The words of Shma as written in the Torah do not include the phrase, “Baruch Shem Kevod Malchuto LeOlam VaEd.” If it’s not a biblical verse and is not part of the Torah commandment of Kriat Shma, why do we recite it?
A person normally says the beracha of Haeitz before eating fruit, and Ha’adama before eating vegetables. When, however, does a