Should one recite the phrase 'HaChai' (the Living One) in the fourth blessing of Birkat HaMazon in regular circumstances?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that 'HaChai' (the Living One) should not be included in the fourth blessing under normal circumstances, only in a house of mourning.
More in Women and Birkat HaMazon
May one recite the word 'תתברך' (tatbrokh - 'you shall be blessed') in the fourth blessing of Birkat HaMazon?
4 opinions
What is the proper nusach (text) for 'HaMelekh HaTov' in the fourth blessing, regarding the inclusion of the word 'El' before 'every day'?
5 opinions
What is the status of the fourth blessing 'Baruch HaTov VeHaMativ' – is it biblical (D'Oraita) or rabbinic (D'Rabbanan)?
4 opinions
Should the fourth blessing open with 'Baruch' (Blessed)?
4 opinions
Should the fourth blessing close (end) with the word 'Baruch'?
4 opinions
How many 'Malkiyot' (kingdoms/royalties) are mentioned in the fourth blessing?
3 opinions
How many 'Tuvot' (benefits) and 'Gemulot' (rewards/acts of kindness) are mentioned in the fourth blessing, and what are they?
4 opinions
What is the proper nusach for the fourth blessing in a house of mourning?
4 opinions
Related from other topics
Should one recite the passage of the Binding of Isaac, the manna passage, the Ten Commandments, and the sacrifice passages in the morning?
Rising in the Morning
Should one recite 'May it be Your will' (Yehi Ratzon) after reading the passages of voluntary sacrifices?
Rising in the Morning
Should one recite the verse 'And he shall slaughter it on the north side of the altar before Hashem' along with the sacrifice passages?
Rising in the Morning
Should one recite the passages of the basin, ash removal, daily offering, and spice offering in the morning?
Rising in the Morning
If a person must begin the Amidah to juxtapose Geulah to Tefillah (or because time is passing) and the chazzan reaches Modim while the person is mid-blessing, should the person bow?
Individual Additions to Prayer
When one begins the Amidah together with the chazzan, should one aim to recite Shome'a Tefillah and Modim simultaneously with the chazzan?
Individual Additions to Prayer
Discussion
Discussion coming soon.
The Daily Law
One question. Every opinion. Every morning.
A new halakhic question and the full spectrum of rabbinic thought, delivered daily.