Intermediate Talmud: Lesson 8: A Biblical or Rabbinic Blessing
The fourth and final blessing in the Grace After Meals is known as "HaTov V'HaMeitiv" (He who is good and does good.) Is this blessing of Biblical or rabbinic origins?
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Talmud Berachot 46a
Talmud Berachot 46b Intermediate Talmud: Lesson 8 (English) |
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| Topics: | Blessing, Grace After Meals, Talmud, Berachot, Zimun |
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