Birkat Halevana: Difference between revisions

#The authorities dispute as to whether if one who is blind is obligated in this blessing.<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 those 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 (Orach Chaim 426:1). See however Biur Halachah (s.v. nehenin) 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>Biur Halachah (Orach Chaim 426, s.v. nehenin) </ref>