Order of Blessings in Birkat Hamazon | Sheilot

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. 


Answered 30 May 2025 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
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Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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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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