Asher Yatsar “Who has formed man”

Written By Brian Suntken

A blessing expressing gratitude for good health and awe at G-d's creation of the human body

 

I worship You,

Yah, our God,

Cosmic Majesty.

You formed me,

A human being,

 

So wisely.

You created in me

All kinds of

Hollows and ducts,

Inner organs and intestines.

 

As I am all transparent to You,

It is apparent and clear,

That if any of these

That need to be open would clog,

Or any of these

Which need to be enclosed

Would seep,

I could not exist and live

In Your sight,

Not even for a moment.

 

So I am grateful

And bless You,

For healing me,

In amazing ways.

 

This English translation of the prayer “Asher Yatsar” by Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomiz”, was first published in his Siddur Tehillat Hashem Yidaber Pi (2009).

Brian Suntken

It’s my sixtieth trip around the sun this year. I share some wisdom, some photography, some poetry and prayers for the journey ahead.

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