In Judaism, we don't worship our bodies. But we do marvel at the ways in which they function, and each morning we take a moment to consider how we will put them to use during the day. This episode features "Asher Yatzar" and "Elohai," composed by Debbie Friedman, and "V'Asu Li (Sanctuary)," sung by Cantor Julian Cadrain. Additional resources:

* An alternative Asher Yatzar, by Rabbi Emily Aviva Kapor

* a thesis on chronic illness by Emily Aronson: "From Curing to Crying"

* a reflection on Asher Yatzar, by Rabbi Sandra Lawson

* a video on Al Netilat Yadayim