Hebrew Blessing upon seeing a secular scholar (Printer Version)

Hebrew Blessing -

Upon seeing a renowned scholar

When you see, meet, or hear an outstanding scholar in a secular discipline, such as a great scientist, philosopher, or artist, the following blessing may be recited:

Blessed are You, LORD our God, Master of the universe,
who has given wisdom to flesh and blood.

Transliterated:

Barukh attah Adonai eloheinu melekh ha’olam,
shenatan meichokhmato levasar vadam.

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