4. Be kind to yourself. Speaking badly even about yourself is unethical.
הלכות שמירת הלשון In the past few generations, spirituality has been declining. Therefore, Hashem, in His kindness, has begun to show us some…
When praying, a person should put on clothing that they would wear to greet a king/president/prime minister.
The Kitzur Shulchan Aruch states that a person should not run out of shul after Shacharis because then davening will…
In the morning, some people have the custom to recite Asher Yatzar (the blessing after using a restroom, in which…
The Shulchan Aruch states that when a person is davening Shemone Esray (Amidah), it is forbidden to walk within 4…
The story is told that a woman once came to a rabbi to ask him to be a judge for…
A person should pause before they start davening so they can have proper focus. Also, they should wait a few…
The words Baruch Attah at the beginning of prayers are normally translated as Blessed are You. What does this mean…
Rabenu Yona points out in Pirkei Avos 1:2 that prayer is stronger than the karbonos (offerings brought in the Temple).…
In Shemone Esray (Amidah), we acknowledge Hashem’s mastery over everything in the world. Even in the middle brachos (blessings) where…