About the Author

Rabbi Chaim Gross

Rabbi Chaim Gross was born in London and graduated from Cambridge University. For the past seven years he has been studying at the Mir Yeshiva in Jerusalem, and lecturing on a range of Torah topics. He recently published a textbook on kashrut and co-authored an ArtScroll book about Sheva Brachot. Rabbi Gross lives with his wife and children in the Har Nof neighborhood of Jerusalem.

38. Being Motzi Others

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons, Rabbi Chaim Gross

One person can say a bracha and exempt another person's obligation.

39. Answering Amen

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons, Rabbi Chaim Gross

When another person says a bracha, we answer "amen" as a testament that the statement is true.

37. Bracha Achrona: After the Fact

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons, Rabbi Chaim Gross

What happens of you mistakenly said the wrong after-bracha?

36. Time and Space

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons, Rabbi Chaim Gross

An after-bracha is subject to restrictions of when and where.

33. Bracha Achrona on Mixtures

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons, Rabbi Chaim Gross

When foods are eaten in combination, which after-bracha do you say?

34. Birkat Hamazon – Part 1

by Rabbi Chaim Gross, Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The special after-bracha said following a bread meal.

35. Birkat Hamazon – Part 2

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons, Rabbi Chaim Gross

Grace After Meals requires extra dignity and concentration.

32. Which Bracha Achrona to Say

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons, Rabbi Chaim Gross

Guidelines for the Three-Faceted Blessing, and the "miscellaneous" after-bracha.

31. Bracha Achrona - Introduction

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons, Rabbi Chaim Gross

The guidelines for saying bracha after finishing to eat.

25. The Right Environment

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons, Rabbi Chaim Gross

When saying a bracha, the surrounding environment must be dignified and clean.

22. Soups & Cereals

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons, Rabbi Chaim Gross

A hodge-podge of ingredients produces some complex rules.

20. Primary and Secondary Foods

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons, Rabbi Chaim Gross

A bracha on the primary food also covers the secondary food.

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