Shechiyanu for new items

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  1. If one builds a new house or buys or receives a new vessel or clothing of significance a Shechiyanu is required. [1]
  2. If the new house, vessel, or clothing also benefit others with a physical benefit, then one should make HaTov VeHaMeitiv, however, if it’s only beneficial to oneself, make Shechiyanu. [2]
  3. For buying a new and significant household item (such as air-conditioning or cabinets) the minhag is not to make a HaTov VeHaMeitiv, however, the one who makes the Bracha has nothing to loss. [3]
  4. Getting new clothing which aren’t significant such as undershirts, sweaters, white-shirts, pajamas, and socks, no Bracha is required. [4]
  5. In general, shoes don’t require a Bracha of Shechiyanu, however, expensive and important shoes can require a Bracha unless they are made from leather in which case there’s a dispute if the Bracha should be made. [5]
  6. Important clothing such as a suit, tuxedo, expensive hat, or shtriemel can deserve a Shechiyanu if the clothing brings joy to a person. Some have the minhag not to make Shechiyanu on clothing at all. [6]
  7. The halacha is that the Bracha should be made at the time of buying the new clothing, however, the minhag is to make the Bracha when wearing the clothing. [7]
  8. There’s a dispute whether one can make a Bracha for buying new Seforim, however, if one receives important Seforim as a present one can make a Shechiyanu. [8]

References

  1. S”A 223:3
  2. S”A 223:5, Mishna Brurah 223:21
  3. Piskei Teshuvot 223:6
  4. S”A 233:6, Piskei Teshuvot 223:6, Rivivot Efraim 8:548(6)
  5. Vezot HaBracha (pg 169)
  6. Piskei Teshuvot 223:6
  7. S”A 223:4, Mishna Brurah 223:17, and Vezot HaBracha (pg 167) write that the halacha is that the Bracha should be made when a person buys the clothing. However, Piskei Teshuvot 223:7 emphasizes that the minhag is to make the Bracha when one first wear it.
  8. Mishna Brurah 223:17 and Vezot HaBracha (pg 167)