M. VIII. 8. If the Benediction after a Meal has been forgotten
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M. VIII. 8. If the Benediction after a Meal has been forgotten

If the Benediction after a Meal has been forgotten.

M.VIII. 8 (7). In the case of him who has eaten, and has forgotten, and not said the Benediction—the School of Shammai say: Let him return to his place 1 and say it. The School of Hillel say: Let him say it in the place where he remembers it. 2 How long after may he say the Benediction? Until the food in his bowels is consumed. 3


Footnotes

  1. 72:1

    to his place. i.e. at the table.

  2. 72:2

    The School of Hillel presuppose the forgetfulness to be by pure accident: the School of Shammai suggest that he should have been more careful.

  3. 72:3

    i.e. when he feels hungry.

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