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Post by R' Y'hoshua Moshe on Jul 7, 2004 7:43:06 GMT -8
I have started this thread to share Hebrew blessings, or prayers (especially the ones that you most often use).
I will start off with the a simplified version of the "Shema" which is one of the prayers/blessings that I sing with my family most every morning:
"Shema Yisrael, Adonai elohenu, Adonai echad.
Baruch Shem Kevod Malchuto leolam vaed. Amein"
Translation: "Hear O Israel, The L-rd our G'd, The L-rd is one. Blessed be the Name of His Kingdom forever, and ever. Amein"
My 3 children (2boys, and one baby girl) love to sing the Shema every morning! We sing it both in Hebrew, and say it in English. This proclamation, and blessing reminds, and teaches us every morning that we are to be emissaries for the one, and only G'd. It also reminds us who's Kingdom we are citizens of, and who's Kingdom we should be furthering, and blessing (not our own).
Shalom chaverim (Peace friends),
Reuel
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Post by Kallah on Jul 7, 2004 10:42:36 GMT -8
Shalom, mishpochah! Modeh Ani (I Give Thanks) is a short prayer I recite each morning upon awakening. In Judaism it is a prayer that should be recited immediately upon waking in the morning. Even though we usually have to wait until we have washed our hands in the morning (Netilas Yadayim) before we may say prayers, Modeh Ani is an exception. We are able to say Modeh Ani even before we wash our hands because it does not contain any of the names of HSHEM. In this way, we can use our first waking moments in the service of HSHEM. I recite the SHMA after Modeh Ani and Netilas Yadayim. I also recite SHMA before I retire to bed (sleep). In Judaism, the SHMA is considered the last prayer one utters before dying. Being that sleep is a form of death...and the gift of a new yom(day) that we awaken to is liken to us being as an infant (again) born to (new)life. Modeh Ani (I Give Thanks) "Modeh ani lifanecha, melech chai vkayam, shehechezarta bee nishmati, behemlah rabah emunatecha." Amein Below is a variation of its literal translation: "I confess before You and thank You, O Living King, that in Your great mercy and faithfulness You have returned unto me my soul." Ameinb'shalom Yeshua, Kallah P.S. Ach Reuel, this thread's an excellent idea! B"H  |
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Post by Deborah on Jul 8, 2004 15:06:38 GMT -8
"Shema Yisrael, Adonai elohenu, Adonai echad." I invite you to read what the Lord gave Abraham to share about the "Shema" bethog.org/2/oy/shma.html |
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Post by R' Y'hoshua Moshe on Jul 8, 2004 15:30:55 GMT -8
In regards to the link that you provided, perhaps we should start a seperate thread on the nature of G'd as described in the scriptures.
Shalom,
Reuel
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Post by R' Y'hoshua Moshe on Jul 11, 2004 11:04:56 GMT -8
The following is the blessing that is recited when the isha (woman/wife) lights the candles to welcome shabbat/Sabbath...  Barukh atah Adonai, Elohaynu, melekh ha-olam, Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the Universe,  asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav, v’tzivanu who sanctifies us with his commandments, and commands us  l’had’lik neir shel shabbat (Amein) to light the candles of Shabbat (Amen) Here are some additional blessing that are said for bread, wine/juice (especially in the ritual before Sabbath arrives)...  Barukh atah Adonai Elohaynu melekh ha-olam, borei p’riy ha-gafen. (Amein) Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the Universe, who creates the fruit of the vine. (Amen) Ha-Motzi - The Bread Blessing Barukh atah Adonai Elohaynu melekh ha-olam Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the Universe  ha-motzi lechem min ha-aretz. (Amein) who brings forth bread from the earth. (Amen) For more info. on practicaly setting apart the Sabbath...view the thread on "opening shabbat with the family" under the Practical  Observance category. Shalom, Reuel |
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