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with God’s help

Today’s expression, ‘be•ez•rat ha•Shem,’ sounds similar to ‘ba•ruch ha•Shem’, but it has a different meaning and use. Literally, it means ‘with God’s help.’ It is said when we say something that includes a wish, expectation or any projection to the future. For...

Blessed is the Lord

Hebrew is a language that carries a deep reverence to God. The frequently used phrase, ba•ruch ha•Shem, attests to this dramatically. Literally, the phrase ba•ruch ha•Shem says: ‘blessed be God.’ As such, it is actually a blessing. However, the use of this phrase has...