Birkat HaMazon 

The Birkat Hamazon- Grace after Meals

"And you shall eat and you shall be satisfied. And you shall bless YHWH, your God, for the good land he has given you." (Dueteronomy 8:10)

The Birkat Hamazon- Grace after Meals, is among the most ancient prayers in the Jewish liturgy. When we recite Grace After Meals (also referred to as benching, meaning "to bless"), we are appreciating that this food came from God -- and that gives the enjoyment of the meal a whole new meaning. We recognize that we are truly blessed and give thanks. This appreciation brings joy. God does not need our blessings. We need our blessings, for they get us back in touch with the root of it all. A good meal now becomes a connection to the Eternal.

"Blessed are you, LORD our God, master of the universe, Who nourishes the whole world in goodness, with grace, kindness, and compassion. He gives bread to all flesh, for His mercy endures forever. And through His great goodness we have never lacked, nor will we lack food forever, for the sake of His great Name. For He is God, who nourishes and sustains all, and does good to all, and prepares food for all His creatures which He created. Blessed are You, LORD, who nourishes all. Amen."

"Barukh attah Adonai eloheynu melekh ha'olam hazan et ha'olam kullo betuvo, bechen bechesed uvrachamim. Hu notein lechem lekholbasar ki le'olam chasdo. Uvtuvo haggadol tamid lo chaseid lanu ve'al yechsar lanu mazon le'olam va'ed, ba'avur shemo haggadol. Ki hu El zan umfarneis lakhol, umeitiv lakol umeikhin mazon lekhol b'riyotav, asher bara. Barukh attah hazan et hakkol. Amein".