Rabbi Shabtai Levi Explains Saying Shehecheyanu on New Beans on Second Day of Rosh Hashanah

Rabbi Shabtai Levi, head of the Halachic court 'Halichot Moshe' and chief rabbi of Ramat Aharon in Bnei Brak, addressed a common question regarding the blessing of Shehecheyanu on new produce during the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. Specifically, he discussed whether one should recite the Shehecheyanu blessing on new beans (rubia) when eating them on the second day of Rosh Hashanah. This topic was featured in the daily Halacha column on the 'Bachadrei Charedim' website, which regularly publishes Rabbi Levi's halachic insights. The article was published on August 26, 2026, corresponding to the 13th of Elul, 5786. Rabbi Levi's guidance helps clarify the proper practice for those wishing to fulfill the mitzvah of blessing new fruits or vegetables during the holiday period, emphasizing the nuances of timing and the type of produce involved. No public comments had been posted at the time of publication.