Home & Rituals
Blessings for the Jewish home and its rituals, from affixing a mezuzah to immersing new utensils.
Mezuzah
The blessing for affixing a mezuzah to a doorpost.
Birkat HaBayit
The blessing for the Jewish home, often displayed at the entrance.
Birkat HaBanim
The blessing parents give their children on Shabbat eve and holidays.
Shehecheyanu
The blessing of gratitude for reaching a new or special occasion.
Tevillat Kelim
The blessing for immersing utensils in a mikvah.
Hafrashat Challah
The blessing said when separating challah from dough.
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Home & Rituals Guides
Guide to Tehillim (Psalms)
Learn about the Book of Psalms (Tehillim), including which psalms to say for different occasions, the monthly cycle, and the spiritual power of Tehillim.
Mezuzah
Complete guide to the mezuzah mitzvah. Learn which doorways require a mezuzah, how to affix it properly, the blessing, and the spiritual significance of this…
Tevillat Kelim
Learn about Tevillat Kelim, the mitzvah of immersing new dishes and utensils. Includes which items require immersion, the blessing, and proper technique.
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About Home & Rituals
Home & Rituals are an essential part of Jewish religious practice. Am Hazak provides the complete text for each prayer in Hebrew with English translations, making it easy to follow along and understand the meaning behind each blessing.
Whether you're learning these prayers for the first time or looking for a convenient reference, our collection of 7 prayers in this category covers everything you need for home & rituals.
Frequently Asked Questions
They include the blessing for affixing a mezuzah, Birkat HaBayit for the home, the blessing of the children, and Tevillat Kelim for immersing new utensils.
The mezuzah blessing is recited when affixing a mezuzah, the parchment scroll bearing the Shema, to the doorpost of a Jewish home.