If we will be custom designing your bencher, you have complete freedom of what to include in your bencher. Many new benchers feature additions for the State of Israel, or recognizing the role of women. Conversely, some prayers date back centuries and have deep roots in family traditions. This is your opportunity to craft a bencher that reflects who you are and honors your heritage. Possible items to include are listed here. If you'd prefer to go with an existing bencher, compare what various benchers on the market offer by referring to the chart at the bottom of the page.

Possible items to include in your bencher

Every bencher, by nature, will include the basic text of Birkat HaMazon with the standard additions for holidays according to your family tradition or nusach (i.e. Ashkenazi or Sephardi). The following are some possible additions to the standard text and other prayers to include in your bencher if you choose. Don't include things just because you can. Only include what is meaningful and relevant to you.

  • Birkat HaMazon
    • Al Neharot Bavel
    • Al HaNisim for Yom Ha'Atsmaut
    • Yehi Ratzon one's hosts
    • HaRachaman for the State of Israel, for peace, and various others
  • Special Occasions
    • Sheva Brachot & Zimun for weddings
    • Zimun for a bris
  • Other Brachot Achronot
    • Al HaMichya
    • Boreh Nefashot
  • Misc. Prayers and Blessings
    • T'fillat HaDerech
    • Selected Psalms
    • Everyday brachot
  • Shabbat and Yom Tov
    • Shalom Aleichem
    • Eshet Chayil
    • Kiddush for Shabbat
    • Kiddush for Yom Tov
    • Zmirot for Shabbat (standard or extended)
    • Shalosh Seudos
    • Havdalah
  • Other Holidays
    • Chanukah
  • Additional Items
    • Popular songs

Options with existing benchers

There are a range of benchers on the market, each with its own list of inclusions. If you are interested in using an existing bencher, there are enough choices so you can find the one most appropriate for you. Keep in mind that using an existing bencher may limit what you can depict on the cover.

Chart to come.