MB2 128b: Bracha Shaino Tzricha (215:4)

Rabbi Aaron E. Glatt, MD

Making an unnecessary bracha (even if it's not in vain) is equivalent to swearing falsely in God's name. What are examples of an unnecessary bracha?

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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