The Beracha of Shehehiyanu on the Second Night of Rosh Hashanah

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Sep 15, 20235:04Religion & Spirituality

There is considerable discussion among the Halachic authorities regarding the recitation of the Beracha of Shehehiyanu on the second night of Rosh Hashanah. It is clear according to all views that one must recite the Ber...

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