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==Shehecheyanu for new clothes or other items==
==Shehecheyanu for new clothes or other items==
# If one builds a new house or buys or receives a new vessel or clothing of significance a Shehecheyanu is required. <Ref>S”A 223:3 </ref>
# If one builds a new house or buys or receives a new vessel or clothing of significance a Shehecheyanu is required. <Ref>S”A 223:3 </ref>
# Getting new clothing which aren’t significant such as undershirts, sweaters, white-shirts, pajamas, and socks, no Bracha is required.  <Ref>S”A 233:6, Piskei Teshuvot 223:6, Rivivot Efraim 8:548(6) </ref>
# If one purchases insignificant clothing such as undershirts, sweaters, white-shirts, pajamas, and socks, no Bracha is required.  <Ref>S”A 233:6, Piskei Teshuvot 223:6, Rivivot Efraim 8:548(6) </ref>
# In general, shoes don’t require a Bracha of Shehecheyanu, 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. <Ref> Vezot HaBracha (pg 169) </ref>
# In general, shoes don’t require a Bracha of Shehecheyanu; 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. <Ref> Vezot HaBracha (pg 169) </ref>
# Important clothing such as a suit, tuxedo, expensive hat, or shtriemel can deserve a Shehecheyanu if the clothing brings joy to a person. Some have the minhag not to make Shehecheyanu on clothing at all. <Ref>Piskei Teshuvot 223:6.  
# Important clothing such as a suit, tuxedo, expensive hat, or shtriemel can deserve a Shehecheyanu if the clothing brings joy to a person. Some have the minhag not to make Shehecheyanu on clothing at all. <Ref>Piskei Teshuvot 223:6.  
* [http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/764351/Rabbi_Hershel_Schachter/Inyanei_Rosh_Hashanah Rav Herschel Schachter] (min 30) quoted Rav Solavatchik as holding that nowadays one shouldn’t say Shehecheyanu even on a new suit because it’s common to own multiple pairs and buy them frequently.  
* [http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/764351/Rabbi_Hershel_Schachter/Inyanei_Rosh_Hashanah Rav Herschel Schachter] (min 30) quoted Rav Soloveitchik as holding that nowadays one shouldn’t say Shehecheyanu even on a new suit because it’s common to own multiple pairs and buy them frequently.  
* [http://www.5as.org/content/default.asp?artid=220 Rabbi Yacov Kermaier] writes that for someone who buys a suit once a year one should make a Shehecheyanu and if it’s more routine than that one doesn’t make the Bracha. [http://kollel.com/node/69] writes that according to those who don’t make a Shehecheyanu on a new suit they would be able to buy it during the three weeks but it’s not preferable if it gives you some joy.  
* [http://www.5as.org/content/default.asp?artid=220 Rabbi Yacov Kermaier] writes that for someone who buys a suit once a year one should make a Shehecheyanu and if it’s more routine than that one doesn’t make the Bracha. [http://kollel.com/node/69] writes that according to those who don’t make a Shehecheyanu on a new suit they would be able to buy it during the three weeks but it’s not preferable if it gives you some joy.  
* However, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Sefardi 47:6 writes that the minhag is to make Shehecheyanu on a new suit. Or Letzion (vol 3, pg 236) holds that one should make Shehecheyanu on a suit. Piskei Teshuvot 223:6, [http://www.thehalacha.com/attach/Volume4/Issue3.pdf Halachically Speaking (vol 4, issue 3, pg 7)], and Rivevot Efraim 6:308(3), 8:136 agree.  
* However, Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Sefardi 47:6 writes that the minhag is to make Shehecheyanu on a new suit. Or Letzion (vol 3, pg 236) holds that one should make Shehecheyanu on a suit. Piskei Teshuvot 223:6, [http://www.thehalacha.com/attach/Volume4/Issue3.pdf Halachically Speaking (vol 4, issue 3, pg 7)], and Rivevot Efraim 6:308(3), 8:136 agree.  
* Brachot Shir VeHaShevach 2:4 pg 36 writes that even a rich person who buys suits like he buys shirts and isn’t very excited from them should make the Bracha of Shehecheyanu because it gives him satisfaction to wear clothing that is presentable. However, if to him it’s like buying new socks then one should not make a Bracha. On pg 235 he quotes Sh”t Divrei Chachamim chap 15 #201 who quotes Rav Moshe Feinstein that one makes Shehecheyanu on an expensive suit.  
* Brachot Shir VeHaShevach 2:4 pg 36 writes that even a rich person who buys suits like he buys shirts and isn’t very excited from them should make the Bracha of Shehecheyanu because it gives him satisfaction to wear clothing that is presentable. However, if to him it’s like buying new socks then one should not make a Bracha. On pg 235 he quotes Sh”t Divrei Chachamim chap 15 #201 who quotes Rav Moshe Feinstein that one makes Shehecheyanu on an expensive suit.  
* However, Aseh Lecha Rav (vol 8 pg 60) writes that one should make a Shehecheyanu on it even if one isn’t happy because most people would be happy with it.</ref>
* However, Aseh Lecha Rav (vol 8 pg 60) writes that one should make a Shehecheyanu on it even if one isn’t happy because most people would be happy with it.</ref>
# 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 Shehecheyanu. <Ref>Mishna Brurah 223:17 and Vezot HaBracha (pg 167) </ref>
# 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 Shehecheyanu. <Ref>Mishna Brurah 223:17 and Vezot HaBracha (pg 167) </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>S”A 223:5, Mishna Brurah 223:21 </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>S”A 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 loss. <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 Moshei 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>
===When to make Shehecheyanu===
===When to make Shehecheyanu===
# 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. <Ref>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. </ref>
# 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. <Ref>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 wears it. </ref>


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