Skipping Al HaNissim Intentionally

Hanukkah

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Question

According to Halacha, if someone forgot Al HaNissim in Birkat HaMazon, they should say: 'HaRachaman, He will perform miracles for us as He did for our forefathers in those days at this time.' Since the regular text of Al HaNissim does not include a request for miracles for us, I wanted to ask if it is permissible to intentionally skip Al HaNissim in its place, so that one can make this request in 'HaRachaman'?

Answer

Shalom Rav and Happy Hanukkah

Since Chazal established the text, it is forbidden to intentionally skip in order to say the request text. And whoever acts as Chazal commanded will not lose but will gain.

However, it is permitted even for someone who said Al HaNissim in its proper place according to the law, to add requests in the 'HaRachaman' section as they wish, and they can also make this request.

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