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1)In order for a Bracha Achrona to be required a Kzayis must be eaten within the required time frame known as "Kdei Achilas Pras" (Between 3 and 9 minutes depending on which Poskim we are relying on and what kind of food is in question. We will discuss this more at length in the near future iy"H)
If the Kzayis was eaten in more time than that, no Bracha Achrona may be said, as eating in such a manner is not considered eating. (See Mishna Berura Siman 210:1, Shu"t MaHaram Shick Siman 263)
2) If one is unsure if the Kzayis was eaten in the appropriate time, no Bracha Achrona is made as Safek Brachos L'Hakel (Brachos are never recited in questionable situations, lest we say Hashem's name in vain).
However, if possible to eat something else with the same Bracha Achrona, and have in mind to exempt the first item, that is proper to do. (See Shaarei Teshuva Siman 204:5)
The only exception to this Halacha may be when eating bread, as some Poskim rule that even if the Kzayis was eaten in more time than Kdei Achilas Pras, since it has satiated you, Birchas HaMazon is required. Other Poskim argue and maintain that even for bread an eating in the required time period is required. (See Mishna Berura 210:1, Sha'ar Hatzion 210:10, Ben Ish Chai Parshas Chukas Siman 12 and Parshas Masei Siman 7 and Igros Moshe Orach Chaim Vol. 1 Siman 76)
QUESTION & ANSWER CORNER:
Reader Submitted Questions of interest on topics related to Halachos we covered, as well as other interesting topic and Answers. Taken from the Q & A page on the Halacha For Todaywebsite.
Although the answers I give to questions are taken directly from the Sifrei HaPoskim, and aren't my own, they are still for study purposes only, NOT for Psak Halacha.
If milk from a non kosher animal isn't kosher, why is honey from a bee?
Answer:
Although technically honey comes from bees, which are unkosher animals, and thus their "milk" should be unkosher, the Gemara tells us that honey is indeed Kosher.
The reason is that honey is nectar of a flower that is removed and stored inside a bee, but not considered produced by the bee.
Secondly, the Torah specifically permits honey to be eaten, so even if it was indeed produced from within the bee, it would still be permitted due to the Gezeiras Hakasuv. (See Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah Siman 81:8 and Aruch HaShulchan Siman 81:7. See also Mishna Berura Siman 158:14)
Our holy sages, the Chazal tell us
תנא דבי אליהו כל השונה הלכות בכל יום מובטח לו שהוא בן עולם הבא, שנאמר הליכות עולם לו, אל תקרי הליכות אלא הלכות - one who studies [at least two] Halachos daily is assured a portion in Olam Haba - the world to come. (:מגילה כ"ח )
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