Long ago, the early rabbis said ברכות (berakhot – blessings) as they rose, got dressed, and ready for their day. Today, these ברכות are part of a Jewish morning prayer service. We’ve chosen a few of the ברכות to focus on.
How do these ברכות relate to the things you do בבקר (baboker – in the morning)? Ask your children to show you the motions that go with each berakhah, just like the pipe cleaner “guys.”
1. Poke’ach Ivrim – Opening Our Eyes (“Opens the eyes of the blind”)
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם פּוֹקֵחַ עִוְרִים.
2. Mateer Asurim – Stretching (“Releases those who are bound”)
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם מַתִּיר אֲסוּרִים.
3. Zokeif Kefufim – Standing Up Tall (“Raises those who are bent”)
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם זוֹקֵף כְּפוּפִים.
4. Malbeesh Arumim – Getting Dressed (“Clothes those who are naked”)
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם מַלְבִּישׁ עֲרֻמִּים.
5. Hanotein Laya’ef Koach – Feeling Strong and Ready for the Day (“Gives strength to the weary”)
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם הַנּוֹתֵן לַיָּעֵף כֹּחַ.
Show your muscles!
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