Should one consider the shehecheyanu blessing as covering the Purim holiday even if Megillah is unavailable?
Synopsis
Some argue shehecheyanu should be recited on the holiday itself (not necessarily on Megillah reading) to cover Purim as a whole, especially if Megillah is unavailable.
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