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1)The Bracha of SheHechiyanu is not limited to the first time that such an article of clothing or new utensil was purchased.
Even if one already owns other such clothing or utensils, the SheHechiyanu is recited on the additional purchase. (Mishna Berura Siman 223:14) Moreover, even the items that were purchased are "second- hand" or otherwise not new, the Bracha of SheHechiyanu can still be recited, as to the new owner they are considered "new", and Simcha is experienced upon acquiring them. (Mishna Berura ibid.)
However, if one once owned the item and sold it and now re-purchases it, no SheHechiyanu is recited on reacquiring it. (Mishna Berura ibid and S"K 16. This is true even if the item in question was not used at all when it was owned the first time around. See Kaf HaChaim 223:24) 2) One who purchases a home, clothing or utensil for business purposes or in order to lease or rent it out, and not use it personally, no SheHechiyanu is recited. (Sefer Birchas HaBayis Siman 324:36) A house that was destroyed or demolished and rebuilt, if it was rebuilt with an additional room, higher, wider or bigger, a SheHechiyanu is recited as the addition brings additional Simcha. If, however, it was simply rebuilt as it was originally, no SheHechiyanu is recited. (Mishna Berura Siman 223:12)
If an addition was made to an existing home, if it causes Simcha, according to many Poskim a SheHechiyanu can be recited. Others say to say SheHechiyanu on a new fruit or article of clothing and have in mind to exempt the addition.(See Ben Ish Chai Parshas Re'Ay Siman 67. See also Shu" t B'Tzel HaChachma Vol. 4 Siman 49 and Kaf HaChaim 223:16)
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 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.
Which category of muktza does a toilet paper roll fall under?
Answer:
Why are you assuming that it's muktzah?
True, you may not tear it on Shabbos, but it may be used as it is (untorn) or in emergencies may even be torn (though not on the perferations) , so it is indeed not Muktzah at all.
Furthermore, there are other permissible uses for them (such as a doorstop), which would keep them from becoming Muktzah in any case. The same applies to roll of paper towel.
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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