Prayer for Deliverance from Troubles According to the Rashash Siddur during the Yamim Noraim (10 Days of Repentance)
To be free of troubles in the New Year, Rashash—Rabbi Shalom Sharabi (may his merit protect us) recommends reciting the following prayer during the Torah scroll being taken out in the synagogue on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. According to the siddur of the Rashash, the greatest kabbalist, this prayer is also recited throughout the 10 Days of Repentance—the Yamim Noraim (the Awe-Inspiring Days), though it may also be recited on the other days of the year. Prayer for Deliverance from Troubles יהי רצון מלפניך ה' א-לה-ינו וא-לה-י אבותינו, שתעשה למען שמך הגדול הקדוש וטהור הגיבור והנורא הנכתב ואינו נקרא שנתכונתי בו, שתצילני מצרה [פלוני] לי ולביתי ולבני ולכל הנלוים אלי מכל רע, מדבר ומשחית ומגפה, ומכל צרה וצוקה ומיגון, ומכל חלי ומכל מחלה. ותמלא משאלותינו לטובה בחסד וברחמים. אמן כן יהי רצון Yehi ratzon milfanecha, Adonai Eloheinu ve-Elohei avoteinu, she-ta'aseh lema'an Shimcha ha-Gadol ha-Kadosh veha-Tahor ha-Gibor veha-Nora, ha-nichtav ve-eino nikra, she-nitkavanti Vo, she-tatzileini mi-tzarah (name) li u-leveiti, u-levanai, u-lechol ha-nilvim elai mi-kol ra, mi-dever u-mashchit u-mageifah, u-mi-kol tzarah ve-tzukah, u-mi-yagon, u-mi-kol choli u-mi-kol machalah. U-temalei mish'aloteinu letovah be-chesed u-ve-rachamim. Amen, ken yehi ratzon. Translation May it be Your will, O L-rd, our G-d and the G-d of our forefathers, that You act for the sake of Your great, holy, pure, mighty, and awesome Name, written but not pronounced, which is contemplated only in thought, and that You save me (state your name), my household, my sons, and all those connected with me from every evil, from pestilence, destruction, and plague, from every trouble, distress, and sorrow, and from every illness and ailment. Fulfill our requests for good, with kindness and mercy. Amen; may this be Your will. Piyyut Adon Olam during the 10 Days of Repentance The book Eliah Rabbah cites the words of Rabbi Yehudah HaChassid, Rabbi Hai Gaon, and his father, Rabbi Sherira Gaon, that anyone who directs his heart during the prayer Adon Olam will have his prayer heard; moreover, the Satan—the Accuser—will have no power to oppose his prayer on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and his enemies will fall. Some say that even the evil inclination will submit to him. According to the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, through meditation during prayer one can rearrange the order of the letters in a word and thereby change the meanings of words. In this way, negative influence can be transformed into positive influence. The Baal Shem Tov demonstrated this using a line from Adon Olam: “Vehu Eli vechai goali, vetzur chevli be-yom tzarah”—(He is my G-d and my Redeemer, the stronghold of my destiny on the day of trouble). By rearranging three letters in the word צרה “tzarah” (trouble), one obtains the word צהר “tzohar”, meaning “boundary,” “limit,” “the highest point of something,” or “light in the sky”—(tzohar is one of the 13 synonyms for the word “light”). Thus, the thought of “light at the end of the tunnel” is brought to mind. Detailed information about the kavanot of Adon Olam is available here: Prayer “Adon Olam” with the Kavanot of the Baal Shem Tov Adon Olam Adon olam asher malach, be-terem kol yetzir nivra. Le'et na'asah ve-cheftzo kol, azai melech shemo nikra. Ve-acharei kichlot hakol, levado yimloch nora. Ve-hu hayah ve-hu hoveh, ve-hu yihyeh be-tifarah. Ve-hu echad ve-ein sheni, le-hamshilo u-le-hachbira. Beli reshit beli tachlit, ve-lo ha-oz ve-ha-misrah. Beli yere'ach beli dimyon, beli shinui u-temurah. Beli chibur beli pirud, gadol koach u-gevurah. Ve-hu Eli ve-chai goali, ve-tzur chevli be-yom tzarah. [Read not צרה “tzarah” (trouble), but instead read צהר “tzohar” (one of the 13 forms of light)] Ve-hu nisi u-manusi, menat kosi be-yom ekra. Ve-hu rofei ve-hu marpei, ve-hu tzofeh ve-hu ezrah. Be-yado afkid ruchi, be-et ishan ve-a'irah. Ve-im ruchi geviyati, Adonai li ve-lo ira. Be-mikdasho tagel nafshi, Meshicheinu yishlach meheirah. Ve-az nashir be-veit kodshi, amen amen shem ha-nora. Translation: L-rd of the Universe, Who reigned before every creature was formed: When all was created according to His will, then He was called King: And after all shall cease to be, He alone, the Awesome One, will reign: He was, He is, and He will be in glory: He is One, and there is no second to compare or liken to Him: Without beginning and without end; strength and dominion are His: He is my G-d and my living Redeemer, the stronghold in times of trouble: He is my banner and my refuge, the portion of my cup on the day I call: Into His hand I entrust my spirit, when I sleep and when I awaken: And with my spirit, my body as well. The L-rd is with me, and I shall not fear. Tehillim during the 10 Days of Repentance During the 10 Days of Repentance, according to Segulot Yisrael, it is beneficial to recite the final verse of Tehillim 90, “Vihi Noam,” seven times every day, followed by the entire chapter of Tehillim 91. Tehillim 90:17 Vihi noam Adonai Eloheinu aleinu, u-ma'aseh yadeinu konenah aleinu, u-ma'aseh yadeinu konenehu. (7 times) Tehillim 91 (1) Yoshev be-seter Elyon, be-tzel Shaddai yitlonan. (2) Omar la-Adonai: Machsi u-metzudati Elohai, evtach Bo. (3) Ki Hu yatzilecha mi-pach yakush, mi-dever havot. (4) Be-evrato yasech lach, ve-tachat kenafav techseh; tzinnah ve-socherah amito. (5) Lo tira mi-pachad laylah, me-chez yatuf yomam. (6) Mi-dever ba-ofel yahalokh, mi-ketev yashud tzohorayim. (7) Yipol mi-tzidecha elef, u-revavah mi-minecha; elecha lo yigash. (8) Rak be-einecha tabit, ve-shilumat resha'im tireh. (9) Ki Atah, Adonai, machsi; Elyon samta me'onecha. (10) Lo te'uneh elecha ra'ah, ve-nega lo yikrav be-ohalecha. (11) Ki malachav yetzaveh lach, lishmarecha be-chol derachecha. (12) Al kapayim yisa'uncha, pen tigof ba-even raglecha. (13) Al shachal va-feten tidroch, tirmos kefir ve-tanin. (14) Ki vi chashak va-afaltehu, asagvehu ki yada Shemi. (15) Yikra'eni ve-e'enehu, imo Anochi ve-tzarah; achaltzehu va-achabdehu. (16) Orech yamim asbi'ehu, ve-ar'ehu bi-shuati. Translation: May the pleasantness of the L-rd our G-d be upon us; establish for us the work of our hands, indeed, establish the work of our hands. (2 times) (1) One who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, who abides in the shadow of the Almighty. (2) I say of the L-rd: He is my refuge and my fortress, my G-d in whom I trust. (3) For He will save you from the snare of the fowler, from devastating pestilence. (4) He will cover you with His pinions, and beneath His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and armor. (5) You need not fear the terror by night, or the arrow that flies by day, (6) the pestilence that stalks in darkness, or the plague that ravages at noon. (7) A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not reach you. (8) You will only look with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. (9) Because you have made the L-rd, my refuge, the Most High, your abode, (10) no harm will befall you, no plague will come near your tent. (11) For He will command His angels concerning you, to guard you wherever you go. (12) They will carry you upon their hands, lest your foot strike a stone. (13) You will tread upon the lion and the viper; you will trample the young lion and the serpent. (14) “Because he is devoted to Me, I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he knows My Name. (15) When he calls on Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in distress, I will deliver him and honor him. (16) I will satisfy him with long life and show him My salvation.” Parnasah During these days, it is also beneficial to pray for a livelihood. Pri Etz Chaim states in its section on prayer for Rosh Hashanah that Tehillim 24 is a segula for a livelihood. During the first days of the year, it is beneficial to recite it while extending one's hands as a sign of readiness to receive abundance from the Most High. At the same time, one's hands should be clean, since this Tehillim contains the words: “asher lo nasa la-shav nafshi”—(one whose hands are clean and whose heart is pure). Tehillim 24 (1) Le-David mizmor: La-Adonai ha-aretz u-melo'ah, tevel ve-yoshevei vah. (2) Ki Hu al yamim yesadah, ve-al neharot yechoneneha. (3) Mi ya'aleh ve-har Adonai, u-mi yakum bimkom kodsho. (4) Neki chapayim u-var levav, asher lo nasa la-shav nafshi, ve-lo nishba le-mirmah. (5) Yisa verachah me-et Adonai, u-tzedakah me-Elohei yish'o. (6) Zeh dor dorshav, mevakshei fanecha Yaakov, selah. (7) Se'u she'arim rasheichem ve-hinase'u pitchei olam, ve-yavo Melech ha-Kavod. (8) Mi zeh Melech ha-Kavod? Adonai izuz ve-gibor, Adonai gibor milchamah. (9) Se'u she'arim rasheichem, u-se'u pitchei olam, ve-yavo Melech ha-Kavod. (10) Mi Hu zeh Melech ha-Kavod? Adonai Tzevaot, Hu Melech ha-Kavod selah. Translation 1. A psalm of David. The earth is the L-rd's and all that it contains, the world and its inhabitants. 2. For He founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. 3. Who may ascend the mountain of the L-rd? Who may stand in His holy place? 4. One who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not sworn falsely by My Name or taken a false oath. 5. Such a one will receive blessing from the L-rd and righteousness from G-d, his Redeemer. 6. Such is the generation that seeks Him, Jacob, who always seeks Your presence. Selah. 7. Lift up your heads, O gates; rise up, O ancient doors, that the glorious King may enter. 8. Who is this glorious King? The L-rd, mighty and strong, the L-rd, mighty in battle. 9. Lift up your heads, O gates; rise up, O ancient doors, that the glorious King may enter. 10. Who is this glorious King? The L-rd of Hosts—He is the glorious King forever. Prayer after reciting Tehillim 24
Yehi ratzon milfanecha Adonai Eloheinu ve-Elohei avoteinu, ha-El ha-gadol ha-gibor ve-ha-nora: she-titm alei rachamim ve-tachon aleinu lema'anecha u-lema'an kedushat ha-mizmor ha-zeh, ve-ha-shemot ha-kedoshim ha-nizkarim bo, u-kedushat pesukav ve-teivotav ve-otiotav ve-ta'amav u-remazav ve-sodotav, u-kedushat ha-Shem ha-kadosh ha-yotzei mi-pasuk;
va-harikoti lachem berachah ad beli dai; u-mi-pasuk nasa aleinu or panecha Adonai; ve-tichteveinu be-sefer parnasah tovah ve-chalkalah, shanah zo ve-chol-shanah ve-shanah, lanu u-lechol benei veiteinu, kol yemei chayeinu be-milui u-ve-revach (be-heter ve-lo ve-isur), be-nachat ve-lo be-tza'ar ve-lo be-amal ve-torach, be-shalvah ve-hashket va-vetach, beli shum ayin hara, u-tzakenu la'avod avodat ha-kodesh beli shum tirda, u-tefarneseinu parnasah she-lo yihyeh bah shum bushah u-chlimah, ve-lo nitztarech le-matenat basar va-dam ki im mi-yadecha ha-melei'ah ve-ha-rechavah.
Ve-tatzlichenu ve-tarvichenu be-chol limudeinu u-ve-chol ma'aseh yadeinu u-ve-iskeinu, ve-yihyeh vateinu maleh birkat Adonai, ve-nisba lechem ve-nihiyeh tovim, rachum chanun, shomer, tomech, matzil, yashar, podeh—rachem aleinu u-shema tefilateinu, ki Atah shome'a tefilat kol peh. Baruch shome'a tefilah.
Translation
May it be Your will, O L-rd, our G-d and the G-d of our forefathers, the great, mighty, and awesome G-d, that You be filled with mercy and show us favor, for Your sake and for the sake of the sanctity of this psalm, the holy Names mentioned in it, and the sanctity of its verses, words, letters, melodies, allusions, and secrets. And for the sake of the sanctity of the Holy Name formed from the verse: “I will pour out blessing upon you beyond measure”; and from the verse: “Lift up upon us the light of Your countenance, O L-rd.” Inscribe us in the book of a good and abundant livelihood, this year and every year, us and all the members of our household, throughout all the days of our lives, with fullness and abundance (in a permitted manner and not through prohibition); with pleasure and not with trouble, worry, or toil; in tranquility, peace, and security, without any evil eye. May we merit to perform the holy service without hardship, and to receive a livelihood without shame or disgrace—not through intermediaries of flesh and blood, but only from Your full and generous hand. Make us successful and prosperous in all our learning, in all the work of our hands, and in all our endeavors. May our household be filled with the blessings of the L-rd, may we be satisfied with bread, and may we enjoy goodness. Merciful and gracious One, Guardian, Supporter, Deliverer, Upright One, Redeemer—have mercy on us and hear our prayer, for You hear the prayers of every mouth. Blessed is He Who hears prayer.
(According to the Rashash Siddur; transliteration by Rav Alexander Tzvi Sipkov)
