Immersion of Utensils for a Hall by a Jewish Worker
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Question
I work in a hall, and the owner sent me to immerse utensils. Should I recite a blessing when immersing?
Answer
A messenger typically immerses with a blessing, but in your case, no blessing should be recited because the utensils belong to the hall, and there is concern for the opinion that they are considered merchandise utensils. Therefore, although they certainly require immersion, no blessing is recited due to doubt.
Source
A messenger recites a blessing, as written in Ba'er Hetev, Siman 120. And like any messenger performing a task for another, he recites a blessing.
Regarding utensils for a hall, Derechay Teshuva writes that they do not require immersion because they are not considered eating utensils but merchandise utensils. Since the owner bought them for business, and the one drinking from them is a borrower. (And although any borrower from Israel cannot use without immersion, this is only when the first is obligated, as written in Shulchan Aruch, Siman 120, Sef 8.) However, Chazon Ish and many other authorities disagree and hold that immersion is obligatory. Due to doubt, they should be immersed without a blessing. See Azmera Leshimcha, issue 173.