The Laws of Brachos Vol. 1

Student, Layman, & Summary Edition

De: Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

The laws of blessings is one of the most complex and intricate sections of study, as well as one of the most popular and widely studied sections of Jewish law. Already from a very young age we are introduced by our parents and educators with the concept of reciting a blessing prior to eating a food, after eating a food, as well as many other types of blessings such as the morning blessings upon awakening, the blessings said before doing a mitzvah, the blessing said after using the bathroom, etc. etc. It is a great honor and privilege to bring before you today a work unparalleled, especially in the English language and perhaps even in Hebrew, on this subject. This comprehensive book meticulously organizes the intricate laws of blessings, dividing them into chapters and relevant subcategories to ensure no detail is overlooked. Drawing from a vast array of sources, including the Alter Rebbe’s Shulchan Aruch, Seder Birchas Hanehnin, and Luach Birchas Hanehnin, as well as the insights of numerous Achronim like the Mishnah Berurah and Kaf Hachaim, it offers clear and authoritative rulings. Through practical examples, this book seamlessly weaves together complex legal discussions, making them accessible and practical for the reader.

Student Edition
The student edition focuses on the bottom line summarized laws in each given subject, and does not commonly include reasons, sources, other opinions, or less common Halachic queries. The full comprehensive laws of Brachos which does include all of the above can be found in our corresponding Teachers Edition of the Sefer. For a full overview of details, opinions, and final practices, please refer to this corresponding Sefer. In general, all chapters and Halachas coalign with the Teachers edition for easy reference and research!

Topics Covered in Volume 1:

Chapter 1: The Mitzvah Of Reciting Blessings
Chapter 2: The General Laws Applicable To Blessings
Chapter 3: Sabal - Bracha Levatala And Safek Brachos Lehakel
Chapter 4: Being Yotzei A Blessing With Others
Chapter 5: Answering Amen
Chapter 6: Baruch Hu Uvrach Shemo
Chapter 7: General Laws Of Bracha Rishona Of Birchas Hanehnin
Chapter 8: Hamotzi - The Blessing Over Bread
Chapter 9: Pas Haba Bekisnin - Mezonos Bread & Baked Snacks
Chapter 10: Mezonos – Blessing Over Five Grain Non-Bread Products
Chapter 11: Blessing On Legumes, Crop Seeds, And Grains – Mezonos, Ha’adama, Shehakol
Chapter 12: Haeitz And Ha’adama – Fruits And Vegetables
Chapter 13: The Blessing Of Shehakol - Drinks
Chapter 14: The Blessing On Ground Foods
Chapter 15: The Bracha On Wine
Chapter 16: The Blessing On Soup
Chapter 17: The Laws Of Ikar Vitafel
Chapter 18: Kadima - The Laws Of Precedence By Blessings
Chapter 19: Hesech Hadas - Blessing Repetition Due To Hefsek, Nimlach, & Hesech Hadas During Eating
Chapter 20: Shinuiy Makom - The Laws Of Blessing Repetition Due To Change Of Location
Chapter 21: The General Laws Of Bracha Achrona
Chapter 22: The Shiurim - Kezayis, Revius, Achilas Peras