Which types of unusual physical appearances trigger the blessing of Meshaneh HaBriot?
Synopsis
The Mechaber lists categories of people and animals whose unusual appearance triggers the blessing Meshaneh HaBriot. The list includes people with extreme skin coloring, unusual body proportions, certain disabilities, elephants, and monkeys.
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