One should recite the Bracha of "Hagomel" when he has the opportunity to be in front of minyan even after a long period. One should not delay to recite…
One should recite the Bracha of "Hagomel" when he has the opportunity to be in front of minyan even after a long period. One should not delay to recite…
No. ראה שו״ת הלק״ט קכב. שו״ת לב חיים ג, לג. ובהערת המגי׳: איך שייך לברך זמן דמלבד דאין לבו שמח אדרבה יתעורר דאגתו בכל יום תמיד יותר ויותר…
Question: I have a tree outside my window that produces some kind of inedible berries, right now it looks like there is some flowers sprouting, can I make a…
You should L'chatchila make a Bracha Achrona after each cup, and Bracha Rishona on the next cup. Sources: ראה שו"ע אדה"ז קפד, ג שיש "מצריכים לברך מיד באכילה…
As it’s unpopular to eat this way, the Brocho is Shehakol. If it’s chocolate covered, it’s questionable which is the primary ingredient. Therefore, make Haeitz on a fruit and…
The basic laws of Birchas Hailanos (the blessing over blossoming fruit trees) are summarized below: Someone* who goes outdoors during the month of Nissan (this law is applicable only…
The halacha is that Shehecheyanu is recited upon building or purchasing a home. If one has loans to pay due to the purchase, there is a dispute whether to…
Yes, Shehakol nih’yah bidvaro. Sources: Brachos 36a. Shulchan Aruch and Alter Rebbe's Shulchon Aruch O.C. 204:1; Seder Birchas Hanehenin 7:1. #6383
1. Even if there is no meat in a soup but it was cooked with meat, the taste of the meat overrides the taste of the vegetables and the…
Question: On Shabbos when we wash hands for Hamotzi, do we need to say the Bracha Hamotzi or just say Amen to Baal Habayis? Do we have to say…
Birkas Hagomel is made when there is a chance of Sakana. If the deer crashed into the car and there is a chance of Sakana C"V to life, then…
There are several opinions among the Poskim regarding this matter. Generally, the Brocha is recited upon seeing a ruler who has power over life and death. Many Poskim maintain that…
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…
Say it now. Sources: סדר ברכת הנהנין פי"ג ה"ה: "ואם איחר מלברך יש לו תשלומין כל זמן שירצה ונכון שלא לאחר ג' ימים". וראה בברכת הבית שער כז…
It's OK to live near a non Jewish cemetery. Upon seeing a non-Jewish burial site one recites the following Passuk (ירמי׳ נ, יב): בּ֤וֹשָׁה אִמְּכֶם֙ מְאֹ֔ד חָפְרָ֖ה יֽוֹלַדְתְּכֶ֑ם הִנֵּה֙…
ברכת שהחיינו על טלית חדשה בלילה עבור מינוי רב חדש
שאלה: בעז"ה בקרוב יהי' לנו דינר מיוחד ובמרכז האירוע נכתיר הרב החשוב וכו' כמרא דאתרא, ובכדי שהעניין יעשה רושם קנינו טלית חדשה למסור לרב החדש, אבל כיון שזה יהיה…
The flour in Twizzlers isn’t a primary ingredient. (Thus its Bracha is Shehakol). Although they are cooked using ingredients that cannot be eaten raw, there is no issue of Bishul…
האדמה. There is a doubt about the proper ברכה אחרונה. Therefore, When eating a shiur, eat only within a meal of המוציא. For explanation, see here. #5470
Is it enough to see the flash or you have to see the actual lightning strike? Answer: Seeing the flash is sufficient to make a Bracha. Sources:…
Since the actual peanut is not noticeable any more (in creamy peanut butter), its Bracha is She'hakol. Even in chunky peanut butter, if the pieces were added to the…
If the purpose is purely to hold the pie without intending to taste the pie, it would be the Bracha of the pie. Usually, if the crust is sweet…
Question: When one had a baby boy and did not say הטוב והמטיב immediately, what is the time limit to making this Bracha? (Same question with regard to שהחיינו…
Meaning if I see lightning can I make a Bracha? Or do I need to hear thunder and make two Brachos together? Answer: One can make a bracha…
Yes. If he forgot to recite the first time, he recites it only once later. However, if one is taking a medication causing him to urinate frequently, is different,…
You should say it. טעמים ומקורות: סדר ברכת הנהנין פי"ג ה"ה: "ואם איחר מלברך יש לו תשלומין כל זמן שירצה ונכון שלא לאחר ג' ימים". וראה בברכת הבית…
