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43-584: [REDACTED] Look up baraka in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Baraka or Barakah may refer to: Berakhah or Baraka, in Judaism, a blessing usually recited during a ceremony Barakah or Baraka, in Islam, the beneficent force from God that flows through the physical and spiritual spheres Baraka, full ḥabbat al-barakah , a.k.a. Nigella sativa ,

86-417: A berakhah answers with amen ; but one who is engaged in prayer may at certain points be forbidden from other speech, including responding amen . With few exceptions, one does not respond amen to his or her own berakha, although other prayers—such as the kaddish —include " amen " in their text. There are three major categories of berakhah : Blessings over food are intended to sanctify

129-419: A 1973 Indian film Barkhaa , a 2015 Indian film See also [ edit ] Varsha (disambiguation) , etymon of the name Barka (disambiguation) Baraka (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Barkha . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to

172-608: A 1992 experimental documentary film by Ron Fricke Baraka (novel) , a 1983 novel by John Ralston Saul Baraka ( Mortal Kombat ) , a fictional character in the Mortal Kombat series Baraka (album) , a 1997 album by DKV Trio Barakah (album) , a 2016 album by Sami Yusuf Other [ edit ] Al-Barakah (ISIL administrative district) , a self-proclaimed district and former province Baraka (musical group)  [ ru ] , an ethno-jazz collective, from Riga, Latvia Barakah nuclear power plant , in

215-528: A Gentile may respond "amen" to a Jew's blessing, even when the blessing contains the text, "...Who has sanctified us with His commandments, and commanded us to...," since by answering "amen," the Gentile is agreeing that the Jew was sanctified with the commandment about to be performed. So too with blessings on foods and smells; one is not required to likewise partake in order to answer "amen." When one person recites

258-428: A blessing for another, and the second says " amen ", it is considered as if the second person recited the blessing by proxy. In this manner, a person can fulfill their obligation to recite kiddush , or recite a blessing before eating, without saying the actual blessing but rather the one word " amen ". When responding amen , it must be pronounced in a proper manner, consistent with its significance in halakha. There are

301-552: A case, some authorities permit the individual to respond amen to the last blessing in order to signal the ending of the series. While there are many examples of series of blessings within the Jewish prayer services, Ashkenazi tradition dictates that amen is not recited at the conclusion of a series of blessings. The one exception to this is in Grace after Meals after the third blessing of Boneh Yerushalayim ; in order to signify that

344-529: A certain predefined amount ( Ke'zayit for a solid food, and Revi'it for a liquid) is consumed within a predefined time period (different for solids and liquids). Blessings recited before the observance of a mitzvah (commandment) begin with the formula "Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has sanctified us through his commandments and commanded us to..." and mention the specific mitzvah about to be performed. The blessing over fulfilling

387-484: A number of ways to respond amen that are discouraged as being either disrespectful or careless. The articulation of the alef ( א ‎, first letter of amen in Hebrew) and its proper vowelization must be clear. If the kametz vowel is rushed and mispronounced as the vowelization of a shva , the amen is termed an amen chatufa , as chatufa is synonym for the shva . Another type of amen chatufa

430-531: A spice with purported health benefits Places [ edit ] Baraka, Democratic Republic of the Congo , a town in the eastern Congolese province of Sud-Kivu on Lake Tanganyika. Baraka, Gabon , a site where American missionaries from New England established a mission in 1842 on what is now Libreville Baraka School , an educational program in Kenya, featured in the film The Boys of Baraka Baraka,

473-411: Is He Who is good and does good") is recited by a person when they hear good news that will also benefit others, such as news that one has received an inheritance or when rain begins to fall after a drought. It is also said upon the drinking of additional wine that is different from that drunk previously at the meal. Most blessings begin with the words Barukh Attah Adonai ("Blessed are You, Lord"). When

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516-498: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Berakhah The function of a berakhah is to acknowledge God as the source of all blessing. It can be both a declaration of dependence and an expression of gratitude for God and his gifts. Berakhot also have an educational function to transform a variety of everyday actions and occurrences into religious experiences designed to increase awareness of God at all times. For this purpose,

559-451: Is forbidden to say a " berakhah levatalah " (an unnecessary blessing) so as not to transgress the grave prohibition of taking God's name in vain. The ruling in such cases is to say the blessing in a D'Oraita case, and to not say it in a D'Rabbanan case. The most common context in which an amen is required by halakha is after one hears a berakah recited. In fact, it is prohibited to willfully refrain from responding amen when it

602-416: Is improper to answer amen . An amen yetoma ( אמן יתומה "orphaned amen ") is one such example of an improperly recited amen . There is a dispute among the halachic authorities as to exactly what constitutes an orphaned amen . One may not respond amen to a beracha le-vatala ( ברכה לבטלה , "blessing made for nought"). Thus, one should not respond amen to a blessing made by someone who

645-706: Is indicated. The source of this requirement is the verse in Deuteronomy 32:3: "When I proclaim the name of Hashem , give glory to our God." This mandate refers to the mention of the Tetragrammaton , which was only pronounced at certain specific times within the confines of the Temple in Jerusalem . Whoever heard this special name of God mentioned was obliged to respond with Barukh shem kvod malkhuto l'olam va'ed ( ברוך שם כבוד מלכותו לעולם ועד , "Blessed be

688-408: Is merely reciting the blessing for educational purposes (i.e. to learn how to recite it). However, one is encouraged to respond amen to children's blessings, even though they are not obligated in the recitation of blessings. Because one cannot attest to one's own blessing any more than he or she already has by reciting it, responding amen to one's own blessing is redundant and one may not do so. If

731-466: Is more generally an affirmation of any declaration. Accordingly, it is customary in some communities to respond amen after each harachaman in Grace after meals and after a mi'shebeirach . When reciting amen , it is important that the response is not louder than the blessing itself. When trying to encourage others to respond amen , however, one may raise ones voice to stir others to respond in kind. Since answering "amen" indicates approval of

774-481: Is more than one reason why these commandments do not have blessings. Abudarham and Shlomo ibn Aderet suggested a blessing is not recited for tzedakah because the recipient may refuse the gift, and blessings are not recited when it is uncertain whether the mitzvah will be performed. Baruch Epstein suggested that a blessing is not recited on interpersonal mitzvot because the standard blessing text refers to Jews being distinguished from other nations who do not perform

817-487: Is one that is recited prior to the completion of the blessing it is being recited to follow; this comes from the Hebrew word chatuf ( חטוף ‎, "snatched"). The impatient rush to respond amen before the blessing has even been completed is prohibited. If insufficient stress is placed on the nun ( נ ‎, the last letter of amen in Hebrew) and the mem ( מ ‎, the middle letter) drowns it out, this

860-401: Is possible only in undesirable circumstances (for example, granting a divorce , or the return of stolen goods). In the case of other commandments (for example, tzedakah "charity"), commentators say it is because there is no fixed amount or limit to the observance of the commandment; however, there is no general agreement regarding the underlying principles. David Abudarham wrote that there

903-475: Is termed an amen ketufa ( אמן קטופה , "a cut amen "). One must also not recite amen too quickly; one should allocate enough time for the amen as necessary to say ’El melekh ne’eman . Saying an amen ketzara ( אמן קצרה , "short amen ") recited too quickly shows a lack of patience. Although it is not prohibited to say the word amen in vain, the Chazal indicated particular circumstances in which it

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946-543: The sheheheyanu blessing in kiddush or dispense their obligation by listening to someone else recite it, women generally recite their sheheheyanu during candle lighting . Rabbi Tzvi Pesach Frank notes that anyone who lit candles should refrain from responding amen to the sheheheyanu blessing during kiddush because it would effectively be an interruption in their fulfillment of reciting kiddush , as they have already recited their sheheheyanu blessing. Barkha (disambiguation) From Misplaced Pages,

989-486: The Talmudic sage , Rabbi Meir , declared that it was the duty of every Jew to recite one hundred berakhot every day. The Mishnah of tractate Berakhot , and the gemara in both Talmuds contain detailed rabbinical discussions of berakhot , upon which the laws and practice of reciting blessings are founded. Berakhot typically start with the words "Blessed are You, Lord our God..." One who hears another recite

1032-449: The appropriate blessing beforehand. There are six types of blessings said before eating different foods: Ha-Motzi/Hamoytsi Mezonot/Mezoynes Ha-gefen/Hagofen Ha-`etz/ho-eytz Ha-’adama/Ho-adomo and She-ha-kol . Additionally, there are 5 blessings said after eating different foods: Birkat Hamazon , Al Hamihya, Al Hagefen, Al Ha’etz and Borei Nefashot. These blessings, however, are only required if

1075-571: The prophets called the Haftarah , and the recitation of Psalms of Praise , and the Psalms of the Hallel . No blessing is recited for the performance of certain commandments. Some commentators have suggested that the reason is that no blessing is said before fulfilling commandments which do not involve any action (for example, leaving the corner of the field for the poor), or the observance of which

1118-599: The Creator at all times. These blessings are said on various occasions, including upon hearing good and bad news; on witnessing awesome natural phenomena such as thunder and lightning, high mountains or the ocean, or a rainbow ; upon visiting a place where miracles have been performed in the past, especially in the Land of Israel , and the Birkat ha-Gomel , upon being saved from danger. The blessing Ha-tov ve-ha-metiv ("Blessed

1161-604: The Name of His glorious kingdom for all eternity"). With the destruction of the Temple in 70 CE, however, pronouncing the Tetragrammaton was prohibited, and was replaced with the pronunciation Adonai . Although this term bears significant holiness (and is in fact one of the seven names of God) and may not be pronounced without purpose, it may be pronounced when appropriate in prayer and blessings. The aforementioned response for

1204-475: The Tetragrammaton, however, is not warranted when one hears Adonai pronounced. The Chazal (Talmudic sages) therefore mandated that one must answer amen at the completion of a blessing outside of the Temple, comparable to the barukh shem that was used in the Holy Temple. However, while " barukh shem is an expression of praise and honour, amen is an affirmation of belief." The Talmud teaches that

1247-592: The United Arab Emirates barakaši , a name the party founders of the Croatian Democratic Union gave to themselves See also [ edit ] Al Baraka (disambiguation) Barack (disambiguation) Barak (disambiguation) Barka (disambiguation) Barakat (disambiguation) Barkha (disambiguation) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with

1290-420: The blessing is being recited on food, one who responds amen to one's own blessing will either cause a hefseik ( הפסק , "[prohibited] interruption") or likely pronounce an amen yetoma , depending on whether one responds immediately or waits until after one swallows some food or drink, respectively. An exception to this rule is a situation in which an individual is reciting a series of blessings; in such

1333-431: The blessing occurs at the beginning of a prayer, the words Eloheinu Melekh ha-Olam ("our God, King of the Universe") are added. There are three types of formulas for benedictions: In certain cases it is doubtful whether a blessing should be said. For example, when someone doesn't remember whether he has already recited the proper blessing or not. One cannot argue to recite the blessing "just to be sure", because it

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1376-426: The blessing of sheheheyanu is added within the kiddush prayer. By listening intently and responding amen to each blessing of the kiddush prayer, all those present can effectively fulfill their obligation to recite kiddush , even though only one person is actually reciting it, via the principle of shomea k'oneh ( שומע כעונה , "One who hears is the equivalent of one who recites"). While men either recite

1419-564: The blessing. Even if one is certain that one's hands are clean (for example, at the Rabbinically instituted rinsing before breaking bread), one still recites the blessing afterwards to avoid confusion. Also contrary to the usual pattern, blessings are said after certain public readings from the Tanakh as well as before it. Examples include the public reading of the Torah , the readings from

1462-524: The commandment is sometimes followed by another blessing (for example, when lighting the Chanukkah candles , the additional berakhah "...who performed miracles for our ancestors long ago at this season" is recited). When a mitzvah is performed for the first time in the year, the She'hecheyanu blessing ("...who has kept us alive and preserved us and enabled us to reach this season") is also added. Contrary to

1505-479: The content of the blessing, it is appropriate to answer "amen" to another's blessing even if one could not halachically recite the blessing oneself. For example, when the kohanim recite the blessing, "...Who has sanctified us with the holiness of Aaron, and commanded us to bless His people Israel with love," the congregation responds "amen," even though they are not descendants of Aaron the High Priest. Likewise,

1548-459: The first three blessings are biblically mandated , as opposed to the fourth rabbinically mandated blessing, the Talmud mandates that one recite amen at its closing. When responding amen will constitute a hefseik ( הפסק , "[prohibited] interruption"), one should not respond amen . An example of this type of situation would be within the evening kiddush on Jewish holidays , when

1591-451: The 💕 (Redirected from Barkha (disambiguation) ) [REDACTED] Look up बर्खा in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Barkha may refer to: Barkha Dutt , an Indian journalist Barkha Madan , an Indian actress and former model Barkha Sengupta , an Indian actress Barkha Sharma , an Indian fashion designer Barkha Singh , an Indian actress Barkha (1960 film) , an Indian film Barkha Bahar ,

1634-949: The local nickname for Barakaldo , Spain Baraka River , Eritrea and Sudan Har Brakha , an Israeli settlement in the West Bank, Palestinian territories Barakeh, Hama , Syria People [ edit ] Ajamu Baraka (born 1953), human rights activist and 2016 candidate for Vice President of the United States Amiri Baraka (1934–2014), American writer Ras J. Baraka (born 1970), American politician and current mayor of Newark, New Jersey Al-Said Barakah (1260–1280), Mamluk Sultan Barack Obama, Sr. (1934–1982), born Baraka Obama, Kenyan father of U.S. President Barack Obama Baraka bint Thaʿlaba, known as Umm Ayman , female disciple ( Sahaba ) of Muhammad Media [ edit ] Baraka (film) ,

1677-400: The mitzvah; however, non-Jews do perform interpersonal good deeds. Yechiel Yaakov Weinberg suggested that interpersonal mitzvot are done best out of love and care for the recipient, not out of commandment or coercion, so a blessing which refers to the commandment is not recited. The main purpose of this category of blessings, often called "blessings of praise," is to help remind people of

1720-524: The physical act of taking nourishment, those recited before performing a commandment serve to prevent the performance of the activity in an unthinking, rote way, and the blessings of praise serve to remind people of the presence of God in all situations. Based on a sugya of the Talmud ( Berkahot 35a), Judaism teaches that food ultimately belongs to the one great Provider, God, and that to partake of it legitimately one must express gratitude to God by reciting

1763-410: The title Baraka . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Baraka&oldid=1255539815 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description

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1806-424: The usual pattern of making a blessing before the commandment, the blessing for relieving one's bodily needs and the blessing for ritually rinsing the hands are both recited afterwards. In the former case, it is forbidden to recite any blessing while one feels one's need, and so the blessing is postponed. In the latter case, one may also not recite the blessing beforehand since clean hands are a prerequisite for reciting

1849-403: The word Amen is an acronym for א ל מ לך נ אמן ( ’El melekh ne’eman , "God, trustworthy King.") The word amen itself is etymologically related to the Hebrew word emunah ( אמונה , "faith") asserting that one is affirming the fundamental beliefs of Judaism. Although amen, in Judaism, is most commonly stated as a response to a blessing that incorporates God's name, amen

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