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1)There are certain fruits which have different varieties which are closely related to one another, yet are considered different species, such as different kinds of plums. (Some are round, some oval etc.) If SheHechiyanu was recited on one of these varieties, no other SheHechiyanu should be recited on a different variety, unless it has a different taste [and according to some Poskim, a different name]. (See Mishna Berura Siman 225:14 and Kaf HaChaim 225:35-37)
Simply being different colors, won't be enough to consider them separate species.(See Sha'ar HaTzion 225:17. Although, according to some Poskim, as long as there is a new Simcha with a new color of the same fruit, they will indeed allow a new SheHechiyanu. See Shu"t Shvus Yaakov Vol. 2 Siman 37 and Shu"t Az Nidberu Vol. 9 Siman 24)
Some Poskim only allow one SheHechiyanu per similar species, and not on each variety of the species, even if it has a different name, taste and shape. (See Aruch HaShulchan Siman 225:9, Da'as Torah Siman 63, Shu"t Halachos Ketanos Siman 231 and Or L'tzion Perek 14 Siman 46)
2) The above only applies to two similar species of fruit which have differences and are considered two fruits, and not to one fruit which has different varieties (e.g. Oranges, clementines and tangerines are considered one fruit) where according to everyone, no separate SheHechiyanu is recited on each of them. (Sefer Birchas HaShir V'Hashevach 2)
Likewise, two totally different fruits, which have different looks, names and tastes, even if they are considered of the same variety (such as all citrus fruits) will require separate SheHechiyanu on each. (See Orchos Rabbeinu in the Hosafos, quoting the Chazon Ish. See also Sefer Or L'tzion Perek 14:46)
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.
Can one eat food that a non-jew cooks on Shabbos after Shabbos already started (if the oven and everything was already on), if she is also cooking for a bunch of non Jews and herself?
If not, can one eat food that was cooked before shabbos but that she keeps on the heat (which she shuts off when she's done on shabbos) or that she continues to cook on shabbos? (keep in mind that for all of this, she would be turning off the heat on shabbos)
Answer:
A Jew may not eat food that was cooked on Shabbos (surely on shabbos, and sometimes the food may not be eaten ever. It's too detailed for this forum, and a Rav needs to be consulted for each situation). period.
It doesnt matter who cooked it and who they cooked it for.
If the food is fully cooked, and was left on the open fire, it may be eaten, but is not ideal as there should not be any open fires on Shabbos in the home, without a blech.
If it was not fully cooked, it is prohibited to eat.
The fact that she shuts it afterwards has no effect on the above halachos.
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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