Berakhah

In Judaism, a berakhah, bracha, brokho, brokhe (Hebrew:בְּרָכָה‎; pl. בְּרָכוֹת, berakhot, brokhoys; "benediction," "blessing," "drawing down [of spiritual energy]") is a formula of blessing or thanksgiving, recited in public or private, usually before the performance of a commandment, or the enjoyment of food or fragrance, and in praise on various occasions.