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MB2 130a: Bracha on Smelling Roses, Cinnamon, Frankincense or Aromatic Oils (216:3-6)

Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD

What bracha do you make on smelling something that is edible but whose main purpose isn't eating (e.g. roses, cinnamon) or on aromatic oil?

Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD

Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA is the Associate Rabbi at the Young Israel of Woodmere. He has been giving a Daf Yomi shiur for 30 years (available on YUTorah), and also gives a weekly gemara be’iyun shiur, daily halacha shiurim, and many other classes. An international lecturer on medical and halachic issues, Rabbi Dr. Glatt has autho...

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