The Place of Mentioning Shabbat in Birkat Hamazon

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Question

Hello, in Birkat Hamazon, why are 'Retze' and 'Ya'aleh Veyavo' specifically mentioned within the blessing about Jerusalem?

Answer

Hello

The blessing 'Rachem' is a request, and in this, it differs from other blessings which are expressions of gratitude.

Therefore, it is more appropriate to mention 'Retze' and 'Ya'aleh Veyavo', which are also requests, within this blessing.

Source

Mishnah Berurah, Siman 188, S"K 12
Since this mention, as well as 'Ya'aleh Veyavo', are requests for mercy, they were established in the blessing 'Boneh Yerushalayim', which is also a request for mercy, and not in the blessing 'Ha'aretz', which is an expression of gratitude

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