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6. Fruits

Fruits get the "Ha-aitz" blessing. In Jewish law, a fruit is defined as something growing from a perennial tree that does not renew its stem and does not grow too close to the ground. Thus, apples, grapes, nuts (except peanuts) and figs are fruit, but strawberries, watermelon and bananas are not.

Here's the blessing:


Baruch atah A-donay, Elo-heinu Melech Ha’Olam borei pri ha-aitz.

Blessed are You, L-rd our G-d, King of the universe, who creates the fruit of the tree.

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1. Why a Blessing?
2. Bread
3. Foods Eaten with Bread
4. "Mezonot"
5. Wine
6. Fruits
7. Vegetables
8. "Shehakol"
9. Grace After Meals
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