The following excerpt from the article “Halachot of Kiddush, HaMotzi and Havdalah, printed by The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA),
This poetic prayer, meant to be recited prior to the blessing over the challah, brings one’s intentions toward all of the
This short instructional video, part of The Jewish Living Series of Perelman Jewish Day School, provides a detailed explanation of the ritual
This poetic blessing over the bread brings one’s intentions toward all of the people, powers, and systems that allowed for the
In this short video, Cantor Jan Lieberman plays guitar and sings a version of the blessing over the bread often used in Reform
This humorous music video, produced by campers and staff from TheZone Jewish Sleepaway Camp, presents a humorous accounting of the mitzvah
This detailed article by Chaviva Gordon-Bennett explains the meaning, origins, customs, and practical how-to’s of the blessing over the bread on Shabbat,
This article, written by Halacha Yomit (Daily Laws), describes the women’s obligation to participate in the blessing over the bread and
This short, humorous video, created by students at Makor of Hebrew College, describes several customs pertaining to the HaMotzi ritual performed
This excerpt from “The Way Into Jewish Prayer (Jewish Lights)” by Rabbi Lawrence A. Hoffman explores how the words of the blessing over
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