בּוֹרֵא נְפָשׁוֹת
The blessing recited after eating foods not requiring Birkat HaMazon or Al HaMichya.
Open in Am Hazakבָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה׳ אֱלהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם בּוֹרֵא נְפָשׁוֹת רַבּוֹת וְחֶסְרוֹנָן עַל כָּל מַה שֶׁבָּרָאתָּ לְהַחֲיוֹת בָּהֶם נֶפֶשׁ כָּל חָי בָּרוּךְ חֵי חַי הָעוֹלָמִים:
Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Creator of many souls and their deficiencies, for all that You have created, to enliven with them every living being. Blessed is the Life of the worlds.
Borei Nefashot is recited after eating foods that don't require Birkat HaMazon or Me'ein Shalosh, such as fruits (except the seven species), vegetables, meat, and beverages (except wine).
This brief blessing acknowledges God as the creator of all living things and thanks Him for providing everything we need to sustain life.
