The Holiness of Separation
As a kid, Shabbat meant brisket. I loved that. Every once in a while, my mother would get inspired and feel the need to… cook? No, she always cooked in those days.
Yizkor for First Responders
G-d of the selfless,
G-d of the strong and the brave,
Grant a perfect rest among the souls of the righteous
Daily Blessings: For Social Action
Before performing a mitzvah (commandment/good deed) or an act of tzedek (justice), begin with this blessing that commands us to pursue justice.
Daily Blessings: For Foods
Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech haolam, hamotzi lechem min ha-aretz.
Daily Blessings: For Life Moments
For joyous occasions, such as welcoming a festival, eating a fruit for the first time in a season, putting on a new article of clothing of significant value, seeing a friend after an absence of more than thirty days, and reaching a joyous fulfillment in life:
Shabbat and Holiday Blessings: Blessing over Children
Shabbat Blessings: HaMotzi - Blessing Over Bread Before a Meal
Say this blessing before eating bread (challah) at the beginning of a meal on Shabbat.