Birkat Ha-Mazon for Heilicher בריך רחמנא

ByPeyton E

עוֹד לֹא אָכַלְנוּ

עוֹד לֹא שָׁתִינוּ

יָבֵשׁ לָנוּ בַּגָּרוֹן

הָבוּ לָנוּ מַשְׁקֶה

מִיט אַ בִּיסֶל קאַשקע

אָז נשירה וְנָרֹן

עוֹד לֹא אָכַלְנוּ

עוֹד לֹא שָׁתִינוּ

יָבֵשׁ לָנוּ בַּגָּרוֹן

מוּכָנִים כְּבָר אָנוּ

לֶאֱכוֹל כּוּלָנוּ

וְנׁאמָר בְּתֵיאָבוֹן

עברית

I have learned how to be greatful without feeling the need to HAVE to feel greatful. I really enjoyed this unit because I feel like I can now teach people and learn lots more about Birkat Hamazon. I think it is important that we did this because it brought to mind how important this stuff is.

Added by: Peyton E

Go to this site to find other lyrics.

https://www.zemereshet.co.il

Thinking about Birkat Ha-Mazon: Please create a text box below this by clicking on the "plus sign" and add your poem, story, song, or a link to your powerpoint below this. Include the names of all the people who worked on it with you. Label it, A Time When I Was (We Were) Really Hungry.

When We Were Really Hungry

I see people hungry.
They are dying on the streets.
People stop and stare at me like I am a sight to see.
Walking past the grocery store, I see a man dressed in rags.
Needs more food than me, I feel so bad.
Do I really need food today?
Or do others need more than me.
Seeing that man on the street.
Has made me change my perspective, I will not repeat.

ברכות ל״ט ב:ט׳

א"ר אבא ובשבת חייב אדם לבצוע על שתי ככרות מ"ט (שמות טז, כב) לחם משנה כתיב

Berakhot 39b:9

In connection to the various halakhot with regard to breaking bread, especially on Festivals, the Gemara cites another halakha. Rabbi Abba said: And on Shabbat one is obligated to break bread for the meal over two loaves. What is the reason? Because in the Torah portion that discusses gathering manna on Friday for Shabbat, the phrase: “Twice as much bread” (Exodus 16:22) is written. To commemorate this, Shabbat meals are based on two loaves of bread.

In my family we don't keep Shabbat. Except, when we do, we have two loaves of Challah. Half the t reason is just because some like raisin and plain. Oh... and a gluten free challah!!

For a fascinating read about the rabbis' attitudes about food, why two loaves, and which foods should not be eaten because they will give you bad breath, or even worse, intestinal troubles, go to the source above by clicking on the underlined heading, and read through for a while. You won't be disappointed. Add quotes that you find interesting or intriguing here:

ברכות מ׳ ב:ו׳

בנימין רעיא כרך ריפתא ואמר בריך מריה דהאי פיתא אמר רב יצא והאמר רב כל ברכה שאין בה הזכרת השם אינה ברכה דאמר בריך רחמנא מריה דהאי פיתא

Berakhot 40b:6

Regarding blessings that do not conform to the formula instituted by the Sages, the Gemara relates that Binyamin the shepherd ate bread and afterward recited in Aramaic: Blessed is the Master of this bread. Rav said, he thereby fulfilled his obligation to recite a blessing. The Gemara objects: But didn’t Rav himself say: Any blessing that does not contain mention of God’s name is not considered a blessing? The Gemara emends the formula of his blessing. He said: Blessed is the All-Merciful, Master of this bread.

Peyton and Leo: Sometimes people say things, and when they get older, or have time to think, they disagree with themselves and say something different.

I think that If you believe in G-d, you can say a blessing without the word G-d except it will not be as powerful. If you address G-d in the blessing, it sounds more powerful to me.

Leo disagrees with this statement because there is a gaping lack of clarity. Some people don't believe in a God; this is a crucial factor.