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#The mitzvah may not be performed on [[Shabbos]] or [[Yom Tov]]. <Ref>Responsa Chasam Sofer O.C. 100. One issue is that of [[muktzah]], and another is that according to the reasoning of the Zohar cited above, it is improper to arouse Heavenly distress on [[Shabbos]].</ref> | #The mitzvah may not be performed on [[Shabbos]] or [[Yom Tov]]. <Ref>Responsa Chasam Sofer O.C. 100. One issue is that of [[muktzah]], and another is that according to the reasoning of the Zohar cited above, it is improper to arouse Heavenly distress on [[Shabbos]].</ref> | ||
==Bracha Requirement== | ==Bracha Requirement== | ||
#There is no bracha recited prior to performing this mitzvah. One reason given for this is that the bird may fly away of its own volition after the brocha is recited, and the mitzvah will not have been fulfilled. <Ref>Most authorities state that no brocha is recited. See Birchei Yosef Y.D. 292:1 citing Rishonim. However, Aruch Hashulchan 292:10 interprets differently and holds a brocha is recited.See also: Responsa Binyan Tzion Hachadashos 14. See Pischei | #There is no bracha recited prior to performing this mitzvah. One reason given for this is that the bird may fly away of its own volition after the brocha is recited, and the mitzvah will not have been fulfilled. <Ref>Most authorities state that no brocha is recited. See Birchei Yosef Y.D. 292:1 citing Rishonim. However, Aruch Hashulchan 292:10 interprets differently and holds a brocha is recited.See also: Responsa Binyan Tzion Hachadashos 14. See Pischei Teshuva Y.D. 292:2.</ref> | ||
==Steps in fulfilling this mitzvah appropriately== | ==Steps in fulfilling this mitzvah appropriately== | ||
#Upon approaching the nest one should first intend on [[sending away the mother bird]]. One doesn't need to pick up the mother and send her away, but rather, any stimulus which can cause the mother to fly away is sufficient.<Ref>Rashi (Chulin 141b), Chazon Ish (Y.D. 175:2). ;However, many understand the Rambam (Hilchos Shechita 13:5) as ruling that one must pick up the bird with his hands and send her away. (Aruch Hashulchan Y.D. 292:6. See, however, Responsa Binyan Tzion Hachadashos 14 and Sefer Kan Tzipor pg. 30 ). Many contemporary gedolim were seen and photographed using a stick, and that is the common custom.See Responsa Torah Lishma 278.</ref> | #Upon approaching the nest one should first intend on [[sending away the mother bird]]. One doesn't need to pick up the mother and send her away, but rather, any stimulus which can cause the mother to fly away is sufficient.<Ref>Rashi (Chulin 141b), Chazon Ish (Y.D. 175:2). ;However, many understand the Rambam (Hilchos Shechita 13:5) as ruling that one must pick up the bird with his hands and send her away. (Aruch Hashulchan Y.D. 292:6. See, however, Responsa Binyan Tzion Hachadashos 14 and Sefer Kan Tzipor pg. 30 ). Many contemporary gedolim were seen and photographed using a stick, and that is the common custom.See Responsa Torah Lishma 278.</ref> | ||
