Yeshivish glossary term
bracha
ברכה
Meaning
- blessing
- a prescribed blessing formula
- a wish for well-being or success
Alternate spellings
beracha, brachah, brocha
Usage and context
Can refer to a formal blessing recited before food or a mitzvah, a personal blessing from a respected person, or a general expression of good wishes.
- Category
- religious practice
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
Which bracha do we say on this food?
Plain-English example
Which blessing do we recite over this food?