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- Same room – Went from one end of the room to another:[1]
Only the leaving of one’s original room of eating is considered a potential Hefsek which may require a new blessing to be repeated. However, going from one corner of the room to another corner of the same room is not considered a change of area which requires a repetition of the before blessing [even if he did not have intent to do so at the time of the original blessing[2]]. This applies even if the room is very large [i.e. Traklin, such as a ball room or lounge, or airport or subway station].[3] [This applies by all foods, whether Borei Nefashos or Meiyn Gimel, or bread, even if he ate less than a Kezayis in the original area. Furthermore, regarding the after blessing, he is not required to return to his original eating location in the other corner of the room and may recite it in his new location.[4]]
Went to area in room that blocks sight of his original area:[5] Even if one went to a new area in the room from which he cannot see his original location of eating, such as if there is large furniture or appliances in the room and he went to eat behind it hence having it block sight of his original location, it is not considered a change of area which requires a repetition of the before blessing being that it is all within the same room. The same applies if he went to a lower or higher platform.[6]
- Same house – Went from one room to another room within same home:[7]
If one said a blessing and ate [a Borei Nefashos food or beverage[8], or less than a Kezayis of Meiyn Gimel foods or Hamotzi bread[9]] in one room [without intent to switch rooms at the time of the blessing[10]] and then went to another room in the same house, [then if he cannot see his original area from his new location as explained in Halacha 4B, and he did not leave anyone eating in his original room, i.e. Chabura as explained in Halacha 4C] then the before blessing must be repeated prior to resuming eating.[11] This applies even if there was no Hesech Hadas in between[12], and even if he took the food with him to the second room[13], and even if he went back to eat in the original room[14], nevertheless, since he has changed areas in between he has ceased his original eating session.[15] [However, if he did have intention to switch areas, or if he could see his original place of eating, then when going from one room to the other room within the same house, a blessing is not to be repeated, as will be explained in Halacha 4A-B. Likewise, if he left people eating in his original area, or had a Kevius on a Kevius food or beverage, then a blessing is not to be repeated upon his return as will be explained in Halacha 4C-D.]
From the attic to the basement or vice versa:[16] Moving in middle of eating from the basement to the attic or from the attic to the basement within the same home, has the same status as two rooms within the same house and hence if one intended to do so at the time that he recited the original blessing then he is not required to repeat the blessing of continuing to eat in the attic or basement.
Had intent: See Halacha 4A that intent helps when going from one room to another room in the same house, however, not when one goes from inside to outside or to another home!
Can see original area: See Halacha 4B that having sight of one’s original location saves one from needing to repeat the blessing even if one goes from inside to outside!
Chaburah: See Halacha 4C that leaving a Chaburah in one’s original location saves one from needing to repeat the blessing upon his return to that area, although not when he is by his new location!
Kevius: See Halacha 4D that eating a Kevius food saves one from needing to repeat the blessing upon his short return to that area, although not when he is by his new location or after a long return!
| Summary:Moving from one room to another, or one floor to another, within the same house in middle of eating or drinking requires repeating the blessing if all the following applies:1. It is a Borei Nefashos food or one ate less than a Kezayis of Meiyn Gimel or Hamotzi food.2. One had intended not to switch rooms. [See Q&A regarding lack of any intent]3. One cannot see their original eating location.4. One did not leave anyone eating in his original room.5. The food eaten is not classified as Kevius. Q&ASwitching rooms today within a home: Some Poskim[17] rule that in today’s time that it is very common to switch rooms within the house while eating, it is therefore considered as if one had Kavana to do so. Accordingly, it is customary to not require the repeating of a blessing if one went from one room to another, or one floor to another. This applies especially if it was done for the sake of the meal, or to use the bathroom. Nonetheless, initially even today one should have explicit intent if he plans to go to another room. [Furthermore, even today, if one had explicit intent to not switch areas, or if it is never common for one to switch to a certain area while eating, then the blessing is to be repeated.] What is the law if one switched rooms while he had food in his mouth?He may continue to chew and swallow the current food that is in his mouth without repeating the blessing. See Halacha 1D! What is the law if one went from one apartment to another in the same building, or stepped outside his apartment into the lobby or stairwell?[18]Some Poskim[19] rule that going from one apartment to another apartment in the same building has the same status as one who goes from one room to another being that they are all under the same roof, and hence the blessing is not to be repeated if he had intent to do so. Certainly, according to this opinion, if one simply went into the hallway or stairwell of the building the blessing is not to be repeated if one intended to do so. However, other Poskim[20] rule that going from one apartment to another, or from inside one’s apartment to outside the apartment within the building, is similar to one who has gone from one house to another house or from inside ones house to outside ones house in which case we rule [by Borei Nefashos foods or less than a Kezayis of Meiyn Gimel foods] that the before blessing must repeated even if he had intent, as explained in C and Halacha 4A. Practically, in order to avoid the doubt, one is to never go outside his apartment in middle of eating [even by Meiyn Gimel foods] even if he had intent to do so until he recites an after blessing, and in the event that one did so, then he should recite a blessing on another food or recite an after blessing on what he already ate.Hotel:[21] One who is staying at a hotel and while in middle of eating a Borei Nefashos product or less than a Kezayis of Meiyn Gimel foods, leaves his hotel room and enters the lobby, is subject to the same dispute stated above even if he had intent to do so. However, if he ate these foods in any part of the joint hotel area, such as if when one from the dining room into the lobby, then it is considered like one who goes from one room to another room in which case intent helps save him from needing to repeat the blessing.Dormitory room:[22] One who goes from his dormitory room to outside his dormitory room within the building, has the same status as one who goes from one room to another room, and is not subject to the debate mentioned above. Hence, if he had intent to switch rooms in the middle of eating, then the blessing is not to be repeated. The reason for this is because dormitory rooms are not considered necessarily under one’s personal ownership, especially if he has roommates, and hence we view the entire building as joint space.Hospital room:[23] A hospital room has the same status as a dormitory room and hence if one had intent to go from the hospital room into the public lounge area, or another hospital room, the blessing is not to be repeated so long as it is all in the same building. |
- Went outside or to new house – Went from inside the house to outside, or vice versa, or from one home to another:[24]
If [one ate a Borei Nefashos food or beverage, or less than a Kezayis of Meiyn Gimel food], and went from one house to another house, or even if he goes from his house to the courtyard[25] [or vice versa if he went from eating in his courtyard to inside his house[26]], then [if he can no longer see his original area, and did not leave a Chabura in his original location, as will be explained in Halacha 4] then the blessing must be repeated. This applies even if he had intent to switch areas at the time that he recited the blessing, as intent does not help when going outside ones house, and only helps in the previous scenario when going from room to room. This applies even if he took the food with him in his hands when he changed areas and he returns and eats it in his original area without his mind being removed from it at all in between.
Had intent: See Halacha 4A that intent does not suffice when going from inside to outside or vice versa!
Can see original area: See Halacha 4B that having sight of one’s original location saves one from needing to repeat the blessing even if he went from one house to another!
Chaburah: See Halacha 4C that leaving a Chaburah in one’s original location saves one from needing to repeat the blessing upon his return!
| Summary:Moving from inside to outside or vice versa, or to another home, in middle of eating or drinking requires repeating the blessing, if all the following applies:1. It is a Borei Nefashos food or one ate less than a Kezayis of Meiyn Gimel or Hamotzi food.2. One cannot see their original eating location3. One did not leave anyone eating in his original room.4. The food eaten is not classified as Kevius.If the above is fulfilled then the blessing must be repeated even if he intended to switch areas at the time he said the blessing, and he took the food with him in his hand. Q&ADefinition of courtyard – Went to balcony, backyard, front porch, deck:[27]A courtyard which requires one to repeat the before blessing even if he had intent, is defined as any area of one’s home that is beyond one’s roof and ceiling, and has from it an opening to the outside. Hence, if one leaves his front door to sit on the deck in front of his house then the blessing must be repeated even if he had prior intent [assuming the other criteria for repetition are fulfilled]. Likewise, if one entered his backyard which has its own separate entrance and exit to the outside, then the blessing must be repeated even if he had intent. Certainly, if one entered a joint courtyard of many homes the blessing must be repeated. However, if he went to his porch or balcony or backyard which is closed from all four sides and hence does not have its own separate entrance to the outside, then this location is viewed as another room within the home and the blessing is not to be repeated if one had prior intent. Went from one apartment to another, or to lobby or stairwell, in the same building:See previous Halacha in Q&A! Went from hotel room, hospital room, dormitory room, to hallway:See previous Halacha in Q&A! |
- Change of area in a field or garden:[28]
If one is eating in a field a Borei Nefashos product, and walks from one area of the field to another area of the field, then there is a difference along regarding if the field is fenced or not and if one can see his original eating location or not. The following is the law:
Open field not fenced:[29] If one is eating in an open field or garden that is not fenced in, then [even if he changes location, so long as he can see the original area in which he recited the blessing, a blessing is not to be repeated even if he did not have any intent to change areas at the time he said the blessing.[30]] [However], the moment that he walks a distance in the field to the point that he can no longer see the original area in which he recited the blessing, then [if he did not have intent to change areas at the time of the blessing[31] then] this is considered a change of location which requires a new blessing to be repeated by a Borei Nefashos product. This applies even if he simply went from one side of the tree to the other side of the tree from which he can no longer see his original location due to the tree which is blocking, then the blessing must be repeated. [This applies whether he was eating the fruit of the tree, or any other food.[32]] (This however follows the same law as one who walks from one room to another room within the same home[33]), and hence if he had intent at the time that he originally said the blessing to go to the new area in the field, or to the other side of the tree, then he is not required to repeat the blessing.[34] However, if the unfenced area contains many fruit trees, then [each tree is considered like a different house[35] and] if one desires to eat the fruit of several trees then the blessing must be repeated by the fruits of each tree if one has lost sight of the tree by which the original blessing was recited, and in this case, prior intent to eat from all the fruits of the trees is not effective.[36] However, if one has not lost sight of the tree by which the original blessing was recited, then the blessing is not to be repeated.[37]
Fenced field or orchard:[38] If one is eating in a walled or fenced field or garden, then [the entire fenced area is considered like one large room[39], and] there is hence no need for him to repeat the blessing upon going from one area of the garden to another [even if he cannot see his original location[40] and even if he did not have intent[41]]. Furthermore, if there are many fruit trees in the orchard, and he had in mind to eat from all the different fruits of the trees in the orchard, then a single blessing on the first fruit he eats carries over for all the fruits of the trees in the orchard and he is not required to repeat the blessing upon eating them. [If however he did not have in mind eat to eat from all the fruits of the orchard then a new blessing must be repeated upon eating a fruit that was not under his initial intent, as explained in Chapter 7 Halacha 19.[42] Additionally, eating from different fruit trees can be viewed as different rooms within the same home by which we rule that if one did not have in mind to switch rooms, then the blessing must be repeated by a Borei Nefashos product.[43]]
Multiple fenced orchards and gardens:[44] If one is eating in a walled or fenced field or garden which has other individually fenced fields or gardens adjacent to it, then each fenced area is considered like another home[45], and hence we rule that if one goes from one fenced garden to another fenced garden then the blessing must repeated by a Borei Nefashos product [if he cannot see his original location[46]]. This applies even if the two gardens are very close to each other. Furthermore, this applies even if one intended to go to all the other gardens at the time that the original blessing was recited, as one’s intention is ineffective when one moves from one house to another. [If however one can see his original eating location from the other gardens, then a blessing is not to be repeated.[47]]
Zayin Minim fruits:[48] The above law is only applicable towards a Borei Nefashos product. However, if one eats one of the seven species fruits in the orchard, such as if he ate a fig or grape, then if he ate a Kezayis of the product within Achilas Peras, then the blessing is never required to be repeated even if one walked a far distance, or went to a new orchard which is privately fenced as explained in Halacha 2C. [Nonetheless, initially even by Zayin minim products one should not switch locations in a way that would require a new blessing to be repeated by a Borei Nefashos product, as explained in Halacha 2C!]
| The status of a walled city, such as the old city of Jerusalem or a fenced community as common in many locations in Israel and the diaspora:[49]A walled city and fenced community does not have the status of a walled or fenced field described above, and hence one who goes from inside a house to outside the house or vice versa must repeat the blessing by a Borei Nefashos food and by less than a Kezayis of a Meiyn Gimel food, even in such cities. The reason for this is because the property is jointly owned and is hence not similar to a privately owned fenced field, or public city field which is fenced. |
- Change of area during Travel and walking:[50]
A person who is in the middle of traveling or walking, and recites a blessing over a food or beverage is not required to repeat the before blessing even if he is now in a new location from which he cannot see his original location, as this is the custom of travelers. [Accordingly, one who is on a hike and says a blessing of Shehakol on a beverage is not required to repeat the blessing over the liquid so long as he does not have Hesech Hadas to no longer drink as explained in chapter 19, and so long as Shiur Ikkul has not passed as explained in chapter 21. Likewise, one who is traveling in a car, or train, or bus, or airplane does not repeat the before blessing unless Hesech Hadas or Shiur Ikkul is applicable, even if he is now in a location from which he can no longer see his original location.[51]]
If one leaves or enters a house during travel:[52] The above ruling that the blessing is not needed to be repeated by a person during travel only applies when he is traveling outside. However, if he goes from inside a house to outside a house, or from outside to inside a building while traveling, then [by Borei Nefashos foods, or if he ate less than a Kezayis of any food including Mezonos and Hamotzi[53]] the blessing must be repeated, [with exception to the food that is already in his mouth[54]]. [However, some Poskim[55] are lenient and rule that whenever one eats a food in his house with intent to immediately travel outside of the house and simply begins eating the food in the home because he does not have patience to wait until he leaves, then the blessing is not to be repeated as the status of Holchei Derachim applies throughout ones travels. According to this opinion, those who are in a rush to leave, such as one who is rushing to Shul or work, and begins eating or drinking something in their house [i.e. a cup of coffee] may continue eating or drinking after they leave without repeating the blessing. Likewise, if they wash their hands on a sandwich while in the house and take a small bite in order to immediately leave the house, then they may continue eating the sandwich outside even if they did not eat a Kezayis of the bread. Likewise, if one has purchased a food in a store and tastes the food while in the store with intent to leave, then they may continue eating after leaving the store without repeating the blessing.[56] However, if one intended to sit and eat some of the food inside the house and only then begin traveling, then even according to this opinion, the blessing must be repeated. Likewise, if during travel one enters a building and sits down to eat or drink, and then continues on his travel then he must repeat the blessing even according to this opinion.[57] Practically, one is to be stringent in this matter and not begin eating in a building with intent to immediately leave the area, or begin eating outside a building with intent to immediately enter inside. However, one who does so and does not repeat the blessing has upon whom to rely. Nonetheless, as we stated initially, the main ruling of Admur and the Poskim is that the blessing must be repeated even in such a case.]
- Example – Drinking Coffee on One’s Way to Shul: If a person prepares a cup of coffee at home in the morning, takes a quick sip, and then rushes out the door on their way to shul. Then while walking, if they continue sipping the coffee, according to the stricter opinion, and so is the main ruling, the blessing made at home does not carry over, and the individual needs to repeat the blessing once outside. However, the lenient opinions argue that since the intent was to drink the coffee while traveling, the blessing made at home remains valid, and one who is lenient like this opinion is not to be protested.
- Eating a Sandwich While Traveling: Someone takes a bite of a sandwich inside a store after purchasing it and then steps outside to continue eating while walking to their next destination. If the initial intent was to only eat some of the sandwich inside the store and then continue outside, the stricter view would require a new blessing once outside. However, the lenient opinions hold that as long as the eating is part of a continuous act of travel, no additional blessing is needed. Practically, in order to avoid the debate one is to be particular to eat a Kezayis of the bread while in the store and only then begin his travels.
- Starting a Snack During a Hike: A hiker begins eating a granola bar at the trailhead before stepping onto the trail. They take a few bites, then start their hike while continuing to eat. According to all opinions moving along the trail does not require a new blessing.
- One who enters or leaves a car or bus in middle of eating:[58]
Began eating outside car and then entered car: Some Poskim[59] question that perhaps one who enters or leaves a car or bus has the same status as one who goes from one house to another house and hence the blessing must be repeated even if he had intent to do so at the time he said the blessing, unless one can see his original location such as if he has yet to begin traveling. Other Poskim[60] however argue that it does not have the same status as going from one house to another but rather is considered like one who goes from one room to another within the same home, by which we rule that if one hand intent to do so then the blessing is not to be repeated. Practically, one is to follow this opinion, and hence if he began eating outside of his car and then entered his car to continue eating then if he had intent to do so, or can see his original area, then the blessing is not to be repeated. However, if he did not have in mind, and certainly if he entered his car and continued traveling, then the blessing must be repeated [by Borei Nefashos foods, or if he ate less than a Kezayis of other foods]. This however only applies if he began eating outside of his car, however if he began eating in a home or building and then left the home or building to enter his car and continue eating there, then the blessing must be repeated even if he had intent to do so [by Borei Nefashos foods, or if he ate less than a Kezayis of other foods].
- Example – Eating at a Rest Stop outside and Entering a Vehicle: If a person stopped at a roadside rest area during a long journey and begins eating a snack or drinking coffee outside the vehicle. If they then move into their car or bus while continuing to eat or drink, and they had intent to do so at the time of the original blessing, the blessing does not need to be repeated. However, if they did not have this intent, or if they start driving without being able to see their original eating location, they are required to repeat the blessing for Borei Nefashos foods or if less than a Kezayis of other foods was consumed. To avoid the need for repeating the blessing, it is advisable to ensure proper intent while at the original location before entering the vehicle.
- Example – Eating at a rest stop inside and then entering the vehicle: If one stopped at a rest stop and entered inside to eat a snack, and then decided to go back to his car and continue eating while traveling, then a new blessing must be repeated for Borei Nefashos foods or if less than a Kezayis of other foods was consumed.
Began eating inside car during travel and then left:[61] The above rule only applies if one began eating outside of his car, or is eating inside his car without intent to immediately travel and then left his car, in which case the blessing must be repeated if he entered a building, or did not have intent and went outside to a location from which one cannot see the car. However, if one began eating inside of his car while traveling and then stopped at a rest stop and continued eating outside then the blessing is not to be repeated as this has the same status as one who eats while traveling, as explained in the above Halacha [however, if he leaves his car and enters a building, such as a rest stop, then this matter enters the previous debate].
Eating inside the car:[62] One who eats while traveling in a car, or train, or bus, or airplane does not repeat the before blessing unless Hesech Hadas or Shiur Ikkul is applicable, even if he is now in a location from which he can no longer see his original location. Likewise, Birchas Hamazon is to be recited in the car even if he ate the bread when the car was a great distance away.
| Scenario | Details | Is Blessing Repeated? | Conditions/Exceptions |
| Same room, different area | Went from one end of the room to another, even if sight is blocked or on different platform | No | All foods; not required to return to original spot for after blessing |
| Same house, different room | Went from one room to another without intent to switch rooms, cannot see original area, no one left in original room, not Kevius food | Yes | Even if took food, even if returns; intent or sight or Chaburah or Kevius food removes need to repeat |
| From attic to basement (or vice versa) | Within same house | No, if had intent | Same as two rooms within house |
| Switching rooms today | Common to switch rooms while eating | Usually No | Customary not to repeat; explicit intent to not switch requires repetition |
| Food in mouth while switching rooms | Switches rooms with food in mouth | No | May continue chewing and swallowing |
| One apartment to another in same building, or lobby/stairwell | Some rule same as switching rooms; others as switching houses | Depends | Lenient if intent; strict opinion repeats blessing |
| Hotel, dormitory, hospital room to hallway | Leaves room to public area in same building | No, if had intent | Entire building viewed as joint space |
| Inside to outside, or new house | From house to courtyard, outside, or another house | Yes | Even with intent, even if food taken, unless can see original area or left Chaburah |
| Courtyard (balcony, backyard, porch, deck) | Courtyard with opening to outside | Yes | Closed porch/backyard = like room, no repeat if intent |
| Change of area in field/garden (not fenced) | Moves to area where cannot see original spot | Yes | No repeat if can see original area or had intent; multiple trees = each like different house |
| Fenced field/orchard | Moves anywhere within fenced area | No | All considered one room; intent to eat all fruits covers all |
| Multiple fenced orchards/gardens | Moves from one fenced area to another | Yes | Even if close or had intent; unless can see original area |
| Walled city/fenced community | From house to outside, or vice versa | Yes | Property is jointly owned, not like private fenced field |
| Traveling/walking | Recites blessing while traveling and changes location | No | As long as no Hesech Hadas or Shiur Ikkul; entering/leaving house during travel requires repetition |
| Travel: leaves or enters house/building | Began eating in house, then leaves, or vice versa | Yes (main ruling) | Lenient opinion: intent to travel, no repeat; best to eat Kezayis before leaving |
| Car/bus: began eating outside, then entered vehicle | Continues eating in vehicle | No, if had intent or can see original area | If not, or begins traveling, must repeat blessing |
| Car/bus: began eating inside vehicle while traveling, then left | Stops and continues eating outside | No | Same as eating while traveling |
| Eating inside car/bus/train/airplane | While traveling, changes location | No | Unless Hesech Hadas or Shiur Ikkul applies |
[1] Admur 178:1 and 273:3; 184:1; Michaber 178:2 and 273:1; M”A 178:4; Tur 178; Rambam Brachos 4:5; Tosafus Pesachim 101b; Rosh Pesachim 10:5; P”M 178 A”A 4; Chayeh Adam 594; Kaf Hachaim 178:3
[2] Setimas Kol Haposkim who make mention of no such condition
[3] Admur ibid; Chayeh Adam ibid; Kaf Hachaim 178:3
[4] Kaf Hachaim 178:10; See Taz 178:4; P”M 178 M”Z 4; Mamar Mordechai 178:6
[5] Seder 9:19; Luach 6:19; Admur 178:9; M”A 178:5; Kaf Hachaim 178:12; Ketzos Hashulchan 57:3
[6] See Admur 178:9
[7] Seder 9:11; Luach 6:11; Admur 178:1; Rama 178:1; Implication of Michaber 178:2; M”A 178:4; Tur 178; Rambam Brachos 4:3; Rav Chisda Pesachim 101b [house to house] in understanding of Tosafus ibid and Rosh 10:5 [room to room]; Olas Tamid 178:1; Levush 178:1; Elya Raba 178:1; Kaf Hachaim 178:2; Ketzos Hashulchan 57:1
Other opinions: Some Poskim rule that going from one room to another within the same house is not defined as Shinuiy Makom. [Biur Halacha 178 “Bebayis Echad” in name of Rishonim and that one is hence not to protest against those who are lenient; Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:17]
[8] Ketzos Hashulchan 57:1; See Halacha 3
[9] See Halacha 1C regarding if he ate less than a Kezayis of bread and 1D if he ate less than a Kezayis of Meiyn Gimel
[10] See Q&A regarding lack of intent today, that perhaps explicit intent is not needed today, as everyone is accustomed to eat around the home
[11] The reason: The reason for this is because a change of rooms is viewed as an end to one’s previous eating and drinking session which makes one’s new eating and drinking session considered independent of it, hence requiring a new blessing. [Admur 178:1; Rashi and Rashbam in Pesachim 101b]
[12] Seder 9:11; Luach 6:11; Admur 178:1; Implication of Pesachim 101b; See Halacha 1C!
[13] Seder 9:11; Luach 6:11; Admur 178:1; See Halacha 1C!
[14] Seder 9:11; Luach 6:11; Admur 178:1; Ran Pesachim 20b; Pesachim 101b
[15] Seder ibid; Luach ibid; Admur ibid; Michaber ibid; Rambam ibid
[16] Admur 273:2; Rav Anan Bar Tachlifa Pesachim 101a; M”B 178:12
[17] See Biur Halacha 178:1 “Bibayis Echad”; Shevet Halevi 1:205; Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:7
[18] See M”B 178:12 “Under one roof; Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:3
[19] Betzel Hachochmah 6:70; Or Letziyon 2:12-16; Mishneh Halachos 10:36; Vezos Habracha 6 in name of Rav Chaim Kanievsky
[20] SSH”K 54:27 in name of Rav SZ”A; Vezos Habracha ibid in name of other Gedolei Haposkim; Shevet Hakehasi 3:77
[21] Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:3 and footnote 11
[22] Piskeiy Teshuvos 178 Footnote 11
[23] Piskeiy Teshuvos 178 Footnote 11
[24] See Seder 9:11; Luach 6:11; Admur 178:1; Rama 178:1; Ketzos Hashulchan 57:1; Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:4-5
[25] Seder ibid; Lauch ibid; Admur ibid; Chayeh Adam 59:5-6; Aruch Hashulchan 178:10; Birchas Habayis 20:9; Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:4; see Q&A for definition of courtyard
[26] Piskeiy Teshuvos 178 footnote 13
[27] See M”B 178:12 “Under one roof”; SSH”K 54:27 footnote 33 in name of Rav SZ”A; Or Letziyon 2:12-16; Vezos Habracha ibid in name of other Gedolei Haposkim; Shevet Hakehasi 3:77; Pischeiy Halacha 6 footnote 85; Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:4 footnote 15
[28] Seder 9:19-20; Luach 6:19-20; Admur 178:9; Ketzos Hashulchan 57:8-9; Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:14
[29] Seder 9:19; Luach 6:19; Admur 178:9; Michaber 178:2; Rambam Brachos 4:5 [even if had in mind]; Raavad on Rambam ibid [only if did not have in mind; Yerushalmi Brachos 6:8; M”A 178:5; Beis Yosef 178; Beir Hagoleh 178:2; P”M 178 A”A 5 [if can see original location no need repeat]; M”B 178:25; 42; Kaf Hachaim 178:12 and 13; Ketzos Hashulchan 57:8; Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:14
[30] Implication of Admur and all Poskim ibid, and so is explained in Halacha 4B. However, see other opinions brought there in footnotes who require the blessing to be repeated even if one can see his original location if he did not have in mind to make the switch.
[31] Ketzos Hashulchan 57:8; See continuation of this paragraph
[32] Kaf Hachaim 178:12
[33] Seder ibid, Parentheses in original; Admur 178:9
[34] Seder ibid; Luach ibid; Admur ibid; Raavad ibid; Ketzos Hashulchan 57:8; See Kaf Hachaim 178:13
[35] Admur 178:9
[36] Seder 9:20; Luach 6:20; Admur 178:9; Elya Raba 178:6 based on M”A 178:9; Kaf Hachaim 178:28
[37] Seder ibid; Conclusion of Admur 178:9 due to Safek Brachos; Elya Raba 178:6; Ben Ish Chaiy Behalosecha 10; Kaf Hachaim 178:12-13, 28 and 31; Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:14
Other opinions in Admur: Some Poskim rule that one must always repeat the blessing by the fruit of each tree even if he can see his original area.[Yeish Mi Shemachmir in Admur 178:9; Taz 178:9, brought and negated in Elya Raba 178:6; M”B 178:38 and Shaar Hatziyon 178:31; This opinion was omitted from Seder and Lauch ibid] Practically, Safek Brachos Lihakel. [Admur ibid]
[38] Seder 9:20; Luach 6:20; Admur 178:9 [in case of “Im Hayah Began”; M”A 178:9; Michaber 178:3 in name of Yeish Mi Sheomer; Orchos Chaim Brachos 18; Kaf Hachaim 178:27; Ketzos Hashulchan 57:9
[39] Ketzos Hashulchan 57:9
[40] Implication of Admur ibid that only by Eino Mukaf Mechitzos is seeing original place required; M”A 178:9; Elya Raba 178:6; Chayeh Adam 59:13; P”M 178 A”A 5; Beis Menucha 178:5; Derech Hachaim 5; Kaf Hachaim 178:12 and 13 that so is implication of Beis Yosef 178, and 178:28
[41] See Ketzos Hashulchan 57:9 that it has the status of one room, by which intent is not required; So also rules Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:14, however, see there footnote 69 that he writes that according to Admur 178:1 intent is required, Vetzaruch Iyun how he came to this conclusion from that Halacha which makes no mention of the subject of eating in a fenced field
[42] Admur ibid; Beis Yosef 178; Chesed Lealafim 178:6; Ben Ish Chaiy Behalosecha 10; Kaf Hachaim 178:29
If one decided to eat the new fruit prior to finishing the old fruit: Based on Chapter 7 Halacha 19C and Admur 206:9, in such a case a new blessing is not to repeated even if he did not have the new fruit in mind. [Kaf Hachaim ibid in his own opinion] However, if we view this as Cheder Lecheder as writes the next reason, then a blessing should be repeated even in such a case.
[43] See Ketzos Hashulchan 57:9
[44] Seder 9:20; Luach 6:20; Admur 178:9; Michaber 178:3; Orchos Chaim Brachos 18; Ketzos Hashulchan 57:9
[45] Seder ibid; Luach ibid; Admur ibid; Olas Tamid 178:2; Elya Zuta 178:3; Even Haozer 178:2; Mamar Mordechai 178:10; Chayeh Adam 59:14; Kaf Hachaim 178:30-31
Other opinions: Some Poskim rule that even this case is viewed as one room to another and not like a house to a house. [Levush 178, brought and negated in Poskim ibid]
[46] Ketzos Hashulchan 57:9; See Poskim in previous case of unfenced garden; See next footnote
[47] Ketzos Hashulchan 57:9; Vetzaruch Iyun from Admur 178:9 and Seder 9:19 who omits this Heter of sight from this scenario, even though it was mentioned in the previous scenario! See also Kaf Hachaim 178:31 who implies that by Mukafim seeing original location never helps, however, perhaps this is just due to a technicality issue, as usually Mukafim is with a wall, and hence it is physically not possible to see the original location, and thus there is no dispute. On the other hand, perhaps by Mukafim we rule like Taz ibid who states regarding an open field that seeing original location never helps.
[48] Kaf Hachaim 178:13 and 31
[49] Pischeiy Teshuvah 6 footnote 6; Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:14; See Vezos Habracha 6
[50] See Seder 9:17; Luach 6:17; Admur 178:4; 183:12; Michaber 178:4; Rambam Brachos 4:1; M”A 178:11; M”B 178:42; Kaf Hachaim 178:33; Ketzos Hashulchan 41:2-3; Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:16-17; So rule regarding open field if one has in mind, and the same applies even more so to travel: Seder 9:19; Luach 6:19; Admur 178:9; Raavad on Rambam Brachos 4:5; Yerushalmi Brachos 6:8; M”A 178:5; Beis Yosef 178; Beir Hagoleh 178:2
[51] Beis Yisrael O.C. 121; Betzel Hachochma 6:73-74; Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:17
[52] M”B 178:42; Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:16 footnotes 78-83; See regarding that Shinuiy Makom applies even if the food is in his hands: Seder 9:11; Luach 6:11; Admur 178:1; Chayeh Adam, brought in M”B 178:39; Ketzos Hashulchan 57:1; Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:15; See Kuntrus Achron 178:1
[53] If one ate more than a Kezayis, then by Hamotzi it is even initially permitted to continue eating outside. However, by Meiyn Gimel, this matter is relevant to the same dispute discussed in Halacha 2D, and initially one should not travel, although if he does so we rule Safek Barchos Lihakel not to repeat the blessing.
[54] See Halacha 1C!
[55] Igros Moshe 2:57; Betzel Hachochmah 6:73; Or Letziyon 2:12-15; Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:16 and 17 footnote 88; Furthermore, Some Poskim rule that if the food is in one’s hands when he changes location, then there is no need to repeat the blessing, and the above law of Shinuiy Makom only applies if the food is not with him when he moves away. [Kaf Hachaim 178:1 and 15 and 21; See Birchas Habayis 20:9 that one is not required to repeat the blessing if when eating while walking even if he goes to another home] Other Poskim rule that so long as one continues eating the same food, and eats each and every bite within Toch Kdei Dibbur, then a new blessing is not to be repeated even if he changed locations as its all considered one eating. [Igros Moshe 2:57 based on M”A 217:3 and 8:18 and M”B 178:37]
[56] See Piskeiy Teshuvos ibid footnote 79
[57] Piskeiy Teshuvos ibid
[58] See Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:16-17 and footnote 84
[59] Chayeh Adam, brought in Shaar Hatziyon 178:38
[60] M”B ibid in negation of Chayeh Adam; Betzel Hachochma 6:73-74
[61] Betzel Hachochmah 6:73-74; Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:17
[62] Beis Yisrael O.C. 121; Betzel Hachochma 6:73-74; Piskeiy Teshuvos 178:17
