Blessings

The blessing we want for our grandchildren

Ephraim and Menashe. How is it that when we lay our hands upon our sons and grandsons' heads to bless them it is these two names we name?

May we recite a blessing for Jonathan Pollard's homecoming?

Blessings include G-d's Name and therefore one cannot just recite them at will Does halakha allow blessing on this occasion? If so, which?

Ekev: Nourishing the Soul

Torah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, the iconic leader of Religious Zionism. On thaniking God for food for the body and for the soul.

The source of blessing

Balaam arrives at an astounding conclusion despitie his arrogance. How different are the words about him from those about Abraham!

Some of the greatest blessings are wrapped up in a curse

Please God, answer all of our prayers - for the good.

Rabbi blesses Trump: Who hast imparted honor to flesh and blood

Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Jacobson blesses President Trump ahead of election conference. 'President who cares for every person and every Jew.'

Fulfilling the will of youth murdered by terrorists

Girls from Itamar hand out drinks at hitchhiking stations in memory of Eliyahu Oshri's final wish: To bless 'shehakol' over water.

The correct blessing for sushi