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# The Birchas Hashachar don't have to be recited in order except that Matir Asurim must be said before Zokef Kefufim. If one said Zokef Kefufim before Matir Asurim, should not recite Matir Asurim since Zokef Kefufim, straightening the bent, includes Matir Asurim, releasing the bound. One who erred should preferably listen to someone else recite Matir Asurim in order to fulfill his obligation. <ref>S"A 46:5, Mishna Brurah 46:20</ref> | # The Birchas Hashachar don't have to be recited in order except that Matir Asurim must be said before Zokef Kefufim. If one said Zokef Kefufim before Matir Asurim, should not recite Matir Asurim since Zokef Kefufim, straightening the bent, includes Matir Asurim, releasing the bound. One who erred should preferably listen to someone else recite Matir Asurim in order to fulfill his obligation. <ref>S"A 46:5, Mishna Brurah 46:20</ref> | ||
# In the bracha of Elokai Nishama, one should pause after saying Elokai, My G-d, and then continue Nishama SheNatana Bi. If the first two words were read together, the translation would incorrectly equating one's Neshama with God, which would be blasphemous. <ref>Mishna Brurah 46:3</ref> | # In the bracha of Elokai Nishama, one should pause after saying Elokai, My G-d, and then continue Nishama SheNatana Bi. If the first two words were read together, the translation would incorrectly equating one's Neshama with God, which would be blasphemous. <ref>Mishna Brurah 46:3</ref> | ||
# The Gemara notes that there is an apparent contradiction between two pesukim in Tehillim. On one hand, the pasuk says that Hashem owns the world, yet, the other pasuk describes how the land was given to manking. Chazal explain that indeed, everything belongs to Hashem, but once a person recites a bracha over a certain worldly pleasure, he acquires it. <ref> Gemara [[Brachot]] 35a</ref> Chazal, therefore, instituted a series of [[brachot]] to be recited every morning, each blessing corresponding to another of the various worldly benefits and pleasures. | |||
# Many poskim rule that while reciting [[Birkhot HaShachar]], the morning [[Berachos]], and while reciting blessing of praise or thanks, one does not need to stand. Others recommend standing. Some say that this only applies if it will not detract from one's concentration. <ref>Pri Megadim (Peticha LeHilchot [[Brachot]] #18 and M"Z 432:3, Halichot Shlomo ch. 20, Teshuvot VeHanhagot 2:37</ref> | |||
# In Talmudic times each of the [[Birkhot HaShachar]] were recited when the particular benefit for which it was composed occurred: One would open his eyes and recite the blessing Poke'ach Ivrim; when one would sit up he would say, [[Matir]] Asurim; etc. Nowadays, because of a concern of unclean hands when reciting the [[blessings]], as well as the prevalence of those without sufficient knowledge of Halacha, we recite all the [[Brachot]] at one time, after preparing oneself for Teffilah. <ref>S"A 46:1-2, Aruch HaShulchan 46:9</ref> | |||
# In three of the [[Birkhot HaShachar]], we thank Hashem for not making us a non-Jew, who isn't obligated in any mitzvot or a slave who is limited in the mitzvot he is obligated in. Men also recite a bracha thanking Hashem for not being created a woman who is not as obligated as men in certain mitzvot. At this time, women also affirm their unique status in Judaism and recite SheAsani Kirsono.<ref>Tur and S"A 46:4</ref> | |||
==What is The Nature of Birkat HaShachar?== | ==What is The Nature of Birkat HaShachar?== | ||
<p style="text-indent: 2em">There is a famous discussion about Birkhot HaShachar based off the Gemara [[Brachot]] 60b. The Gemara says that when you hear a rooster, you should recite the Bracha of Leshechvi Binah, when you open your eyes, you say Poke'ach Ivriyim, when you sit up you say Matir Asurim, etc. The Gemara explains that each bracha corresponds to a specific action or occurrence in the morning routine. The question becomes whether you say these [[brachot]] only if the corresponding situation relates to you or are they general [[brachot]] that everyone should say.</p> | <p style="text-indent: 2em">There is a famous discussion about Birkhot HaShachar based off the Gemara [[Brachot]] 60b. The Gemara says that when you hear a rooster, you should recite the Bracha of Leshechvi Binah, when you open your eyes, you say Poke'ach Ivriyim, when you sit up you say Matir Asurim, etc. The Gemara explains that each bracha corresponds to a specific action or occurrence in the morning routine. The question becomes whether you say these [[brachot]] only if the corresponding situation relates to you or are they general [[brachot]] that everyone should say.</p> | ||
