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# 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 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> | # 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> | ||
# If one slept fully dressed in the clothing he will wear the next day, the blessing מלביש ערמים, Who clothes the naked, does not apply to him when he awakens; nevertheless, he should still recite that blessing. This is because the blessing were not enacted for a particular person, but for the general community to acknowledge that Hashem provides humanity's needs. Similarly, a blind person must recite the blessing פוקח עורים, Who opens (the eyes of) the blind. <Ref>Mishna Brurah 46:25</ref> | |||
# The Kiddush cup itself must contain the volume of at least a reviis of one in order to be valid. The amount of a reviis is open to dispute. According to Rav Chaim Naeh, 3.2 fluid ounces is sufficient. According to Rav Moshe Feinstein, on Friday night one needs 4.42. During the day, Rav Moshe requires only 3.3 fluid ounces. <ref>Haggadat Kol Dodi, Mishna Brurah 183:9, Shaar HaTziyun 183:14</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> | ||
