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Women and Birkat HaMazon

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May one recite the word 'תתברך' (tatbrokh - 'you shall be blessed') in the fourth blessing of Birkat HaMazon?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Opening Formula

Should one recite the phrase 'HaChai' (the Living One) in the fourth blessing of Birkat HaMazon in regular circumstances?

2 opinions across 2 eras

Divine Attributes

What is the proper nusach (text) for 'HaMelekh HaTov' in the fourth blessing, regarding the inclusion of the word 'El' before 'every day'?

5 opinions across 2 eras

What is the status of the fourth blessing 'Baruch HaTov VeHaMativ' – is it biblical (D'Oraita) or rabbinic (D'Rabbanan)?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Source and Authority

Should the fourth blessing open with 'Baruch' (Blessed)?

4 opinions across 2 eras

Should the fourth blessing close (end) with the word 'Baruch'?

4 opinions across 2 eras

How many 'Malkiyot' (kingdoms/royalties) are mentioned in the fourth blessing?

3 opinions across 2 eras

How many 'Tuvot' (benefits) and 'Gemulot' (rewards/acts of kindness) are mentioned in the fourth blessing, and what are they?

4 opinions across 2 eras

What is the proper nusach for the fourth blessing in a house of mourning?

4 opinions across 2 eras

House of Mourning

In a house of mourning, does the mourner include the phrase 'from us' or 'from us and the mourner' in the blessing?

1 opinions

Mourner's Status

According to Maimonides (Rambam), what is the nusach of the fourth blessing, and does it include three benefits and three rewards?

2 opinions

Maimonidean Version

What is the proper way to answer 'Amen' after the fourth blessing and after the Rachaman blessings?

2 opinions

What is the status of adding Rachaman (requests for mercy) between the fourth blessing and drinking wine or between other elements?

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Rachaman Requests

Should one answer 'Amen' after each Rachaman request, or only after specific ones?

1 opinions

Amen for Rachaman

May women be included in reciting Birkat HaMazon collectively, and do they have the same obligations as men?

1 opinions