Must one bless at the site of a miracle performed for a publicly prominent figure (adam mefursam) or for someone through whom God's name was sanctified?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that one blesses at sites of miracles for famous individuals (like Yoav) or those through whom God's name was sanctified (like Daniel). The Magen Avraham and Biur Halacha raise doubts about the former category.
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