Birkat Hatanim: ברכת חתנים - More (or perhaps less) Than You Thought...

Birkat Hatanim: ברכת חתנים - More (or perhaps less) Than You Thought... - Jun 9, 2026 - We are all familiar with ברכת חתנים, although generally in its more common referent - "Sheva Brakhot". We examine the sources and the divided practice of Bavel vs. Eretz Yisrael regarding how many Berakhot are said - and propose an explanation for the need for "Panim Hadashot" (a "new face" at the celebration) which is required to justify re-reciting these Berakhot at a feast given to honor the new couple. This shiur was lovingly given in honor of the forthcoming marriage of our son, Kovy to his בחירת לב, Zoe. May their lives always be filled with שפע ברכות...seven times over.