1) If one has two new fruits, only one Bracha of "SheHechiyanu" is recited which will exempt both the fruits. (Mishna Berura Siman 225:14 and Sha'ar HaTzion 225:16) Even if one of the fruits will not be eaten now and will be saved for a future time, still only one SheHechiyanu is recited for both. (See Kaf HaChaim Siman 225:18. See also Shu"t Igros Moshe Orach Chaim Vol. 1 Siman 87) Similarly, if one has a new fruit and a new article of clothing which requires a SheHechiyanu (details of which we will B'Ezras Hashem learn in the near future), only one Bracha is recited to exempt both the fruit and the clothing. (See Shu"t Ksav Sofer Siman 26. He writes over there that one should not combine a SheHechiyanu on a Mitzvah and a SheHechiyanu on a new fruit, and should rather make 2 separate Brachos, unless of course there is a Safek on one of them. See also Shu"t Minchas Shlomo Vol. 1 Siman 21 and Shu"t Shevet Haleivi Vol. 4 Siman 25) 2) The new fruit must be in front of the person at the time that the SheHechiyanu is recited.
Thus, if one recited a SheHechiyanu on one fruit, even if he/she specifically had in mind to exempt another new fruit that wasn't in front of him/her, it will not work, and a separate SheHechiyanu will be required on the second fruit before it is eaten.
This is true even if the first fruit is still in front of the person and is not yet totally consumed. (See Ketzos HaShulchan Siman 63:10 and Aishel Avraham (Butshatsh) 225:1)
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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.
Both my parents and in-laws have a minhag to light 2 candles on motzei shabbos in addition to the havdalah candle.
They then let the candles burn just as if it were the candles for Shabbas on Friday night. Is there any "mekor" to this minhag?
Answer:
Yes, this is a minhag that is brought in Mishna Berura Siman 300:3.
The point of these candles, as well as singing Zemiros on Motzei Shabbos, setting the table nicely for Melava Malka etc., is to honor the Shabbos upon its departure just as we honor it upon its arrival.
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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