Yeshivish glossary term
bentcher
בענטשער
Meaning
- booklet containing Grace after Meals and often songs or blessings
- benching booklet
Alternate spellings
bencher, bentscher
Usage and context
Commonly used at Shabbos meals, weddings, and other celebrations.
- Category
- everyday religious objects
- Language origin
- Yiddish
Example in Yeshivish
There are bentchers on every table.
Plain-English example
There are Grace-after-Meals booklets on every table.