Author Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein

The blessing over garlic:[1] Raw:[2] The blessing over raw garlic is Hadama.[3] This applies even if one is eating it plain [without a dip].[4] This applies even in areas that people abstain from eating raw garlic plain, and only eat it together with other foods, such as bread or in […]

Coffee:[1] Coffee beverage:[2] The blessing over the coffee beverage is Shehakol. Plain coffee been, grinds, instant coffee:[3] In previous times, a blessing was recited upon eating plain roasted coffee, whether beans or grinds.[4] However, in todays times a blessing is not recited when tasting plain coffee, whether a bean, grind, […]

Chocolate:[1] Chocolate cubes:[2] The blessing over chocolate cubes is Shehakol. Chocolate beverage – Shoko:[3] The blessing over a chocolate beverage is Shehakol. Plain cocoa been, grinds, instant cocoa:[4] In previous times, a blessing was recited upon eating plain roasted cocoa, whether beans or grinds.[5] However, in todays times a blessing […]

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Esrog:[1] Esrogim that are only mildly sour and are thus edible receive the blessing of Shehakol.[2] Esrogim that are very sour to the point of inedibility do not receive a blessing at all prior to consumption.[3] Esrog peel: The raw peel of an Esrog which is edible receives the blessing […]

C. Lemons:[1] Lemons that are only mildly sour and are thus edible receive the blessing of Shehakol.[2] Lemons that are very sour to the point of inedibility do not receive a blessing at all prior to consumption.[3] Lemon peel:[4] The peel of a lemon which is edible receives the blessing […]

I. Bananas:[1] The banana tree loses its branches and trunk yearly[2], and hence some Poskim[3] learn that its blessing is under the debate between the first, versus the second and third opinion above. Therefore, the blessing on bananas is Hadama, although Bedieved if one recited Haietz he is Yotzei. However, […]

Sabras Prickly pear fruit or cactus fruit:[1] Sabras, known in English as prickly pear fruit or cactus fruit, are Haeitz, as although they grow in the wild, they are a good tasting fruit. __________________________________________________________ [1] Admur 203:1; Birkeiy Yosef 202:1; Kaf Hachaim 203:6; Ketzos Hashulchan 49:17; Kerem Tziyon 6:8; Shevet […]

Sugar and sugarcane:[1] Sugar from sugarcane: The blessing on sugar that comes from sugarcane[2] [as well as sugarcane[3] itself], is Shehakol [although since some Poskim[4] rule that it is Haeitz, therefore Bedieved if one said Haietz he is Yotzei.[5]] Beet sugar:[6] The blessing on beet sugar is Shehakol. If one […]

Licorice [plant]:[1] Licorice is a root and can be eaten plain[2], and hence its blessing is Ha’adama [and not Haeitz] when eaten and swallowed. [However, when simply sucked for its juice and spat out, its blessing is Shehakol.[3]] _____________________________________________ [1] Admur 203:4; Luach 9:8; Ateres Zekeinim 202:16; Ketzos Hashulchan 49:14 […]

Nutmeg:[1] Nutmeg is commonly eaten even dry, and hence its blessing is Haeitz. [Seemingly, this only applied in previous times, however in today’s times it is no longer common to eat raw nutmeg[2], and it is only used as a secondary flavoring other foods similar to a spice.[3] Accordingly, no […]

Pistachio: Both raw and roasted pistachios are Haietz, as they are edible both raw and roasted.[1] _____________________________________________ [1] Both raw and roasted pistachios are widely available on the market. Raw Pistachios are sold either shelled (without the shell) or unshelled (with the shell on). These are usually found in the […]

Cinnamon:[1] Cinnamon is Ha’adama, as it grows on the ground like other canes[2] and it is common to eat plain when dry. _______________________________________ [1] Seder 6:19; Luach 9:8; Admur 203:4; Michaber 202:17; Tosafus Barchos 36b; Rosh Brachos 6:6; Mordechai Barchos Remez 118; Ketzos Hashulchan 49:14; Piskeiy Teshuvos 203:35 and footnote […]

I. Blessing on horseradish:[1] Horseradish is inedible when raw and hence one does not say a blessing upon eating it. _____________________________________ [1] Admur 475:23 [See Admur 205:1-2; Seder 6:12; Luach 9:11-12]; M”A 475:10; Chok Yosef 475:9; P”M 475 A”A 10; See Biur Halacha 475:2 “Betibul”; Kaf Hachaim 475:42 Other opinions: […]

C. Cinnamon:[1] Cinnamon is Ha’adama, as it grows on the ground like other canes[2] and it is common to eat plain when dry. ____________________________________ [1] Seder 6:19; Luach 9:8; Admur 203:4; Michaber 202:17; Tosafus Barchos 36b; Rosh Brachos 6:6; Mordechai Barchos Remez 118; Ketzos Hashulchan 49:14; Piskeiy Teshuvos 203:35 and […]

Ginger:[1] Fresh: Fresh ginger receives the blessing of Ha’adama. It is not Haeitz being that it is an underground root and is not the fruit of a tree.[2] Dried: Dried ginger which is used as a spice does not receive a blessing when eaten plain. Roasted medicinal: Roasted ginger which […]

Chili [i.e. Chile] peppers – Jalapeno, Habanero, Serrano, Fresno, Anaheim, Poblano:[1] Fresh: Fresh and moist [not dried] Chili peppers [Jalapeno or others] are edible, and hence are to have a blessing recited prior to their consumption. However, it is disputed amongst the Poskim if they are Hadama or Haeitz or […]

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