Torah Study Prayer

The customary prayer recited prior to study of Torah is meant to prepare one for emersion in study and engagement with the words of the Torah. Barukh atah Adonai Eloheinu melekh ha’olam asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav v’tzivanu la’asok b’divrei torah. Blessed are You, Lord our God, Ruler of the Universe, who has sanctified us with commandments, and commanded us to study words of Torah.