May a blind person recite the Havdalah candle blessing?
Synopsis
The Mechaber and all authorities rule that a blind person may not recite the candle blessing, since the blessing requires deriving benefit from the light. The Magen Avraham and Aruch HaShulchan note that a blind person may still recite the rest of Havdalah. The Rambam's view (cited by Aruch HaShulchan) that a blind person is entirely exempt from Havdalah is questioned.
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