Writing "Al HaNissim" in the midst of Birkat HaMazon when one accepted upon himself to recite from a text | Grace after meal (birkas hamazon) | Ask the Rabbi - SHEILOT.COM

Writing "Al HaNissim" in the midst of Birkat HaMazon when one accepted upon himself to recite from a text

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Question

He accepted upon himself to recite Birkat HaMazon from a written text, and in the middle of his blessing he sees that the "Al HaNissim" section is missing from his bencher. Is it permissible to stop in the middle of Birkat HaMazon and write it on a piece of paper in order to fulfill his commitment and recite everything from a written text?

Answer

If his acceptance has the status of a neder (vow), it is permitted; and if it does not have the status of a neder, then since this is not considered a need of Birkat HaMazon itself, it is forbidden.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, siman 183 and 490

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