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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]] | 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. [https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/764351/Rabbi_Hershel_Schachter/Inyanei_Rosh_Hashanah Rav Schachter (Inyanei Rosh Hashana, min 25-29)] suggests that really we shouldn't recite the bracha for a new fruit that we're not excited about seeing or eating it in its new season, especially when it is a strange fruit imported from far away.</ref> | ||
===When to make the Bracha=== | ===When to make the Bracha=== | ||
# According to some it is preferable to say Shehecheyanu before the Bracha on the fruit, however, the minhag is to make the Bracha on the food and then the Shehecheyanu. <Ref> Halachot Ketanot 1:236 writes that perhaps it is best to recite Shehechiyanu before the bracha on the food so that Shechiyanu isn't an interruption between the bracha and eating. However, he concludes that he should say it earlier like we do for Lulav and Shofar that first we recite the Bracha of the Mitzvah and then the Shehechiyanu. Kaf Hachaim 225:24 cites both opinions but concludes that the minhag is like the Halachot Ketanot to recite the Shehechiyanu after. Halacha Brurah 225:24 and Yalkut Yosef 225:9 agree. Mishna Brurah 225:11 writes that it’s preferable to say Shehecheyanu first in order not to make an interruption between the Bracha and eating. However, Vezot HaBracha (pg 159) writes that the minhag is to make the Bracha on the fruit first. </ref> | # According to some it is preferable to say Shehecheyanu before the Bracha on the fruit, however, the minhag is to make the Bracha on the food and then the Shehecheyanu. <Ref> Halachot Ketanot 1:236 writes that perhaps it is best to recite Shehechiyanu before the bracha on the food so that Shechiyanu isn't an interruption between the bracha and eating. However, he concludes that he should say it earlier like we do for Lulav and Shofar that first we recite the Bracha of the Mitzvah and then the Shehechiyanu. Kaf Hachaim 225:24 cites both opinions but concludes that the minhag is like the Halachot Ketanot to recite the Shehechiyanu after. Halacha Brurah 225:24 and Yalkut Yosef 225:9 agree. Mishna Brurah 225:11 writes that it’s preferable to say Shehecheyanu first in order not to make an interruption between the Bracha and eating. However, Vezot HaBracha (pg 159) writes that the minhag is to make the Bracha on the fruit first. </ref> | ||
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# 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=== | ||
