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Blessing children
Hebrew Spelling
בִּרְכַּת הַיְלָדִֽים
The tradition of parents blessing their children on Friday nights as the Sabbath begins. The words for the blessing come from the Priestly Benediction in the Torah (Numbers 6:24-26).
Motzi
Hebrew Spelling
מוֹצִיא
The blessing recited over bread and any meal that includes bread. This blessing thanks God for bringing forth bread from the earth.
Rosh Chodesh
Hebrew Spelling
רֹאשׁ חֹדֶשׁ
Literally, “head of the month.” Rosh Chodesh marks the beginning of each Hebrew month when there is a new moon (when there is no moon visible in the sky).
Shabbat shalom
Hebrew Spelling
שַׁבַּת שָׁלוֹם
Literally, “Sabbath of peace.” Shabbat shalom is the customary greeting on Shabbat.