Congregation T'Shuvat Yisrael

Messianic Jewish Tradition:  What does the Word say?

Blessings over the Children:

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The family unit was the force that perpetuated the tradition of "the halacha" throughout  the diapora's, much more than the cohenim or the congregations.  In many cases, no other organization outside the family unit existed for the millions of those who kept "the way".

Our heavenly Father's blessings upon these children from families who have been persistent in this blessing are profound.  What other "people" have dominated leadership roles in financial institutions, investment trading, law, medicine, engineering, artifact and stone brokers, arts and entertainment?

It is Dad's responsibility to bless his children on Erev Shabbat.  Make it significant and deliberate; take each child individually into your lap... especially the older ones! Place your right hand upon their forehead and hold them close, cheek to cheek and say:

To the daughters:
Y'simcha Elohim ke'Sarah, Rivka, Rachel, ve'Leah.

G-d make you like Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel and Leah.

To the sons:
Y'simcha Elohim ke'Efraim ve'Chimnashe.

G-d make you like Efraim and Mannasheh.

Blessing to the Parents from the children in response:
May G-d bless our love for one another.

Congregation T'Shuvat Yisrael

Blessings over the Children