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Laws of Blessings (Adv.)
by Rabbi Yair Spolter and Rabbi Shraga Simmons
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.
by Rabbi Chaim Gross and Rabbi Shraga Simmons
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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