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==Shehecheyanu for new vegetables== | ==Shehecheyanu for new vegetables== | ||
# There is a disagreement regarding whether or not Shehecheyanu should be said on seasonal vegetables. <ref> BI"H, Re'eh, 12 and | # There is a disagreement regarding whether or not Shehecheyanu should be said on seasonal vegetables. <ref> BI"H, Re'eh, 12 and Shulchan Aruch 225:6 say that shehecheyanu should be said while the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 59:17 rules according to the custom to refrain from shehecheyanu on seasonal vegetables. </ref> | ||
==Shehecheyanu for new clothes or other items== | ==Shehecheyanu for new clothes or other items== | ||
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# 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> | # 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> | ||
==Seeing a friend== | ==Seeing a friend== | ||
# If one saw a friend for the first time in at least 30 days then one should say Shehecheyanu. This applies even if one has received a letter from the friend. <ref> Kitzur | # If one saw a friend for the first time in at least 30 days then one should say Shehecheyanu. This applies even if one has received a letter from the friend. <ref> Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 59:20 </ref> | ||
# If one saw a friend for the first time in at least 12 months then one should say a beracha of Mechaye Metim instead of Shehecheyanu, but if one had received a letter or heard about how the friend is doing then only Shehecheyanu should be said. <ref> Kitzur | # If one saw a friend for the first time in at least 12 months then one should say a beracha of Mechaye Metim instead of Shehecheyanu, but if one had received a letter or heard about how the friend is doing then only Shehecheyanu should be said. <ref> Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 59:20 </ref> | ||
# Some do not have the custom to say Shehecheyanu and Mechaye Metim on friends whom they have not seen in a long time. <ref> BI"H, Ekev, 14 </ref> | # Some do not have the custom to say Shehecheyanu and Mechaye Metim on friends whom they have not seen in a long time. <ref> BI"H, Ekev, 14 </ref> | ||
