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Hilchot Berachot 11:1-2 (Obligatory mitzvot vs. optional mitzvot)

February 7, 2019 5:24 pm

One of the rules of berachot is that they all must begin with “baruch” and conclude with “baruch.” There are, however, numerous exceptions to this rule. What are these exceptions?

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We open the main section of the Seder with an invitation for anyone to join us - and it seems completely disingenuous.
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Ever notice that the structure of the Four Questions is somewhat strange? Instead of saying, for example, "Tonight we eat only matza," we first contrast it with "On all other nights..." Why do we need to mention other nights in the first place?

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