Birkat HaBayit

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Birkat HaBayit (Hebrew: ברכת הבית, Birkat HaBayit, meaning Blessing for the Home) is a Jewish prayer often inscribed on wall plaques or hamsas and featured at the entrance of Jewish homes. There are various versions of the prayer.

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Hebrew Transliteration English Translation

Birchat Ha'Bayit
Be'zeh ha'shaar lo ya'voh tzaar
Be'zot ha'deerah lo ta'voh tzarrah
Be'zot ha'delet lo ta'voh ba'halah
Be'zot ha'machlaka lo tavoh machloket
Be'zeh ha'makom te'hee bracha
v'shalom

Blessing for the Home,
Let no sadness come through this gate,
Let no trouble come to this dwelling,
Let no fear come through this door,
Let no conflict be in this place,
Let this home be filled with the blessing of joy,
and peace.[1]

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  1. ^ Judaica Store
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