
Rabbi Eliyahu Farhi explains that the blessing Matir Asurim —reminds us to thank Hashem for freedom in all its forms. From the mobility of our limbs, to the gift of not living behind bars, to release from emotional prisons like fear, anxiety, or addiction—this beracha teaches us deep gratitude. Each morning, we affirm that Hashem is the One who unlocks what ties us down, granting us true movement and freedom.