Blessing of 'Hatov Vehametiv' - Moving into an Apartment
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Question
We bought an apartment a few years ago and rented it out. Now we have moved into our apartment. What blessing should we say? And when should we say it? (We still don't have a kitchen, we are in the middle of renovations). Do we also need to bless for buying furniture (refrigerator, oven, bedroom furniture)? Thank you very much.
Answer
Hello,
For moving into an apartment that was already in your possession, no blessing is recited.
For expensive furniture like those mentioned in the question, a blessing is recited.
Since such furniture is for the benefit of the entire household, the blessing is 'Hatov Vehametiv'. [For items used by only one person, the blessing is 'Shehecheyanu'].
You can intend for the blessing on the furniture to also cover the gratitude for moving into the apartment.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chayim, Siman 223