḥo|LA|yimmei|cho|LO|yimme|ḥo|LA|yimmecholayimמחלים8<b>May it be Your will, Lord, my God and the God of my fathers, that You should protect me today, and every day, from arrogant people and from arrogance</b> in general, <b>from a bad person, from a bad friend, from a bad neighbor, from a bad occurrence, from the “evil eye”</b> that brings misfortune, <b>from evil speech, from slander</b> that people might say in order to punish me unfairly, <b>from false testimony</b> that people might say in court, <b>from people’s hatred, from a false accusation, from an unusual death, from harsh sicknesses, from bad experiences, from Satan,</b> the angel who tries to destroy people by mentioning their sins to God, <b>from a difficult court case, from a tough opponent</b>רָעִים,
u|mi|ba-ALu|mib|ba|ʿALu|mi|ba-ALu|mib|ba|ʿALumiba-alומבעל8who does not want to make peace—whether the opponent is <b>Jewish or not—and from the strict judgment of Gehinom.</b> Protect me, God, from all these bad things.דִּין
gei|hi|NOM:ge|hin|NOM:gei|hi|NOYM:ge|hin|NOM:geihinom:גיהנם8<b>Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who made us holy with His commandments and commanded us to</b> study the <b>words of Torah.</b>בָּרוּךְ
to|RAH:to|RAH:toy|ROH:to|RAH:Torah:תורה2Blessing for learning TorahIt is forbidden to study or say any words of Torah before saying the following blessings:<b>Lord, our God, please make the study</b> of the <b>words of Your Torah pleasant</b> and enjoyable <b>in our mouths and in the mouths of Your entire nation, the House of Jacob.</b>וְהַעֲרֵב
kolkolkolkolkolכל2We and our descendants should enjoy learning Torah and learn it for its own sake<b>May we, our children, and the children of all Your nation, the House of Jacob, all be knowledgeable</b> about <b>Your name;</b> may we all know You, <b>and</b> may we all be <b>learners of Your Torah,</b> who learn it <b>for its own sake.</b>עַמְּךָ
yis|ra-EL:yis|ra|EL:yis|ro-EIL:yiś|ra|ʾEL:Yisra-el:ישראל2<b>Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who chose us from among all the other nations and gave us His Torah,</b> His most precious possession.בָּרוּךְ
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We thank God for choosing to give the Torah to the Jewish Nation<b>Blessed are You, Lord, Who gives</b> us the <b>Torah</b> each day anew.נוֹתֵן
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no|TENno|TENnoy|SEINno|THENnotenנותן9הַתּוֹרָה:
hatorah:
ha|to|RAH:hat|to|RAH:ha|toy|ROH:hat|to|RAH:hatorah:התורה9The Torah says: <b>The Lord spoke to Moses,</b> and gave him instructions <b>to tell Aaron and his sons.</b> The Lord said: <b>Speak to Aaron and his sons</b> and explain their obligation to bless the Jewish Nation.וַיְדַבֵּר
la|HEM:la|HEM:lo|HEM:la|HEM:lahem:להם3(Written Torah:) Priestly Blessing<b>May the Lord bless you</b> with livelihood and <b>guard</b> your possessions.יְבָרֶכְךָ
ve|ya|SEMve|ya|SEMv'yo|SEIMve|ya|śEMveyasemשלום3Tell Aaron and his sons that <b>they should put My</b> holy <b>name upon the Children of Israel</b> by blessing them.וְשָׂמוּ
a|va|re|CHEM:a|va|re|KHEM:a|vor'|CHEIM:ʾa|va|re|KHEM:avarechem:אברכם9<b>These are the</b> commandments that have no <b>limit;</b> they can be fulfilled in any measure: Leaving produce at <b>the edge</b> of your field for poor people to take, bringing your <b>first fruits</b><sup>1</sup> to the Holy Temple, going up to the Holy Temple for the festivals to be <b>seen</b> before God,<sup>2</sup> doing <b>kind deeds</b> for others, and learning <b>Torah.</b>אֵלּוּ
ba-o|LAMba|ʿo|LAMbo-oy|LOMba|ʿo|LAMba-olamבעולם10(Oral Torah:) Special commandments<b>These are the</b> commandments for which a person <b>receives</b> some of the reward in this world and the main part of the reward in the World to Come.הַזֶּה
ve|hach|na|SATve|hakh|na|SATv'hach|no|SASve|hakh|na|SATHvehachnasatוהכנסת4They are: <b>Honoring</b> your father and <b>mother,</b> doing <b>kind deeds</b> for others, coming early to a place of <b>Torah study</b> in the morning and at night, welcoming <b>guests</b> into your home, visiting the <b>sick,</b> providing a <b>bride</b> with all her needs for marriage, <b>escorting</b> a dead person to his burial, <b>concentrating</b> during <b>prayer,</b> and <b>making peace</b> between two people and between <b>husband and wife.</b> All of these commandments are important, but <b>learning Torah</b> is equal to all of <b>them</b> combined, because learning Torah enables a person to fulfill all the other commandments.אוֹרְחִים,
ve|tal|MUDve|tal|MUDv'sal|MUDve|thal|MUDHvetalmudותלמוד4They are: <b>Honoring</b> your father and <b>mother,</b> doing <b>kind deeds</b> for others, coming early to a place of <b>Torah study</b> in the morning and at night, welcoming <b>guests</b> into your home, visiting the <b>sick,</b> providing a <b>bride</b> with all her needs for marriage, <b>escorting</b> a dead person to his burial, <b>concentrating</b> during <b>prayer,</b> and <b>making peace</b> between two people and between <b>husband and wife.</b> All of these commandments are important, but <b>learning Torah</b> is equal to all of <b>them</b> combined, because learning Torah enables a person to fulfill all the other commandments.תּוֹרָה
ku|LAM:kul|LAM:ku|LOM:kul|LAM:kulam:כלם10koren-shalemBlessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe, who has not made me a heathen. Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe, who gives sight to the blind.Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe, who sets captives free.Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe, who raises those bowed down.Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe, who spreads the earth above the waters.Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe, who makes firm the steps of man.Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe, who has provided me with all I need.Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe, who girds Israel with strength.Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe, who crowns Israel with glory.Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe, who gives strength to the weary.Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe, who removes sleep from my eyes and slumber from my eyelids. And may it be Your will, LORD our God and God of our ancestors, to accustom us to Your Torah, and make us attached to Your commandments. Lead us not into error, transgression, iniquity, temptation or disgrace. Do not let the evil instinct dominate us. Keep us far from a bad man and a bad companion. Help us attach ourselves to the good instinct and to good deeds and bend our instincts to be subservient to You. Grant us, this day and every day, grace, loving-kindness and compassion in Your eyes and in the eyes of all who see us, and bestow loving-kindness upon us. Blessed are You, LORD, who bestows loving-kindness on His people Israel.Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe, who removes sleep from my eyes and slumber from my eyelids. And may it be Your will, LORD our God and God of our ancestors, to accustom us to Your Torah, and make us attached to Your commandments. Lead us not into error, transgression, iniquity, temptation or disgrace. Do not let the evil instinct dominate us. Keep us far from a bad man and a bad companion. Help us attach ourselves to the good instinct and to good deeds and bend our instincts to be subservient to You. Grant us, this day and every day, grace, loving-kindness and compassion in Your eyes and in the eyes of all who see us, and bestow loving-kindness upon us. Blessed are You, LORD, who bestows loving-kindness on His people Israel.Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe, who removes sleep from my eyes and slumber from my eyelids. And may it be Your will, LORD our God and God of our ancestors, to accustom us to Your Torah, and make us attached to Your commandments. Lead us not into error, transgression, iniquity, temptation or disgrace. Do not let the evil instinct dominate us. Keep us far from a bad man and a bad companion. Help us attach ourselves to the good instinct and to good deeds and bend our instincts to be subservient to You. Grant us, this day and every day, grace, loving-kindness and compassion in Your eyes and in the eyes of all who see us, and bestow loving-kindness upon us. Blessed are You, LORD, who bestows loving-kindness on His people Israel.Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe, who removes sleep from my eyes and slumber from my eyelids. And may it be Your will, LORD our God and God of our ancestors, to accustom us to Your Torah, and make us attached to Your commandments. Lead us not into error, transgression, iniquity, temptation or disgrace. Do not let the evil instinct dominate us. Keep us far from a bad man and a bad companion. Help us attach ourselves to the good instinct and to good deeds and bend our instincts to be subservient to You. Grant us, this day and every day, grace, loving-kindness and compassion in Your eyes and in the eyes of all who see us, and bestow loving-kindness upon us. Blessed are You, LORD, who bestows loving-kindness on His people Israel.Blessed are You, LORD our God, King of the Universe, who removes sleep from my eyes and slumber from my eyelids. And may it be Your will, LORD our God and God of our ancestors, to accustom us to Your Torah, and make us attached to Your commandments. Lead us not into error, transgression, iniquity, temptation or disgrace. Do not let the evil instinct dominate us. Keep us far from a bad man and a bad companion. Help us attach ourselves to the good instinct and to good deeds and bend our instincts to be subservient to You. Grant us, this day and every day, grace, loving-kindness and compassion in Your eyes and in the eyes of all who see us, and bestow loving-kindness upon us. Blessed are You, LORD, who bestows loving-kindness on His people Israel.May it be Your will, LORD my God and God of my ancestors, to save me today and every day, from the arrogant and from arrogance itself, from a bad man, a bad instinct, a bad friend, a bad neighbor, a bad mishap, from an evil eye, an evil tongue, from slander, lies, hatred of others, libelous plots, unnatural death, severe illness, pernicious events, a destructive adversary, a harsh trial and a harsh opponent, whether or not he is a son of the covenant, and from the judgment of Gehinnom.May it be Your will, LORD my God and God of my ancestors, to save me today and every day, from the arrogant and from arrogance itself, from a bad man, a bad instinct, a bad friend, a bad neighbor, a bad mishap, from an evil eye, an evil tongue, from slander, lies, hatred of others, libelous plots, unnatural death, severe illness, pernicious events, a destructive adversary, a harsh trial and a harsh opponent, whether or not he is a son of the covenant, and from the judgment of Gehinnom.May it be Your will, LORD my God and God of my ancestors, to save me today and every day, from the arrogant and from arrogance itself, from a bad man, a bad instinct, a bad friend, a bad neighbor, a bad mishap, from an evil eye, an evil tongue, from slander, lies, hatred of others, libelous plots, unnatural death, severe illness, pernicious events, a destructive adversary, a harsh trial and a harsh opponent, whether or not he is a son of the covenant, and from the judgment of Gehinnom.May it be Your will, LORD my God and God of my ancestors, to save me today and every day, from the arrogant and from arrogance itself, from a bad man, a bad instinct, a bad friend, a bad neighbor, a bad mishap, from an evil eye, an evil tongue, from slander, lies, hatred of others, libelous plots, unnatural death, severe illness, pernicious events, a destructive adversary, a harsh trial and a harsh opponent, whether or not he is a son of the covenant, and from the judgment of Gehinnom.lev-shalemI thank You, living and eternal sovereign, for Your kindness in restoring my soul. How great is Your faithfulness.Barukh atah Adonai, our God, sovereign of time and space, who has provided us with a path to holiness through the observance of mitzvot and has instructed us to wash our hands.Barukh atah Adonai, our God, sovereign of time and space, who crafted the human body with wisdom, creating within it many openings and passageways. It is known and revealed to You that should even a single passageway rupture, or a single opening close up, it would no longer be possible to exist and stand before You. Barukh atah Adonai, healer of all flesh, who creates wondrously.Barukh atah Adonai, our God, sovereign of time and space, who crafted the human body with wisdom, creating within it many openings and passageways. It is known and revealed to You that should even a single passageway rupture, or a single opening close up, it would no longer be possible to exist and stand before You. Barukh atah Adonai, healer of all flesh, who creates wondrously.Barukh atah Adonai, our God, sovereign of time and space, who crafted the human body with wisdom, creating within it many openings and passageways. It is known and revealed to You that should even a single passageway rupture, or a single opening close up, it would no longer be possible to exist and stand before You. Barukh atah Adonai, healer of all flesh, who creates wondrously.יהוהיְהֹוָה,
Adonai,
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