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The daily morning blessings — birkot hashachar, in Hebrew — acknowledge and thank God for all the blessings bestowed on people in general, and Jews in particular. Examples include appreciation for vision, strength, and for clothing.
The core prayer in the Jewish tradition is the Amidah, the “standing prayer,” referred to in the Talmud simply as “tefillah,” literally, “prayer.” The Babylonian Talmud in tractate Berakhot provides a detailed explanation of the significance of its structure and the number of its blessings.
Listed below are some Hebrew prayers and blessings that are part of Judaism that are recited by many Jews. Most prayers and blessings can be found in the Siddur, or prayer book. This article addresses Jewish liturgical blessings, which generally begin with the formula: בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יהוה אֱלֹהֵינוּּ, מֶלֶך הָעוֹלָם...
The Hebrew word for prayer is tefilah. It is derived from the root Peh-Lamed-Lamed and the word l'hitpalel, meaning to judge oneself. This surprising word origin provides insight into the purpose of Jewish prayer.
Selected prayers for various occasions: Grace after meals, blessings, prayers to be recited at the gravesite of the righteous and more.
Sunday morning prayer. Shema, Yashar’el! Yahuah Elohaynu Yahuah echad. U’ahavtah את Yahuah Elohayka, v’kole levav’ka, v’kole nefeshka, v’kole meod’ka; v’ahav’ka l’reacha kemo’ka. Baruk atah Yahuah Elohaynu, melek ha’olam, asher natan lanu eth puree ha’adamah. Hear now and do, Yashar’el! Yahuah our Elohiym, Yahuah ...
The Shema is one of only two prayers that are specifically commanded in Torah (the other is Birkat Ha-Mazon -- grace after meals). It is the oldest fixed daily prayer in Judaism, recited morning and night since ancient times.
