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#All brachot are required to begin with Baruch Atta Hashem Melech Haolam unless they are adjoined to another bracha. This is called ''bracha hasemucha lchaverta'', which is discussed on the [[Bracha Hasemucha Lchaverta]] page. | #All brachot are required to begin with Baruch Atta Hashem Melech Haolam unless they are adjoined to another bracha. This is called ''bracha hasemucha lchaverta'', which is discussed on the [[Bracha Hasemucha Lchaverta]] page. | ||
#Erusin: The text is She'asar Lanu Et Harusot and doesn't begin with lamed or al but is a discussion if it is recited before or after the performance of the mitzvah. See [[Kiddushin]] page. | #[[Erusin]]: The text is She'asar Lanu Et Harusot and doesn't begin with lamed or al but is a discussion if it is recited before or after the performance of the mitzvah. See [[Kiddushin]] page. | ||
# Bedikat Chametz: Al Biur Chametz. Some explain that the text of the bracha begins with "al" because it can be fulfilled by an agent.<ref>Ri Mnarvona Pesachim 7a s.v. vani</ref> | # [[Bedikat Chametz]]: Al Biur Chametz. Some explain that the text of the bracha begins with "al" because it can be fulfilled by an agent.<ref>Rabbenu Peretz 7b s.v. lechen citing Riva, Ri Mnarvona Pesachim 7a s.v. vani</ref> Some explain that the text of the bracha begins with "al" because it is a quick mitzvah that doesn't endure for a long time.<ref>Rabbenu Peretz 7b s.v. lechen citing Rabbenu Tam</ref> | ||
# Sefirat Haomer: Al Sefirat Haomer. Some explain that it is because of the fact that it is a bracha as a result of a past event, the bringing of the korban haomer.<ref>Ri Mnarvona Pesachim 7a s.v. vsefirat explains that Sefirat Haomer has the text of Al because it is a counting from a past event, namely, the bringing of the korban haomer and "Al" implies the past more than "L".</ref> | # [[Sefirat Haomer]]: Al Sefirat Haomer. Some explain that it is because of the fact that it is a bracha as a result of a past event, the bringing of the korban haomer.<ref>Ri Mnarvona Pesachim 7a s.v. vsefirat explains that Sefirat Haomer has the text of Al because it is a counting from a past event, namely, the bringing of the korban haomer and "Al" implies the past more than "L".</ref> | ||
#Chanuka: Lehadlik Ner Shel Chanuka. Some explain that it is because the bracha upon seeing the candles can only be fulfilled by a person himself and not through anyone else.<ref>Ri Mnarvona Pesachim 7a s.v. vani</ref> | #[[Chanuka]]: Lehadlik Ner Shel Chanuka. Some explain that it is because the bracha upon seeing the candles can only be fulfilled by a person himself and not through anyone else.<ref>Ri Mnarvona Pesachim 7a s.v. vani</ref> Some explain that the text begins with lamed because the candles need to belong to a person himself and no one else.<ref>Rabbenu Peretz 7b s.v. lechen citing Riva</ref> Some explain that the text of the bracha begins with a lamed because it is a mitzvah that endures for some period of time.<ref>Rabbenu Tam in Sefer Hayashar ch. 340, Rabbenu Peretz 7b s.v. lechen citing Rabbenu Tam</ref> | ||
#Sitting in the Sukkah: Some explain that the reason the text starts with a lamed is because the mitzvah can only be fulfilled by a person himself and not through anyone else.<ref>Ri Mnarvona Pesachim 7a s.v. vani</ref> Some say that the bracha starts with a lamed because it endures for some time.<ref>Michtam Pesachim 7b s.v. zeh citing the Ramban</ref> | #[[Sitting in the Sukkah]]: Some explain that the reason the text starts with a lamed is because the mitzvah can only be fulfilled by a person himself and not through anyone else.<ref>Ri Mnarvona Pesachim 7a s.v. vani</ref> Some say that the bracha starts with a lamed because it endures for some time.<ref>Sefer Hayashar ch. 340, Rabbenu Peretz 7b s.v. lechen citing Rabbenu Tam, Michtam Pesachim 7b s.v. zeh citing the Ramban</ref> | ||
#Shaking Lulav: Some explain that the reason the text starts with a lamed is because the mitzvah can only be fulfilled by a person himself and not through anyone else.<ref>Ri Mnarvona Pesachim 7a s.v. vani</ref> | #Shaking Lulav: Some explain that the reason the text starts with a lamed is because the mitzvah can only be fulfilled by a person himself and not through anyone else.<ref>Ri Mnarvona Pesachim 7a s.v. vani</ref> | ||
#Tefillin: Lhaniach Tefillin: Some explain that the reason the text starts with a lamed is because the mitzvah can only be fulfilled by a person himself and not through anyone else.<ref>Ri Mnarvona Pesachim 7a s.v. vani, Talmid Harashba Pesachim 7a s.v. al citing Riva</ref> Some say that the bracha starts with a lamed because it endures for some time.<ref>Michtam Pesachim 7b s.v. zeh citing the Ramban</ref> | #[[Tefillin]]: Lhaniach Tefillin: Some explain that the reason the text starts with a lamed is because the mitzvah can only be fulfilled by a person himself and not through anyone else.<ref>Ri Mnarvona Pesachim 7a s.v. vani, Talmid Harashba Pesachim 7a s.v. al citing Riva</ref> Some say that the bracha starts with a lamed because it endures for some time.<ref>Sefer Hayashar ch. 340, Michtam Pesachim 7b s.v. zeh citing the Ramban</ref> This approach also explains why for Tefillin Shel Yad the bracha starts with a lamed because it continues and includes the Tefillin Shel Rosh, however, the bracha for Tefillin Shel Rosh, which is recited if someone talks, begins with "al".<reF>Sefer Hayashar ch. 340</ref> | ||
#Tzitzit: Lihitatef Btzitzit. Some explain that the reason the text starts with a lamed is because the mitzvah can only be fulfilled by a person himself and not through anyone else.<ref>Ri Mnarvona Pesachim 7a s.v. vani, Talmid Harashba Pesachim 7a s.v. al citing Riva</ref> | #[[Tzitzit]]: Lihitatef Btzitzit. Some explain that the reason the text starts with a lamed is because the mitzvah can only be fulfilled by a person himself and not through anyone else.<ref>Ri Mnarvona Pesachim 7a s.v. vani, Talmid Harashba Pesachim 7a s.v. al citing Riva, Rabbenu Peretz 7b s.v. lechen citing Riva</ref> Some explain that the text of the bracha begins with a lamed because it is a mitzvah that endures for some period of time.<ref>Sefer Hayashar ch. 340, Rabbenu Peretz 7b s.v. lechen citing Rabbenu Tam</ref> | ||
#Maror: Al Achilat Maror. Some argue that the text should read Lachol Maror and explain that it is because the mitzvah can only be fulfilled by a person himself and not through anyone else.<ref>Talmid Harashba Pesachim 7a s.v. al citing Riva, Ri Mnarvona Pesachim 7a s.v. velinyan achilat</ref> | #[[Maror]]: Al Achilat Maror. Some argue that the text should read Lachol Maror and explain that it is because the mitzvah can only be fulfilled by a person himself and not through anyone else.<ref>Talmid Harashba Pesachim 7a s.v. al citing Riva, Ri Mnarvona Pesachim 7a s.v. velinyan achilat</ref> | ||
#Trumot and Maaserot: Lhafrish Trumot Umaaserot. Some explain that the reason the text starts with a lamed is because the mitzvah can only be fulfilled by a person himself or an agent with the permission of the owner.<ref>Ri Mnarvona Pesachim 7a s.v. ulinyan hafrashat</ref> | #[[Matzah]]: Al Achilat Matzah. Some explain that the text of the bracha begins with "al" because it is a quick mitzvah that doesn't endure for a long time.<ref>Sefer Hayashar ch. 340, Rabbenu Peretz 7b s.v. lechen citing Rabbenu Tam</ref> | ||
#Shofar: Lishoma Kol Shofar. | #[[Trumot and Maaserot]]: Lhafrish Trumot Umaaserot. Some explain that the reason the text starts with a lamed is because the mitzvah can only be fulfilled by a person himself or an agent with the permission of the owner.<ref>Ri Mnarvona Pesachim 7a s.v. ulinyan hafrashat</ref> Some explain that the text of the bracha begins with "al" because it is a quick mitzvah that doesn't endure for a long time.<ref>Sefer Hayashar ch. 340</ref> | ||
#Lulav: Al netilat lulav. The Gemara Pesachim 7b explains that the text of "al" is because once a person picks it up he already fulfilled the mitzvah and the term "al" implies the past more than "L". | #[[Hafrashat Challah]]: Al Hafrashat Challah. Some explain that the text of the bracha begins with "al" because it is a quick mitzvah that doesn't endure for a long time.<ref>Sefer Hayashar ch. 340</ref> | ||
#[[Shofar]]: Lishoma Kol Shofar. Some explain that the text of the bracha begins with a lamed because it is a mitzvah that endures for some period of time.<ref>Rabbenu Peretz 7b s.v. lechen citing Rabbenu Tam</ref> Some rishonim have the text Al Tekiyat Shofar. Some explain that the reason that the text starts with "al" is because it can be fulfilled with an agent.<ref>Rabbenu Peretz 7b s.v. lechen citing Riva</ref> Others explain that the reason fof this text is because it is a quick mitzvah.<ref>Rabbenu Tam in Sefer Hayashar ch. 340</ref> | |||
#[[Lulav]]: Al netilat lulav. The Gemara Pesachim 7b explains that the text of "al" is because once a person picks it up he already fulfilled the mitzvah and the term "al" implies the past more than "L". | |||
#[[Megilah]]: Al Mikra Megillah. Some explain that the reason that the text starts with "al" is because it can be fulfilled with an agent.<ref>Rabbenu Peretz 7b s.v. lechen citing Riva</ref> Some explain that the text of the bracha begins with "al" because it is a quick mitzvah that doesn't endure for a long time.<ref>Rabbenu Tam in Sefer Hayashar ch. 340</ref> | |||
#[[Shechita]]: Al Hashechita. Some explain that the reason that the text starts with "al" is because it can be fulfilled with an agent.<ref>Rabbenu Peretz 7b s.v. lechen citing Riva</ref> Some explain that the text of the bracha begins with "al" because it is a quick mitzvah that doesn't endure for a long time.<ref>Rabbenu Tam in Sefer Hayashar ch. 340, Rabbenu Peretz 7b s.v. lechen citing Rabbenu Tam</ref> | |||
#[[Milah]]: Al Hamilah. Some explain that the reason that the text starts with "al" is because it can be fulfilled with an agent.<ref>Rabbenu Peretz 7b s.v. lechen citing Riva</ref> Some explain that the text of the bracha begins with "al" because it is a quick mitzvah that doesn't endure for a long time.<ref>Rabbenu Tam in Sefer Hayashar ch. 340, Rabbenu Peretz 7b s.v. lechen citing Rabbenu Tam</ref> | |||
#[[Milah]]: Lehachniso. Some explain that the reason that the text starts with a lamed is because the mitzvah endures for some time.<ref>Rabbenu Tam in Sefer Hayashar ch. 340</ref> | |||
#[[Tevilah]]: Al Hatevilah. Some explain that the reason that the text starts with "al" is because even though tevilah of a person can't be fulfilled with an agent and must be fulfilled by himself, since [[tevilat kelim]] can be fulfilled with an agent the bracha for all of tevilah established with "al".<ref>Rabbenu Peretz 7b s.v. lechen citing Riva</ref> | |||
#[[Tevilat Kelim]]: Al Tevilat Kelim. Some explain that the reason that the text starts with "al" is because it can be fulfilled with an agent.<ref>Rabbenu Peretz 7b s.v. lechen citing Riva</ref> Some explain that the text of the bracha begins with "al" because it is a quick mitzvah that doesn't endure for a long time.<ref>Rabbenu Tam in Sefer Hayashar ch. 340</ref> | |||
#Kisuy Hadam: Al Kisuy Hadam. Some explain that the text of the bracha begins with "al" because it is a quick mitzvah that doesn't endure for a long time.<ref>Rabbenu Tam in Sefer Hayashar ch. 340</ref> | |||
#[[Pidyon Haben]]: Al Pidyon Haben. Some explain that the text of the bracha begins with "al" because it is a quick mitzvah that doesn't endure for a long time.<ref>Rabbenu Tam in Sefer Hayashar ch. 340</ref> | |||
#[[Netilat Yadayim]]: Al Netilat Yadayim. Some explain that the text of the bracha begins with "al" because it is a quick mitzvah that doesn't endure for a long time.<ref>Rabbenu Tam in Sefer Hayashar ch. 340</ref> | |||
#[[Birchot Hatorah]]: Lasok Bdivrei Torah. Some say that the bracha starts with a lamed because it endures forever and isn't quickly fulfilled.<ref>Sefer Hayashar ch. 340</ref> | |||
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