When should the leader (mevarech) recite Borei Pri HaGafen over the Birkat HaMazon cup — before or after reciting Birkat HaMazon?
Synopsis
The mevarech recites Borei Pri HaGafen after completing Birkat HaMazon, not before. This is because Birkat HaMazon constitutes a separation (siluk) from the meal, making it a hefsek if the wine blessing preceded it.
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