Must one hold the bread when reciting HaMotzi?
Synopsis
One must grasp the bread before reciting the blessing.
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At what point in the loaf should one cut the piece for HaMotzi blessing?
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How much should one cut the bread before the blessing to prepare for separation?
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When should the bread be separated from the loaf relative to reciting the blessing?
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