Baruch Shehecheyanu

One of our synagogue members was kind enough to sponsor a yummy kiddush lunch in honor of the 40th anniversary of his Bar Mitzvah celebration.  Rav todot (many thanks)!  Not only was this our first kiddush lunch since the COVID-19 pandemic forced our synagogue to close its doors in late March 2020, it was also the first time since March 2020 that my husband and I (and probably some of the other folks who were present, as well) have recited Birkat HaMazon (Grace After Meals) with a minyan!  What a mechayeh (which I can't even translate--try this)!