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13 maj 2004 · There are prescribed blessings that must be said after eating all foods, not just hamotzi. On mezonot foods, we recite an al hamichya blessing. On all other foods, with the exception of the seven fruits of Israel and wine, we say a borei nefashot blessing.
Jews traditionally recite a short blessing before eating any food, be it meal or snack. There are different blessings for different categories of food including fruits (that grow on trees), vegetables (that grow on the ground), grains, miscellaneous (foods that do not grow in soil, like dairy and meat), bread, and wine.
The world is a temple and the food is divine—as long as you bless its Creator before you eat or drink. Different foods get different blessings, but they all begin the same: "Blessed are You, L-rd our G‑d, King of the universe…" All you have to remember is six simple sign-offs:
The Baal Shem Tov (the 18th-century founder of Hasidism) taught: “When you eat and take pleasure in the taste and sweetness of the food, bear in mind that it is God who has placed into the food its taste and sweetness. You will, then, truly serve God by your eating.”
Judaism offers prayers to say for every occasion. But a few prayers said by women offer a distinct path to communicate with the Divine. Here are seven amazing prayers that can help women ascend to new heights in self-awareness and help us forge an even stronger connection with G‑d.
We praise You, Eternal God, Sovereign of the universe, who creates many kinds of food. For vegetables and fruits that grow in the soil, such as broccoli, peanuts, tomatoes, etc.: Transliteration
4 maj 2022 · Rabbis and other Judaism professionals explain the concepts behind a short list of Jewish blessings and prayers, including Jewish blessings over food and the most powerful Hebrew...
