Parashat HaMan Prayer for Livelihood Our sages said everyone who said Parashat HaMan every day would not lack his livelihood. He should first recite the following yehi ratzon (petition). May it be Your will, Hashem our G-d and the G-d of our fathers that you bestow sustenance to Your entire people – the house of …
Category Archives: ⛈ Prayers for Occasions
Selichot
Selichot Prayer of Repentance Jewish Law / Halacha ↗️ I have arisen during the watch hour, to request [forgiveness] for my wrongdoings. My soul is blackened because of my great straying. Have mercy on Your congregation, on the sheep You shepherd. Happy are those who dwell in Your house; they forever praise You. Selah. Happy …
Prayer for Guarding the Eyes
Prayer for Guarding the Eyes Master of the world, may it be acceptable before You, O Almighty, Compassionate, and Gracious God, to make me worthy today and every day to guard my eyes. May I not fall into the trap of seeing forbidden things. Help me to be careful never to stare at forbidden things, …
Prayer for Affixing Mezuzah
Blessing for Mezuzah Jewish Law / Halacha ↗️ Before affixing the mezuzah, say the following: For the sake of the unification between the Holy Blessed One and His Shechinah with fear and love and with love and fear, in order to unify the Name Yood Hey and Wav Hey in perfect unity, and in the …
Blessing of Praise
Blessing of Praise Birchot Hashevach Jewish Law / Halacha ↗️ A blessing that gives thanks to God for enabling us to experience a new or special occasion: Blessed are You Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe who has given us life, sustained us, and allowed us to reach this day. Upon seeing lighting, recite: …
Traveler’s Prayer
Traveler’s Prayer Tefillat HaDerech Jewish Law / Halacha ↗️ One who leaves on a trip should recite the following prayer as he leaves the city limits: May it be Your will, Adonai, our God, God of our forefathers that You lead us in peace and direct our footsteps in peace and uphold us in peace, …
Blessing Over the Trees
Blessing Over the Trees Birkat Hailanot Jewish Law / Halacha ↗️ The blessing may be recited any time during the month of Nisan. Do not recite this blessing on Sabbath or Yom-Tov. Its preferable to recite the blessing together with a minyan (quorum of ten adult men) so that Kaddish can be recited. Its preferable …
Prayer of Thanks
Prayer of Thanks Thank You Hashem, King of Kings and Master of the World! Thank You for the infinite times that You helped me, supported me, rescued me, encouraged me, cured me, guarded over me and made me happy. Thank You for always being with me. Thank You for giving me the strength to observe …