Blessing of Shehecheyanu and Dayan HaEmet

Miscellaneous blessings

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Question

Hello, In what cases should a person recite the blessing of Shehecheyanu, or HaTov VeHaMetiv, or Baruch Dayan HaEmet with the mention of sovereignty? In other words, what is truly considered bad/good/joyful news that allows for a blessing with the mention of sovereignty? And similarly regarding HaTov VeHaMetiv, what is considered good news?

Answer

Hello

The blessing of HaTov VeHaMetiv is recited only for something very joyful.

The blessing of Dayan HaEmet is recited only for something very distressing.

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