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Laws of Blessings (Adv.)
by Rabbi Yair Spolter and Rabbi Shraga Simmons
A mezonot ingredient is always considered primary, even when not the majority.
by Rabbi Chaim Gross and Rabbi Shraga Simmons
A hodge-podge of ingredients produces some complex rules.
An unnecessary bracha is a problem of "saying God's Name in vain."
by Rabbi Shraga Simmons
How to ensure that brachot are said with the correct spiritual intent.
When saying a bracha, the surrounding environment must be dignified and clean.
Certain actions can signal your intention to stop eating.
Changing locations can terminate a bracha's effectiveness.
Walking outside implies a cessation of this eating session.
The difference between enclosed areas and open areas.
Instances when a bracha remains in effect even after making a shinuy makom.
The guidelines for saying bracha after finishing to eat.
Guidelines for the Three-Faceted Blessing, and the "miscellaneous" after-bracha.
When foods are eaten in combination, which after-bracha do you say?
The special after-bracha said following a bread meal.
Grace After Meals requires extra dignity and concentration.
An after-bracha is subject to restrictions of when and where.
What happens of you mistakenly said the wrong after-bracha?
One person can say a bracha and exempt another person's obligation.
When another person says a bracha, we answer "amen" as a testament that the statement is true.
The blessing that thanks God for enabling us to reach a special milestone.
by Rabbi Dov Lev
Four different blessings said upon enjoying the aroma of trees and flowers.
Special brachot said on the wonders of creation.
Averaged over a typical day, one bracha is said every 10 minutes.
The correct bracha to say for over 500 food items.
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