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Blessings Over Food

Question

What is the significance of blessings over food?

Answer

One of the reasons that G-d created humans to sense pleasure, is in order that we appreciate His goodness. Through this appreciation, we will recognize our obligation to observe G-d’s commandments. In turn, He will then bestow more goodness upon us.

Blessings over food are a way that we verbally express our appreciation for G-d’s blessings.