Blessing for Dwelling in the Sukkah during Havdalah
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Question
During Havdalah in the sukkah, when is the blessing for dwelling in the sukkah recited if pastries are included in the Havdalah? Is it recited before drinking or otherwise? Thank you very much
Answer
Shalom Rav
According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi Avraham Fried, shlita, one who wishes to recite the blessing 'for dwelling in the sukkah' during Havdalah should eat a meal with bread nearby. He should recite 'for dwelling in the sukkah' either before the blessing 'Borei Pri Hagafen' during Havdalah or after the blessing 'Hamotzi' at the meal.
However, for the wine during Havdalah, as well as for eating pastries nearby, one should not bless, since there is a dispute regarding whether to bless when eating an amount equivalent to an egg of pastries, and similarly, there is a dispute regarding drinking wine, and due to doubt, one should not bless.
Nevertheless, one who eats pastries and lingers in the sukkah should bless. But in such a case, he does not bless 'for dwelling in the sukkah' between the blessing 'Borei Minei Mezonot' and eating, as it may be an interruption. Instead, he should bless 'for dwelling' before the blessing.
Therefore, one who wishes to eat pastries near Havdalah and bless 'for dwelling' should bless 'for dwelling' before Havdalah and also linger in the sukkah after Havdalah and eating.
Source
Mishna Berura, Siman 639, Se'if Katan 30.
Azmera Leshimcha 263