Upon hearing good news that concerns both yourself and others, say:
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהוָֹה Blessed are You, Adonoy
אֱלֺהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, our God, King of the Universe,
הַטוֹב וְהַמֵּטִיב: Who is good and does good.
Upon hearing tragic news, say:
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהוָֹה Blessed are You, Adonoy
אֱלֺהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, our God, King of the Universe,
דַּיַּן הָאֱמֶת: the true Judge.
When putting on a new suit or dress for the first time, say:
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהוָֹה Blessed are You, Adonoy
אֱלֺהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, our God, King of the Universe,
מַלְבִּישׁ עֲרֻמִּים: Who clothes the naked.
When you smell fragrant spices, say:
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהוָֹה Blessed are You, Adonoy
אֱלֺהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, our God, King of the Universe,
בּוֹרֵא מִינֵי בְשָׂמִים: Who creates various kinds of fragrances.
When you smell fragrant shrubs or flowers, say:
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהוָֹה Blessed are You, Adonoy
אֱלֺהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, our God, King of the Universe,
בּוֹרֵא עֲצֵי בְשָׂמִים: Who creates fragrant trees.
When you smell fragrant herbs, say:
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְהוָֹה Blessed are You, Adonoy
אֱלֺהֵֽינוּ מֶֽלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, our God, King of the Universe,
בּוֹרֵא עִשְׂבֵי בְשָׂמִים: Who creates fragrant herbs.