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Rising Up in the Morning
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The first laws of the Shulchan Aruch, the guide of Jewish law, pertain to the process a Jew must abide to upon arising in the morning. It is written, among other things, that a Jew must get up in the morning like a lion in order to accomplish his Creator’s will.
Our Sage teach us that upon arising, the soul reenters the human body, which had left it while asleep.
Waking up in 7 steps
- Modeh Ani
- Marking a Pause
- Hand Washing
- Morning Blessings
- Getting Dressed in a Modest Fashion
- Shoes
- Being Presentable
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