Jewish Blessings

Havdalah: Celebrating the Uniqueness of the Jewish people

Reveling in uniqueness is wonderful, proclaiming superiority is not.

Everything you need to know about kindling the Sabbath lights.

Blessing food does not make it kosher, nor is food that has not been blessed necessarily unkosher.

This prayer expresses gratitude for the miracle of healing and full restoration to life.

Blessings said at home to enter Yom Kippur.

This blessing is recited after ritually washing one's hands.

Jewish tradition calls for the washing of hands every morning, which serves as a reminder to use them for holy purposes.

Explanation of this blessing, full text and video tutorial.

An index of common Jewish blessings recited on food, ritual performances and on other occasions.

I have to eat in holiness and purity, because I am doing God's will by eating.