1.0המסורת היהודיתhttps://yahadut.org/en/Dmitry Kaganhttps://yahadut.org/en/author/dk/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="51KpqBKlRc"><a href="https://yahadut.org/en/between-man-and-god/blessings/blessings-on-fragrance/">Blessings on Fragrance</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://yahadut.org/en/between-man-and-god/blessings/blessings-on-fragrance/embed/#?secret=51KpqBKlRc" width="600" height="338" title="“Blessings on Fragrance” — המסורת היהודית" data-secret="51KpqBKlRc" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://yahadut.org/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> https://yahadut.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/05-23-15.jpg19201026The principle that benefiting from the world requires a blessing (section 2 above) also applies to the enjoyment of a pleasant scent. Giving thanks for a fragrance teaches us to be aware of the subtle pleasures God created that enrich our lives and enhance our emotional experiences. To precisely tailor our gratitude, the Sages composed separate blessings for each of four sources of aromas: The blessing on the aroma of a tree or perennial bush is “Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who creates fragrant trees.” The blessing on the scent of an annual or biennial plant is “Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who creates fragrant plants.” The blessing on the smell of a fruit is “Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, Who gives pleasant fragrance to fruits.” The blessing on the perfume of anything else, whether ...