Two “Yehi Ratzon” Prayers
Repetition—or Two Different Ways of Facing the Day?
From the essay
At first reading, the two Yehi Ratzon passages appearing back to back in the morning prayers seem almost repetitive. Both ask for protection from sin, evil influences, harmful people, and the evil inclination. Why are two such similar prayers needed? What is the recurring theme in both—and what is the significance not only of their repetition, but, importantly, of their differences?
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