Power Bentching: An In-Depth Explanation of the Tefillah (Prayer) That Holds the Most Extraordinary Powers

You've just finished a tasty Shabbos repast surrounded by your loved ones. And now, you want to appreciatively express your thanks to Hashem. So you announce, "Let's Bentch!" But, do we really do justice to the Biblical expression of bentching? The Chofetz Chaim assures us the rewards for bentching are grand! He reveals that if we bentch correctly we will be blessed with a livelihood of plenty and dignity all of our days. Rabbi Moshe Meir Weiss takes us on a journey through the familiar pathways of bentching and reveals to us many hidden gems lurking behind the familiar words we chant every day. So much of our communication with Hashem is done when we are in a rush. But, when we sit back after a pleasant dessert at our tables, we can indulge, with Rabbi Weiss's help, in some serious connectivity with our Creator. Rabbi Weiss shows us how we are not just thanking Hashem for our food but also for our clothing, our homes, our digestive systems, our modern conveniences and much, much more. He explains the connections between our food and Eretz Yisroel, the linkage between our meals, the Torah, and family unity. One of the challenges of Torah study is the problem of retention since we have very little time to dedicate to review. The beauty of embarking on the study of bentching is that we can review Rabbi Weiss’s lessons over and over every time we bentch. Rabbi Weiss, with meticulous research, explains to us meanings behind every single word in the bentching. For example, he shows us the subtle differences between such words as "re’einu, zuneinu,parnaseinu, v’chalkileinu." As Yehudim (of which the root word means "to thank"), we are the People who specialize in giving thanks. With this treasured sefer, we will indeed become talented at this vital art. Then, the next time we bentch, Hashem will say, "I see you really appreciate it. It's a pleasure doing business with you. I will shower you with even more of My Divine largesse."