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A
Guide to Help You Enjoy this Special Tefillah DETACH-
I remove myself from the material world and stop thinking about the mundane. "Da
Lifnei Mi Atah Omaid"-
WHO AM I TALKING TO? Hashem is like an old friend that I can trust and talk to,
and He loves me. I want
this tefillah to be special. I'll just tell Hashem what's on my mind and enjoy
the experience! I'll make the most of it. I close my eyes, take a deep breath,
and focus. ATTACH- I
enter into the world of Kedusha. Imagine
walking through the hallway, and reaching the door. Enter the throne room of the
Creator of the entire world, who is standing right in front of you. "Hashem- Sifasei Tiftach, Ufi Yagid Tehilasecha"- I am so ashamed of everything that I've done wrong, and I need help to get the words out, to come close to You again. My mouth starts out clean and pure- please help me keep it this way all day. SHEVACH#1 I
will praise Hashem and recognize who He is before I request from Him. Zechus
Avos- I have stability
from the Mesorah, and I am invoking their Zechuyos. I am
stepping back into history and returning to my roots and 'spiritual genes', acknowledging
the greatness of the Avos and emulating their ways. I must always think to
myself, "What would the Avos do in this situation?" Baruch-
I bow in humility of Hashem's awesomeness, and in gratitude for this incredible
opportunity. I acknowledge Hashem as the source of all Bracha. Attah-
I am talking directly to Hashem. Hashem-
Hashem is my personal Master, who was, is, and will be. Elokeinu-
He is an all-powerful G-d. Yes we, Bnei Yisroel, still have a relationship with
Him. Vaylokei
Avoseinu- Hashem was
close to my ancestors and He took care of them. Elokei Avrohom-
Avrohom destroyed his father's Avodah Zara and passed 10 Nisyonos, with Emunah,
being the first one to recognize Hashem, and with Chessed, he was Mikarev the
world. Elokei Yitzchak-
Yitzchak went through the Akeidah, and with Gevurah, he restrained his Taivos
within himself. V'Elokei Yaakov-
Yaakov fought Eisav, had Rochel and Leah switch on him, and thought that he lost
Yosef, but with Emes, he started Bnei Yisroel as a nation. Hakel-
He is an all-powerful G-d Hagadol-
With Ahava (love), He created this world so that I could receive His goodness. Hagibor-
With Yirah, He can do anything, and He is always watching me. Vihanorah-
With Ahava and Yirah, Hashem is awesome. Kel Elyon-
I can't understand the way that Hashem runs the world. Although Hashem is so
high above, He is still involved in my life. Gomel Chasadim Tovim-
I feel like the Chessed that Hashem is doing for me presently is coming to me
anyway, and I take it all for granted. Everything that Hashem does is for my
benefit. I need to remember that! Vokoneh Hakol-
Hashem owns everything - everything we own is all just a loan. Vizocher Chasdei Avos-
Hashem remembers Zechus Avos, because I am unworthy on my own. Umeivi Goel-
Hashem is presently bringing the Geulah closer. Livnei Vineihem-
I am the Avos' distant relative generations later- they are not mythical people. Lima'an Shimo-
To make a Kiddush Hashem. Biahava-
Binei Yisroel don't want Hashem to be disappointed that we didn't earn the
Geulah on our own. Melech-
I am Mamlich Hashem over myself. Ozer-
Hashem continually gives me strength to succeed in my Avodas Hashem if He sees
me trying. Umoshiah-
After I fall and I am passively hopeless, Hashem is presently rescuing me on His
own. Umagain-
Hashem will protect me from falling in the first place, and all I have to do is
stand behind His 'sheild' by doing Ratzon Hashem. Baruch- I bow in humility of Hashem's awesomeness, and in gratitude for this incredible opportunity. I Attah-
I am talking directly to Hashem. Hashem-
Hashem is my personal Master, who was, is, and will be. Magain Avrohom- Just as Hashem protected Avrohom, I trust that He will do it again for me. SHEVACH#2 I am acknowledging
Hashem's power to cause life, death, and life again, and I am thinking about
where I am heading next in life, preparing for Moshiach. Attah-
I am talking directly to Hashem. Gibor-
Hashem is all-powerful and in control, and He can do anything. Liolam-
His strength doesn't weaken over time. Ado...-My
personal master. Michaye Maisim-
Just as Hashem gives me life, He can take life away and bring back to life in an
instant. Attah-
I am talking directly to Hashem. Rav Lihoshiyah-
Everyone can be Zoche to Tichiyas Hameisim. Mashiv Haruach-
The wind brings rain so that the crops will grow, keeping me alive. Umorid Hagushem-
With Rachamim, Hashem controls the elements to provide them at the right time,
in the right amount. Michalkail Chayim-
Hashem sustains me so that I can live a life of Avodas Hashem. Bachessed-
Even when I don't serve Hashem, He keeps me alive out of Rachamim. Michaye Maisim-
Just as Hashem gives me life, He can take life away and bring back to life in an
instant. Birachamim Rabim-
A Mais can't improve himself anymore, so he needs a lot of Hashem's Rachamim. Somaich Noflim-
Hashem is presently picking up those who fall spiritually, emotionally,and
financially, causing a sudden turn-around for the seemingly hopeless failures. Virofei Cholim-
Hashem is healing the seemingly incurably and hopelessly sick, causing a sudden
recovery. Umatir Asurim-
Hashem frees me from worrying about my problems. Think of the bound in
prison, behind the Holocaust's barbed wire, those who are paralyzed, and a
divorcee waiting for a Get. Umikayeim Emunaso
Lisheinay Afar-
Tzadikim's bodies don't disintegrate- their deaths are temporary, until Moshiach. Mi Kamocha-
NOW I UNDERSTAND BETTER HOW AMAZING HASHEM IS! Ba'al Gevuros-
He has the power to do anything. Umi Domeh Lach-
There is no frame of reference to compare Hashem. Melech-
I am Mamlich Hashem over myself. Maymis Umichayeh-
Nobody was created and continues to exist or die unless Hashem wills it. Umatzmiach Yeshuah-
A seed seems to 'die' in the ground, but a tree shoots out. Our Ma'asim Tovim in
Olam Hazeh will produce blossoming in Olam Habah, by the Geulah. Vine'eman-
Just like I believe that Hashem will return my Neshama every morning, I believe
that Hashem will bring Moshiach. Attah-
I am talking directly to Hashem. Lihachayos Maisim-
Hashem will bring back to life. Baruch- I acknowledge Hashem as the source of all Bracha. Attah-
I am talking directly to Hashem. Hashem- Hashem is my personal Master, who was, is, and will be. Michaye Maisim- Just as Hashem gives me life, He can take life away and bring back to life in an instant. ~ a Y b ~ SHEVACH#3 I am
infusing my life with Kedusha and elevating my physical actions to a different
realm. "Kedoshim Tihiyu"
is a Mitzvah in the Torah! I am separating myself and controlling my Taivos, and
I am realizing that a life of Kedusha can only come from a relationship with
Hashem, who is the source of all Kedusha and Ruchniyos. Attah-
I am talking directly to Hashem, in His essence. Kadosh-
Hashem is involved in this world, but is also separate and high, way beyond my
comprehension. Vishimcha-
Someday I will perceive the Middah that Hashem is invoking and His essence as
one Kadosh-
Hashem is involved in this world, but is also separate and high, way beyond my
comprehension. Ukidoshim-
Even the Malachim, so high and holy, praise Hashem. Bichol Yom-
I say 3 times, "Kadosh, Kadosh, Kadosh." Yihalelucha-
Since the Malachim possess the quality of Kedusha, they appreciate it in Hashem
(who is the source of all Kedusha and Ruchniyos), and praise Him. Selah-
Forever! (I raise my voice at this point). Baruch- I acknowledge Hashem as the source of all Bracha. Attah-
I am talking directly to Hashem. Hashem-
Hashem is my personal Master, who was, is, and will be. Hakel-
He is an all-powerful G-d. Hakadosh-
Hashem is involved in this world, but is also separate and high, way beyond my
comprehension. ~ a Y b ~ PERSONAL BAKASHA, spiriitual #1
Da'as-
Now that I understand better Who it is that I am talking to, I can request the
necessities of life required to serve Hashem properly, the first being
intellect. I am appreciating the gift of Da'as, and I am using my Bechira
properly to chose between right and wrong.
For example:
Recognizing people's faces, storing memories in my mind, calculating prices
when I shop, understanding complex math problems, memorizing information for a
test, knowing what advice to give, etc.
I need You,
Hashem! I depend on You for everything - what part of my life is my own? Not
my stuff, not my body, not my Neshama (which You take at night). Even when it
comes to my free will, I need to ask for Siata Dishimaya to know the right
thing to do to serve Hashem properly. I am totally submitting myself before
Hashem.
Atah-
I am talking directly to Hashem
Chonen
Liadam-
With Rachamim, Hashem is presently granting mankind the intelligence that
separates us from animals
Da'as-
Knowledge and wisdom to differentiate between right and wrong
Umilamaid
Le'enosh-
If I use my mind to learn and serve Hashem, He will open my mind and
give me deeper insight
Binah-
Intuition and understanding that I must integrate into my life, and come to
trust myself that my decisions are correct
Chaneinu-
With Rachamim
Mayitcha-
I am asking for the intellect to come directly from You, Hashem
Deah-
Learning knowledge and wisdom
Binah-
Integrating intuition and understanding
Vihaskel-
Applying discernment to direct myself onto the proper path
Baruch-
I acknowledge Hashem as the source of all blessing
Atah-
I am talking directly to Hashem
Hashem-
Hashem is my personal Master, Who was, is, and will be
Chonen Da'as-
With Rachamim, Hashem is presently giving me the Siata Dishimaya to make
choices between right and wrong, in order to serve Him properly.
~ a Y b ~ Personal Bakasha spiritual #2 (Hashiveinu)
Teshuva-
I realize that I have sinned in the past, and I want to get close to Hashem
again. I
understand that without Hashem's help, winning over the Yetzer Hara and doing
Teshuva is impossible. Hashem, please help me return to You! I
also hope for all of Klal Yisroel who have strayed to find their way back.
Hashiveinu-
Return me to the state of closeness that I was in (when I knew Kol Hatorah
Kula in my mother's womb).
Avinu-
Just as a Father will always forgive His child, even after he rebelled, so too
Hashem takes great pride in me as His child. But I have strayed, and it has
effected our relationship.
Lisorasecha-
The Torah is the source of life, the prevention and solution to all of
society's problems, and the reason why Hashem created the world.
Vikorveinu-
After returning to that level of Limud Torah, I can clearly see where I
erred, and I am trying to come close to You again.
Malkeinu-
Just as a King has the power to reinstate His servent.
Liavodasecha-
I pledge my loyalty to serve Hasehm and do His Mitzvos.
Vihachazireinu
Biseshuva Shelaima Lifanecha- If I take the first step, You will help me
change- You are waiting with open arms for my return.
Baruch-
I acknowledge Hashem as the source of all Bracha.
Attah-
I am talking directly to Hashem. Hashem-
Hashem is my personal Master, who was, is, and will be. ~ a Y b ~ PERSONAL BAKASHA, spiritual #3 (Selach Lanu)
Selicha-
I regret my sins, and I take responsibility for my bad actions. Now that I am
back to bring close to You, Hashem, please forgive me and remove my past sins.
This is a
mini-Yom Kippur. I hit my heart for following in its crooked inclination.
Selach
Lanu- Don't have any hard feelings
Avinu-
as a loving Father could completely forgive His son in his heart.
Ki
Chatanu- As Hashem's child, I unintentionally messed up and put a strain
on our relationship.
Michal
Lanu-- Completely wipe out my sins
Malkeinu-
as a King could grant His servant a clean slate.
Ki
Phashanu- As Hashem's servant, I willfully rebelled.
Ki Mochel-
You are the one that erases my sins
Visoleiach-
and harbors no hard feelings, as if I had never even sinned in the first
place.
Atah-
I am talking directly to Hashem.
Baruch-
I acknowledge Hashem as the source of all Bracha.
Attah-
I am talking directly to Hashem. Hashem-
Hashem is my personal Master, who was, is, and will be. ~ a Y b ~ PERSONAL BAKASHA, spiritual #4 (Reay Bianyeinu)
I can not stand the way the world looks with so many Tzaros, so, as I
reconnect to past Geulos, I am begging Hashem to look at Bnei
Yisroel suffering, fight our enemies, and redeem us.
Reay Vianyeinu- See my own personal, day-to-day stresses hardships and save
me.
Virivah Riveinu- Help us overcome our struggles, and relieve us from the
difficulties we face.
U'gealeinu- Physically redeem us by reducing the suffering.
Meheira- Speedily.
Lima'an Shimecha- For the sake of a Kiddush Hashem.
Ki Goel Chazak Attah- Because You are the only One who has the strength to
redeem.
Baruch- I acknowledge Hashem as the source of all Bracha.
Attah-
I am talking directly to Hashem. em- Hashem personal Master, who was, is, and will be.
Goel Yisroel- I believe that Hashem is constantly redeeming us.
~ a Y b ~ PERSONAL BAKASHA, physical #5 (Rifaeinu)
I recognize
Hashem as the only source of health. I must daven for my fellow Jews who
are suffering as I would for a family member.
Rifaeinu-
Heal me physically so that I can serve You better and succeed in my Ruchniyos
pursuits. ("Asah Ritzono Kirtzonecha"- Hashem's needs are my needs)
Hashem-
Hashem is my personal Master, who was, is, and will be.
Vineirafay-
With a doctor and medicine, I can not feel confident that the illness is
totally healed. Only with Hashem is the Refuah complete.
Hoseaynu-
Heal me spiritually- You start the process.
Vinivashaya-
Together, as partners, we will blossom spiritually.
Ki
Sehilaseinu- With my recovery, I feel such intense joy! I want to use
my granted health to serve Hashem, and praise Him for bringing me the
Refuah!
Attah- I
am talking directly to Hashem.
Viha'aleh-
Send a doctor as a Shaliach
Refuah
Sheleima- to completely heal me
Lichol
Makoseinu- from all of my sickness and suffering.
Ki Kel- He is
an all-powerful and there is no illness that Hashem can not heal!
Unlike a doctor, who can do nothing for a sickness that has progressed too far
and has become too strong.
Melech- I
am Mamlich Hashem over myself.
Rofay Ne'eman-
He heals with the best remedies, not producing poor diagnosis. No ego
involved- only concerned with your healing.
Virachaman- He
is merciful, but not too lenient that will fall short of His duty of utmost
care.
Attah- I am
talking directly to Hashem.
Baruch- I
acknowledge Hashem as the source of all Bracha.
Attah- I am
talking directly to Hashem.
Hashem- Hashem
is my personal Master, who was, is, and will be.
Rofay- He is
the only source of health. Please heal
Cholei Amo
Yisroel- Please heal my fellow Jews who are suffering.
~ a Y b ~ PERSONAL BAKASHA, physical #6 (Bareich Aleinu)
I believe that all Parnasa
comes from Hashem- He is the only source of prosperity. I am davening on
behalf of the less fortunate, starving Jews.
Bareich Aleinu- Bless me with
nourishment to maintain my health, so that I can serve You to the best of my
ability.
Hashem- Hashem
is my personal Master, who was, is, and will be.
Elokeinu-
He is an all-powerful G-d. Yes we, Bnei Yisroel, still
have a relationship with
Him.
Es Hashana Hazos- This year,
with its particular agricultural cycle of seasons.
Vies Kol Menay Sivuasah-
When food is scarce, the demand, cost of living, and amount of hardship goes
up. Thus,prosperity goes down. Grant me nourishment that comes easily,
and that my business efforts should be successful. (Even during good times,
farms/ businesses can still fail. Also, anti-Semites' economic instability is
blamed on the Jews.)
Litovah- I will use the money
for Avodas Hashem, not to fulfill my own ta'avos and pleasures.
Visein Tal Umattar- I am
requesting rain, which is beneficial for the agriculture.
Libracha- Not too much, or too
little. Not too strong, or too lightly. In the right season. Every place
according to its needs.
Al Pinei Ha'adama- Hashem uses
the earth as a means to relay Bracha to us.
Visabeinu Mituvecha- I want a
share in the general prosperity and abundance of crops.
Uvareich Shinaseinu Kshanim
Hatovos- Bless our year as You have done during previous successful
years.
Baruch- I acknowledge Hashem as
the source of all blessing.
Attah- I am talking directly to
Hashem.
Hashem- Hashem
is my personal Master, who was, is, and will be.
Mivareich Hashanim- He is the only One
to depend on for prosperity and financial security.
~ a Y b ~ Kibutz Galiyos- Communal Bakasha #1
I yearn for the
Geulah- to wipe out Sinas Chinam and feel Ahavas Yisroel.I wish for all
types of Jews to overcome diversity and reunite to dedicate themselves to
serve You.
Tikah Bishofar
Gadol- Fulfill the Nevuah and blow the Shofer set aside for the Geulah
Licheirusainu-
to free us, physically and spiritually.
Visa Neis- Wave
the flag
Likabeitz
Goluyoseinu- as a signal to all the nations that the Geulah has arrived.
Vikabitzeinu-
Geographically unified one place.
Yachad- And
spiritually Biachdus, like Bnei Yisroel by Matan Torah ("Ki'ish Echad
Bileiv Echad")
Meiarbah Kanfos
Ha'aretz- all Jews, from the four corners of Earth, even those who don't
identify with their Judaism.
Baruch- I
acknowledge Hashem as the source of all Bracha.
Attah- I
am talking directly to Hashem.
Hashem- Hashem
is my personal Master, who was, is, and will be.
Mikabeitz
Nidchei Amo Yisroel- Who gathers together His scattered nation, Beni Yisroel.
~ a Y b ~ Din- Communal Bakasha #2
I realize the importance and necessity of Sanhedrin restoring justice and
harmony. Now we have corrupt dictators leading us. I yearn for the
Sanhedrin's just leadership to be on top of us once again.
Hashiva Shofteinu Kivarishona- In the old days, when Bnei Yisroel were
great, it came from the fact that we had great leaders. The Sanhedrin would
decide what the law would be, and make sure that people kept it. Even the king
himself listened to the Sanhedrin, and all decisions (budget, army, etc.) were
based on their avodas Hashem- not selfish motives, just for Bnei Yisroel's
good and their spiritual growth.
Viyoatzeinu Kivatichila- Nevi'im used to advise us as directed by Hashem. Now
every diverse group of Judaisim has its own advisors leading them, not
basing their advice on anything real(causing friction within Am Yisroel).
Vihaser Mimenu Yagon Va'anacha- Restore judges that rule justly, so that the
pain and anguish we are suffering from due to these bad decisions will be
removed.
Umiloch Aleinu- I am Mamlich Hashem over myself as the one purely just Judge.
Attah- I am talking directly to Hashem.
Hashem- Hashem is my personal Master, who was, is, and will be.
Livadicha- Only after being mistreated under other law systems do I appreciate
Hashem as the only source of total justice.
Bichessed- Hashem understands my imperfections and judges me favorably, even
when I don't deserve it.
Uvirachamim- Even when I am punished, Hashem gets rid of the harsh punishment
that I truly deserve, and replaces it with a more lenient one.
Vitzadkeinu Bitzedek Uvimishpat- Don't look at our sins, see our
suffering and find us righteous.
Baruch- I acknowledge Hashem as the source of all Bracha.
Attah- I am talking directly to Hashem.
Hashem- Hashem is my personal Master, who was, is, and will be.
Melech- I am Mamlich Hashem over myself.
Oheiv Tzedaka Umishpat- You love to judge righteously, so too we should of our
fellow man.
Es Tzemach- communal bakasha #6
I must truly yearn for and await the final Geulah
with the coming of Mashiach. There will be
no more war, famine, jealousy, etc. I will just want to get close to Hashem,
and I will be free to devote myself to Torah and earning Olam
Habah.
Es Tzemach
Dovid Avdecha-
The final Geulah, with Moshiach
Ben Dovid, is planted and grows
gradually.
Meheira Tatzmiach-
May the sprouting process happen quickly, and may it flourish speedily.
Vikarno Tarum-
When Mashiach delivers us from Galus,
his power will be exaulted.
Biyeshuasecha- I daven
for a Yeshuah from my personal
worries,
Ki Lishuascha-
But Hashem's idea of Yeshua
is what I really want deep within.
Kivinu Kol
Hayom- After 120 on Yom
Hadin I will be asked, "Tzipisa
Liyeshua?" I must hope for Mashiach
every day, and even when Mashiach doesn't
come, I will still keep waiting, without doubts of his arrival.
Baruch- I acknowledge
Hashem as the source of all Bracha.
Attah- I am talking directly to Hashem.
Hashem- Hashem
is my personal Master who was, is, and will be.
Matzmiach Keren
Yeshuah- Who brings about the exalted
power of Yeshua.
Shema Koleinu- acceptance of prayer
I believe that I have a relationship with Hashem
and that He's awaiting my Tefillos.
Shema
Koleinu- Now that I've expressed my needs,
please accept my Tefillos.
Hashem-
Hashem is my personal Master who was, is,
and will be.
Elokeinu- You
are an all-powerful G-d. Yet we, Bnei Yisroel, still have a relationship
with You.
Chus
Viracheim Aleinu-
Father, have pity on me, Your child.
Vikabel
Birachamim Ubiratzon
Es Tefillaseinu-
Even we lack Zechuyos, please accept our Tefillos.
Ki
Keil Shomeya
Tefillos Vitachanunim-
You are all-powerful, yet You listen to my prayers.
Attah-
I am talking directly to Hashem.
Umilfanecha
Malkeinu- I am unworthy of standing before
the King of Kings.
Reikum
Al Tishiveinu- As much as I put in effort
and focus, Hashem won't turn me away
empty handed.
Ki
Attah- I am talking directly to Hashem.
Shomeya
Tefillos Amcha
Yisroel- All of Am Yisroel's
individual Tefillos go up to Hashem as one
whole.
Birachamim-
Even we lack Zechuyos, please accept our Tefillos.
Baruch-
I acknowledge Hashem
as the source of all Bracha.
Attah-
I am talking directly to Hashem.
Hashem-
Hashem is my personal Master who was,
is, and will be.
Shomeah
Tefillah- Hashem
is always listening to my Tefillos.
Ritzei- thanking Hashem for the opportunity to serve Him.
Even with our
sincere Tefillos, I yearn for the reinstitution of Korbonos in the Beis
Hamikdash, the real offerings to Hashem.
Retzei- May
it be Your will.
Hashem- Hashem
is my personal Master who was, is, and will be.
Elokeinu- You
are an all-powerful G-d. Yet we, Bnei Yisroel, still have a
relationship with You.
Biamcha
Yisroel- Bnei Yisroel, Your beloved nation.
Ubitefillosom-
Accept my heartfelt prayers as a substitute for Korbonos.
Vehasheiv Es
Ha'avoda Lidivir Beiseicha- Resume the Avodah in the Kodesh Kadashim,
Veishey
Yisroel- and restore the Avodah outside of the Kodesh Kadashim.
Ubitefillosom-
Replacing the Tefillos.
Beahava
Sekabel Biraton- Lovingly accept the Korbonos, when we are Zocheh to see the
restoration of the Avodah in the Beis Hamikdash.
Usehi Liraton
Tamid- May it be Your will that the Avodah never ceases to exist again,
Avodas
Yisroel Amecha- so that Your beloved nation can serve You this way,
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