What is the distinction between the Rambam's approach and the Ashkenazi custom regarding standing and blessing in Kiddush?
Synopsis
The Rambam derives from the term 'to sit' that the blessing must precede sitting while standing. The Ashkenazi custom follows Rabbi Asher, prioritizing the practical custom over the Rambam's stringency.
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