What is a bracha (blessing)?

A bracha (blessing) is a Jewish prayer that acknowledges God as the source of all things. Before eating, we say a bracha to thank God for the food. Different foods require different blessings based on their category: Hamotzi for bread, Mezonot for grain products, Ha'etz for tree fruits, Ha'adamah for vegetables, Shehakol for other foods, and Ha'gafen for wine.

What bracha do you say on bread?

On bread, we say 'Hamotzi lechem min ha'aretz' (Who brings forth bread from the earth). This blessing is said on bread made from wheat, barley, spelt, oats, or rye. When eating a meal with bread, the Hamotzi covers most other foods eaten during that meal, and we conclude with Birkat Hamazon (Grace After Meals).

What is the difference between Mezonot and Hamotzi?

Hamotzi is said on bread that is the main part of a meal. Mezonot is said on grain-based foods that are not bread-like, such as cookies, cake, pasta, and crackers. The distinction depends on factors like how the dough was made, its consistency, and how the food is eaten. When in doubt, consult a rabbi.

What blessing do you say after eating?

After eating bread, we say Birkat Hamazon (Grace After Meals). After eating foods made from the five grains (wheat, barley, spelt, oats, rye), wine, or the seven species of Israel, we say Al Hamichya or its variations. After other foods, we say Borei Nefashot. The bracha acharona is only required if you ate a sufficient amount (k'zayit).

What bracha do you say on water?

On water and most beverages (except wine and grape juice), we say 'Shehakol nihiyeh bidvaro' (that everything was created by His word). This blessing is also said on meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, and foods that don't grow from the ground.

What bracha do you say on fruits and vegetables?

For fruits that grow on trees, we say 'Borei pri ha'etz' (Creator of the fruit of the tree). For vegetables and fruits that grow from the ground (like strawberries, melons, bananas), we say 'Borei pri ha'adamah' (Creator of the fruit of the ground). The key factor is whether the plant has a permanent trunk or stem.

What bracha do you say for Donut?

The bracha (blessing) before eating Donut is Mezonos. Donuts are fried dough, so the bracha is Mezonos.

What is the after-bracha for Donut?

After eating Donut, you say Al Hamichya.

How do you say the bracha for Donut?

The blessing is: "Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, borei minei mezonot." which means "Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who creates various kinds of nourishment.".

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What Bracha for Donut?

Learn the correct blessing before and after eating Donut

Bracha Before Eating

Mezonos

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה׳ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא מִינֵי מְזוֹנוֹת.

Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, borei minei mezonot.

Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who creates various kinds of nourishment.

Why This Bracha?

Donuts are fried dough, so the bracha is Mezonos.

Bracha After Eating

Al Hamichya

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה׳ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, עַל הַמִּחְיָה וְעַל הַכַּלְכָּלָה וְעַל תְּנוּבַת הַשָּׂדֶה וְעַל אֶרֶץ חֶמְדָּה טוֹבָה וּרְחָבָה שֶׁרָצִיתָ וְהִנְחַלְתָּ לַאֲבוֹתֵינוּ לֶאֱכֹל מִפִּרְיָהּ וְלִשְׂבֹּעַ מִטּוּבָהּ. רַחֵם נָא ה׳ אֱלֹהֵינוּ עַל יִשְׂרָאֵל עַמֶּךָ וְעַל יְרוּשָׁלַיִם עִירֶךָ וְעַל צִיּוֹן מִשְׁכַּן כְּבוֹדֶךָ וְעַל מִזְבְּחֶךָ וְעַל הֵיכָלֶךָ. וּבְנֵה יְרוּשָׁלַיִם עִיר הַקֹּדֶשׁ בִּמְהֵרָה בְיָמֵינוּ, וְהַעֲלֵנוּ לְתוֹכָהּ וְשַׂמְּחֵנוּ בְּבִנְיָנָהּ וְנֹאכַל מִפִּרְיָהּ וְנִשְׂבַּע מִטּוּבָהּ וּנְבָרֶכְךָ עָלֶיהָ בִּקְדֻשָּׁה וּבְטָהֳרָה. [בשבת: וּרְצֵה וְהַחֲלִיצֵנוּ בְּיוֹם הַשַּׁבָּת הַזֶּה.] כִּי אַתָּה ה׳ טוֹב וּמֵטִיב לַכֹּל, וְנוֹדֶה לְּךָ עַל הָאָרֶץ וְעַל הַמִּחְיָה. בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה׳, עַל הָאָרֶץ וְעַל הַמִּחְיָה.

Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, al hamichya v'al hakalkalah v'al t'nuvat hasadeh v'al eretz chemdah tovah urchavah...

Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, for the nourishment and sustenance, for the produce of the field, and for the desirable, good and spacious land which You gave to our forefathers as a heritage to eat of its fruit and to be satisfied with its goodness. Have mercy, Lord our God, on Israel Your people, on Jerusalem Your city, on Zion the resting place of Your glory, on Your altar and on Your Temple. Rebuild Jerusalem, the holy city, speedily in our days. Bring us up into it and gladden us in its rebuilding and let us eat of its fruit and be satisfied with its goodness and bless You upon it in holiness and purity. For You, Lord, are good and beneficent to all, and we thank You for the land and for the nourishment. Blessed are You, Lord, for the land and for the nourishment.

(Said after eating a k'zayis - approximately 1 oz)

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What Bracha for Donut?

Learn the correct blessing before and after eating Donut

Bracha Before Eating

Mezonos

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה׳ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא מִינֵי מְזוֹנוֹת.

Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, borei minei mezonot.

Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who creates various kinds of nourishment.

Why This Bracha?

Donuts are fried dough, so the bracha is Mezonos.

Bracha After Eating

Al Hamichya

Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech ha'olam, al hamichya v'al hakalkalah v'al t'nuvat hasadeh v'al eretz chemdah tovah urchavah...

(Said after eating a k'zayis - approximately 1 oz)

Related Foods

Angel Food Cake

Mezonos

Apple Cake

Mezonos

Apple Strudel

Mezonos

Bagel

Hamotzi

Baguette

Hamotzi

Baked Ziti

Mezonos