מודה אני
Modeh Ani
The short prayer of gratitude said immediately upon waking.
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Waking and sleeping
אשר יצר
Asher Yatzar
The Sephardi (Edot HaMizrach) blessing said after using the restroom, thanking G-d for the wisdom and wonder of the human body.
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Shema Yisrael
The complete three paragraphs of the Shema in Hebrew and English, presented for Sephardi (Edot HaMizrach) practice.
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Bedtime Shema
The central Edot HaMizrach prayers said before sleep, with forgiveness, Hamapil, Shema, and protective verses.
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ברכות הנהנין
Blessings Before Food
The complete text of Netilat Yadayim for a bread meal and the six blessings said before bread, grain foods, wine or grape juice, tree fruit, produce from the ground, and other foods and drinks.
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Borei Nefashot
The short after-blessing for many foods and drinks.
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Al Hamichya
The after-blessing for grain foods, wine, or fruits of the Seven Species, with special-day additions kept visible.
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Birkat Hamazon
The Edot HaMizrach Grace After Meals, organized blessing by blessing with special-day additions clearly marked.
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Shabbat and festivals
קידוש ליל שבת
Friday Night Kiddush
The core Edot HaMizrach Kiddush for Friday night: Vayechulu, the blessing over wine, and the sanctification of Shabbat.
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Shabbat Day Kiddush
The Edot HaMizrach order for Shabbat-day Kiddush, including the customary verses and blessing over wine.
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Havdalah
The Edot HaMizrach order for concluding Shabbat over wine, spices, and flame.
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Candle-Lighting Blessing
The Edot HaMizrach blessings for lighting Shabbat and festival candles.
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