Do women Bench Hagomel?

 

Question:

Can a woman recite Birchas Hagomel (on Shabbos) from the women’s section? Or at the Torah?

 

Answer:

It is permissible to do so from the women’s gallery but not from the Torah, and this is the custom in many places.

However, the general custom in many circles is that women don’t Bentch Hagomel. It’s advisable for them to hear Barchu in Shule. Likewise, to have Kavanah when reciting the Bracha Hagomel Chasidim Tovim in the morning. Tzedaka should also be given.

 

Sources:

Brachos After Birth (Hatov V’hameytiv, Shehecheyanu & Hagomel)

 

 

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