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== Source ==
== Source ==
The Gemara Brachot 54b states: "One who has completed a sea voyage; one who has traveled through the desert; one who has been sick and healed; and one who was imprisoned and freed."
*The Gemara Brachot 54b states: "One who has completed a sea voyage; one who has traveled through the desert; one who has been sick and healed; and one who was imprisoned and freed."
 
==Bracha==
 
==Obligation==
*According to the Magen Avraham, <ref>OC 219:1</ref> Birkat Hagomel, like the Korban Todah, is non obligatory but rather optional. The Peri Megadim <ref>OC 219:1</ref> argues that it is obligatory. Nevertheless, all poskim urge one to be careful to fulfill this mitzvah given the opportunity. <ref>Chasam Sofer O.C. 51, Minchas Yitzchok 4:11-9</ref>
 
==Where==
*Given that Birkat Hagomel is a public expression of gratitude, it cannot be said in private.
 
==When==
 
==Who==


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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