Sheva Brachos during Seudah Shlishis

Shabbos Sheva Brachos that Continues past Shkiah

 

When a Shabbos Sheva Brachos takes place at Shalosh Seudos time, a problem arises in case it runs past shkiah (sunset). At a regular Shalosh Seudos, which traditionally ends after shkiah, the wine of the kos (cup) of bentching may not be drunk before Havdalah, and is used instead after Maariv for making Havdalah. At a Sheva Brachos, two cups of wine are poured: one is used for bentching and the other cup of wine is used for Sheva Brachos. There is a difference of opinion among poskim whether it is permissible to drink that wine after shkiah. In order to avoid the shailah (halachic quandary) and machlokes (differences of opinion), it is advisable to conclude the Sheva Brachos before sunset. However, in case it does run past shkiah, the prevalent custom is to recite the Sheva Brachos without the brachah of hagafen, and the chosson and kallah drink from both cups of wine after Havdalah. There are other halachic opinions put forth as well. #311

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