Modeh Ani
“I gratefully thank You, O living and eternal King, for You have returned my soul within me with compassion – abundant is Your faithfulness.”
It has become the accepted custom to recite the “Modeh ani” prayer immediately upon awakening from sleep each day. Since there are none of
The concluding phrase “Abundant is Your faithfulness” is based on a verse from Eicha 3:23, which states: “They (Divine kindnesses) are new every morning, great is Your faithfulness.” Each night we return our soul to
The Ya’arot Devash explains how joyous and grateful we should be for this act of kindness, based on an example from the Zohar: When a person has collateral for a past-due loan, the borrower often loses his collateral. However, even when a person is guilty of numerous transgressions and deserving of punishment,
The “Modeh ani” prayer is a hint to the unique connection of the Jewish People with
Disclaimer: This is not a comprehensive guide, rather a brief summary to raise awareness of the issues. In any real case one should ask a competent Halachic authority.
L'iluy Nishmas the Rosh HaYeshiva - Rav Chonoh Menachem Mendel ben R' Yechezkel Shraga, Rav Yaakov Yeshaya ben R' Boruch Yehuda.