Tefilat HaDerech

The Tefilat HaDerech (Hebrew תפילת הדרך ) is a Jewish prayer for the trip, literally the " prayer of the Way". Jews speak it when they go on a journey in which they go outside the city limits, as a wish for a safe journey and arrival at the destination.

History

The Talmud writes the creation of this rite the prophet Elijah to a scholar who pointed out: "If you go on a journey, seeking the advice of your Creator and move on. "

Rite

The Tefilat HaDerech once recited at the beginning of each day of travel, if at least one Persian mile ( 1500 m ) is traveled per day. If possible, this prayer should be recited while standing, although in places where standing up is complicated ( Ber. 30a; .. SH Ar, OH 110:4-7 ) are spoken such as in a car or airplane, even when sitting allowed. The prayer is spoken in the first person plural. Both Ashkenazim and Sephardim say this prayer, with the text differs slightly. Also, there are additional passages for air and sea travel.

Alternative versions of this prayer - specifically for paratroopers, pilots, sailors and soldiers - were written by Shlomo Goren, former chief rabbi of the Israel Defense Forces.

The Tefilat HaDerech in the wording

Hebrew text

יְהִי רָצוֹן מִלְפָנֶיךָ ה ' אֱ - לֹהֵינוּ וֵא - לֹהֵי אֲבוֹתֵינוּ, שֶתּוֹלִיכֵנוּ לְשָלוֹם וְתַצְעִידֵנוּ לְשָלוֹם. וְתִסְמְכֵנוּ לְשָלוֹם. וְתַדְרִיכֵנוּ לְשָלוֹם. וְתַגִיעֵנוּ לִמְחוֹז חֶפְצֵנוּ לְחַיִּים וּלְשִמְחָה וּלְשָלוֹם וְתַצִּילֵנוּ מִכַּף כָּל אוֹיֵב וְאוֹרֵב וְלִסְטִים וְחַיּוֹת רָעוֹת בַדֶּרֶךְ וּמִכָּל מִינֵי פּוּרְעָנִיּוֹת הַמִתְרַגְּשוֹת לָבוֹא לָעוֹלָם וְתִשְלַח בְּרָכָה בְּכל מַעֲשֵה יָדֵינוּ, וְתִתְּנֵנוּ לְחֵן וּלְחֶסֶד וּלְרַחֲמִים בְעֵינֶיךָ וּבְעֵינֵי כָל רוֹאֵינוּ וְתִשְמַע קוֹל תַּחֲנוּנֵינוּ. כִּי אֵ - ל שוֹמֵעַ תְּפִלָּה וְתַחֲנוּן אתה: בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה ', שוֹמֵעַ תְּפִלָּה

Transcription

Yehi razon milfanecha Adonai Elo - hejnu velohai awotejnu schetolichejnu leschalom wetatzidejnu leschalom wetadrichejnu leschalom, wetagi - ejnu limchotz cheftzejnu lechajim ulesimcha ulschalom ( one has before one adds you back directly: wetachatzijrenu leschalom ). Wetatzilenu mikaf kol ojew we- orew welistim wechajot ra -ot bathe right, umikol minej puranijot hamitragschot lavo la- olam. Wetischlach bracha bechol ma - aseh jadejnu wetitnejnu Lechen ulechesed ulrachamim be - chol ro - ejnejcha uwejnej ejnu, wetischma kol tachanunejnu. Ki El Schome -a Tefila vetachanun atah. Baruch ata A- donai Schome -a Tefila.

Translation

Lord our G- ott and G- ott our ancestors, may it be Your will to guide us in peace, to direct our feet into the way of peace, and safely lead us to our destination ( you have to return directly in front of adds one: and let us return to peace ). Protect us from all danger that threatens us along the way. Keep us from evil and from misfortune that brings unrest over the world. Bless our deeds. Let us find grace and mercy in your sight; Understanding and kindness in all that we encounter. Listen to the voice of our prayer. Blessed are you, G - ott, thou hearest our prayer.