Daily Life

Many Jews start their day with the Modeh Ani prayer, expressing gratitude for the restoration of their soul.
Putting on the tallit (prayer shawl) and tefillin (leather phylacteries) is done by adult male Jews during the weekday morning prayers.
The Shema is recited twice daily, once in the morning and once at night.
Orthodox Jews aim to pray three times daily: in the morning (Shacharit), in the afternoon (Mincha) and at nightfall (Maariv).
Some Jews engage in Torah study, which can be done individually, in family settings, or in communal study groups.
Women traditionally say the Shehecheyanu blessing when lighting Shabbat candles.

Many observant Jews follow the laws of kashrut, ensuring they eat only kosher foods.
Separate utensils are used for meat and dairy to prevent the mixing of these two types of food.
Before and after every meal, blessings known as birkat hamazon are said in appreciation of the food.

Many Jews aspire to the moral and ethical values taught by the principle of tikkun olam, which encourages the repair and improvement of the world.
The principle of gemilut chasadim, acts of loving kindness, prompts Jews to regularly perform charity work and good deeds.
Following the commandment of tzedakah is important, which mandates charitable giving as a religious obligation.

Jewish families often come together for a festive meal on Shabbat and Jewish holidays.
Families participate in home rituals for festivals, such as the Seder meal for Passover or the lighting of the menorah during Hanukkah.
On Purim, it is a custom to send gifts of food (mishloach manot) to friends and give charity to the poor.
For Sukkot, a sukkah (temporary outdoor structure) is built, where meals are eaten and some even sleep in it during the festival.