Ep. 99 - Laws of the Zimun (Invitation) for the Blessing After Meals - 2 [Everyday Judaism - Siman 45]

About this episode

Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe discusses the laws and procedures of Zimon for the blessing after meals.

In this continuation of the Everyday Judaism Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe advances through Halachot 6–9 (and beyond) of Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Siman 45, detailing the full procedure of Zimon. He explains the exact wording and responses for inviting the group to Birkas Hamazon, the leader’s role in reciting aloud while others follow along, the blessings and drinking of the wine cup afterward, rules for pogum (blemished) wine, and the importance of keeping the group intact for Zimon. The episode also addresses when a third person can join, how larger groups may split, and practical scenarios for maintaining the mitzvah of collective benching. List of Topics Discussed: The step-by-step procedure of Zimon (opening invitation through conclusion) Different customs for starting Zimon (Sephardic/Ashkenazic phrasing) Responses during Zimon and when to include Hashem’s name (with 10 people) Leader reciting Birkas Hamazon aloud vs. participants reciting along quietly Blessings and drinking the wine after benching (revi’is amount) Handling and remedying pogum wine; sharing the cup responsibly When the leader may pass the cup to another person Importance of keeping the group together for Zimon…

People in this episode

Host: Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe

Topics covered

• Zimon procedure
• Birkas Hamazon
• Halachot
• customs
• collective benching
• pogum wine
• group dynamics

Keywords

• Zimon
• Birkas Hamazon
• Halachot
• pogum wine
• collective benching
• Sephardic customs
• Ashkenazic customs

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch

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