אירועי חיים
Life Events
Prayers for significant life moments including mourning, healing, weddings, and home dedications. Jewish liturgy for life's milestones.
Kaddish
קדיש
The mourner's prayer sanctifying God's name, recited in memory of the deceased.
Mi Sheberach
מי שברך
A prayer for healing and blessing, often recited for those who are ill.
Sheva Brachot
שבע ברכות
The seven blessings recited at a Jewish wedding and during the week following.
Mezuzah
מזוזה
The blessing for affixing a mezuzah to a doorpost.
Tevillat Kelim
טבילת כלים
The blessing for immersing utensils in a mikvah.
Life Events Guides
Understanding Kaddish
A comprehensive guide to Kaddish - the Jewish mourner's prayer. Learn about the different types of Kaddish, when to recite it, the meaning behind the words, and the laws of mourning.
Mi Sheberach
Learn about Mi Sheberach, the Jewish prayer for healing recited during Torah services. Understand when it's said, how to add names, and its deep spiritual meaning.
Sheva Brachot
Learn about Sheva Brachot, the seven wedding blessings recited under the chuppah and during the week of celebration. Understand each blessing's meaning and the customs.
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 commandment.
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 Life Events
Life Events 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 5 prayers in this category covers everything you need for life events.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Mourner's Kaddish is a prayer praising God that is recited by mourners during the mourning period and on the anniversary (yahrzeit) of a loved one's death. Despite being associated with mourning, the prayer itself contains no mention of death and instead affirms faith in God.
Mi Sheberach is a prayer for healing that asks God to bless and heal those who are ill. It is traditionally recited during the Torah service in synagogue and can be said for anyone in need of physical or spiritual healing.
Jewish weddings include the Sheva Brachot (Seven Blessings), blessings over wine, the betrothal blessings, and the blessing as the groom places the ring. The ceremony also includes the reading of the ketubah (marriage contract).