#5392 Give a Blessing to Your Grandfather!
Question
See question above. Although I know that the counting has to be natural without any speaking implements, and often he can still do it after resting, can the bracha be said for him by one of us?
Answer
Indeed, if his counting is correct, it may be easier for others to recite the brocho and for the grandfather and for him just to answer omein. As is, it is better to comply the mitzva with others present.
Horav K. Ochs Shlit"a added that if he’s able to count on his own why shouldn’t he make the bracha himself!
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a
Answered by: Hagaon Rav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
Published: May 2, 2025
Community Discussion
Log in to comment