Al Hamichya Cards: A Guide to Wall, Table, Fridge and Pocket Styles
Al Hamichya, also called Bracha Me'ein Shalosh, is a short blessing said after eating certain foods, such as grain based foods and wine. Many people keep a printed card or plaque where they eat so the text is easy to follow. This guide helps you choose a style that fits your kitchen, table or pocket.
Which foods call for this blessing, and which version of the text to say, depends on your family custom. Please ask your rav if you are unsure.
Choose by where you will use it
Wall plaques
A wall plaque stays in one place and is read from a short distance, so it suits the dining room or kitchen. Several styles let you choose the text version, such as Ashkenaz and Sefard, Edut Mizrach or an interlinear option. Check the product page for the choices on each design.
- Al Hamichya wall plaque in clear acrylic: a raised title and border, with several sizes and text choices.
- Classic 2.0 Al Hamichyah wall art: acrylic in gold or silver, in two sizes, with nusach options listed on the page.
- Classic Al Hamichyah, 24 x 24 inch: a large lucite wall piece with mounting hardware included.
Table cards and plaques
A table card stands next to the bentchers and is easy to pass around at a meal or a kiddush.
- Al Hamichyah lucite card, 8 x 9 inch: stands alone or in a base.
- Classic tabletop Al Hamichyah plaque: acrylic in gold, silver or black.
- Classic Al Hamichya tabletop card: frosted acrylic with a raised title.
- Al HaMichya card, Ashkenaz and Sefard: a color printed card, 2.8 x 4 inches, small enough for a bentcher shelf.
Refrigerator magnets
A magnet keeps the text where people finish a snack or a glass of wine, right in the kitchen.
- Al HaMichya magnet: full color, 3.5 x 7 inches.
- Classic magnetic Al Hamichya: a white lucite magnet with a gold or silver title.
- Al Hamichyah lucite magnet: clear or pearl white, with large lettering.
Pocket and travel options
For the office, a trip or a school bag, a small card or pen keeps the blessing with you.
- Asher Yatzar and Al Hamichya wallet card: a hard card, 3.5 x 2.25 inches, with both texts.
- Asher Yatzar and Al Hamichya pen: a pull out banner inside the barrel.
- Al Hamichya and Asher Yatzar keychain: a black lucite keychain with a text on each face.
What to check before you buy
- Nusach. Texts differ between Ashkenaz, Sefard and Edut Mizrach. Pick the version your household uses.
- Size and reading distance. A larger plaque is easier to read at a table; a pocket card is easier to carry.
- Language. Some listings mention an interlinear text option. Read each product description for what the text includes.
- Mounting. Wall plaques list their hardware on the product page. Magnets and table cards need none.
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