BIRCHAT HaGOMEL
אמר רב יהודה אמר רב ארבעה צריכין להודות יורדי הים הולכי מדברות ומי שהיה חולה ונתרפא ומי שהיה חבוש בבית האסורים ויצא
Rav Yehuda said that Rav said: Four must offer thanks to God with a thanks-offering and a special blessing. They are: Seafarers, those who walk in the desert, and one who was ill and recovered, and one who was incarcerated in prison and went out. All of these appear in the verses of a psalm (Psalms 107).
מאי מברך אמר רב יהודה ברוך גומל חסדים טובים אביי אמר וצריך לאודויי קמי עשרה דכתיב וירוממוהו בקהל עם וגו׳ מר זוטרא אמר ותרין מינייהו רבנן שנאמר ובמושב זקנים יהללוהו
The Gemara asks: What blessing does he recite? Rav Yehuda said: Blessed is…Who bestows acts of loving-kindness. Abaye said: And he must offer thanks before ten people, as it is written in the same chapter: “Let them exalt Him also in the congregation of the people and praise Him in the assembly of the elders” (Psalms 107:32), and congregation indicates a group of at least ten. Mar Zutra said: Two of them must be Sages, as it is stated there: “And praise Him in the assembly of elders.” These elders are the Sages, and the use of the plural indicates a minimum of two.
Baruch ata Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha-olam, ha-gomel l’chayavim tovim she-g’malani kol tuv.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, ruler of the world, who rewards the undeserving with goodness,
and who has rewarded me with goodness.
After the recitation of this blessing, the congregation responds:
Mi she-g’malcha kol tuv, hu yi-g’malcha kol tuv selah.
May he who rewarded you with all goodness reward you with all goodness for ever.
Blessed are You, Lord our God, ruler of the world, who rewards the undeserving with goodness,
and who has rewarded me with goodness.
After the recitation of this blessing, the congregation responds:
Mi she-g’malcha kol tuv, hu yi-g’malcha kol tuv selah.
May he who rewarded you with all goodness reward you with all goodness for ever.
PRAYER FOR WAKING UP
מוֹדֶה אֲנִי האשה אומרת: מודָה לְפָנֶיךָ מֶלֶךְ חַי וְקַיָּם שֶהֶחֱזַרְתָּ בִּי נִשְׁמָתִי בְחֶמְלָה, רַבָּה אֱמוּנָתֶךָ:
I am thankful before You, living and enduring Ruler, for You have . mercifully restored my soul within me. Great is Your faithfulness
I am thankful before You, living and enduring Ruler, for You have . mercifully restored my soul within me. Great is Your faithfulness
SHEMA, a nighttime or "to ward off fearful things" prayer
תנו רבנן שמע ישראל ה׳ אלהינו ה׳ אחד עד כאן צריכה כוונת הלב דברי רבי מאיר אמר רבא הלכה כרבי מאיר
The Sages taught in another baraita with regard to one who recites Shema and utters the verse, “Hear, Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is One.” Intent of the heart is only required to this point. This is the statement of Rabbi Meir. Rava said: In this matter, the halakha is in accordance with the opinion of Rabbi Meir.
PRAYER FOR A WORKING BODY
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהוָֹה אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, אֲשֶׁר יָצַר אֶת הָאָדָם בְּחָכְמָה, וּבָרָא בוֹ נְקָבִים נְקָבִים, חֲלוּלִים חֲלוּלִים. גָּלוּי וְיָדוּעַ לִפְנֵי כִסֵּא כְבוֹדֶךָ, שֶׁאִם יִסָּתֵם אֶחָד מֵהֶם, אוֹ אִם יִפָּתֵח אֶחָד מֵהֶם, אִי אֶפְשַׁר לְהִתְקַיֵּם אַפִלּוּ שָׁעָה אֶחָת. בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהֹוָה, רוֹפֵא כָל בָּשָׂר וּמַפְלִיא לַעֲשׂוֹת:
Blessed are You, Hashem, our God, King of the Universe, Who formed man with wisdom and created many openings and cavities within him. It is obvious and known before Your throne of glory that if any one of them were closed or if one of any one them were opened, it would be impossible to exist for even an hour [i.e., a short while]. Blessed are You, Hashem, Who heals all flesh and does wondrous things.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהוָֹה אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, אֲשֶׁר יָצַר אֶת הָאָדָם בְּחָכְמָה, וּבָרָא בוֹ נְקָבִים נְקָבִים, חֲלוּלִים חֲלוּלִים. גָּלוּי וְיָדוּעַ לִפְנֵי כִסֵּא כְבוֹדֶךָ, שֶׁאִם יִסָּתֵם אֶחָד מֵהֶם, אוֹ אִם יִפָּתֵח אֶחָד מֵהֶם, אִי אֶפְשַׁר לְהִתְקַיֵּם אַפִלּוּ שָׁעָה אֶחָת. בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהֹוָה, רוֹפֵא כָל בָּשָׂר וּמַפְלִיא לַעֲשׂוֹת:
Blessed are You, Hashem, our God, King of the Universe, Who formed man with wisdom and created many openings and cavities within him. It is obvious and known before Your throne of glory that if any one of them were closed or if one of any one them were opened, it would be impossible to exist for even an hour [i.e., a short while]. Blessed are You, Hashem, Who heals all flesh and does wondrous things.
LOST TOOTH
In Turkey, parents bring their children to the garden of a place or building that symbolizes what the child desires to be as an adult. For instance, a child who wants to be a doctor might go to a hospital and plant his or her tooth in a garden there. The venue (a school, a university, court house, fire house, synagogue, sports stadium, massage parlor, etc…) is an opportunity to tailor the occasion to the individual child.
In Turkey, parents bring their children to the garden of a place or building that symbolizes what the child desires to be as an adult. For instance, a child who wants to be a doctor might go to a hospital and plant his or her tooth in a garden there. The venue (a school, a university, court house, fire house, synagogue, sports stadium, massage parlor, etc…) is an opportunity to tailor the occasion to the individual child.
FOR SOMETHING NEW (ITEM OR EXPERIENCE OR 1st DAY OF A HOLIDAY)
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אֲדֹנָי אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לַזְּמָן הַזֶּה
Barukh Atah Adonay, Eloheynu, Melekh Ha'Olam Sh’hekhianu, v’kiyimanu, v’higiyanu, la-zman hazeh.
Blessed are You, Eternal One, our God, Ruler of Time and Space, who has kept us alive and sustained us and helped us to arrive at this moment.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה אֲדֹנָי אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, שֶׁהֶחֱיָנוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לַזְּמָן הַזֶּה
Barukh Atah Adonay, Eloheynu, Melekh Ha'Olam Sh’hekhianu, v’kiyimanu, v’higiyanu, la-zman hazeh.
Blessed are You, Eternal One, our God, Ruler of Time and Space, who has kept us alive and sustained us and helped us to arrive at this moment.
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech haolam, borei isvei b'samim.
We praise You, Eternal God, Sovereign of the universe, who creates fragrant flowers and herbs.
We praise You, Eternal God, Sovereign of the universe, who creates fragrant flowers and herbs.
WHEN WITNESSING SMALL WONDERS OF NATURE (Ex: trees, animals, and people)
We praise You, Eternal God, Sovereign of the universe, that such as these are in Your world.
We praise You, Eternal God, Sovereign of the universe, that such as these are in Your world.
Turn It and Turn It Again
By Devon Spier
There is something sacred
When we find ourselves upside down.
Only there do we discover that each of our movements is part of a larger circle,
Whose center leads us to our own inner knowing.
And yes, too, the ultimate meaning of
"Turn it and turn it again."
Which does not merely apply to the Law
But to every last life on earth.
For those who choose human beings, try choosing Torah scrolls.
For those who choose Torah scrolls, try choosing human beings.
For those who choose humanity, try choosing divinity.
For those who choose divinity, try choosing humanity.
Turn, turn and return.
Come full circle in law and life.
https://ritualwell.org/ritual/turn-it-and-turn-it-again
By Devon Spier
There is something sacred
When we find ourselves upside down.
Only there do we discover that each of our movements is part of a larger circle,
Whose center leads us to our own inner knowing.
And yes, too, the ultimate meaning of
"Turn it and turn it again."
Which does not merely apply to the Law
But to every last life on earth.
For those who choose human beings, try choosing Torah scrolls.
For those who choose Torah scrolls, try choosing human beings.
For those who choose humanity, try choosing divinity.
For those who choose divinity, try choosing humanity.
Turn, turn and return.
Come full circle in law and life.
https://ritualwell.org/ritual/turn-it-and-turn-it-again
רבונו של עולם אני שלך וחלומותי שלך חלום חלמתי ואיני יודע מה הוא בין שחלמתי אני לעצמי ובין שחלמו לי חבירי ובין שחלמתי על אחרים אם טובים הם חזקם ואמצם כחלומותיו של יוסף ואם צריכים רפואה רפאם כמי מרה על ידי משה רבינו וכמרים מצרעתה וכחזקיה מחליו וכמי יריחו על ידי אלישע וכשם שהפכת קללת בלעם הרשע לברכה כן הפוך כל חלומותי עלי לטובה
Master of the Universe, I am Yours and my dreams are Yours,
I dreamed a dream and I do not know what it is.
Whether I have dreamed of myself, whether my friends have dreamed of me or whether I have dreamed of others,
if the dreams are good, strengthen them and reinforce them like the dreams of Joseph.
And if the dreams require healing, heal them like the bitter waters of Mara by Moses our teacher, and like Miriam from her leprosy, and like Hezekiah from his illness, and like the bitter waters of Jericho by Elisha.
And just as You transformed the curse of Balaam the wicked into a blessing,
so transform all of my dreams for me for the best.
Master of the Universe, I am Yours and my dreams are Yours,
I dreamed a dream and I do not know what it is.
Whether I have dreamed of myself, whether my friends have dreamed of me or whether I have dreamed of others,
if the dreams are good, strengthen them and reinforce them like the dreams of Joseph.
And if the dreams require healing, heal them like the bitter waters of Mara by Moses our teacher, and like Miriam from her leprosy, and like Hezekiah from his illness, and like the bitter waters of Jericho by Elisha.
And just as You transformed the curse of Balaam the wicked into a blessing,
so transform all of my dreams for me for the best.
PRIESTLY BLESSING TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY/PARENTAL BLESSING/BLESSING FOR ACTIVISTS
(כב) וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר יְהוָ֖ה אֶל־מֹשֶׁ֥ה לֵּאמֹֽר׃ (כג) דַּבֵּ֤ר אֶֽל־אַהֲרֹן֙ וְאֶל־בָּנָ֣יו לֵאמֹ֔ר כֹּ֥ה תְבָרֲכ֖וּ אֶת־בְּנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל אָמ֖וֹר לָהֶֽם׃ (ס) (כד) יְבָרֶכְךָ֥ יְהוָ֖ה וְיִשְׁמְרֶֽךָ׃ (ס) (כה) יָאֵ֨ר יְהוָ֧ה ׀ פָּנָ֛יו אֵלֶ֖יךָ וִֽיחֻנֶּֽךָּ׃ (ס) (כו) יִשָּׂ֨א יְהוָ֤ה ׀ פָּנָיו֙ אֵלֶ֔יךָ וְיָשֵׂ֥ם לְךָ֖ שָׁלֽוֹם׃ (ס) (כז) וְשָׂמ֥וּ אֶת־שְׁמִ֖י עַל־בְּנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל וַאֲנִ֖י אֲבָרֲכֵֽם׃ (פ)
(22) The Eternal spoke to Moses: (23) Speak to Aaron and his sons: Thus shall you bless the people of Israel. Say to them: (24) The Eternal bless you and protect you! (25) The Eternal deal kindly and graciously with you! (26) The Eternal bestow favour upon you and grant you peace! (27) Thus they shall link My name with the people of Israel, and I, I will bless them.
רבי ירמיה אמר העוסק בצורכי ציבור כעוסק בדברי תורה
Rabbi Yirmiyah said: The one occupied with the needs of the community is like one who is occupied with matters of Torah. —Talmud Yerushalmi, Brakhot 5:1
Rabbi Yirmiyah believed that serving the community was at the same level as Torah study. His statement made the text of my berakhah obvious. We already had a berakhah “la’asok b’divrei Torah” – “to occupy ourselves with matters of Torah.” Rabbi Yirmiyah says being occupied with community needs is equivalent to being occupied with matters of Torah. Thus: בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, אֲשֶׁר קִדְשָֽׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו, וְצִוָּֽנוּ לַעֲסוֹק בְּצָרְכֵי צִבּוּר
How full of blessing you are, ETERNAL ONE, our God, majesty of the Universe, who has consecrated us with Your commands, and
commanded us to occupy ourselves with the needs of the community.
https://ritualwell.org/ritual/blessing-community-work
Rabbi Yirmiyah said: The one occupied with the needs of the community is like one who is occupied with matters of Torah. —Talmud Yerushalmi, Brakhot 5:1
Rabbi Yirmiyah believed that serving the community was at the same level as Torah study. His statement made the text of my berakhah obvious. We already had a berakhah “la’asok b’divrei Torah” – “to occupy ourselves with matters of Torah.” Rabbi Yirmiyah says being occupied with community needs is equivalent to being occupied with matters of Torah. Thus: בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, אֲשֶׁר קִדְשָֽׁנוּ בְּמִצְוֹתָיו, וְצִוָּֽנוּ לַעֲסוֹק בְּצָרְכֵי צִבּוּר
How full of blessing you are, ETERNAL ONE, our God, majesty of the Universe, who has consecrated us with Your commands, and
commanded us to occupy ourselves with the needs of the community.
https://ritualwell.org/ritual/blessing-community-work
MORNING BLESSING/FREEING THE SLAVE/EXHONORATED INMATE/CITIZENS & REFUGEES FREED FROM ICE
Baruch Atah HASHEM Melech HaOlam, Matir Asurim
Blessed are You, God, Ruler of the World, who frees those locked away.
Baruch Atah HASHEM Melech HaOlam, Matir Asurim
Blessed are You, God, Ruler of the World, who frees those locked away.