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1) The following is a list of some common, and some not so common, fragrant items , and their proper Brachos that must be recited, if any, before being smelled (Some were discussed already over the past few weeks, and some were not) :
Eucalyptus leaves or Eucalyptus oil: Borei Atzei Besamim
Mandrake (The plant referred to in the Torah as "Dudaim" which Reuven brought to his mother Leah, and many women use it today as a Segulah for fertility): Borei Isvei Beasamim (Mishna Berura 216:36)
Esrog , any time except on Sukkos:
Hanosen Rayach Tov B’Peiros
2) Perfume (made from synthetic ingredients): No Bracha is recited
Perfume (when one is positive it is made from natural ingredients): Borei Minei Besamim (unless one is 100% sure that it is made from a particular flower or tree bark and not a mixture of plants etc., then its proper Bracha can be recited Also, according to most Poskim this Bracha may only be recited when being smelled in the bottle and not when smelling it on a person. See Ohr L’Tzion Perek 14 Siman 38 and Shu"t Avnei Yashfe Vol. 2 Siman 16:2) Deodorant:No Bracha, as it is meant tocover up or prevent a bad odor.
Laundry Detergent: No Bracha, as the smell is synthetic.
List with more items to be continued tomorrow B’Ezras Hashem...
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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 pages 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.
What [is the halacha regarding the] rainbow that is visible many times over Niagara Falls? Do we recite a Brocha? Is it an Aveira to look at it??
Answer:
From the Poskim it seems that only a rainbow in the sky is a "sign" and would require a bracha, and not a rainbow that is formed from the sun’s shining on the water and causing a prism effect etc., which isnt in the sky.
It is not an Aveira to look at that either as that isnt a "rainbow" rather something that looks "rainbowlike".
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