Order of Blessings in Birkat Hamazon
Question
Hello, If someone, during Birkat HaMazon, got confused and, after the blessing of 'Al HaAretz', began with 'Baruch Atah Hashem Elokeinu Melech HaOlam' instead of 'Rachem Na', may he continue to the blessing of 'HaTov VeHaMeitiv'?In other words, is the order of the blessings in Birkat HaMazon mandatory?
Answer
Shalom
The order of the blessings in Birkat HaMazon is obligatory.
Source
Levush Orach Chaim, Siman 187, Se'if 1
Therefore, our Sages of blessed memory established that these three blessings should be recited in this specific order and with the wording that we will mention...
According to the Psak of HaGaon Harav Amrom Fried, Shlita
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