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1) It is proper to recite all Brachos while sitting down. (This applies to Birchas HaNehenin, blessings on physical pleasures only, and not to Birchas HaMitzvos, blessings on performing Mitzvos or Birchas HaShvach, blessings of praise. See Siddur Ya'avetz by Birchas Asher Yatzar that Brachos that are on an action should be recited in the same position required for the action. See also Pri Megadim Siman 432; MishbeTzos Zahav Sif Katan 1 and 3)
If sitting is not possible or practical, at least make sure to stand still and not recite the Bracha while walking. (See Mishna Berura Siman 183:35, Biur HaGra 183:24, Ben Ish Chai Parshas Chukas Siman 64 and Kaf HaChaim 183:51)
2) The after Bracha of Borei Nefashos (after eating non bread/5 grains foods) may be recited while standing, according to some Poskim. Other Poskim only require sitting for Borei Nefashos if the food was eaten sitting down. (See Shu"t Mishneh Halachos, Mahadura Tinyana, Siman 150 and Shu"t VaYa'an Dovid Siman 30. See also Shu"t Rivevos Ephraim Vol. 1 Siman 151:6)
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 Todaywebsite.
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.
I'm not from a religious family but I [myself] am [a religious female]. Am I allowed to make kiddush for my uncles and boy cousins as they don't know how to do it.
Also, can I say Birkat Hamazon out loud [and be Motzi them]? Is that a Tzinius problem?
Answer:
The Mishna Berura (Siman 271:4) rules that a woman may exempt a man with Kiddush.
However, he says that it is not appropriate to do so, unless it is for her family members, which in your case it is, so it would be OK, especially since they are not religious.
Regarding Birchas HaMazon, it is more complicated, as it isn't clear if a woman's obligation to bentch is biblical or not. If her obligation is only rabbinical, she may not be Motzi a man whose obligation is biblical. Unless, the man ate a small amount and isnt totally satisfied, and then his obligation is rabbinical too and then she can be Motzi him. (See Mishna berura 186:1-3).
However, in your case, where they will not bentch on their own anyway, and here they will listen to yur bentching at least, perhaps it is proper. A Rav must be consulted for Halacha L'ma'aseh.
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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