Q: Does one recite a Beracha over ice cream eaten within the Se’uda? A: The Ohr L’Tziyon[1] distinguishes between pareve ice cream which consists of liquids and is therefore exempt from a Beracha during a Se’udah[2]. Dairy ice cream, however, has the status of a food, and since it does not come to compliment the bread, it requires its own Beracha[3]. It would seem that … [Read more...]
What’s in a Wine
The Beracha & Kashrut of Wine | By Rav Mordechai Lebhar, Rosh Kollel Link LA and author of Sefer Magen Avot Many people have adopted the custom to conduct a “Seder” on Tu BiShvat, which includes serving the fruits of Shiv’at HaMinim and new fruits as well as drinking four cups of wine. This custom is based on the Sefer Hemdat Yamim [1] which compiled this unique Seder … [Read more...]