Hearing Birchas Hatorah from another

May one fulfill his obligation through hearing Birchas Hatorah said by another person? Yes.[1] However there are Poskim[2] that learn in Admur that one does not fulfill his obligation unless it is said with a Minyan. One may fulfill his obligation of Birchas Hatorah through hearing the blessings said by […]

Can one say Birchas Hatorah after davening

May one recite Birchas Hatorah after Shacharis?[1] Example-If one has already prayed Shacharis and then recalled that he forgot to say Birchas Hatorah, should it still be recited? Initially one is to recite Birchas Hatorah prior to Davening, if he does not plan to learn Torah immediately after Davening.[2] If […]

An uneducated Jew saying Birchas Hatorah

Is an uneducated Jew to recite Birchas Hatorah even if he is unable to understand the words of Torah?[1] Every Jew, including an uneducated Jew, is to recite Birchas Hatorah in the morning and then recite the verses of “Yivarechicha”.[2] [1] Hilchos Talmud Torah 2/12; See also Ashel Butchach Avraham […]

Women saying Birchas Hatorah

Are women obligated to recite Birchas Hatorah?[1] Women are obligated[2] to recite Birchas Hatorah.[3] [1] 47/10; Michaber 47/14 in name of Igur; M”A 47/14; See Biur Halacha 47/14 “Nashim”; Likutei Sichos 14 p.48 [2] Is this an obligation or a voluntary matter? The Levush 47/14 writes that women are obligated […]