Hashem’s Blessings in Daily Life - An Overview
The hands are ritually washed ahead of partaking of specific staples of life. This can be performed in advance of taking in bread. In a few Ashkenazic (Primarily German or Hungarian communities) in the Sabbath or festive meal, it is done prior to kiddush.בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יהוה אֱלֹהֵינוּּ, מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם.