Blessing Guide

Blessing Guide

What is the purpose of eating? To sustain our bodies so that we can work, play and interact with our fellow man with energy and intelligence.

Making a blessing over food before it is eaten interweaves the above daily activities with a spiritual awareness that the true source of our sustenance comes from G-d.

The Sages thus ordained that one should not derive benefit from our food without first reciting a blessing. We make different blessings for different food types before eating, and after-blessings when the repast is complete.

 

Baked Goods
Angel Food Cake Mezonot Al Hamichya
Almond Cake Mezonot Al Hamichya
Apple Cake Mezonot Al Hamichya
Apple Strudel Mezonot Al Hamichya
Apple Turnover Mezonot Al Hamichya
Banana Cake Mezonot Al Hamichya
Bagguette Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Bagel Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Bread Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Brownies Mezonot Al Hamichya
Bun (Bread) Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Bun (Cake) Mezonot Al Hamichya
Butter Cookies Mezonot Al Hamichya
Cake Mezonot Al Hamichya
Cheese Cake Mezonot Al Hamichya
Cheese Danish Mezonot Al Hamichya
Cherry Pie or Cake Mezonot Al Hamichya
Chocolate Éclair Mezonot Al Hamichya
Chocolate Cake Mezonot Al Hamichya
Chocolate Danish Mezonot Al Hamichya
Coffee Cake Mezonot Al Hamichya
Cookies Mezonot Al Hamichya
Corn Bread Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Corn Muffin (no wheat) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Corn Muffin (with wheat) Mezonot Al Hamichya
Cracked Wheat Bread Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Crackers Mezonot Al Hamichya
Cupcake Mezonot Al Hamichya
Danish Mezonot Al Hamichya
Date Bread Mezonot Al Hamichya
Devil’s Food Cake Mezonot Al Hamichya
Doughnut Mezonot Al Hamichya
English Muffin Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Éclair Mezonot Al Hamichya
Ezekiel Bread Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
French Baguette Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
French Bread Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
French Toast Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Fruit Cake Mezonot Al Hamichya
Garlic Bread Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Ginger Bread Mezonot Al Hamichya
Graham Crackers Mezonot Al Hamichya
Griddle Cakes Mezonot Al Hamichya
Hamantaschen Mezonot Al Hamichya
Hamburger Buns Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Honey Cake Mezonot Al Hamichya
Hot Dog Buns Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Italian Bread Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Knish Mezonot Al Hamichya
Kugel – Made from Rice Mezonot Borei Nefashot
Kugel – made from potatoes or vegetables Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Kugel Made- from chalah or lokshen Mezonot Al Hamichya
Lokshen Kugel Mezonot Al Hamichya
Macarons Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Macaroon Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Matza Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Melba Toast Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Mezonot Bread or Roll Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Mince Pie Mezonot Al Hamichya
Muffin Mezonot Al Hamichya
Napoleon Mezonot Al Hamichya
Onion Bread or Roll Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Onion Crackers Mezonot Al Hamichya
Pastry Mezonot Al Hamichya
Peach Pie Mezonot Al Hamichya
Pie Mezonot Al Hamichya
Piecrust Mezonot Al Hamichya
Plum Pie Mezonot Al Hamichya
Pound Cake Mezonot Al Hamichya
Pretzels Mezonot Al Hamichya
Pumpernickel Bread Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Pumpkin Pie Mezonot Al Hamichya
Raisin Bread Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Raisin Cake Mezonot Al Hamichya
Rice Kugel Mezonot Borei Nefashot
Roll Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Rye Bread Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Sandwich (bread) Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Soft Pretzels Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Sponge Cake Mezonot Al Hamichya
Strawberry Shortcake Mezonot Al Hamichya
Strudel Mezonot Al Hamichya
Toast (bread) Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Tortilla Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Waffle Mezonot Al Hamichya
Wheat Bread Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Wheat Cakes Mezonot Al Hamichya
White Bread Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Whole Wheat Bagel Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Whole Wheat Bread Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Wraps Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Zwieback Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Beverages
Alcoholic Beverages (except grape wine) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Ale Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Apple Juice/Cider Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Beer Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Blackberry Brandy Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Bourbon Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Brandy Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Buttermilk Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Carbonated Soda Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Carbonated Water Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Champagne Hagafen Al Hagefen
Chocolate Milk Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Cider Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Cocktail Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Cocoa Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Coffee Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Cognac Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Cola Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Cranberry Juice Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Ginger Ale Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Grape Juice Hagafen Al Hagefen
Grape Wine Hagafen Al Hagefen
Grapefruit Juice Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Hot Chocolate Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Iced Coffee Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Iced Milk Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Iced Tea Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Lemon Juice Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Lemonade Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Lime Juice Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Limeade Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Liqueur Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Milk Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Orange Juice Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Pineapple Juice Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Prune Juice Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Raisin Wine Hagafen Al Hagefen
Root Beer Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Rum Shehakol Boerei Nefashot
Scotch Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Seltzer Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Slush Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Slurpee Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Soda (all flavors) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Soda Water Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Tea Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Tomato Juice Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Vodka Shehakol Boerei Nefashot
Water Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Whiskey Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Wine (grape) Hagafen Al Hagefen
Dairy Foods
American Cheese Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Butter Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Buttermilk Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Cheese Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Cheese Blintzes Mezonot Al Hamichya
Chocolate Milk Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Cottage Cheese Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Cream Cheese Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Cream with Fruit See Comment Borei Nefashot
Custard Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Farmer Cheese Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Goat Cheese Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Goat Milk Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Ice Cream Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Macaroni and Cheese Mezonot Al Hamichya
Malted Milk Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Milk Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Milkshake Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Pizza (Meal) Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Pizza (Snack) Mezonot Al Hamichya
Shamenet Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Skim Milk Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Sour Cream or Milk Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Sweet Cream Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Swiss Cheese Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Vegetable Cream Cheese Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Welsh Rarebit Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Whipped Cream Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Yogurt Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Desserts & Snacks
Almonds Sugar Coated Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Apple Sauce Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Baked Apple Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Banana Split – For the banana Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Banana Split – For the ice cream Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Boston Cream Pie Mezonot Al Hamichya
Candy (hard) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Chocolate Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Chocolate Cream Pie Mezonot Al Hamichya
Chocolate Fudge Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Coconut Cream Pie Mezonot Al Hamichya
Corn Chips Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Cotton Candy Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Custard Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Custard Pie Mezonot Al Hamichya
Gelatin-type dessert Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Gum Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Gum Drops Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Halavah Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Honey Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Honey Candy Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Ice Cream Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Ices Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Jam Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Jelly Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Ketchup Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Licorice Extract Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Licorice Root (natural) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Licorice Stick Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Marshmallow Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Marzipan Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Milkshake Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Mints Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Napoleon Mezonot Al Hamichya
Peanut Butter Creamy or Chunky Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Hamotzi Birkat Hamazon
Pie Mezonot Al Hamichya
Popcorn Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Potato Chips Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Pringles Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Pudding Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Rice Pudding Mezonot Borei Nefashot
Rock Candy Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Sherbet Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Stewed Prunes Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Strawberry Shortcake Mezonot Al Hamichya
Strudel Mezonot Al Hamichya
Sugar Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Sundae Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Syrup Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Fruits & Nuts
Almond Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Apple Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Apricot Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Avocado Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Banana Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Blackberry Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Blueberry Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Cantaloupe Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Cashew Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Cherry Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Chestnut Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Clementine Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Coconut Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Cranberry Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Currant Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Date Ha-aytz Al Ha-aytz
Etrog Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Fig Ha-aytz Al Haetz
Gooseberry Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Grape Ha-aytz Al Ha-aytz
Grapefruit Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Guava Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Hazel Nut Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Honeydew Melon Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Kiwi Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Mango Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Melon Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Nectarine Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Orange Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Orange Peel (even if candied) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Papaya Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Peach Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Peanut Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Pear Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Pecan Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Peel (of Fruits) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Persimmon Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Pineapple Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Pistachio Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Plum Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Pomegranate Ha-aytz Al Ha-aytz
Prune Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Pumpkin Seed Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Quince Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Raisin Ha-aytz Al Ha-aytz
Raspberry Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Rhubarb Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Strawberry (both wild and cultivated) Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Tangerine Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Walnut Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Watermelon Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Grains & Grain Products
Bran Flakes Mezonot Al Hamichya
Buckwheat (Kashe) Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Buckwheat Muffins (with Flour of Five Principal Species) Mezonot Al Hamichya
Buckwheat Muffins (without Flour of Five Principal Species) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Buckwheat Pancakes Mezonot Al Hamichya
Chowmein Mezonot Al Hamichya
Corn Grits (cooked) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Dumpling Mezonot Al Hamichya
Farfel Mezonot Al Hamichya
Farina Mezonot Al Hamichya
Groats (see Buckwheat) Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Kashe (see Buckwheat) Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Kashe Varnishkes Mezonot Al Hamichya
Kishke Mezonot Al Hamichya
Kneidlach Mezonot Al Hamichya
Kreplach Mezonot Al Hamichya
Lokshen Mezonot Al Hamichya
Macaroni Mezonot Al Hamichya
Matza Ball Mezonot Al Hamichya
Matza Brei Mezonot Al Hamichya
Noodle Pudding Mezonot Al Hamichya
Noodles Mezonot Al Hamichya
Noodles for Pesach Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Oatmeal Mezonot Al Hamichya
Pancakes Mezonot Al Hamichya
Pasta Mezonot Al Hamichya
Porridge Mezonot Al Hamichya
Puffed Wheat Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Quinoa Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Rice Mezonot Borei Nefashot
Spaghetti Mezonot Al Hamichya
Meat, Fish, & Eggs
Beef Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Beef Stew Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Bologna Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Carp Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Chicken Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Chicken Fricassee Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Chicken Salad Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Chili Con Carne Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Chopped Liver Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Corned Beef Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Derma (Stuffed Kishke) Mezonot Al Hamichya
Duck Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Egg Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Egg Salad Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Fish Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Fishcake, Fishstick Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Frankfurter (without bun) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Gefilte Fish Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Hamburger (without bun) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Herring Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Hotdog (without bun) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Knish with Meat Mezonot Al Hamichya
Lamb Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Lamb Chops, Stew Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Liver Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Liverwurst Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Lox Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Meat Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Meatballs Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Meatloaf Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Minced Meat Pie Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Mushroom Omelet Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Omelet Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Pastrami Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Pickled Herring Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Pot Roast Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Roast Beef Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Salami Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Salmon Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Sardines Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Scrambled Eggs Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Smoked Herring Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Smoked Salmon Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Spanish Omelet Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Steak Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Tongue Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Tuna Fish Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Tuna Fish Salad Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Turkey Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Veal Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Veal Cutlets Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Whitefish Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Soups
Barley Soup Mezonot Al Hamichya
Bean Soup Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Borsht (with or without potato) Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Bouillon Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Broth Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Cabbage Soup Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Chicken Soup (plain) Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Chicken Soup (with kneidlach or noodles) Mezonot + Shehakol Al Hamichya & Borei Nefashot
Consommé Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Corn Soup Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Fruit Soup (If made with fruit requiring Ha-aytz ) Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Fruit Soup (if made with fruit requiring Ha-adamah ) Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Lentil Soup Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Mushroom Soup Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Mushroom and Barley Soup Mezonot Al Hamichya
Noodle Soup Mezonot Al Hamichya
Onion Soup Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Pea Soup Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Rice Soup Mezonot Borei Nefashot
Tomato Rice Soup See Comment Borei Nefashot
Tomato Soup Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Vegetable Soup Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Vegetables & Herbs
Arbes Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Artichoke Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Asparagus Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Aubergine Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Baked Beans Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Beans Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Beets Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Broccoli Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Brussel Sprouts Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Cabbage Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Carrots Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Cauliflower Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Celery Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Chickpeas Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Chives Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Cinnamon Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Cole Slaw Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Coriander Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Corn on the Cob Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Cucumber Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Cucumber Salad Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Dill Pickle Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Edamame Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Eggplant Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Escarole Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
French Fried Potatoes Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Garlic See Comment Borei Nefashot
Gherkin Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Ginger, if raw or dry and candied Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Green Beans Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Green Pepper Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Hearts of Palm Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Kidney Beans Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Lentils (cooked) Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Lettuce Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Lima Beans Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Maize Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Mashed Potatoes Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Mushroom Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Mustard Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Nahit (chick peas) Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Nutmeg (ripe) Ha-aytz Borei Nefashot
Olive Ha-aytz Al Ha-aytz
Onion, only if fried Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Onion, raw See comment Borei Nefashot
Parsley Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Parsnip Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Peas Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Pickles Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Potato Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Potato Blintzes Mezonot Al Hamichya
Potato Knish Mezonot Al Hamichya
Potato Kugel (homemade) Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Potato Kugel (made from potato flour) Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Potato Latkes (from potato flour) Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Potato Latkes (from real potatoes) Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Potato Salad Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Potatoes, Instant Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Potatoes, Mashed Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Radish Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Salad, Vegetable Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Schav Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Soya Beans Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Spices Shehakol Borei Nefashot
Spinach Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Sprouts Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Squash Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
String Beans Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Sweet Potato Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Tomato Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Turnip Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Tzibeles (fried onions) Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Tzimmes Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
Yam Ha-adamah Borei Nefashot
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