Does fear that good news will lead to bad consequences prevent the obligation to recite Hatov VeHaMetiv?
Synopsis
One recites Hatov VeHaMetiv on currently good news even if one fears that bad consequences may follow. The blessing is determined by the present reality, not by speculative future outcomes.
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