Blessing on perfume, praying on the bus, opening packaging on Shabbat, praying with a bad odor
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Question
Shalom and blessings!
1. Does one need to make a blessing over women’s/men’s perfume, and if so, what is the blessing?
And also, does one need to make a blessing upon meeting a person whom I have not seen for more than a month?
2. I am used to praying every day on the bus, a shortened prayer of blessings, Kriat Shema and the Amidah while sitting, since I do not manage to do it at home. Is this permitted?
3. Is it permitted on Shabbat to open packaging that has adhesive which has already been opened and closed, like a package of wet wipes?
4. In what situation is it forbidden to pray because of a bad odor from a person? I have many doubts on this matter and I would like, if possible, to receive a clear answer.
Thank you very, very much!!
1. Does one need to make a blessing over women’s/men’s perfume, and if so, what is the blessing?
And also, does one need to make a blessing upon meeting a person whom I have not seen for more than a month?
2. I am used to praying every day on the bus, a shortened prayer of blessings, Kriat Shema and the Amidah while sitting, since I do not manage to do it at home. Is this permitted?
3. Is it permitted on Shabbat to open packaging that has adhesive which has already been opened and closed, like a package of wet wipes?
4. In what situation is it forbidden to pray because of a bad odor from a person? I have many doubts on this matter and I would like, if possible, to receive a clear answer.
Thank you very, very much!!
Answer
Shalom and blessings.
1. One does not make a blessing, because in most cases the fragrance is synthetic.
2. It is permitted.
3. It is permitted.
4. In any case where there is still a bad odor from excrement, one may not pray.
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