What is the minimum rainfall threshold required before reciting the rain blessing?
Synopsis
The Mechaber sets the threshold as when bubbles appear and travel on the surface of the water (equivalent to 'mashyatza chatan likrat kalah'). The Biur Halacha notes a Talmudic tension: 'Moadim' blessing (hatov vehameitiv) may require a higher threshold than this minimum.
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