Heard Thunder and Saw Lightning Simultaneously
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Question
What is the ruling if one hears thunder and sees lightning simultaneously?
Answer
The ruling that one should recite a separate blessing for thunder and lightning does not apply when they are seen and heard simultaneously. In such a case, one recites the blessing 'Oseh Ma'aseh Bereshit' and it covers both.
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