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1)The Bracha on seeing blossoming trees is only recited on fruit trees, and only when the buds/flowers are seen in the early stages of blooming, and not on trees where only leaves are seen and not on trees where the fruit has already completely developed. (Mishna Berura Siman 226:2 and 4. See also Shu"t Shevet Haleivi Vol. 6 Siman 53:4) If one saw such a tree and did not recite the Bracha, it may be recited at the next opportunity. (See Mishna Berura Siman 226:5 and Sha'ar HaTzion S"K 3. Some Poskim, including the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 60:1 and Kaf HaChaim Siman 226:9 and 10, argue and rule that if it wasn't recited upon seeing it the first time, it is no longer recited at all. See also Shu"t Shevet Haleivi Vol. 6 Siman 53:4) 2) According to the Sifrei Kabala, reciting this Bracha, is a big Tikkun (spiritual repair) for the Neshamos that are hovering between the two worlds as Gilgulim (reincarnated souls) in the barks of trees, and it's important when saying this Bracha to have in mind to bring heavenly mercy onto these hovering soulsand allow them to be freed from their pain and allow them to return to their place in Olam Haba (See Shu"t Teshuvos V'Hanhagos Vol. 1 end of Siman 191 and Kaf HaChaim 226:8. The Kaf HaChaim 226:4 goes so far as to give another reason for this Bracha not being said on Shabbos, as doing so will be "Borer", separating the "sparks of Kedusha" of the Neshamos from the trees!)
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A FREILICHEN CHANUKAH.
CHANUKAH IS AN OPPORTUNE TIME TO DAVEN AND ASK HASHEM FOR CLARITY IN UNDERSTANDING TORAH! MAY WE ALL BE ZOCHE TO GROW IN OUR AVODAS HASHEM!
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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.
If a woman is in the hospital on Chanukah after giving birth to a child [or for any reason], does she have to light a Menorah in the hospital?
Answer:
If her husband is lighting the Menorah in their home, she is exempted with that lighting and there is no need for her to light an additional Menorah in the hospital.
The same would apply if a man is R"L in the hospital, and his wife lights the Menorah in their home, he is exempt from lighting an additional Menorah in the hospital.
If, however, the spouse is not lighting at home (or if there is no spouse) then they must light in the hospital.
(See Mishna Berura Siman 677:2. See also Halichos Shlomo Perek 13:5 where he writes that if possible she should at least hear the Brachos from someone who is lighting in the hospital, based on Mishna Berura 676:6)
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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