50 Shelo Asani Goy - Why Not Say She'asani Yisroel?

56 Malbish Arumim - Restoring the Body to the Neshama

This episode traces מלביש ערומים back to Adam and Chava and explores its message for us: how I begin each morning by carrying my body with dignity, under the guidance of my neshamah, in order to live my day’s tafkid as an eved Hashem.

55 Pokeach IVRIM — Part 2

Part 2 explores how this morning brachah teaches us to ask Hashem for vision before the challenge arrives. Through Torah sources and everyday examples, this episode reflects on learning to see clearly before our habits, reactions, or emotions cause us to miss what matters.

54 POKEACH Ivrim — More Than Opening Our Eyes

In this episode of Tefilah Today, we explore the morning blessing Pokeach Ivrim — “Who opens the eyes of the blind.” Why does the Siddur use the word pokeach, and what does it teach us about seeing beyond physical sight? Through Torah sources and the structure of Birchos HaShachar, we discover how this brachah asks Hashem to help us see our day, our role, and our lives with greater clarity.

53 Shelo Asani Isha and SheAsani Kirtzono - Not Comparison But Calling

Why does a woman say “She’asani kirtzono” — and not “Shelo asani ish”? Real tefilah asks: Who did Hashem create me to be — and how do I receive my avodah with dignity and purpose?

52: Shelo Asani Eved: What Is Trying to Own Me?

This week on Tefilah Today: Shelo Asani Eved — “Who did not make me a slave.” Why does the bracha say eved, and not “who made me an eved Hashem”? We explore how Hashem formed us into a goy kadosh, redeemed us from Mitzrayim, and gave us the freedom to serve Him. What is trying to own my mind, my choices, or my peace — and what is one sincere step I can take as an eved Hashem?