Torah Blessings

Torahs displayed in the ark.
Blessings before and after torah readings

Before the Torah Reading

Torah Blesser Chants:

Bar’chu et Adonai ham’vorach!

Congregation Responds:

Baruch Adonai ham’vorach l’olam va-ed!

Torah Blesser Continues:

Baruch Adonai ham’vorach
l’olam va-ed
Baruch atah, Adonai
Eloheinu, Melech haolam,
asher bachar banu mikol haamim,
v’natan lanu et Torato.
Baruch atah, Adonai, notein haTorah.

Praise the One, to whome our praise is due! Praised is the One, to whom our praise is due, now and for ever! Praised be the Eternal God, Ruler of the universe, You have chosen us from all peoples by giving us Your Torah. Blessed is the Eternal One, Giver of the Torah.

After the Torah Reading

Torah Blesser Chants:

Baruch atah, Adonai
Eloheinu, Melech haolam,
asher natan lanu Torat emet
v’chayei olam nata b’tocheinu.
Baruch atah, Adonai, notein haTorah.

Praise be the Eternal God, ruler of the universe, You have given us a Torah of truth, implanting within us eternal life. Blessed is the Eternal One, Giver of the Torah.