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# 3457 Candle Caution
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Q. My landlord permits me to light one Chanukah candle in the kitchen sink. I live by myself. Can I make a Bracha?
A. Although one should try one's best to comply with all mitzvos in the best, most honorable and respectful way possible, Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that when in need, it can be done in the most fitting way the situation permits (with some limitations).
You may suggest to your landlord that it is just as safe to light inside a proper sized metal container open on top and with some water on it, placed next to a window, while being watched all the time the lights are on.
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Posted 12/9/2021 10:56 PM |
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# 3456 The Best Yom Tov?
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Q. When someone is sending invitations for a community Chanuka Party can he mention on the title the words "Chag Chanuka?" Is Chanuka a Yom Tov or not. Is there a Rabbinic mitzva of simcha and joy in Hanuka, after all we do greet each other with a Freilechen Hanuka?
A. On a similar question (976) regarding that even if there is no obligation to eat a seuda on Hanuka as we do in Purim, or eat meat and drink wine, if it is anyway recommended to do so and if making s seuda during Chanuka considered a Seudas Mitzva we wrote: "Rambam (H. Chanuka 3: 3) writes that the days of Chanuka were established by the Sages of that generation as days of “simcha and hallel,” rejoice and praise. Poskim disagree as to the definition of simcha in Chanuka. Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 370: 2) rules that the simcha is limited to not fasting or saying hespedim and the meals eaten are not considered Seudos Mitzva,. Mishna Berura (6) quotes the Levush that explains the difference between Chanuka and Purim.
Remah (ibid.), however maintains that there is some mitzva in the seuda and if one recites shiros and sishbachos to Hashem, thanking and praising for the miracles that occurred they are considered Seudos Mitzva.
Chassam Sofer (Y.D. 233), seems to maintain that although the particular mitzvos that apply to Purim and Chanuka are only rabbinical, the instituting of a day of moed on the day a miracle occurred and rejoicing in it, is a biblical mitzva.
Even Ezra (Behaaloscha) explains on the pasuk “ubeyom simchaschem ubemoadeichem” when you were victorious over your enemies and you will establish them as days of rejoice, that it refers to Chanuka and Purim. (See also questions 1222, 1555 and 1971).
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that one should recite shiros vesishbochos and divrei Torah on the meals of Chanuka and turn them into a seudas mitzva."
In Aleinu Leshabeach (6: p. 342) quotes that Orchois Rabbenu mentions that Horav Y.Y Kanievsky zt'l would greet people he met in Chanuka with a 'Gut Yom Tov.' Horav Y. Zilberstein Shlit'a quotes as a source the Shulchan Aruch (Y.D. 217; 47 and Taz 38) maintain that Chanuka is indeed a 'Chag'. he also mentions That his Father in Law Horav Eliashiv zt'l would often say that 'Chanuka is the best of Yomom Tovim.'
However, Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that it is preferable to maintain the usual quotations of Chanuka in Talmud and tefilos, where it is not metioned as a Chag.
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Posted 12/6/2021 2:38 PM |
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# 3455 Still in Place
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Q. If a Menorah was placed in a site where it can affect others walking by or it may be extinguished by them, can one move it to a better and safer place after it was lighted?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that it can be moved less that three Tefachim (about 30 cm. or a bit less than a foot) in any direction, since this amount is considered the normal place of an object.
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Posted 12/2/2021 11:39 PM |
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# 3454 Sh'mitah Stringency?
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Q. Should one be makpid for the Chazon Ish's chumros (stringency) on Sh'mittah in Israel? if you buy Sh'metiah food from a store or anything from a store which sells Sh'mitah food and you get back change from the cashier do you need to assume the money may be d'mai shveeis (money that maintains the holiness of Shmitah)?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that it depends on each individual and his other common practices if he is to follow the opinion of the Chazon Ish on Shemitah or no.
Regarding the change given in a store it would depend on what the majority of the money available there is.
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Posted 12/2/2021 11:31 PM |
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# 3453 An Eye View
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Q. One is to undergo an operation on both his eyes and he will be bandaged and not seeing for a couple of weeks that coincide with some of the Chanuka days.
Is he allowed then to have a family member direct his hand so he can light himself the Menorah reciting the usual brachos, including 'Lehadlik Ner'?
A. Mishna Berura ((675: 3) quoting Rashal rules that a blind person if he is in a house with his wife or others who light. if he can contribute with them, they should light for him. However, if he is alone, he may light himself with the help of someone else, but should not recite the Bracha.
Shevet Halevi (3: 90) maintains that the blind can also recite the Brocho of Lehadlik Ner. Yalkut Yosef (p. 224) mentions that the tradition of Yerushalaim is also that the blind recite all blessings.
However, Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is to follow the Mishha Berura's ruling that others should light for him.
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Posted 12/2/2021 11:24 PM |
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# 3452 See the Light?
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Q. I'm a physician (single) who had to assist on the operation of a patient on a Chanuka night and could not be at home for lighting the candles. I did see a lighted Menorah in the office of a colleague, and said the Bracha of Sheassa Nissim as required for Birchat Haroeh. I did so since the medical procedure was long and as expected it ended close to the early morning. Was I correct?
A. Shulchan Aruch (676: 3) rules that; 'One who did not light (Chanuka candles) and is not going to do so on that night and also has no one lighting for him at home, when he sees a Chanuka light, recites the bracha of Sheassa Nissim. On the first night he also recites the blessing of Shecheyanu.'
Tosafos (Suka 46a) quotes two reasons why our sages instituted a special brocho for seeing the lights of Chanuka, (Birchas Haroeh), one of them is that it was enacted because of the Chavivus or endearment and affection we have for this great mitzva, and also for satisfying the need of those who don’t have any dwelling.
Mishna Berura (5) does mention that if possible he should recite later on when he is able to light his own Menorah with the corresponding bracha of 'Lehadlik.'
On question 414 and 1556 we mention that Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that in similar situations the best solution would be for you to name a shaliach or agent and have him light at your home.
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Posted 12/2/2021 11:16 PM |
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# 3451 Have Torah, Will Travel
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Q. The Mishna Taanis 1:3 says that it took those that lived on the farthest borders of Israel took 15 days to travel to Yerushalaim. Males that lived in Israel are obligated in aliyah l'regel 3 times a year.
Practically, does this mean that they were obligated to spend more than 3 months a year traveling to Jerusalem (and away from their wives and small children)? (15 days x 2 x 3, plus the Yom Tov days spent in Yerushalaim)
A. You are indeed referring to the utmost distant people that lived close to the border. However the vast majority were much closer to Yerushalaim and they also traveled with their families.
As the Torah specifies and we read about it in Shema at least twice a day, "Uvelechtecha Baderech," we are constantly reminded to learn Torah even when we are walking on the highways.
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Posted 12/2/2021 11:04 PM |
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# 3450 Enlightening the Lightening
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Q. Hi. I hope I have the right number. I have a question for a Rabbi. I live in Toronto and I will have to leave my house on Sunday before Chanukah lighting. I will be going to see an event that I have tickets for. I would be home around 10 pm or so. To leave for this event, I'd have to leave probably around 4:30 pm or so.
So my question is based on Hanukah candle lighting which I believe is around 5:15 (although correct me if I'm wrong), can I light the candles for the first night BEFORE I go or would it be too early? Thanks in advance.
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that one should light on the onset in Toronto about 25 minutes after the Shekiah (sunset). In your case and in need, you should light early at 4.30 PM since it is after Plag Hamincha.
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Posted 12/2/2021 10:50 PM |
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#3449 Juice Back
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Q. How much water can be added to grape juice before becoming Shehakol? If I am eating by someone Shabbos day and they add too much water, I am not being yotzi kiddush - does that mean I have to walk out? (They are running out of grape juice and they think it's OK to dilute it.)
A. On question 448 we quote Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion that one can dilute our common grape juice (not the light one), up to a bit less than half water and still make Hagofen and use it for Kiddush.
Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a suggested that in your particular case, you may bring as a guest-gift a bottle of grape juice.
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Posted 12/2/2021 10:42 PM |
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# 3448 On Time?
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Q. Where does a yeshiva Bachur light Thursday night when leaving yeshiva for an off Shabbos on Thursday night at 10 pm?
A. Horav Aharon's Miller Shlit'a opinion is that he still lights in the Yeshiva.
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Posted 12/2/2021 10:38 PM |
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# 3447 Thanks A Lot
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Q. Is Hakaras HaTov(recognizing and thanking for a favor received) a mitzvah in the Torah?
Last year Chanukah we provided my sons Rebbe with Chanukah Gelt, with a nice hand written card, and we didn't get any response of Thank you. The same thing happened at the end of the year, when we wanted to show our appreciation for teaching our son for the year. Does a person 'have' to say thank you...?
Thank you very much for your answers each week.
(Would one transgress on a prohibition of 'Lifnei Iver" or placing a stumbling block in front of one that does not care to commit a sin, in the case above?).
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that Hakoras Hatov or recognizing and thanking for a good and favor done to us, is a basic and most important 'Midda Tova" or good character trait, that is reflected by many mitzvos. However, not complying with it is not a transgression of one of the positive or negative mitzvos of the Torah and therefore 'Lifnei Iver" would not apply.
On question 3352 we wrote: "Horav Aharon Miller Shlit’a pointed out that feelings or ‘Middos,’ as we often also call them. can be very detrimental and damaging and they can be the cause and source of many faults and sins. Anger, lust, laziness, or haughtiness, just to mention a few of the long list, are indeed the reason and ground for the averos and mistakes we make. Yet, interestingly, as Baalei Mussar and Poskim point out, the feelings by themselves are often not sins, as they can and should be used for the right purposes and mitzvot."
You may ask someone to respectfully and in a proper way remind the Rebbe to also comply with this important good 'Midda Tova".
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Posted 12/2/2021 10:23 PM |
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# 3446 Enlightening the Converted
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Q. May a Gentile studying for conversion light a Menorah with Brochos? May one benefit from his candles?
A. On question 639 regarding someone who is preparing himself to become a Ger (convert) and is already enrolled in a learning program, is in contact with the Beis Din and attends regularly a Shul, if he can dance with the Torah on Simchas Torah or be given pesicha of the Aron Hakodesh or Gelilah. Or if he owns a lulav and esrog can he do hakafos around the Bima or the mitzvah of Hoshanos, or if he can he be invited to say a d'var Torah on a kidush, We wrote;
There are certain mitzvos that a Gentile is not allowed to observe even when his intention is to become a Ger, such as Shabbos. (Sanhedrin 58, Rambam – Melochim 10: 9, however, some Poskim permit after becoming circumcised). He is prohibited to learn Torah excepting the parts that are relevant to his observance of the seven mitzvos, the Tanach or written Torah (Meishiv Dovor 2: 77) and basic Halacha, if he is considering conversion (Mitzpeh Aryeh (2 Y.D. 8). He also should not don Tefilin since they have inherent kedusha and they require corporal cleanliness or hold a Sefer Torah or Mezuza (Ridbaz – H. Melochim 10: 10).
Following the above, Chashukei Chemed (Yuma 4a) rules that on the onset a prospective Ger should also not be honored yet with Pesicha (opening) of the Aron Hakodesh although the Rambam and others would permit. Besides the issue of Kovod or honor of the Sefer Torah involved there are other concerns such as Kovod Hatzibur and the fact that he may be equivocally accepted as Jewish even before he has fulfilled entirely his conversion (Aterez Paz O.H. 2)
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is similar."
In our question Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a also maintains that he should not light and recite any brochos yet and if he did, one may benefit from his candles.
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Posted 12/2/2021 10:15 PM |
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# 3445 Lip Service?
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Q. Why is it correct to say in Shemone Essreh three times a day "Ki Becha Batachnu" or "Because we trust in You," when we know that it is not necessarily always true?
A. On a very similar question (831) regarding why do we say every day three times a day in the amida in the bracha dedicated to the coming of Mashiach, the words “ki lishuat’cha kivinu kol hayom,” or “since we hope for Your salvation the whole day, and wait” Is that not lying openly to Hashem? How could we be so brazen?
We answered: "Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit”a explained that there are different degrees of consciousness in the mind. At some subliminal level all Jewish souls posses a constant desire for salvation and Bias Hamoshiach.
The Radal (Hagohos on Shir Hashirim Rabbo ch. 7) maintains the correct girsa or wording is Kol Yom, (every day) omitting the letter ה, because of that same concern. However, Talelei Oros (Tefilos p.320) quotes that the Brisker Rov zt”l would interpret the Tefila literally as it is written. The above (ibid.) also quotes Horav Yosef Shoul Natanzon zt’l as explaining that the day in this tefila, refers to the day of Hashem, which is a thousand years.
Other interpretations aver that the tefilos are said in plural since they include the whole nation of Israel. Indeed, when we consider everyone together the statement is true (Rabbi S. Spero). In addition, the word “kivinu” is past tense. Certainly, in the past there were great tzadikim, that could have sincerely said that statement. (R’ Avner Milevsky.)
The word “Ki” also has different meanings, adding to “since” the words “if”, “maybe” and “but.” Some of those interpretations may provide an answer.
Horav Yaakov Galinski zt’l (Vehigadto Balak) explains that everyone expects and desires a yeshua, salvation or help, since that is the normal human condition. What exactly that yeshua entitles depends on the individual. For some it may be something quite banal and inconsequential; for others it is indeed the real thing."
Almost the same parameters would apply to your question.
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Posted 11/29/2021 3:46 PM |
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# 3444 Clean One's Act
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Q. Is it correct for Frum people to leave a discarded toilet for street collection sometimes for more than a week, when the neighbors are people who often learn Torah and also say words of Tefila as they walk in the street where that toilet is?
A. On question 3309 regarding someone facing in the street or his window a construction portable toilet, we, wrote: "Although, in the case of the bathroom in a plane we mentioned that Poskim are lenient, in this particular situation Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that one should avoid davening or saying any words of Kedusha facing a construction portable toilet.
The above applies even if the walls and door are of two layers, since they are mainly made for the purpose of the inside room and not for any room on the outside, and unlike an airplane, they are placed on open spaces."
Certainly, one cannot think Divrei Torah or recite a brocho when facing a toilet left out for collection and the sight is also annoying and disgusting for most, however Horav Aharon Miller's opinion is that it can be left out for the normal collection time expectancy.
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Posted 11/25/2021 11:08 PM |
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# 3443 The Correct Question
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Q. In Ta'anis Daf 4a R' Shmuel bar Nachmani says that three people asked Hashem shelo kahogen (incorrectly) and He replied twice kahogen and once shelo kahogen. This seems to imply that we must be "careful what we wish for" lest Hashem respond with a literal fulfillment of the request in a way we would not want. This sounds like Hashem acts like the proverbial "Monkey's Paw" which was cursed by an Indian fakir and granted wishes with horrible consequences. Is this really the message?
A. Chas Veshalom to compare Hashem's ways to the behavior of unethical and uncouth Gentiles.
Hagaos of Rav Aizik Chover, mentions that there is a Remez (allusion) to these three in the posuk 'Ish Ki Idor Neder Lashem' or "when someone makes a promise to Hashem,,' the word Ish carries the first letters of the three people who asked Hashem not correctly and to two of them, Eliezer and Shoul he did answer correctly, but not to Yiftach. To him he kept the follow up of the verse; 'Kechol asher yetze mipiv yaaseh' or whatever came out from his mouth will prevail. The reason being was that, his words were indeed mistakenly specific and not careful.
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Posted 11/25/2021 10:51 PM |
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# 3442 The Black Sea?
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Q. (See questions above) Can one make the Bracha on the sea when seeing it from a plane while traveling at night?
A. Halichos Shlomo (23: 26) maintains that if one sees enough as when the moon shines strongly on it and awakens feeling of wonder and unusual admiration, one should recite the Brocho of 'Ose Maase Bereishis.'
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Posted 11/25/2021 10:42 PM |
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# 3441 High Seas?
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Q. Can one recite say 'Ose Maase Bereishit' when looking at the sea from the great altitude of a flight at the time one cannot see any details, just a great blue surface ?
A. Although it is preferable to recite the Brocho at the beginning of the flight as one sees first the Mediterranean when leaving Eretz Yisroel, Betzel Hachochmo (2: 15) maintains that if the sight carries beauty and awakens admiration and wonder, one can recite the Brocho from the heights of a flying plane.
On question 2573 regarding the "special blessing when he sees a place where a miracle occurred for the Bnai Yisroel, such as the site of the crossing of the sea, when we left Egypt, or the crossing of the Yarden river when entering the land, that we don’t make that bracha today, since we do not know exactly where the sea or the Yarden were split and crossed.
We answered: "Kaftor Vopherach (7), Biur Halacha (208: 1) and others rule that no brochos should be recited unless one is sure and certain that he is witnessing the place where the miracle actually occurred.
Indeed, Horav Ben Sion Abba Shaul zt’l, Rosh Hayeshiva of Porath Yosef, rules in Ohr Letzion (2: 14: 40), that if one travels by plane close to the Jordan river over the area of Yericho, and he sees all the compatible area, he could recite the mentioned blessing.
Horav Shlomo miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that although it may be possible for a plane traveling at the right height to see some specific details and identifying aspects of the location being observed, it would not be possible to do so from space and therefore no brocho should be recited on the crossing of the sea."
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Posted 11/25/2021 10:34 PM |
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# 3440 A Plane Answer
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Q. If one saw the sea from the plane at the beginning of the trip and did not make the Bracha of 'Ose Maase Bereishit' at the time, can he say it latter during the same flight?
A. Betzel Hachochmo (5: 27) rules that all brochos recited on seeing or listening something of wonder and unusual admiration, even after some time has elapsed, if they are still being seen or listen to, the corresponding brocho can be recited.
Halichos Shlomo (23: 26) maintains that as long as the wonder feeling still persists in the heart and mind of the observer, he can still recite the blessing. However, Rashbatz (Brochos 59a) quoting Ramban, opines that is is only within 'Toch K'dei Dibur' or about three seconds.
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Posted 11/25/2021 10:26 PM |
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# 3439 Falling for the Falls
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Q. See question above. Does the same apply to seeing the Lake Ontario and the rivers close to Niagara Falls?
A. On question 3288 regarding Brocho does one say if any when seeing first time Niagara Falls, we wrote:
"Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is than one can recite 'Ose Maase Bereishis.' However, if one has recited that blessing within thirty days, as in the case of seeing the sea, one should not repeat it with Hashem's name."
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Posted 11/25/2021 10:21 PM |
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# 3438 The Lacking of the Lakes
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Q. See question above Q G-d willing, I am planning a trip to Toronto in the near future. Since I will be traveling over the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, and will ostensibly see Lake Ontario while in Toronto, do I make a separate Brocho upon seeing each body of water?
A. On question 3289 regarding the bracha for one visiting first time Canada and seeing Lake Ontario, if should he say a blessing on it, we wrote: "Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is than one should avoid reciting a brocho with Hashem's name on common lakes since there are not that unusual and are similar to others. Therefore, seeing them even first time does not create great wonderment or admiration.
In you particular case, if on the same flight you will also see Lake Ontario, you should indeed have in mind when first reciting the brocho that you want to comply that blessing.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a
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