(suggestions)I have a friend who wants to start observing.

[Tzvi Ben Roshel1]

I have a good friend of whom I have known when we were little. We grew up together and eventually went different ways. He moved, then I went to Yeshiva and he stayed in public school. I recently started hanging out with him and we talked about religion.  He loves his religion, is convinced 100% but unfortunatly didnt have the chance to learn Hebrew or any laws (but knows some).
 He agreed to try his best in what I will suggest to him, but told me he cant promise, but will try his best and for me not to be harsh on him. I wrote this for now - let me know if its good, or if I should replace something, and any suggestions. (hes not on the forum by the way).

" Prayers – With All the Luck and Great Success.

1)Right after Waking up say
         
      MoDe Ani LefAh-Neha. Meleh Hi Vikayam Shehezarte Bi Nishmati Behemla Rabbah Emunateha.

I am thankful to you, living and everlasting King. That You returned to me my soul with compassion. Great is your faithfullness.

2)Go to bath room and wash, etc.

      3) Then put on Tallit ( the big White garment and say – if you are wearing Tzitzit under your shirt it also counts for that)

Baruch Ata Adon-oy Eloh-ayno Meleh Haolam , Asher Kiddishanu Bemitzvotav Vitzi vano Lehitatef Betzitzit.

4) Then put on Tefillin and when putting on the hand Tefillin (while sitting) say

Baruch Ata Adon-oy Eloh-ayno Meleh Haolam , Asher Kiddishanu Bemitzvotav Vitzi vano Lehaneeah Tefillin.
 Contine putting on the Tefillin all the way then Put on the Head Tefillin. (and also do the fingers the right way. (I belive you told me that you put it on before- if not give me a call and ill tell you, or show you how to exactly).

5)THE SHEMA

Right hand over your eyes Say
 SHEMA Yisrael Adon-oyy Elo-Hayno , Adono-oyy EHAAAD.

(sinently)- Baruch Shem Kavod Malhuta leolam vaed.


  Also Remember to Keep Shabb-t. - The most important thing.
 When you have time check out this website – download some classes. Let me know if you want suggestions.


http://www.torahanytime.com/recent_lectures.html  "


 
 

[Tzvi Ben Roshel1]

Tell him to tie his shoes according to halacha. That's really easy, even though I don't always do it. I think the above list is also fine.

 I heard a crazy story about that about a Guy in the Israeli army who got saved because of going back and tying his shoes the correct way.  (ill say it later Beli Neder).

[Tzvi Ben Roshel1]

its a simple thing - everything at a time - right and then left. Put on Shoes right then left and tie right then left.  For me it was a little difficult b/c im a lefty and used to dong left first, but as you do it and are alert and remember its as easy as tying your Shoes (  )

[Tzvi Ben Roshel1]

its a simple thing - everything at a time - right and then left. Put on Shoes right then left and tie right then left.  For me it was a little difficult b/c im a lefty and used to dong left first, but as you do it and are alert and remember its as easy as tying your Shoes (  )

Actually, I believe it is put on the right shoe first, then put the left, tie the left, and then tie the right.

Rabbeinu Yona (Sefer Hayira), the Tur, and the Shulchan Aruch rule according to Rav Nachman bar Yitzchok. Therefore, one should put on his right shoe, then put on his left shoe. The left shoe should then be tied, and finally the right shoe should be tied. The reason we put the right shoe on first is found in Tosa-fos ,where he notes that we find the right has precedence in regard to the sprinkling on the finger and toe of the metzora, and bychalitza. This is why Rema adds the comment of Tosafos that even if shoes do not have laces, the right shoe should be put on before the left. As far as tying is concerned, the left shoe is tied before the right, in order to show precedence to the left, as we find by tefillin. The Levush brings a beautiful connection between tefillin and the tying of shoes. The Gemara tells us that when Avraham defeated the four kings, Malki Tzedek offered him to take the spoils of war. Avraham refused, choosing to have his riches provided by Hashem, and not by a mere mortal of flesh and blood. Avraham said, “Not a thread and not a shoe lace will I take from you!” In the merit of this remark, Avraham merited that his sons have the mitz-vos of the strings of tzitzis and the straps of tefillin. Now, if the mitz-vah of tefillin originated with this statement about shoelaces, it is most appropriate that the tying of shoes be done beginning on the left, as we find by tefillin.

Thanx for correcting me. Now G-d willing ill do it the right way. Before I thought that anytime you do something involving feet and hands its right first.