Blessing on Lightning and Thunder after 'HaMapil'
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Question
Should one recite a blessing on lightning and thunder after the blessing of 'HaMapil'?
Answer
One does not recite a blessing.
Source
There is a disagreement between Chayei Adam and Beur Halacha in Siman 239 whether the blessing of 'HaMapil' is on the customs of the world or, since the text of the blessing is 'HaMapil Chavlei Sheina Al Einai', it is a blessing on the person himself, as Beur Halacha leans towards. Therefore, it is forbidden to interrupt with speech, even for a passing mitzvah such as 'Asher Yatzar', between the blessing of 'HaMapil' and sleep. However, one who is lenient to bless on lightning and thunder and 'Asher Yatzar' after 'HaMapil' has what to rely on. Azmera Leshimcha (79-80)
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