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Netilat Yadayim
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- Translation based on the Metsudah linear siddur, by Avrohom Davis, 1981
Netilat Yadayim
Blessed are You, Adonoy our God, King of the Universe, Who sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us concerning the washing of hands.
The word “blessed” is similar in concept to the words: “merciful” or “gracious” when applied to God. Just as merciful means that He is merciful, the source of mercy; so too, blessed means that He is the source of blessing.—Avudraham
Generally speaking, the name Adonoy is understood as it is pronounced—Adonoy—my Master, and indicates His rule and providence of the universe. When reciting the Shema however, one should bear in mind the written character of the Name which indicates God’s everpresent existence. He was—is—and ever will be.—Vilna Gaon
Where it comes in the siddur
- Comes after: Modeh Ani
- Followed by: Asher Yatzar
- Part 2 of 16 in Preparatory Prayers
- The same text in Hebrew: נטילת ידים
Texts and sources
Every prayer text in Amidora comes from openly licensed editions published on Sefaria. Only editions released under CC-BY, CC0 or the public domain are included.
- Metsudah Siddur, Avrohom Davis, 1981 — CC-BY, via Sefaria
- Translation based on the Metsudah linear siddur, by Avrohom Davis, 1981 · CC-BY
- https://www.nli.org.il/he/books/NNL_ALEPH002211687