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Forgot to Recite Shehechiyanu on the First Night

Question

I forgot to recite the Shehechiyanu blessing on the first night and remembered later in the evening. What should I do?

Answer

Recite the Shehechiyanu blessing on the second night, and do not recite it on the first night.

Source

Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 676, סעיף א); Mishnah Berurah (ס"ק ב).

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