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1) One who makes an unnecessary Bracha transgresses the transgression of saying Hashem's name in vain (Lo Tisa Es Sheim Hashem Elokecha LaShav, Shemos 20:7, one of the Ten Commandments)
According to the Rambam this is a biblical transgression. According to others it is only biblical if the name of Hashem is said in vain by itself, but if the context of a Bracha, even an unnecessary one, it is a rabbinical transgression. (See Mishna Berura Siman 215:20 and Shulchan Aruch HaRav 215:3. See also Shu"t Shevet Haleivi Vol. 10 Siman 45 for an elucidation on this.)
2) There are 2 categories of unnecessary Brachos:
a) A Bracha L'vatalah, a blessing for no reason at all, such as making a Bracha twice on the same food, or reciting a Bracha and not eating the food afterwards.
b) Bracha Sh'Aina Tzericha, a blessing that could have been avoided, yet when recited it isn't totally in vain, such as making a Bracha on a food immediately before washing to eat a bread meal (besides in cases when doing so for a valid Halachic reason which we will discuss in the future iy"H) (See Mishna Berura Siman 211:28 and 215:19)
Thus, it is important to not make any interruptions between the Bracha and the eating of the food, as doing so will necessitate saying the Bracha again and render the first Bracha a Bracha L'vatalah.(Mishna Berura 215:18)
Also, it is prohibited to divide your meal into two parts (Bentching and re-washing right away) for no reason, as doing so will necessitate a new Bracha on the food, a Bracha Sh'Aina Tzericha. However, if doing so for a valid reason, it is permitted. (See Mishna Berira Siman 291:14.See Shulchan Aruch Harav Siman215:5 and Shu"t Az Nidberu Vol. 13 Siman 2)
QUESTION & ANSWER CORNER:
Reader Submitted Questions of interest on topics related to Halachos we covered, as well as other interesting topic and Answers. Taken from the Q & A page on the Halacha For Today website.
Although the answers I give to questions are taken directly from the Sifrei HaPoskim, and aren't my own, they are still for study purposes only, NOT for Psak Halacha.
If one forgets to remove a clothing tag before Shabbos or Yom Tov, is it permissible to pull it off providing you don't rip any words, don't use a knife or scissor, and don't tear it on any perforation?
In the alternative, is it permissible to wear the clothing with the tag(Obviously the tag is not visible, etc...)
Answer:
Yes, if the tags are in a visible place, and it won't involve the undoing of any stiching, they may be removed. Care should be taken ot to rip any words or letters.
There is a discussion amongst the Poskim regarding staples, if undoing them is like undoing a stitch, so a Rav should be consulted regarding the best way to deal with that (common for drycleaner tags)
If the clothing can be worn in a way that the tag will not be seen, it can be worn with the tag on on Shabbos.
Our holy sages, the Chazal tell us
תנא דבי אליהו כל השונה הלכות בכל יום מובטח לו שהוא בן עולם הבא, שנאמר הליכות עולם לו, אל תקרי הליכות אלא הלכות - one who studies [at least two] Halachos daily is assured a portion in Olam Haba - the world to come. (:מגילה כ"ח )
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