Modeh Ani

The day's first battlefield is your bed, and the first shot is fired when the alarm clock rings. "I Want" reaches out to hit the snooze button; "I Should" is ready to jump out of bed and take on another day...

The first words of your day are the trunk of the tree from which every branch of that day will grow . . .

Rabbi Tzvi Freeman provides a first entry into authentic and practical Jewish meditation. Taking us step by step through the words of the first morning prayer, providing imagery and concepts for mindful focus.

The sages of the Talmud disagree on the point in Jewish history at which time the obligation to bring bikkurim ("first fruits") came into effect; the Rebbe sees their debate as a lesson on the nature, uses and hindrances of knowledge and consciousness

The first moments after waking have a profound effect on the entire day

The first approach reflects the depth of one’s faith, but is likely to be a very abstract and amorphous response. The second, steeped in intellect, may lack the spontaneity and power of the first, but truly penetrates the entire personality of the ...

When we awaken in the morning, we immediately recognize and appreciate the kindness G-d has done with them.

Reflections on the place of G-d in American society

If your faith in G-d is not enough to get you out of bed in the morning, what about G-d's faith in you?

Naomi is married to a very busy, goal-oriented individual. She often laments how due to his overloaded schedule, they rarely spend quality time with each other...