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(Of course, sometimes abstaining altogether is what’s necessary.) In Hebrew, it’s called shvil hazahav, “the golden path.” Smoking, alcohol, and drug abuse, and other forms of addiction (including workaholism) rob us of our health and well-being, and cause pain and suffering to our loved ones.
In Yiddish, we say tzu gezunt, which means “to health.” Some people add on even more blessings. One person I know says, tzu gezunt, tzu leben, un tzu mazal (“to health, to life, and to fortune”). Fun fact: Wishing someone good health following a sneeze is an old Jewish custom.
Then recite the six stanzas that correspond to the words קרע שטן ("destroy the Prosecutor"): kuf, resh, ayin, shin, tet, and nun. Below you will find links to these Psalms, in both Hebrew and English. And may G‑d hear our prayers and grant a speedy and complete recovery to all those who are ill.
One of the central Jewish prayers for those who are ill or recovering from illness or accidents is the Mi Sheberach. The name is taken from its first two Hebrew words. With a holistic view of humankind, it prays for physical cure as well as spiritual healing, asking for blessing, compassion, restoration, and strength, within the community of ...
Mi Shebeirach - Prayer for Healing. These comforting words can be said on behalf of those who are ill. Whether friends or loved ones are struggling with physical, emotional or spiritual challenges, this prayer speaks to our desire for their healing.
22 paź 2011 · He explained that it is not surprising that the Hebrew word for being healthy, bari, or health, bri’ut, comes from the same root as b-r-‘ (“to create”). To be a healthy human being, Rabbi Riemer explained to me, in itself means that one must be a creative person.
