Netilat Yadayim (Hand Washing)

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

Bread made from the five species of grains identified by our sages (wheat, barley, rye, spelt or oat) require the blessing "Hamotzi." In order to be considered bread, the liquid ingredient has to be primarily water and it has to be baked. Dough that uses ...

Do the ritual washing of hands, say a blessing on the food and then dig in, to elevate all those carbs and proteins into a divine experience . . .

A number of reasons are supplied for this washing: a) During the course of the night, our souls ascend to the heavenly realms, where they "recharge"; drawing renewed life and energy for the following day. At that time, our bodies remain with only the ...

1. Because every morning one must rededicate himself to the service of G-d, he must purify himself and wash his hands out of a vessel, just as the Priest was commanded to do prior, to his service in the Holy Temple. 2. Another reason is this: When a man ...

Before we eat a meal with bread, we wash our hands and make a special blessing. So immediately after Kiddush we perform the ritual washing for bread. Go to the kitchen, or the nearest sink in the house. Fill a large cup with water. Pass the cup to your ...

The Modeh Ani, the blessing recited upon ritually washing the hands, and the preface to the morning prayers.

One must be careful to direct the great spiritual potential invested in one's hands.

What is gained by ritually washing hands which are already clean? A look at the history of medicine might provide an answer...

Question: Is it necessary to wash one's hands prior to the daily prayers? And how about before studying Torah? Answer: During the course of the day, chances are that our hands have touched areas of our bodies that are normally covered. After touching ...