Shehecheyanu Blessing on Purchasing Religious Software
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Question
I bought a disk of the 'Shut Project', and it makes me happy. Should I recite the Shehecheyanu blessing, or since it is computerized, is there no tangible object in the purchase?
Answer
One does not recite the blessing, as mitzvot were not given for personal enjoyment.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 223
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