Does HaGomel apply to miracles beyond the four classical categories (e.g., being saved from a collapsing wall, a lion, bandits)?
Synopsis
The Mechaber holds HaGomel applies to any miraculous rescue analogous to the four categories. A minority view restricts the blessing to the four categories only. Later authorities and common practice follow the inclusive view.
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