Archive for 2017
Ritual Hand-Washing Upon Waking vs. Before Eating Bread
This short home video compares the different customs of washing one’s hands after waking up and before eating bread. Although
The Blessing Over Wine: Masculine, Feminine and Non-Gendered God Language
This post includes the blessing recited over wine in Hebrew, English and transliterated, using masculine, feminine and non-gendered God-language. This
Ha-Motzi Blessing in ASL
This video demonstrates how to sign the blessing over the bread in American Sign Language, which is especially helpful for those
How to Wash Hands Before Eating Bread
This short animated video demonstrates how to perform the ritual hand-washing prior to eating bread, including a slow, clear recitation
Secular/ Humanist HaMotzi Texts
The following excerpts from a Secular/Humanist Shabbat Service emphasize our connection to the land and themes of social justice, in
A Detailed Halachic Guide to Hand-Washing
This lengthy, detailed article explains the different halachic explanations and requirements for the various hand-washing rituals in Judaism, concluding with
Why Do We Wash Our Hands Before Eating Bread?
This short post explains the biblical origins behind the ritual hand-washing before bread, which is based on the ancient purity
Do We Wash Each Hand Two or Three Times?
This short post describes the different halachic opinions regarding how many times one must wash each hand when performing the
Printable Hand Washing & Hamotzi Guide
This simple one-page card from Aish.com provides the Hebrew, English and transliterated texts of the blessings for the ritual washing
Ritual Hand-Washing Meditation
In this short meditative practice, June Kozak Kane suggests intentions which one can ponder while performing the ritual hand-washing in