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1) When eating a combination of Mezonos (of the 5 grains) and/or fruits of the Shivas HaMinim and/or wine, the Bracha Me'Ein Shalosh is recited afterwards and all the applicable foods that were eaten are mentioned, in the order of their prominence.
Thus when all 3 varieties were eaten the words "Al HaMichya, V'Al HaGefen, V'Al Ha'Eitz " are added to the beginning of the Bracha as well as to the end. (Mishna Berura Siman 208:60) 2) If one inadvertently forget to mention one of the items eaten in the opening of Me'Ein Shalosh, if the Bracha was not yet finished he/she should go back and mention the forgotten items, and continue and finish the Bracha. (See Shu"t Shevet Haleivi Vol. 3 Siman 18)
B'dieved, if the items eaten were only mentioned in the conclusion of the Bracha, it is acceptable and the Bracha doesn't need to be repeated, as the main part of the Bracha is the conclusion. (See Shu"t Shevet Haleivi ibid, Shu"t Igros Moshe Vol. 1 Siman 72 and Shu"t Be'er Moshe Vol. 4 Siman 20)
However, if one or more of the varieties of food eaten was omitted in the conclusion of the Bracha, the entire Bracha Achrona must be repeated. When repeating the Bracha Achrona, only the foods omitted should now be mentioned in the repetition. (See Mishna Berura Siman 59:4. See also Kaf HaChaim Siman 208:76 and Shu"t Har Tzvi Siman 105, Shu"t Tzitz Eliezer Vol. 19 Siman8:2 and Shu"t Teshuvos V'Hanhagos Vol. 2 Siman 147.We will discuss some more details and some exceptions to this Halacha over the next few days iy"H.)
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.
Are [Jewish males] supposed to sleep at night with Tzitzis?
Answer:
There is no obligation of wearing Tzitzis at night, as the Posuk tells us U'reesem Osam, that only when you can see them do we have to wear them (See Gemara Menachos 43a)
Some people, for Kabalistic and other Shemira reasons, do indeed sleep with Tzitzis. Those who have this custom should make sure to change to a new pair in the morning, otherwise there will be a problem with regard to making a new Bracha in the morning. (See Mishna Berura Siman 21:15 quoting the Arizal)
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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