Laws of Sukkot
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Question
Several questions regarding the holiday of Sukkot. 1: As is known, the Mishnah Berurah writes that during Kiddush on Shabbat or Yom Tov, since it is in place of a meal, even if it is Pat Kisnin in the size of a Kibeitzah, one is required to bless for sitting in the Sukkah. My question is: does this apply only to the one who makes Kiddush and drinks the wine? 2: What is the order of the three blessings (for sitting in the Sukkah, Mezonot, Pri Hagafen) during Kiddush on Shabbat or Yom Tov morning if one eats Pat Kisnin after Kiddush? 3: The Mishnah Berurah writes (in Siman 639, Se'if 2, Sif Katan 13 at the end) that it is preferable not to drink even other beverages except during the meal. Is he speaking only about important drinks such as alcoholic ones, etc., or also about juices, cola, etc., coffee, etc.? 4: Someone who does not like wine or cannot drink it, is he still obligated to drink it, both during the rest of the holiday and on Yom Tov?
Answer
Hello Rabbi:
1. It applies to everyone, they are also obligated in Kiddush in place of a meal.
2. Borei Pri Hagafen, for sitting in the Sukkah, drinking the wine, Borei Minei Mezonot, eating the Pat Kisnin.
3. All important beverages, which are considered primary, not other drinks.
4. It is only for the enjoyment of Yom Tov, one who does not enjoy it is exempt from drinking.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 639.
Shaar HaTzion, Siman 639, Sif Katan 33:
Magen Avraham. And its reason is according to what the later authorities wrote in Siman 213 that in countries where it is customary to consider other beverages as important as wine,