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JOFA: The Women’s Role in Kiddush, HaMotzi & Havdallah
The following excerpt from the article "Halachot of Kiddush, HaMotzi and Havdalah, printed by The
Motzi: A Chain of Work – Prayer Prior to HaMotzi
This poetic prayer, meant to be recited prior to the blessing over the challah, brings one's