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==HaTov VeHaMietiv== | ==HaTov VeHaMietiv== | ||
# For hearing good news from a reliable source which is good for oneself and for others one should make the Bracha of HaTov VeHaMeitiv. However, for hearing good new which is only good for oneself, one should make [[Shehecheyanu]]. <Ref>S”A 222:1, Kitzur | # For hearing good news from a reliable source which is good for oneself and for others one should make the Bracha of HaTov VeHaMeitiv. However, for hearing good new which is only good for oneself, one should make [[Shehecheyanu]]. <Ref>S”A 222:1, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 59:1 </ref> | ||
# Nowadays, we minimize the amount of times these [[Brachot]] are said.<Ref>Mishna Brurah 222:1 </ref> In cases where Halacha certainly obligates a Bracha, if one does make the Bracha even if it’s not the minhag, one has done properly. <Ref>Piskei Teshuvot 222:1 </ref> | # Nowadays, we minimize the amount of times these [[Brachot]] are said.<Ref>Mishna Brurah 222:1 </ref> In cases where Halacha certainly obligates a Bracha, if one does make the Bracha even if it’s not the minhag, one has done properly. <Ref>Piskei Teshuvot 222:1 </ref> | ||
# If one didn't make the Bracha at the time one heard about the good or bad news or saw the event because of one's physical uncleanliness or location's uncleanliness, one may still make the bracha later. <ref>Kitzur | # If one didn't make the Bracha at the time one heard about the good or bad news or saw the event because of one's physical uncleanliness or location's uncleanliness, one may still make the bracha later. <ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 59:1</ref> | ||
===Bracha for a change of wine=== | ===Bracha for a change of wine=== | ||
# If one is drinking wine and another wine was brought to the table one should make the bracha of HaTov VeHaMeitiv upon the second wine<ref> | # If one is drinking wine and another wine was brought to the table one should make the bracha of HaTov VeHaMeitiv upon the second wine<ref>Shulchan Aruch 175:1</ref> according to the following conditions: | ||
# If the second wine is brought because the first wine was used up and not because it was better, one doesn't recite the bracha of hatov vehameitiv on the second wine. <ref>Kitzur S”A 49:12, Mishna Brurah 175:3</ref> | # If the second wine is brought because the first wine was used up and not because it was better, one doesn't recite the bracha of hatov vehameitiv on the second wine. <ref>Kitzur S”A 49:12, Mishna Brurah 175:3</ref> | ||
===Bracha upon having a baby=== | ===Bracha upon having a baby=== | ||
# According to most ashkenazic authorities, if the father hears or sees that his wife had a baby boy both the father and mother should make a Bracha of HaTov VeHaMeitiv. <Ref> | # According to most ashkenazic authorities, if the father hears or sees that his wife had a baby boy both the father and mother should make a Bracha of HaTov VeHaMeitiv. <Ref> | ||
* The Gemara [[Brachot]] 59b writes that if a man hears that his wife gave birth to a baby boy should say the bracha of HaTov VeHaMeitiv. This is codified as halacha by the Tur and | * The Gemara [[Brachot]] 59b writes that if a man hears that his wife gave birth to a baby boy should say the bracha of HaTov VeHaMeitiv. This is codified as halacha by the Tur and Shulchan Aruch 223:1. Also, the Bet Yosef doesn't quote any rishon who argues. Many poskim agree to this halacha including: Magan Avraham, Taz, Mishna Brurah, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 59:9, and Chaye Adam 62:1. | ||
* However, Aruch HaShulchan 223:2 points out that the Rambam and Rif didn't quote this halacha and perhaps don't hold of it. He explains that perhaps the gemara was only taking about someone who was very much anticipating have a baby boy. | * However, Aruch HaShulchan 223:2 points out that the Rambam and Rif didn't quote this halacha and perhaps don't hold of it. He explains that perhaps the gemara was only taking about someone who was very much anticipating have a baby boy. | ||
* Is it obligatory? The Rama comments that there are those who are lenient because it's only Reshut (optional) and not an obligation. However, Magan Avraham 223:3 explains that this practice is incorrect. Beiur Halacha s.v. VeYesh writes that most poskim including the darkei moshe hold that this bracha isn't reshut but rather an obligation. | * Is it obligatory? The Rama comments that there are those who are lenient because it's only Reshut (optional) and not an obligation. However, Magan Avraham 223:3 explains that this practice is incorrect. Beiur Halacha s.v. VeYesh writes that most poskim including the darkei moshe hold that this bracha isn't reshut but rather an obligation. | ||
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# Chazal established a Bracha for when there’s a drought in [[Israel]] that caused pain or difficulty and then there was enough rain that the water droplets in the puddles splash, one drop towards another drop. Minhag is not to make this Bracha outside [[Israel]]. The lashon of the Bracha is found in the Siddur starting with the words “Modim Anachnu Lach…” if you don’t have a field, however if you have a field (that’s 15 square [[Amot]]) the Bracha is [[Shehecheyanu]]. <Ref>S”A 221:1 codifies this Bracha for when it rains after a drought. The Rama 221:1 writes that nowadays this Bracha isn’t made for lands outside [[Israel]] where there’s usually a lot of rain. Beiur Halacha s.v. Mevarchim explains that S”A holds that if the rain drops splash at one another that’s enough rain to make the Bracha. Piskei Teshuvot 221 specifies that it must be a field of 15 square [[Amot]]. See Piskei Teshuvot (Siman 221 note 3) who writes that he has never heard anyone ever make this Bracha and so one shouldn’t make it with [[Shem UMalchut]]. Birkat Hashem who writes that the minhag is not to make this Bracha nowadays. </ref> | # Chazal established a Bracha for when there’s a drought in [[Israel]] that caused pain or difficulty and then there was enough rain that the water droplets in the puddles splash, one drop towards another drop. Minhag is not to make this Bracha outside [[Israel]]. The lashon of the Bracha is found in the Siddur starting with the words “Modim Anachnu Lach…” if you don’t have a field, however if you have a field (that’s 15 square [[Amot]]) the Bracha is [[Shehecheyanu]]. <Ref>S”A 221:1 codifies this Bracha for when it rains after a drought. The Rama 221:1 writes that nowadays this Bracha isn’t made for lands outside [[Israel]] where there’s usually a lot of rain. Beiur Halacha s.v. Mevarchim explains that S”A holds that if the rain drops splash at one another that’s enough rain to make the Bracha. Piskei Teshuvot 221 specifies that it must be a field of 15 square [[Amot]]. See Piskei Teshuvot (Siman 221 note 3) who writes that he has never heard anyone ever make this Bracha and so one shouldn’t make it with [[Shem UMalchut]]. Birkat Hashem who writes that the minhag is not to make this Bracha nowadays. </ref> | ||
==Dayan HaEmet== | ==Dayan HaEmet== | ||
# For hearing bad news one should make Dayan Emet. This Bracha should be made with the full intent and accepting soul just like one is happy for good news. <Ref>S”A 222:2, Kitzur | # For hearing bad news one should make Dayan Emet. This Bracha should be made with the full intent and accepting soul just like one is happy for good news. <Ref>S”A 222:2, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 59:2 </ref> | ||
## A great loss of money which causes one pain can warrant Dayan HaEmet. <Ref>Beiur Halacha 222 D”H Dayan HeEmet </ref> | ## A great loss of money which causes one pain can warrant Dayan HaEmet. <Ref>Beiur Halacha 222 D”H Dayan HeEmet </ref> | ||
# One should make Dayan HaEmet with Shem Umalchut upon hearing the passing of a relative which one is obligated to mourn. <Ref>Mishna Brurah 223:8, Piskei Teshuvot 222:2, Yalkut Yosef 222:2 </ref> | # One should make Dayan HaEmet with Shem Umalchut upon hearing the passing of a relative which one is obligated to mourn. <Ref>Mishna Brurah 223:8, Piskei Teshuvot 222:2, Yalkut Yosef 222:2 </ref> | ||
