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title: Siman 228 – Oceans, rivers and mountains
description: "בChelek 2 1. Upon viewing the following creations say the beracha Oseh Maasay V'rayshis: 2. Oceans and seas. 3. The four rivers that are named in the book of Beraishis (or the like, that are not man- made) when viewing…"
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updated: "2025-12-31"
category: Laws of Assorted Blessings
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# Siman 228 – Oceans, rivers and mountains

בChelek 2

1. Upon viewing the following creations say the beracha Oseh Maasay V'rayshis:
2. Oceans and seas.
3. The four rivers that are named in the book of Beraishis (or the like, that are not man- made) when viewing the original course of the river.

1. Mountains and hills that inspire awe for the Creator. (ShA , ,  – MB )

1. Say the beracha only if you have not seen the creation in 30 days. (MB )

## Key

**ShA**
 : Shulchan Aruch

**MB**
 : Mishna Berura

**ShaH**
 : Shaar Hatsiun

**ShaT**
 : Shaaray Teshuva

**BeH**
 : Beur Halacha

**BaH**
 : Baer Haytayv

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