Blessing of Praise
Birchot Hashevach
Jewish Law / Halacha ↗️
A blessing that gives thanks to God for enabling us to experience a new or special occasion:
Barukh Ata Adonai Elohenu Melekh Ha’olam, shehecheyanu, v’kiyimanu, v’higiyanu la’z’man ha’zeh.
Upon seeing lighting, recite:
Barukh Ata Adonai Elohenu Melekh Ha’olam, os’e ma’as’e vereshit.
Upon hearing thunder, recite:
Barukh Ata Adonai Elohenu Melekh Ha’olam, shekoho ugvurato mal’e olam.
Upon seeing a rainbow, recite:
Barukh Ata Adonai Elohenu Melekh Ha’olam, zoher haberit, ne’eman bivrito vekayam bema’amaro.
Upon seeing a Torah scholar with significant wisdom, recite:
Barukh, Ata Adonai Elohenu Melekh Ha’olam shehalak mehohmato lireav.