May one recite the morning blessings upon awakening, prior to daybreak/Alos?[1] Example: One wakes up at 4:00 A.M. to go to work. Alos only begins at 4:50. May he say the morning blessings prior to this time? One who slept [at least sixty breaths[2]] at night and became obligated[3] in […]

Shelo Asani Shifcha:[1] Some women have the custom to recite the blessing of Shelo Asani Shifcha in place of Shelo Asani Aved.[2] [This is not the widespread Chabad custom, however there are some that say it.[3]]   Shelo Asani Goyah: Some women have the custom to recite the blessing of […]

Does a person in captivity recite the blessing of Shelo Asani Aved?[1] Even a person in captivity is to recite the blessing of Shelo Asani Aved.[2]   Does a convert say the blessing of “Shelo Asani Goy”?[3]  There are opinions[4] which say that a convert should recite the blessing of […]

The blessings of Shelo Asani Goy, Shelo Asani Aved, Shelo Asani Isha:[1] Aside for the above blessings [which cover the physical benefits that one receives on a daily basis] one is also obligated to recite the following three blessings: Shelo Asani Goy[2]; Shelo Asani Aved; Shelo Asani Isha. These blessings […]

The benefits the following blessings correspond to Roka Haaretz Al Hamayim: Is a blessing said to give thanks to G-d for giving us land to stand on.   Sheasa Li kol Tzarki: Is a blessing said to give thanks to G-d for giving us the comfort of wearing [leather[1]] shoes. […]

Hanosane Layaef Koach:[1] Is a blessing recited in thanks to G-d for returning a fresh and re-energized soul to one’s body, which is a great act of kindness. This blessing was instituted by the Geonim as a result of the physical weakness which had descended to the world.[2] [1] 46/6; […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

    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 […]