Hi,
We have said that one recites berachot for good news and for bad news in response to events which have mixed results.
However, if the sense of joy entirely overwhelms the sense of sadness, or the sense of sadness entirely overwhelms the sense of joy, then one only recites the blessing for the major reaction.
(Hagahot R' Akiva Eiger Orach Chaim 222:2)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Showing posts with label Berachot (Blessings): News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Berachot (Blessings): News. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
What constitutes "bad news"
Hi,
Discovering that one has not received that which he wanted does not constitute "bad news," to warrant a blessing of "Dayyan ha'Emet." For example, if one's field produces weeds rather than grain, that does not warrant such a blessing.
(Biur Halachah Orach Chaim 222 דיין האמת)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Discovering that one has not received that which he wanted does not constitute "bad news," to warrant a blessing of "Dayyan ha'Emet." For example, if one's field produces weeds rather than grain, that does not warrant such a blessing.
(Biur Halachah Orach Chaim 222 דיין האמת)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Monday, February 21, 2011
News which could go both ways
Hi,
We have been discussing reciting blessings upon hearing bad or good news. What if one receives news which is good or bad right now, but might lead to the opposite result in the future? Examples include a major windfall which might lead to thieves or a higher tax bracket.
The Shulchan Aruch rules that we concern ourselves only with the moment. If, right now, we are happy, then we recite the berachah for good news, and the same is true for the opposite.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 222:4; Mishneh Berurah 222:5)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
We have been discussing reciting blessings upon hearing bad or good news. What if one receives news which is good or bad right now, but might lead to the opposite result in the future? Examples include a major windfall which might lead to thieves or a higher tax bracket.
The Shulchan Aruch rules that we concern ourselves only with the moment. If, right now, we are happy, then we recite the berachah for good news, and the same is true for the opposite.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 222:4; Mishneh Berurah 222:5)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Multiple reports of news
Hi,
We have identified blessings to be recited upon hearing good or bad news. One who hears multiple reports, all of the same type, recites just one blessing.
(Mishneh Berurah 222:2)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
We have identified blessings to be recited upon hearing good or bad news. One who hears multiple reports, all of the same type, recites just one blessing.
(Mishneh Berurah 222:2)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Mixed news
Hi,
We have identified blessings to be recited for good developments, and for bad developments. One who experiences an event which has good and bad results, such that he feels both great joy and great sadness, should recite both blessings.
(Mishneh Berurah 222:1)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
We have identified blessings to be recited for good developments, and for bad developments. One who experiences an event which has good and bad results, such that he feels both great joy and great sadness, should recite both blessings.
(Mishneh Berurah 222:1)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Thursday, February 17, 2011
The return of a stolen item
Hi,
One who hears that a thief who stole from him has been caught should not recite the blessing for hearing good news; one does not recite the blessing until the stolen goods are returned, making the news more tangible.
(Mishneh Berurah 222:1)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
One who hears that a thief who stole from him has been caught should not recite the blessing for hearing good news; one does not recite the blessing until the stolen goods are returned, making the news more tangible.
(Mishneh Berurah 222:1)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Berachot on hearing news, Part IV
Hi,
One only recites the relevant blessing (see previous emails) for good or bad news if one personally witnesses the event, or one hears the news from a credible, direct witness of the event.
(Mishneh Berurah 222:1)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
One only recites the relevant blessing (see previous emails) for good or bad news if one personally witnesses the event, or one hears the news from a credible, direct witness of the event.
(Mishneh Berurah 222:1)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Berachot on hearing news, Part III
Hi,
Upon hearing news of a bad development, one who feels bad as a result should recite a blessing, "Baruch atah HaShem Elokeinu Melech ha'Olam Dayyan ha'Emet," whether the development is bad only for himself or also for others.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 222:2; Mishneh Berurah 222:3)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Upon hearing news of a bad development, one who feels bad as a result should recite a blessing, "Baruch atah HaShem Elokeinu Melech ha'Olam Dayyan ha'Emet," whether the development is bad only for himself or also for others.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 222:2; Mishneh Berurah 222:3)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Monday, February 14, 2011
Berachot on hearing news, Part II
Hi,
One who hears news which is good for himself and for others, and who feels joy as a result, recites a berachah of "Baruch haTov v'haMeitiv," thanking Gd who is good, and who provides good.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 222:1; Mishneh Berurah 222:3)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
One who hears news which is good for himself and for others, and who feels joy as a result, recites a berachah of "Baruch haTov v'haMeitiv," thanking Gd who is good, and who provides good.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 222:1; Mishneh Berurah 222:3)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Berachot on hearing news
Hi,
One who hears news about a development which is good for him personally - but not for others - and who feels joy as a result, recites the berachah of Shehechiyanu.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 222:1; Mishneh Berurah 222:3)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
One who hears news about a development which is good for him personally - but not for others - and who feels joy as a result, recites the berachah of Shehechiyanu.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 222:1; Mishneh Berurah 222:3)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
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