Travel & Safety
Prayers for a safe journey, including Tefilat HaDerech and the Psalms of protection.
Travel & Safety Guides
When to Say Which Blessing
A comprehensive quick reference guide for Jewish blessings (brachot). Learn which blessing to say before and after different foods, for daily activities, and…
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.
Tefilat HaDerech
Learn about Tefilat HaDerech, the Jewish traveler's prayer. Understand when to recite it, the full text, and how this ancient prayer provides protection and…
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About Travel & Safety
Travel & Safety 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 3 prayers in this category covers everything you need for travel & safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tefilat HaDerech, the Traveler's Prayer, asks God for a safe journey and a peaceful return, and is said when setting out on a trip.
It is recited after leaving the outskirts of the city at the start of a journey, ideally within the first stretch of the trip.