What is the status of adding Rachaman (requests for mercy) between the fourth blessing and drinking wine or between other elements?
Synopsis
The Rachaman requests are permissible additions to Birkat HaMazon that extend blessings with personal or communal prayers, following the model of requests in other ceremonial contexts.
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