12. Birchas Hachama during Shiva:

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12. Birchas Hachama:[1]

It is permitted for a mourner during Shiva to recite Birchas Hachama. [He, however, should not go to a public event for the sake of doing so.[2]] It is, however, forbidden for an Onen to recite this blessing, as is the law by all blessings.

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[1] Sdei Chemed Brachos 2:18; Piskeiy Teshuvos 229:6; Nitei Gavriel 102:2

[2] Piskeiy Teshuvos 229:6; See Halacha 7 in Q&A regarding Kiddush Levana

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