Why Do We Bless God?

Aug 4, 2018 | by Rabbi Mordechai Becher

Exploring the Jewish meaning of blessings.

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Rabbi Mordechai Becher, originally from Australia, is senior lecturer of the Gateways Organization and an instructor at Yeshiva University. He received his Ordination from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and his MA in Medieval Jewish History from the Bernard Revel Graduate School of Yeshiva University, where he is currently pursuing doctoral studies. Rabbi Becher served in the IDF, has answered thousands of questions on AsktheRabbi and presents a Talmud class on the Jewish Broadcasting Service. Rabbi Becher’s latest book, Gateway to Judaism, is in its ninth printing. He has taught in the USA, Canada, England, Israel, South Africa, Australia and Russia, and has conducted tours in Africa, Australia, China, Europe, Israel and Russia.

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Comments (7)

(6) Yaakov Novograd, December 12, 2018 4:08 AM

Rabbi Becher does it again!

So wonderfully presented, I would gladly transcribe this video, pro bono, if there's a good chance that Aish or Rabbi Becher would have use for such.... Please let me know.

(5) Dvirah, August 8, 2018 7:09 PM

Meaningful and Entertaining

Rabbi Becher certainly showed us the power of words by this both informative and funny exposition of a common blessing. Blessed be!

(4) Krista, August 8, 2018 6:28 PM

Great!

B’H for your teachings! This was inspiring!

(3) Anonymous, August 8, 2018 6:02 AM

WoW! Thanks. Going to share this one with friends and family.

Wow! Such complete clarity in such a short span of time! Going to share this one with friends and family right away. Thank you Rabbi Becher.

(2) Dana, August 7, 2018 7:44 PM

Wonderful explanation!

Thank you Rabbi Becher for explaining the many layers of what seems to be a simple blessing!

Yashar Kochecha!

(1) Anonymous, August 6, 2018 6:35 PM

B"H!

This video was such a blessing to me! Todah rabah!

Anonymous, August 6, 2018 11:46 PM

Always be ready to learn something you did not know

I have listen different explanations from different Rabbis, but he explained very clear and good.
He showed also how important is to know lashon hakodesh to get the different layers of Torah...