{"id":22313,"date":"2025-08-13T05:36:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T04:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sukkatshalom-bneinoach.com\/?p=21728"},"modified":"2025-12-06T09:02:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T08:02:37","slug":"blessings-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sukkatshalom-bneinoach.com\/ko\/blessings-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"BLESSINGS – PART 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u05d1\u05e1”\u05d3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Introduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Deuteronomy  8:10 lezen<\/a> we:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10<\/strong> And thou shalt eat and be satisfied, and bless the L-RD thy G-d for the good land which He hath given thee.<\/td>\u05d9<\/strong>  \u05d5\u05b0\u05d0\u05b8\u05db\u05b7\u05dc\u05b0\u05ea\u05b8\u05bc, \u05d5\u05b0\u05e9\u05b8\u05c2\u05d1\u05b8\u05e2\u05b0\u05ea\u05b8\u05bc–\u05d5\u05bc\u05d1\u05b5\u05e8\u05b7\u05db\u05b0\u05ea\u05b8\u05bc \u05d0\u05b6\u05ea-\u05d3’ \u05d0\u05b1\u05dc\u05b9\u05e7\u05d9\u05da\u05b8, \u05e2\u05b7\u05dc-\u05d4\u05b8\u05d0\u05b8\u05e8\u05b6\u05e5 \u05d4\u05b7\u05d8\u05b9\u05bc\u05d1\u05b8\u05d4 \u05d0\u05b2\u05e9\u05b6\u05c1\u05e8 \u05e0\u05b8\u05ea\u05b7\u05df-\u05dc\u05b8\u05da\u05b0.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This verse forms the basis for the question of how non-Jews can relate to the blessings customary in Judaism before and after meals. In Judaism, the recitation of blessings plays a central role; it helps create awareness of G-d\u2019s goodness, even in the most everyday moments of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog provides a summary of the first two lessons by Rabbi Tuvia Serber on this topic. His lessons are based on the insights of the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, but specifically tailored for Bnei Noach \u2014 non-Jews who follow the universal laws of the Torah. Here you can read the original text from Chabad.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Although the original text is written for Jews, we study and apply these insights to non-Jews. We discuss the relevant parts for non-Jews and explain why some passages do not apply to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to know that non-Jews are not obligated to recite blessings. They may do so voluntarily, but if they choose to say blessings, they must do so properly. Otherwise, one might inadvertently violate the prohibition against creating a new religion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, it is good to realize that in every blessing the Name of G-d is pronounced. We must be very careful with this, as also stated in the Ten Commandments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thou shalt not take the name of the L-RD thy G-d in vain; for the L-RD will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain<\/td>\u05dc\u05b9\u05d0 \u05ea\u05b4\u05e9\u05b8\u05bc\u05c2\u05d0 \u05d0\u05b6\u05ea-\u05e9\u05b5\u05c1\u05dd-\u05d3’ \u05d0\u05b1\u05dc\u05b9\u05e7\u05d9\u05da\u05b8, \u05dc\u05b7\u05e9\u05b8\u05bc\u05c1\u05d5\u05b0\u05d0:  \u05db\u05b4\u05bc\u05d9 \u05dc\u05b9\u05d0 \u05d9\u05b0\u05e0\u05b7\u05e7\u05b6\u05bc\u05d4 \u05d3’, \u05d0\u05b5\u05ea \u05d0\u05b2\u05e9\u05b6\u05c1\u05e8-\u05d9\u05b4\u05e9\u05b8\u05bc\u05c2\u05d0 \u05d0\u05b6\u05ea-\u05e9\u05b0\u05c1\u05de\u05d5\u05b9 \u05dc\u05b7\u05e9\u05b8\u05bc\u05c1\u05d5\u05b0\u05d0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n


(Exodus 20:6)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, there are two important guidelines when reciting blessings:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. If you doubt whether you have recited a blessing or not, do not say it again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. If someone accidentally makes a mistake and nevertheless utters the Name of G-d, he may recite a praise afterward.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    For example<\/strong>: if someone says the wrong blessing and realizes right away, you can actually say the correct blessing after whatever you said. But if more than 3 seconds passed from the recitation of the wrong text, then you must recite a praise to the mentioned name of G-d and then the correct blessing. The accepted praise is: \u05d1\u05b8\u05bc\u05e8\u05d5\u05bc\u05da\u05b0 \u05e9\u05b5\u05c1\u05dd \u05db\u05b0\u05bc\u05d1\u05d5\u05b9\u05d3 \u05de\u05b7\u05dc\u05b0\u05db\u05d5\u05bc\u05ea\u05d5\u05b9 \u05dc\u05b0\u05e2\u05d5\u05b9\u05dc\u05b8\u05dd \u05d5\u05b8\u05e2\u05b6\u05d3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For example<\/strong>: if someone says the wrong blessing and therefore has not fulfilled his obligation, he must still say the correct blessing before proceeding to the next blessing. Then he may say:
    \u201cBlessed is the glory of His kingdom forever and ever.\u201d
    \u05d1\u05b8\u05bc\u05e8\u05d5\u05bc\u05da\u05b0 \u05e9\u05b5\u05c1\u05dd \u05db\u05b0\u05bc\u05d1\u05d5\u05b9\u05d3 \u05de\u05b7\u05dc\u05b0\u05db\u05d5\u05bc\u05ea\u05d5\u05b9 \u05dc\u05b0\u05e2\u05d5\u05b9\u05dc\u05b8\u05dd \u05d5\u05b8\u05e2\u05b6\u05d3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This short praise is said without the usual introduction of a blessing \u2014 so without the words <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cBaruch Ata\u201d (Blessed are You) \u2014 because it is not a full blessing but a way to honor the Name of G-d after it may have been pronounced incorrectly by accident. This way one prevents the Name of G-d from being taken in vain, as the Ten Commandments command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why is a blessing recited?
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    Every mitzvah (commandment) in the Torah must be based on a verse from Scripture. Without such a basis, it is merely a good custom, but not a binding commandment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Everything that exists in this world belongs to God. We read this in Psalm 24:1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The earth is the L-RD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.<\/td>\u05dc\u05b7\u05d3’, \u05d4\u05b8\u05d0\u05b8\u05e8\u05b6\u05e5 \u05d5\u05bc\u05de\u05b0\u05dc\u05d5\u05b9\u05d0\u05b8\u05d4\u05bc;    \u05ea\u05b5\u05bc\u05d1\u05b5\u05dc, \u05d5\u05b0\u05d9\u05b9\u05e9\u05b0\u05c1\u05d1\u05b5\u05d9 \u05d1\u05b8\u05d4\u05bc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    When someone enjoys this world \u2014 for example, by eating or drinking \u2014 without first reciting a blessing, it is as if one takes something that belongs to G-d without permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Talmud, in Tractate Berachot 35a:21, states this as follows:
    \u201cWhoever enjoys this world without first reciting a blessing is as if he desecrates holy matters.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For everything belongs to G-d: the earth and all that it produces. By reciting a blessing, you acknowledge this truth and, as it were, ask permission to enjoy it. The blessing not only permits the use of the earthly but also makes it meaningful and connected to the divine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Why are different blessings recited?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    In Judaism, blessings (berachot) express our gratitude to G-d for everything He has created. For different types of food, there are different blessings, depending on their origin. These blessings help us consciously enjoy what we consume, acknowledging that everything ultimately comes from G-d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Each beracha is based on halachic (Jewish law) principles and on verses from the Torah or other sacred texts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Fruits of Trees<\/strong>
      For fruits that grow on trees \u2014 such as apples, pears, and figs \u2014 we say the following beracha:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n