Does one recite Shehecheyanu on a house that burned down and was rebuilt, or that was demolished and rebuilt?
Synopsis
A burned and rebuilt house clearly requires Shehecheyanu. A voluntarily demolished and rebuilt house is disputed among acharonim. If a floor was added, all agree Shehecheyanu applies.
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