Shehecheyanu: Difference between revisions
From Halachipedia
→If it benefits others
| (2 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
[[Image:Fruit.JPG|200px|right]] | The Beracha of '''Shehechiyanu''' was instituted for uncommon or periodical occurrences and experiences, such as holidays and their mitzvot, fruits in their new season, major purchases, and exciting news. [[Image:Fruit.JPG|200px|right]] | ||
==Shehecheyanu for new fruit== | ==Shehecheyanu for new fruit== | ||
# Chazal enacted Brachat Shehecheyanu for eating a new fruit because it brings a person happiness and should praise Hashem for the opportunity. <Ref> Mishna Brurah 225:10 </ref> Even if you don’t feel a happiness for eating a new fruit, one still should make the Bracha (as we assume that he’s happy inside, even if he doesn’t express this externally). <Ref> VeZot HaBracha (18:1, pg 159) in name of Rav Elyashiv and Rav Chaim Kanievsky </ref> | # Chazal enacted Brachat Shehecheyanu for eating a new fruit because it brings a person happiness and should praise Hashem for the opportunity. <Ref> Mishna Brurah 225:10 </ref> Even if you don’t feel a happiness for eating a new fruit, one still should make the Bracha (as we assume that he’s happy inside, even if he doesn’t express this externally). <Ref> VeZot HaBracha (18:1, pg 159) in name of Rav Elyashiv and Rav Chaim Kanievsky </ref> | ||
| Line 34: | Line 34: | ||
# If multiple people purchase new garments, each should recite Shehecheyanu on their own, rather than have one recite it on behalf of everyone. <ref> Sh"t Rivivot Ephraim 1:23:2 </ref> | # If multiple people purchase new garments, each should recite Shehecheyanu on their own, rather than have one recite it on behalf of everyone. <ref> Sh"t Rivivot Ephraim 1:23:2 </ref> | ||
===If it benefits others=== | ===If it benefits others=== | ||
# 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 Shehecheyanu. <Ref> | # 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 Shehecheyanu.<Ref>Shulchan Aruch O.C. 223:5, Mishna Brurah 223:21 </ref> | ||
# 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 lose. <Ref>Piskei Teshuvot 223:6 </ref> | # 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 lose.<Ref>Piskei Teshuvot 223:6 </ref> | ||
# One should make a Shehecheyanu upon buying a new car unless one's family will also use it in which case one should make HaTov VeHaMeitiv. <ref>Sh"t Rivevot Efraim 1:375 in the name of Rav Moshe Feinstein </ref> | # One should make a Shehecheyanu upon buying a new car unless one's family will also use it in which case one should make HaTov VeHaMeitiv.<ref>Sh"t Rivevot Efraim 1:375 in the name of Rav Moshe Feinstein </ref> | ||
# If a boy gives an engagement ring to a girl one of them should recite a Hatov Vehameitiv to exempt both of them since they both benefit with this gift and agreement to get married.<ref>[https://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/901709/rabbi-hershel-schachter/berachos-114-54a-haroeh-30-days-having-boys-vs-girls-hatov-vehameitiv-shehechiyanu-dayan-haemes-veahavta/ Rav Hershel Schachter (Brachot Shiur 114 beginning)]</ref> | # If a boy gives an engagement ring to a girl one of them should recite a Hatov Vehameitiv to exempt both of them since they both benefit with this gift and agreement to get married.<ref>[https://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/901709/rabbi-hershel-schachter/berachos-114-54a-haroeh-30-days-having-boys-vs-girls-hatov-vehameitiv-shehechiyanu-dayan-haemes-veahavta/ Rav Hershel Schachter (Brachot Shiur 114 beginning)]</ref> | ||
# If a person received a large gift he should recite shehechiyanu.<ref>Shulchan Aruch O.C. 223:5 rules like the Rosh who holds that for receiving a gift one should recite hatov vehameitiv since it is good for both the giver and recipient. Gra 223:14 s.v. shehiy disputes this point and holds that a shehechiyanu should be recited. Mishna Brurah 223:21 and Halacha Brurah 223:27 agree to recite shehechiyanu. </ref> However, if he's poor and receiving the gift as tzedaka is embarrassing he does not recite a bracha.<Ref>Mishna Brurah 223:20, Kaf Hachaim 223:42, Halacha Brurah 223:27</ref> | |||
===When to make Shehecheyanu=== | ===When to make Shehecheyanu=== | ||
