- Berakhah
In
Judaism , a "berakhah" or "bracha" (Hebrew: ברכה; plural ברכות, "berakhot"; related to the word "Baruch ") is ablessing , usually recited at a specific moment during a ceremony or other activity. "Berakhot" typically start with the words "Barukh attah, Adonai Eloheinu, melekh ha-olam, ..." ("Blessed are you, Lord our God, King of the universe, ...").One who hears another recite a "berakhah" answers with "
amen ;" but one who is engaged in prayer may at certain points be forbidden from other speech, including responding "amen ." With few exceptions, one does not respondamen to his or her own "berakha," although other prayers—such as thekaddish —include "amen " in their text.The name also appears in the name of the Valley of
Beracah ("Valley of Blessings")Blessings over Food
Judaism teaches that food ultimately belongs to the one great Provider, God, and that to partake of it legitimately one must express gratitude to God by reciting the appropriate blessing beforehand. [1] There are 6 blessings said on different foods: "Ha-Motzi," "Mezonot," "Ha-gefen," "Ha-`etz," "Ha-’adama," and "She-ha-kol." [2]
ee also
*
List of Jewish prayers and blessings
*"Barakah " (Islam ; Arabic version)
*"Baruch "External links
* [http://www.berachot.org Your Complete Guide to Brochos]
* [http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/view.jsp?artid=697&letter=B Entry on "benedictions"] in theJewish Encyclopedia .
* [http://www.brochos.com/ A comprehensive guide to Brochos"]References
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