Must a shamash recite a separate blessing (Hamotzi) over each piece of bread given to him, or can a single blessing cover all bread he receives?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that when an important person (adam chashuv) is present who will ensure the servant receives enough bread, one blessing covers all servings. Without such a person, the servant must bless over each piece separately. The Taz and Mishnah Berurah clarify which foods the adam chashuv's oversight covers.
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