Thanking God for "Opening the Eyes of the Blind" When I'm Disabled

18/12/2024 35 min
Thanking God for "Opening the Eyes of the Blind" When I'm Disabled

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Episode Synopsis

As a person who is disabled, how am I supposed to relate to a system of mitzvot that often assumes its audience is able-bodied? For example, the morning blessings include the line thanking God for "opening the eyes of the blind"—but what if I am blind? Am I supposed to say this blessing?Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at [email protected]