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Shehecheyanu Blessing on Purchasing Religious Software

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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