Sefarim by Rabbi Chaim Cohen: Mekor Chaim ↗ בס״ד

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  1. Beracha on Seeing the King

    Question: Does one say the special beracha on seeing the King? Answer: The Gemara (Berachos 9b; 19b; 58a) teaches that if one has the opportunity to see a king, one must make an effort to do so (See Shulchan Aruch OC 224:9).…

  2. Beracha on Gum

    Question: Does one recite a beracha on gum if one has no intention on swallowing it? Answer: The Shulchan Aruch (OC 204:7) writes that one does not recite a beracha before or after water if they are drinking it for medical …

  3. Children Singing Anim Zemiros

    Question: I have noticed that certain shuls honour children to sing anim zemiros and open the aron beforehand, while other shuls do not. Is it appropriate to ask children? Answer: The Bach (OC 132) writes that there is an an…