Rabbi Mordechai Kamenetzky spends Three Minutes on Tefilah

The 12th and 13th Blessings of Birchas HaSHachar are intrinsically connected to the Jewish Nation as opposed to regular human wayfare. The blessings have to do with wearing belts and hats. Is that particularly Jewish?

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The blessing MaMaichin Mitzadei Gover is based on a posuk in Tehillim 37:23. We thank Hashem for preparing our path and the ability to take steps.

The blessing, Hashem made me all my needs, refers to wearing shoes. What do shoes have to do with all your needs?

The 9th Blessing of Birchos HaShachar is said when you plant feet on solid ground, thanking Hashem for spreading the Earth over the waters. Are we thanking Hashem for dry feet?

The 8th Blessing of Birchas haSHachar is officially said when standing up erect as we thank Hashem based on a verse in Psalms 146, "Hashem straightens those who are bent". How does that apply to waking up and getting out of bed?

What does the fact that Hashem frees captives have to do with waking up?

Parshas Toldos discusses the emerging battles between Yaakov and his brother Esav. His parents seemed to be conflicted as well in the way they perceived the roles of their children. Can we, perhaps, offer some reasoning for their differences.

The blessing of Malbish Arumim is unlike the Previous 5 blessings that thank Hashem for something that only He can do. Our clothes, however do not come directly from G-d - they need to be fabricated by humans. Why the blessing?

The Words of the Blessing of Pokeiach Ivrim come from a verse in Tehillim, referring to the fact that Hashem allows the blind to see. But are we really blind, and does the miracle of sight restoration happen every day?