A friend sent me a link to the video below. It gave me a new appreciation of the beracha of Al hamichya, recited after eating. In fact, after viewing the video, the next time I was required to say the Al hamichya blessing, I reached for a siddur and carefully concentrated on the words.
Bircat M’ain Shalosh is a short paragraph with variations in wording that adapt it to the following three categories:*“
Al hamichya,” is said after foods made of any of the five grains — what, barley, rye, oat, spelt;*
“Al hagafen” is said after wine and grape juice;*
“Al ha-aitz” is said after one or more of the five fruits with which Israel is blessed — grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives or dates.
To read more about the blessings before and after partaking of foods, click on the link below.
http://www.ok.org/Content.asp?ID=117
As an aside, I just came across an inspiring YNET article with a great idea. Perhaps we can adapt it in our communities.
'Pay it forward' program takes Israel by storm
Young women doing national service grant wishes to groups who in turn volunteer for community
Read more: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3826445,00.html
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