MITZVAH MINUTE: Blessings Miscellaneous

B"H


Tammuz 2, 5771 * July 4, 2011

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MITZVAH MINUTE
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Blessings Miscellaneous
Thunder, fragrances, travelers & more

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Besides the basic daily blessings—e.g., for eating or drinking, and those that are part of the prayers—there are a variety of other blessings recited on different occasions. This is characteristic of the Jewish habit to recognize G-d's hand in everything one experiences, and to humbly articulate this recognition.

The following are some of the more common blessings (all start with "Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe . . .").

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After exiting the restroom and washing your hands, thank G-d for normal bodily function, for "forming man in wisdom . . ." For the complete blessing, click here [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=54EC3D97CB8BB45B0D9E7880181225DA&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ].

Before enjoying a delightful fragrance: . . . Who creates various kinds of spices.

When donning a new valuable garment, or partaking of a seasonal fruit for the first time: . . . Who has granted us life, sustained us and enabled us to reach this occasion.

Upon seeing a shooting star, comet, earthquake, volcano, tornado, hurricane, lightning bolt (once per storm), ocean or majestic mountain (for the first time in thirty days): . . . Who re-enacts the work of creation.

Upon hearing thunder (once per storm): . . . Whose power and might fill the world.

Upon seeing a rainbow: . . . Who remembers the covenant [to Noah], and is faithful to His covenant and keeps His promise.

After surviving a life-threatening situation (e.g., a serious illness or auto accident), or a journey overseas, recite the Hagomel blessing in the presence of ten men (if possible, after receiving an aliyah): . . . Who bestows goodness upon the culpable, for He has bestowed goodness upon me. (The congregation responds: May He who has bestowed goodness upon you always bestow every goodness upon you.)

When embarking upon a journey a distance of more than 72 minutes outside city limits, recite the Traveler's Prayer. For the text of this brief prayer, click here [ http://link.Chabad.org/go.asp?li=9470D9268F705BC518CBC1EDEF921B15&ui=F8C16ABBBCDB72AD0024EE2F647D78D2 ].

Note: The above are the bare basics only. Consult your rabbi (or the Abridged Code of Jewish Law) for the rest of the rules regulating these blessings—the whens and hows, etc.


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