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==Blind== | ==Blind== | ||
#The authorities dispute whether a blind person is obligated in this blessing or not.<ref>Responsa Maharshal (no. 77) explains that this blessing was instituted in recognition of the renewal of the moon, and it, thus, follows that even the blind be obligated. Additionally, even the blind benefit from the moon, for others use its light in escorting them. This is also the opinion of the Mishnah Berurah (426:1). See however Biur Halachah (s.v. | #The authorities dispute whether a blind person is obligated in this blessing or not.<ref>[https://www.sefaria.org/Teshuvot_Maharshal.77.2?lang=bi Responsa Maharshal (no. 77)] explains that this blessing was instituted in recognition of the renewal of the moon, and it, thus, follows that even the blind be obligated. Additionally, even the blind benefit from the moon, for others use its light in escorting them. This is also the opinion of the Mishnah Berurah (426:1). See however [https://www.sefaria.org/Biur_Halacha.426.1.2?lang=bi Biur Halachah (s.v. venehenin)] who cites many who hold that he should not recite this blessing. See Ya'avetz's Siddur (Kiddush Levana) who writes that he should recite the blessing with omitting God's name.</ref> Many suggest that he should listen to another while having in mind to fulfill his obligation.<ref>[https://www.sefaria.org/Biur_Halacha.426.1.2?lang=bi Biur Halachah (426, s.v. venehenin)] </ref> | ||
==Hebrew Text== | ==Hebrew Text== | ||
