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title: Siman 5 – The Meaning of Berachos
description: "אChelek 1 1. Concentrate on the meaning of the words of berachos. (ShA) 1. Don’t throw the beracha from your mouth, rather say it gently with devotion. (MB ) 1. When mentioning the Holy Name, concentrate on Adnus - the…"
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# Siman 5 – The Meaning of Berachos

אChelek 1

1. Concentrate on the meaning of the words of berachos. (ShA)

1. Don’t throw the beracha from your mouth, rather say it gently with devotion. (MB )

1. When mentioning the Holy Name, concentrate on Adnus - the Master of everything. If spelled **י-ה-ו-ה** you must also concentrate on the lettering - He was, He is, and He will be - at least for krias Shema. (ShA, MB )

1. Never pronounce **י-ה-ו-ה** the way it is spelled. Be careful with the correct pronunciation:    **אֲ-דֹ-נָ-י** and accent the last syllable. (MB )

1. When mentioning (any form of) Elokim - concentrate that He is Strong, Master of all Abilities, and Master of All Forces. (ShA)

## Key

**ShA**
: Shulchan Aruch

**MB**
: Mishna Berura

**ShaH**
: Shaar Hatsiun

**ShaT**
: Shaaray Teshuva

**BeH**
: Beur Halacha

**BaH**
: Baer Haytayv

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