Birkat Hagomel
Definitions
n. The blessing said in the presence of a minyan after someone survives a life-threatening situation; often recited pro forma after surviving childbirth or trans-oceanic travel.
Example Sentences
"It is appropriate for the recipient of G‑d's kindness to do the same for others in need. It is therefore customary for a person who recites the Hagomel blessing to also donate money to communal causes." (source)
"Chayyim is a fine memory-aid for this blessing, because Birkat Hagomel is fundamentally about surviving brushes with death, and the profound awareness and gratitude for life that such moments bring to us." (source)
Languages of Origin
- Textual Hebrew
Etymology
בִּרְכַּת הַגּוֹמֵל
- Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education
- North America
- None
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Alternative Spellings
Birkas Hagomel
Notes
Sometimes shortened to 'Hagomel' or 'Gomel.'
Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.
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