Sephardic Custom
Words Of Prayer and Intention: A Sustainability Motzi
This poetic blessing over the bread brings one’s intentions toward all of the people, powers, and systems that allowed for the
Bendigamos Al Altísimo: A Spanish Grace After Meals Hymn (Audio & Text)
Bendigamos (literally “Let Us Bless”) is a Spanish hymn traditionally sung after meals by Jews of Spanish, Portuguese and Turkish descent (in
A Musical Version of Nusach Ari Grace After Meals
This almost 12 minute long audio recording presents the Nusach Ari version of the Grace After Meals sung slowly by
Fortuna Performs “Bendigamos” Sephardic Grace After Meals Hymn
This video clip presents Brazilian singer, songwriter and actress, Fortuna, performing “Bendigamos Al Altísimo,” a Spanish hymn traditionally sung after meals by
Mizrahi Grace After Meals (Hebrew Audio & Text)
This post presents the Hebrew text and an audio recording of the full weekday Grace After Meals, according to the custom
How to Separate Challah: Sephardic & Ashkenazi Customs
This excerpt from “The Secret of Challah” by Shira Wiener & Ayelet Yifrach provides clear and concise directions for both Ashkenazim and
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef: Women’s Obligation in HaMotzi and Shabbat Meals
This article, written by Halacha Yomit (Daily Laws), describes the women’s obligation to participate in the blessing over the bread and