The doctor says I must drink several liters of water daily. I carry a bottle of water all day and drink continuously in order to complete the amount I must drink. What is the law regarding blessings?
category: Blessings on Food & Other Things
The doctor says I must drink several liters of water daily. I carry a bottle of water all day and drink continuously in order to complete the amount I must drink. What is the law regarding blessings?
A. If you drink plain water, you need to make a blessing only when you are thirsty. When you drink only for your health, but do not feel thirsty, you should not make a blessing.
B. If you drink flavored water, you must make a blessing each time, even if you are not thirsty, because there is an element of enjoyment, and this has many details:
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