Matir Assurim: Is a blessing said to give thanks to G-d for giving us the ability to move around our limbs after a night’s sleep of being unable to move. Zokef Kefufim: Is a blessing said to give thanks to G-D for giving us the ability to stand straight […]
Hanosen Lasechvi Bina
The blessings recited and their corresponding pleasure:[1] Hanosein Lasechvi Binah: Is a blessing said to give thanks to G-d for creating the rooster which awakens man in the morning.[2] Sparks of Kabala The inner meaning of Hanosein Lasechvy Bina:[3] The spiritual root of the rooster in the world of […]
Properly verbalizing Elokaiy Neshama
The Nussach: Making an interval between Elokaiy and Neshama:[1] One is required to make a slight break between the words Elokaiy and Neshama, in order so it does not sound like one is saying that his soul is his G-d. [The Rebbe Rashab would also make an interval between the […]
Awaking in middle of night
One who awoke before daybreak and plans to return to sleep:[1] If one awoke[2] [in middle of the night, even past midnight] and knows that he will be going back to sleep a set[3] sleep for a second time, he should say the blessing of Elokaiy Neshama without […]
Delaying Netilas Yadayim
Reciting the blessing after the second washing:[1] After awakening in the morning one is to wash his hands [near his bed] without saying a blessing, immediately[2] proceed to use the bathroom, and [immediately] after leaving the bathroom he is to wash his hands a second time and recite the blessing […]
When to say Birchas Hashachar
When are the morning blessings to be recited; at home or in Shul? The ruling in Shulchan Aruch: Al Netilas Yadayim; Asher Yatzar; Elokaiy Neshama:[1] These three blessings are to be recited immediately upon awakening as explained in Chapter 6. Hanosen Lasechvi Binah through Hagomel Chassadim Tovim:[2] These blessings were […]
Birchas Hashachar
What is Birchas Hashachar?[1] Birchas Hashachar is a list of daily blessings instituted by the Sages to be said as a blessing to G-d in accordance to the typical daily pleasures that people benefit from. The blessings were instituted to be said at the time that one first receives these […]
Morning Blessings
The morning blessings: According to Chabad custom one that did not sleep throughout the night is to nevertheless recite all the morning blessings himself, including washing hands with Al Netilas Yadayim[1], Elokaiy Neshama[2], Hamavir Sheiyna[3], Birchas Hatorah[4], and all the other morning blessings.[5] This however is with exception to the […]
Walking before washing 2
Q&A on walking four Amos May one sit up on his bed prior to washing hands? Some[1] avoid sitting up on the bed prior to washing hands.[2] May one place his feet on the ground prior to washing?[3] One[4] is to beware from placing his feet on the […]
Walking before washing
The stringencies of the Zohar-Not to touch walk 4 cubits:[1] According to the Talmud and Codifiers one may walk[2] prior to washing.[3] The only restriction according to the Talmud is not to touch food and drink [or orifices of the body]. The Zohar[4] however is very stringent in these matters stating that […]
