What does the term "Baruch Hashem" mean? I know Hashem means "the name" but the phrase itself has a meaning.

Answer 1

"Baruch HaShem" is a Jewish phrase, literally meaning "Bless the Name". However, this is just like saying "Thank God!" in English, and is used just as often. The Hebrew word "Baruch" means "bless", and originates from the word "Bracha" (blessing). A Jew will usually use this phrase if something good happens, for example: "Baruch HaShem that he did not get hurt in that car accident."

Jewish tradition forbids God's actual name to be spoken aloud; even in serious prayer, one does not pronouce His name according to the spelling and vowels in the Siddur, or prayerbook. Instead, one says "Adonoi", which translates into "My Master". But since this phrase is designated for actual prayer only, when Jews refer to God in a casual manner, they normally say "HaShem", which, as you accurately stated, means "the Name [of God]". The true name of God is considered too holy to be spoken at all, and when written out in Hebrew, it is forbidden to erase or throw away the paper.

Answer 2

Baruch Hashem

Answer 3

I think that people miss something in the translation of "Hashem". It doesn't exactly mean THE NAME, although that is the LITERAL translation. It means in context; The name that is above all other names. This point ought no to be over looked. People who use Hashem are addressing the Blessed Creator with love and reverence.

Answer 4

Baruch is the name of the author of the Book of Baruch in the Old Testament. Baruch is considered to be the contemporary of the prophet Jeremiah. The phrase may simply mean
"the name Baruch."

Answer 5

'Barooch' means 'blessed,' or 'praised,' and 'HaShem' literally means 'the name,' but really refers to Gd, hence Barooch HaShem means "praise Gd."

It is used as one would use the phrase, "Thank Gd!"

Answer 6

Praised be The Name

Answer 7

Was thinking to ask this question too

Answer 8

sounds like some sort of Jewish Deli....