{"id":5626,"date":"2018-07-30T23:49:19","date_gmt":"2018-07-30T23:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.star-k.org\/articles\/?p=5626"},"modified":"2024-01-02T19:43:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T19:43:00","slug":"a-halachic-guide-to-sheva-brachos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.star-k.org\/articles\/kashrus-kurrents\/5626\/a-halachic-guide-to-sheva-brachos\/","title":{"rendered":"A Halachic Guide to Sheva Brachos"},"content":{"rendered":"

Chazal<\/em> tell us that Moshe Rabeinu<\/em> established the \u201cshivas y\u2019mai hamishteh<\/em>\u201d, the seven days during which the choson<\/em> and kallah<\/em> rejoice together following their wedding.1<\/sup><\/a> During this time, family and friends come together and prepare beautiful seudos<\/em>, followed by the recitation of the \u201cSheva Brochos\u201d<\/em> at the conclusion of Birchas Hamazon<\/em>. Such seudos<\/em> are quite common, and it is important to review the various applicable halachos<\/em>.2<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

What is Necessary For Sheva Brochos<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

If a choson<\/em> and kallah<\/em> are at a meal held in their honor during the first seven days of their marriage, and there is a minyan<\/em> present, including a panim chadashos, Sheva Brochos<\/em> are recited. The following is an explanation of what is required:<\/p>\n

1. Minyan \u2013 At least seven adult males over the age of Bar Mitzvah<\/em> eat enough bread that requires Birchas Hamazon<\/em>,3<\/sup><\/a> and at least three others eat enough food (e.g., cake, fruit, etc.) or drink a beverage (except water or seltzer) that requires a Brocha Acharona<\/em>.4<\/sup><\/a> The choson<\/em> can be counted as one of the ten men.5<\/sup><\/a> The choson<\/em> and kallah<\/em> should also eat enough bread that requires Birchas Hamazon.<\/em>6<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

2. The Choson<\/em> and Kallah<\/em> are present – If the choson<\/em> and kallah<\/em> arrive late to their Sheva Brochos<\/em>, the Sheva Brochos<\/em> can be recited as long as they eat with everyone else, or at least when everyone can still potentially partake of the seudah<\/em> or dessert. However, if they walk in after the guests have decided to recite Birchas Hamazon<\/em>, or have washed mayim acharonim<\/em>, it is too late.7<\/sup><\/a> Sheva Brochos<\/em> may be recited even if the choson<\/em> and kallah<\/em> ate in different rooms in the same house (e.g., the choson<\/em> is with the men and the kallah<\/em> is with the women), however, the kallah<\/em> should be with the choson<\/em> during Birchas Hamazon<\/em> and Sheva Brochos<\/em>.8#8<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n

3. Panim Chadashos<\/em>9<\/sup><\/a> – This is someone who was not at the seudah<\/em> of the wedding10<\/sup><\/a> and was not at a previous seudas Sheva Brochos<\/em> held in honor of this choson<\/em> and kallah<\/em>. He can be a panim chadashos<\/em> even if he attended the chupah<\/em>. However, if he attended any part of the wedding seudah<\/em> or dancing (even without eating), or any previous Sheva Brochos seudah<\/em> for this chosson<\/em> and kallah<\/em>, he cannot be considered a panim chadashos<\/em>.11<\/sup><\/a> Ideally, he should partake of the seudah<\/em>, or at least eat chameishes minei dagan<\/em> that requires a Mezonos<\/em>.12<\/sup><\/a> On Shabbos<\/em> or Yom Tov<\/em>,13<\/sup><\/a> a panim chadashos<\/em> is not required14<\/sup><\/a> at the first two meals. A panim chadashos<\/em> is also not required at seudah shlishis<\/em>15<\/sup><\/a> on Shabbos<\/em> if divrei Torah<\/em> are delivered.16<\/sup><\/a> Ideally, the panim chadashos<\/em> is someone who increases the simcha<\/em> of the choson<\/em> and kallah<\/em>. B\u2019dieved<\/em>, we consider anyone attending to be a panim chadashos<\/em>, as long as he is not an \u201cadam bazoy<\/em>\u201d.17<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

4. Seven Days – If it is the first marriage18<\/sup><\/a> for either the choson<\/em> or kallah<\/em>, the y\u2019mai hamishteh<\/em> take place for seven days.19<\/sup><\/a> During this time, the choson<\/em> or kallah<\/em> do not work, but rather spend the time together for the duration of Sheva Brochos<\/em>.20<\/sup><\/a> A Sheva Brochos seudah<\/em> can be made any time during these shivas y\u2019mai hamishteh<\/em>.21<\/sup><\/a> It should be noted that there is no obligation to have Sheva Brochos<\/em> for the choson<\/em> or kallah<\/em> every day.<\/p>\n

The way to calculate seven days is as follows: The day of the chupah<\/em> is Day #1, regardless of what time of day22<\/sup><\/a> the chupah<\/em> takes place. Sheva Brochos<\/em> may be recited until sunset of Day #7. For example, if the wedding takes place on Sunday night in the winter, Monday is considered Day #1 and Sheva Brochos<\/em> may be recited until sunset of the following Sunday.23<\/sup><\/a> If the wedding is on Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. (i.e., before sunset), Sunday is considered Day #1 and Shabbos<\/em> is Day #7. Therefore, in such a case the Sheva Brochos<\/em> of seudah shlishis<\/em> must be completed before sunset on Shabbos<\/em> (i.e., before the end of Day #7). This is true, even if seudah shlishis<\/em> begins before sunset. This is different than reciting \u201cRetzai<\/em>\u201d (or Yaaleh v\u2019Yavo<\/em>), which is recited even after it gets dark, provided the meal started before sunset on Shabbos<\/em> (or Yom Tov<\/em>).<\/p>\n

If Shabbos<\/em> is not Day #7 (i.e., it is between Days #2 and #6), regular Sheva Brochos<\/em> are recited even after tzais hakochavim<\/em> on Motzai Shabbos<\/em>, and the mezamen<\/em> and choson<\/em> or kallah<\/em> may drink the wine.24<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

In regards to other halachos<\/em> of shivas y\u2019mai hamishteh<\/em>, including not going to work and exempting the tzibur<\/em> from Tachanun<\/em>, the seven days are \u201cmei\u2019ays l\u2019ays<\/em>\u201d until exactly one week after the chupah<\/em>.25<\/sup><\/a> For example, assume someone got married on a Thursday in the summer and the chupah<\/em> ended at 7:30 p.m. (i.e., before sunset). If the choson<\/em> is in shul<\/em> for Shacharis<\/em> on the following Thursday morning, the entire minyan<\/em> would not say Tachnun<\/em>. Furthermore, Tachnun<\/em> at Mincha<\/em> that day would also not be recited by those who are at the minyan<\/em> that the choson<\/em> attends, if it is before 7:30 p.m.26<\/sup><\/a> This is true, even though Sheva Brachos<\/em> can only be recited until shkia<\/em> the night before (i.e., until sunset on Wednesday).<\/p>\n

Reciting Birchas Hamazon and Sheva Brochos<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Before Birchas HaMazon<\/em>, place three kosos<\/em> (cups)27<\/sup><\/a> on the table. One kos<\/em> is for the one who leads Birchas Hamazon<\/em> and the second one is for Sheva Brochos<\/em>.28<\/sup><\/a> The third kos<\/em> will be used to mix Kos<\/em> #1 with Kos<\/em> #2.29<\/sup><\/a> The first kos<\/em> is filled and the mezamen<\/em> leads the bentching<\/em>, adding D\u2019vai Hasair<\/em>.30<\/sup> <\/a>However, most do not say D\u2019vai Hasair<\/em> on Shabbos, Yom Tov<\/em> or Chol Hamoed<\/em>.31<\/sup> <\/a>This is because it relates to the churban Bais Hamikdash<\/em>.32<\/sup><\/a> The words \u201cShe\u2019hasimcha Bimono<\/em>\u201d33<\/sup><\/a> as found in the bentcher<\/em> are also added by the mezamen<\/em> and those who respond.34<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

When Birchas Hamazon<\/em> is over, the second kos<\/em> is filled35<\/sup><\/a> and brought36<\/sup><\/a> to six different men (over Bar Mitzvah<\/em>) each of whom holds the kos and recites a different brocha<\/em>.37<\/sup><\/a> The first brocha<\/em> is \u201cShehakol Barah Lichvodo<\/em>\u201d. The last brocha<\/em> of these six is \u201cAsher Barah<\/em>\u201d. One should not speak during or between Sheva Brochos<\/em>; this ideally applies to everyone present.38<\/sup><\/a> L\u2019chatchila<\/em>, the person reciting Sheva Brochos<\/em> should have eaten. B\u2019dieved<\/em>, even one who did not partake of the meal may recite a brocha<\/em>. The custom is that the choson<\/em> does not recite the Sheva Brochos<\/em>.39<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n

After the brocha<\/em> of \u201cAsher Barah<\/em>\u201d is completed, the mezamen<\/em> then recites \u201cBorei Pri Hagafen<\/em>\u201d on the first kos<\/em> and has in mind to be motzi<\/em> the choson<\/em> or kallah<\/em>, in addition to anyone else who wants to drink.40<\/sup><\/a> The wine in the cups is then mixed41<\/sup><\/a> using the third kos<\/em>. The mezamen<\/em> should ideally drink a rov reviis<\/em> (2 fl. oz.). The minhag<\/em> is that the choson<\/em> or kallah<\/em> also drink at least a little wine.<\/p>\n

It is important to note that the order of brochos<\/em> is different under the chupah<\/em>. Under the chupah<\/em>, \u201cBorei Pri Hagafen<\/em>\u201d is recited first, followed by \u201cShehakol Barah Lichvodo<\/em>\u201d. The last brocha<\/em> (i.e., \u201cbracha achrita<\/em>\u201d) is \u201cAsher Barah<\/em>\u201d. At the seudah<\/em> of the wedding, and during the shivas y\u2019mei hamishteh<\/em>, \u201cShehakol Barah<\/em>\u201d is recited first, \u201cAsher Barah<\/em>\u201d42<\/sup><\/a> is the sixth brocha<\/em> recited, and \u201cBorei Pri Hagafen<\/em>\u201d is recited last. When using \u201cSheva Brochos<\/em> cards\u201d, it is advisable to ensure the cards are distributed in the correct order, as indicated above.<\/p>\n

In the z\u2019chus<\/em> of our participation in being m\u2019sameach<\/em> each new choson<\/em> or kallah<\/em>, may they be zocheh <\/em>to build a binyan aday ad<\/em> and bayis ne\u2019eman b\u2019Yisroel<\/em>. May we also merit yasis alayich Elokayich kimsos choson al kallah<\/em> with the coming of Moshiach<\/em> speedily in our days.<\/p>\n

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1.<\/span> Rambam, Hilchos Avel<\/em> 1:1 based on Yerushalmi Kesubos<\/em> 1:1, which also says that Moshe<\/em>
\nRabbeinu<\/em> established the seven days of mourning.
\n2.<\/span> This article is based on the psak<\/em> of Harav<\/em> Moshe Heinemann, shlita<\/em>, Rabbinic Administrator
\nof STAR-K, and covers the halachos<\/em> of the seudas Sheva Brochos<\/em>, not the Sheva Brochos<\/em> recited
\nunder the chupah<\/em> which is beyond the scope of this article. An additional discussion regarding
\nvarious aspects of Sheva Brochos<\/em> can be found in STAR-K\u2019s Insights from the Institute by Rabbi
\nMordechai Frankel, Spring 2013.
\n3.<\/span> K\u2019zayis b\u2019chdai achilas pras<\/em>, 1.33 fl. oz. (40 ml), within a span of less than 4 minutes.
\n4.<\/span> Sefer Sova S\u2019machos<\/em> 1:6. This is the same requirement necessary at a regular meal for the
\none who leads Birchas Hamazon<\/em>, and those who respond to add the word \u201cElokainu<\/em>\u201d. This is
\nnot to be confused with the requirement for a \u201cminyan<\/em>\u201d for davening<\/em> (e.g., to recite Chazaras<\/em>
\nHashatz<\/em>), when only six mispallelim<\/em> are required and four additional adult males who are not
\ncurrently davening<\/em> can be mitztaref<\/em>. For example, after Sheva Brochos<\/em> a minyan<\/em> to daven<\/em> can
\nbe formed even if four of the ten males present already davened that tefilah.
\n5.<\/span> Shulchan Aruch Even Ha\u2019ezer<\/em> [E.H.] 62:4
\n6.<\/span> If this is not possible (e.g., due to an illness or allergy), consult a rav<\/em>. See Sefer Birchas<\/em>
\nChasanim<\/em> (S.B.C.) 3:5 by Harav<\/em> Nissan Kaplan, shlit\u201da.<\/em>
\n7.<\/span> S.B.C. 3:f13. If there are only between 3 and 9 men in attendance (i.e., no minyan<\/em>), or if either of the following individuals leaves before or during the recitation of the Sheva Brochos<\/em>, a rav<\/em>
\nshould be consulted as to how to proceed: The choson<\/em> or kallah<\/em>, the panim chadashos<\/em>, or the
\n\u201c10th man\u201d (i.e., there is no longer a minyan<\/em>)
\n8.<\/span> Yam Shel Shlomo<\/em> (Ksubos Perek<\/em> 1, Siman<\/em> 20)
\n9.<\/span> Literally meaning \u201cnew faces\u201d. Although a panim chadashos<\/em> must be present, he is not required to recite any of the Sheva Brochos<\/em>.
\n10.<\/span> Shulchan Aruch<\/em> E.H. 62:7
\n11.<\/span> S.B.C. 4:6-9
\n12.<\/span> If he does not eat, he must be someone who will definitely increase the simcha<\/em> of the choson<\/em> and kallah<\/em> (S.B.C. 4:f13).
\n13.<\/span> A panim chadashos<\/em> is necessary on Chol Hamoed, Rosh Chodesh, Purim<\/em> and Chanukah<\/em>.
\n14.<\/span> Shulchan Aruch<\/em> E.H. 62:8. This is because Shabbos<\/em> itself is a panim chadashos<\/em> (Tosfos Ksubos<\/em> 7b-V\u2019hu). If there is no panim chadashos<\/em> on a weekday, under certain conditions only the brocha<\/em> of \u201cAsher Barah<\/em>\u201d is recited (in addition to \u201cBorei Pri Hagafen<\/em>\u201d).
\n15.<\/span> This is true, even if Birchas Hamazon<\/em> (i.e., with Retzai<\/em>) is recited after shkia<\/em> (See S.B.C. 4:11).
\n16.<\/span> In this case, some are makpid<\/em> that the choson<\/em> says divrei Torah<\/em> (Sefer Tziyunei Halacha<\/em> at the beginning of Chapter 15 in the name of Rav<\/em> Elyashiv zt\u201dl<\/em>).
\n17.<\/span> A non-desirable individual. For a full discussion of who can be considered panim chadashos<\/em>, see Sefer Hanisuin K\u2019hilchasa<\/em> 14:49-69.
\n18.<\/span> This means that either the choson<\/em> or kallah<\/em> was never previously married. Furthermore, the following condition is also required: Before they met, the kallah<\/em> was a bsula<\/em> and\/or the choson<\/em> had the same status (see S.B.C. 14:f3 in the name of Harav<\/em> Elyashiv, zt\u201dl<\/em>). See there for a for a full discussion of the opinions regarding this issue. When such shaalos<\/em> arise, consult a rav<\/em>.
\n19.<\/span> These are commonly known as the days of \u201cSheva Brochos<\/em>\u201d.
\n20.<\/span> If this is not possible at any time during the week following the chasunah<\/em>, a rav<\/em> should be consulted.
\n21.<\/span> If it is a second marriage (for an expanded definition of this, see footnote 18) for both the choson<\/em> and kallah<\/em>, the y\u2019mai hamishteh<\/em> are only for three days, and Sheva Brochos<\/em> is only recited following the seudah<\/em> at the chasuna<\/em> if the meal began on the same Hebrew day as the chasuna<\/em> (Chochmas Adam<\/em> 129:4).
\n22.<\/span> Day #1 is determined at the moment the Brocha Acharita<\/em> ends under the chupah<\/em>. If it is bain hashemashos<\/em>, the day before sunset is Day #1 (see S.B.C. 9:1-2).
\n23.<\/span> Sheva Brochos<\/em> may not be recited in the middle of the seudah<\/em> without Birchas Hamazon<\/em>. If a Sheva Brochos<\/em> was scheduled for Day #7 and sunset is early, how can Sheva Brochos<\/em> be recited in a halachically<\/em> permissible manner? For example, assume the seudah<\/em> begins at 6:45 p.m. on Day #7 and sunset is at 8:00 p.m. One option is as follows: Everyone should wash, and the main course should be served as soon as possible. At 7:45 p.m., Birchas Hamazon<\/em> is recited and the Sheva Brochos<\/em> are completed before sunset. Following Birchas Hamazon<\/em>, speeches (or some other break) takes place followed by dessert (if it is a weeknight, and not after shkia<\/em> going into Motzai Shabbos<\/em>). It is not permitted to serve more food immediately after Birchas Hamazon<\/em>, as this would cause a brocha she\u2019ayna tzreecha<\/em>. It should be noted, to make the above scenario a bit easier the chosson<\/em>,
\nkallah<\/em>, plus six additional adult males can recite Birchas Hamazon<\/em> after the main course, followed by Sheva Brochos<\/em> before sunset. Everyone else present would respond to the mezamen<\/em>, but would recite Birchas Hamazon<\/em> after dessert.
\n24.<\/span> See Shemiras Shabbos K\u2019hilchaso<\/em> 59:17. This is unlike a regular mezuman<\/em>, after shkia<\/em> on Shabbos<\/em>, when the general minhag<\/em> nowadays is not to drink from the wine but rather save the kos<\/em> for the recitation of Havdalah<\/em>.
\n25.<\/span> This means that if the choson<\/em> is in shul<\/em> for Shacharis<\/em> or Mincha<\/em> within the first 168 hours after the end of the chupah<\/em>, the entire tzibur<\/em> does not recite Tachanun<\/em> at the minyan<\/em> he attends.
\n26.<\/span> Mishna Brura<\/em> 131:26
\n27.<\/span> The kosos<\/em> upon which Birchas Hamazon<\/em> and Sheva Brochos<\/em> are recited should be fit for Kiddush<\/em> (i.e., hold a reviis<\/em>, etc.).
\n28.<\/span> We do not recite both sets of brochos<\/em> on one kos<\/em> because of the rule \u201cayn osen mitzvos chavilos chavilos<\/em>\u201d \u2013 we do not cheapen the mitzvah<\/em> by \u201cbundling together\u201d more than one mitzvah<\/em> onto one kos<\/em>.
\n29.<\/span> The third kos<\/em> is not halachically<\/em> necessary \u2013 just advisable to make it easier to mix the wine of the two kosos<\/em>.
\n30.<\/span> Taz E.H. 62:7. It is the prevalent minhag<\/em> for the mezamen<\/em> to add this piyut<\/em> after \u201cYehi shem\u2026 v\u2019ad olam\u201d<\/em>.
\n31.<\/span> See L\u2019kutay Maharich<\/em> vol. 3 pg 135b-\u201cVheenay yaish<\/em>\u201d \u2013 1st opinion.
\n32.<\/span> Sefer Yesodai Yeshurun<\/em> vol. 5, pg. 457, as it says in Eicha<\/em> 5:17, \u201cAl zeh haya daveh lebanu<\/em>.\u201d
\n33.<\/span> The mezamen<\/em> adds these words (even on Shabbos<\/em> and Yom Tov<\/em>) twice \u2013 first, when he says \u201cBirshus \u2026 Nevareich Elokeinu, Shehasimcha<\/em>\u2026\u201d, and second when the responders finish and he says \u201cBoruch Elokainu<\/em>, She\u2019hasimcha<\/em>\u2026\u201d Those in attendance add, \u201cShehasimcha Bimono<\/em>\u201d once (after Boruch Elokainu<\/em>).
\n34.<\/span> An additional person present who did not eat or drink should recite, \u201cBoruch Elokainu u\u2019movrach shmo tamid l\u2019olam va\u2019ed, shehasimcha bimono<\/em>\u201d (Mishna Brura<\/em> 198:6). Alternatively, some say that someone who did not eat should add the words, \u201cShe\u2019hasimcha bimono<\/em>\u201d immediately after \u201cBoruch Elokainu<\/em>\u201d and then say \u201cumovrach shmo<\/em>\u2026\u201d (Maamer Mordechai<\/em> O.C. 198:2).
\n35.<\/span> Alternatively, the second kos<\/em> can be filled before Birchas Hamazon<\/em>.
\n36.<\/span> Another option is that they come to the table where the second kos<\/em> has been placed and recite the Sheva Brochos<\/em> there.
\n37.<\/span> Alternatively, one person recites all six brochos<\/em> on the second kos<\/em>.
\n38.<\/span> S.B.C. 6:5. However, one may speak if it relates to the Sheva Brochos<\/em> procedures (e.g., \u201cGive \u2018Ploni<\/em>\u2019 the next brocha<\/em>.\u201d).
\n39.<\/span> Minchas Yitzchak<\/em> 3:114
\n40.<\/span> The choson<\/em> and kallah<\/em>, and anyone else who wants to drink, should have in mind to be yotzei<\/em> with the mezamen<\/em>, and the mezamen<\/em> should have \u201ceveryone\u201d present in mind when reciting Borei Pri Hagafen<\/em>.
\n41.<\/span> One method of mixing is as follows: Pour some of Kos<\/em> #1 into an empty Kos<\/em> #3. Then pour some of Kos<\/em> #2 into Kos<\/em> #3. Now pour some of Kos<\/em> #3 back into Kos<\/em> #1 and then more of Kos<\/em> #3 into Kos<\/em> #2. Now all three cups have wine from both kosos<\/em>. The Baal Haseudah<\/em> should give Kos<\/em> #1 to the mezamen<\/em> to drink, Kos<\/em> #2 to the choson<\/em>, and Kos<\/em> #3 directly to the kallah<\/em>.
\n42.<\/span> Those who wish to sing \u201cAsher Barah<\/em>\u201d and \u201cKol Sasson<\/em>\u201d should note the following: When singing during the recitation of the brochos<\/em>, the one who recites the brocha<\/em> should recite \u201cAsher Barah<\/em>…\u201d and \u201cKol Sasson<\/em>…\u201d after the participants have completed their singing (e.g., he says \u201c\u2026Elokeinu melech haolam\u2026\u201d<\/em> and they sing \u201cAsher Barah\u2026v\u2019shalom v\u2019reyus<\/em>\u201d, then he says \u201cAsher Barah<\/em>\u2026\u201d). This ensures that everyone hears the recitation of the brocha<\/em>. If the assembled wish to sing \u201cAsher Barah<\/em>\u201d after the last brocha<\/em>, they should ideally wait to sing until after the mezamen<\/em>, choson<\/em> and kallah<\/em> begin to drink. This will avoid an inadvertent hefsek<\/em> between the brocha<\/em> and drinking. See also S.B.C. Siman<\/em> 35:3, Os 3.<\/p>\n

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Chazal tell us that Moshe Rabeinu established the \u201cshivas y\u2019mai hamishteh\u201d, the seven days during which the choson and kallah rejoice together following their wedding.1<\/a> During this time, family and friends come together and prepare beautiful seudos, followed by the recitation of the \u201cSheva Brochos\u201d at the conclusion of Birchas Hamazon. Such seudos are quite common, and it is important to review the various applicable halachos.2<\/a><\/p>\n

What is Necessary For Sheva Brochos<\/strong><\/p>\n

If a choson and kallah are at a meal held in their honor during the first seven days of their marriage, and there is a minyan present, including a panim chadashos, Sheva Brochos are recited. The following is an explanation of what is required:<\/p>\n

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