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According to the gaon<\/em> Rabbi Meshulam Roth, since Yom HaAtzmaut<\/em> is a holiday, commemorating the great salvation that Israel experienced on that day, it is appropriate to recite the SheHechiyanu<\/em> blessing on the day, as we do on all the holidays, including Purim <\/em>and Chanukah<\/em>. He believes, however, that the obligation to say SheHechiyanu<\/em> depends on one\u2019s joy. Therefore, one who is not particularly happy may<\/em> recite the blessing but is not obligated to do so, while one who is joyous about the establishment of the State is obligated to recite it on Yom HaAtzmaut<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Many others hold that one should not say SheHechiyanu<\/em> on Yom HaAtzmaut<\/em>, because the Sages instituted the recitation of this blessing only for holidays on which one is forbidden to do work, like the three pilgrimage festivals, Rosh HaShanah<\/em>, and Yom Kippur<\/em>. The SheHechiyanu<\/em> blessing that we say on Chanukah<\/em> and Purim<\/em>, which do not entail a prohibition against work, pertains to the special mitzvot<\/em> we perform on these days \u2013 the Megillah<\/em> reading on Purim<\/em> and the candle lighting on Chanukah<\/em> \u2013 not to the very essence of the day. For, as we said, one does not recite SheHechiyanu<\/em> over the essence of a holiday unless it is forbidden to do work on that day.<\/p>\n

One who wants to be meticulous and satisfy all opinions should wear a new garment and recite SheHechiyanu<\/em> on it, having in mind that the blessing relates to the holiday as well. If he is the chazzan<\/em> (prayer leader), it is best to say the blessing on the garment right before Hallel<\/em>. This way, the listeners can also discharge their obligation8<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Some say that the salvation of Yom HaAtzmaut<\/em> is similar to the exodus from Egypt, requiring us to say Hallel<\/em> at night. This was Rabbi Goren\u2019s custom, and some communities follow this practice. However, many authorities hold that the halachah<\/em> of saying Hallel<\/em> on the night of Pesach<\/em> is unique, and we cannot deduce other holidays from it, the proof being that we say Hallel<\/em> on the other holidays during the daytime alone. Therefore, one should not say Hallel<\/em> on the night of Yom HaAtzmaut<\/em>. This is the practice of most of Rav<\/em> Tzvi Yehuda HaKohen Kook\u2019s students9<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n

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[8]<\/a> Rabbi Meshulam Roth\u2019s words are found in Responsa Kol Mevaser<\/em> 1:21. The author of the Mishna Berura<\/em> concurs in his Bi\u2019ur Halachah<\/em> (692, s.v. she\u2019hechiyanu<\/em>), writing that one recites SheHechiyanu<\/em> over the essence of a holiday, even if it does not entail a prohibition against work. Rabbi Roth adds that it is preferable to say the blessing before the recitation of Hallel<\/em>, for then it might be considered a blessing over the mitzvah<\/em>, like the SheHechiyanu<\/em> we say before lighting the candles on Chanukah<\/em>. He also relies on the opinion of the Bach<\/em> and his adherents, who hold that the rule of, \u201cA doubtful case, involving blessings, is decided leniently\u201d [i.e., one omits the blessing] does not apply to the blessing of SheHechiyanu<\/em>. The Chatam Sofer<\/em> (Orach Chaim<\/em> 55) adds that in any doubtful case involving SheHechiyanu<\/em>, one is obligated to recite the blessing if he knows that he is happy. Rabbi Goren concurs in Torat HaMo\u2019adim<\/em>, as does Sefardic Chief Rabbi Ben-Zion Meir Chai Uziel in Mishpatei Uziel<\/em>, third edition, O.C.<\/em> 23. On the other hand, the author of Yaskil Avdi<\/em> (6:10) writes that one should not recite SheHechiyanu<\/em> on Yom HaAtzmaut<\/em>, for the reasons stated above. He also doubts whether the miracle took place specifically on Yom HaAtzmaut<\/em>. Rabbi Ovadyah Yosef writes the same in Yabi\u2019a Omer<\/em> 6:42, quoting many poskim<\/em> who hold that the rule of, \u201cA doubtful case, involving blessings, is decided leniently,\u201d applies to SheHechiyanu<\/em>, as well. This is also the Beit Yosef\u2019s<\/em> opinion, and, according to the Rambam<\/em>, reciting a blessing in vain is a biblical transgression. Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Neryah agrees that one should not recite the SheHechiyanu<\/em> blessing on Yom HaAtzmaut<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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[9]<\/a> Rabbi Goren\u2019s words are found in Torat HaShabbat VeHaMo\u2019ed<\/em>. See Rabbi Shmuel Katz\u2019s article HaRabbanut HaRashit VeYom HaAtzmaut<\/em> (4, notes 7, 8, 17, 18). A book entitled KeLavi Shachein<\/em>, in memory of Gad Ezra Hy\u201dd<\/em>, contains articles on this issue \u2013 one by Rabbi Sharki, who supports the saying of Hallel<\/em> at night, and one by R. Yaakov Ariel, who opposes it. Rabbi Neryah expressed this view before Rabbi Ariel did (see Kovetz Hilchot Yom HaAtzmaut VeYom Yerushalayim<\/em>), quoting several reasons why Hallel<\/em> is recited specifically on Pesach<\/em> night, none of which are relevant to Yom HaAtzmaut<\/em>. Rabbi Ariel Edri concurs in a booklet called Shachar Ahalileka<\/em>. According to Rav Hai Gaon<\/em>, it seems that we recite Hallel<\/em> on the first night of Pesach<\/em> because a person is obligated to view himself as if he is actually leaving Egypt that night. Consequently, he must sing praise as the miracle occurs. This does not apply to any other holiday. Most Rabbis accept this viewpoint. After all, until Rabbi Goren\u2019s tenure as Chief Rabbi, everyone agreed that Hallel<\/em> pertains to the day alone. And when he publicized his ruling to say Hallel<\/em> at night, it stirred a dispute, and it is unclear whether the Rabbinic Council agreed. Rav Tzvi Yehuda Kook instructed Yeshivat Mercaz HaRav<\/em> to recite Hallel<\/em> at night, in accordance with Rabbi Goren\u2019s ruling. However, it seems that he personally disagreed. Later on, when Rabbi Avraham Shapiro became Chief Rabbi (and Rosh Yeshiva<\/em> of Mercaz HaRav<\/em>), the Yeshiva stopped saying Hallel<\/em> at night. Most of Rav Tzvi Yehuda\u2019s students follow this practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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