How to Say the Shehechiyanu Blessing

This blessing is traditionally recited upon doing something for the first time.

The Shehechiyanu blessing is traditionally recited upon performing some action for the first time.

The blessing thanks God for granting us life and for bringing us to the present moment.

In this video, Sarah Wolf demonstrates how to recite the Shehechiyanu blessing:

 

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