One Hundred Blessings
One Hundred Blessings is a traditional Jewish practice that encourages individuals to recite at least one hundred blessings each day. This custom is based on Talmudic sources and later codified in Jewish legal texts.
Origin
The origin of the practice is derived from the Talmud in Menachot 43b, which quotes a tradition that King David instituted the recitation of one hundred blessings daily in response to a deadly plague afflicting the Israelites.Talmudic source
The primary source is:Daily practice
The practice is most commonly fulfilled through:- Recitation of the Amidah prayer, which contains 19 blessings and is said three times daily.
- Blessings before and after eating.
- Morning blessings.
- Other blessings during the day.
Legal status
The obligation is considered a strong custom, with roots in halakhic texts such as the Shulchan Aruch and Mishnah Berurah.Some prayerbooks include summaries or counting aids to help worshippers keep track of their blessings throughout the day.