What blessing does the father recite when his wife gives birth to a son?

What blessing is recited when the wife dies in childbirth — does the father still say HaTov veHaMeitiv or switch to Shehecheyanu?

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Is reciting Shehecheyanu upon acquiring a new house or vessels obligatory or merely optional (reshut)?

4 opinions

When a father dies, what blessings does the heir recite — and does it matter whether he has brothers or not?

5 opinions

Does one recite Shehecheyanu on a new house or vessels even if he previously owned similar ones?

3 opinions

When is the blessing on new clothing/vessels recited — at the time of acquisition or at the time of first use?

4 opinions

What blessing is recited on household vessels shared by the purchaser and his family, or on items received as a gift?

4 opinions

Is Shehecheyanu recited on minor clothing items such as a shirt, shoes, or light slippers — and does it matter if the person is poor?

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Is it permissible to say 'May you wear it out and renew it' (tivle vetchadesh) when someone wears new clothing made from animal hides?

2 opinions