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What is the bracha that should be made on fruits of a tree?
What is the bracha that should be made on fruits of a tree?
According to Rabbi Yehuda, why do yerakot have a special bracha?
According to Rabbi Yehuda, why do yerakot have a special bracha?
What is the bracha that should be made on fruits of the ground?
What is the bracha that should be made on fruits of the ground?
If a person mistakenly makes Boray Pri Ha'Eitz on fruits of the ground, what is the outcome?
If a person mistakenly makes Boray Pri Ha'Eitz on fruits of the ground, what is the outcome?
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Can someone say the bracha She'Hakol if they do not know which bracha to make?
Can someone say the bracha She'Hakol if they do not know which bracha to make?
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What term describes the situation where She'Hakol works for all foods?
What term describes the situation where She'Hakol works for all foods?
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What is the implication if one makes the bracha She'Hakol on a specific fruit?
What is the implication if one makes the bracha She'Hakol on a specific fruit?
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According to Rabbi Yehuda, what is the basis for yerakot to have a special bracha?
According to Rabbi Yehuda, what is the basis for yerakot to have a special bracha?
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What is the primary reason for making a different bracha for fruits versus vegetables?
What is the primary reason for making a different bracha for fruits versus vegetables?
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Which bracha is made when someone eats 'yerakot'?
Which bracha is made when someone eats 'yerakot'?
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In the event of uncertainty regarding which bracha to make, what should one not say?
In the event of uncertainty regarding which bracha to make, what should one not say?
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Study Notes
Bracha on Fruits
- The bracha made on fruits of a tree is "Boray Pri Ha'Eitz"
- If a person recites "Boray Pri Ha'Eitz" on a fruit of the ground, they are not Yotzei. This is because fruits of the ground, such as vegetables, do not grow on trees.
Bracha on Greens of the Ground
- The bracha made on "greens of the ground" (yerakot) is "Boray Pri Ha'Adama."
- Rabbi Yehuda states that "yerakot" have a special status. This is due to them receiving nourishment from the ground.
Shehakol Bracha
- The bracha "Shehakol" is a general bracha, and it fulfills the obligation of blessing all types of food.
- This bracha is a "Bidieved" ("after the fact") solution and only works if a person does not know what bracha to make. It is not recommended to use it in everyday situations.
Brachot on Fruits
- The bracha for fruits of a tree is Boray Pri Ha'Eitz.
- The bracha for fruits of the ground is Boray Pri Ha'Adama.
- The bracha She’Hakol is a general bracha for food.
- She’Hakol can be used if someone doesn't know what the specific bracha is for a particular food.
- She’Hakol is considered a bidieved bracha, meaning it is a bracha that is made in a situation where the person is unsure about the correct bracha, it is not a "first choice” bracha.
Brachot on Vegetables (Yerakot)
- Yerakot are referred to as "greens of the ground".
- According to Rabbi Yehuda, Yerakot have their own special bracha because they are different from tree fruits.
- When a person says Boray Pri Ha’Eitz on a vegetable, they are not Yotzei, meaning they need to make a separate bracha for the vegetable.
- If someone makes a Boray Pri Ha’Eitz on Yerakot, they need to make the correct bracha for Yerakot as well.
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Test your knowledge on the correct blessings (brachot) for various fruits and vegetables. Learn the distinctions between 'Boray Pri Ha'Eitz' and 'Boray Pri Ha'Adama', and the role of the general bracha 'Shehakol'. Perfect for anyone interested in Jewish dietary laws.
