Blessing of Shehecheyanu on Leather Garments
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Question
Is it correct not to recite the Shehecheyanu blessing on a leather coat or shoes?
Answer
There is no source for this ruling, and one should recite the Shehecheyanu blessing on a leather coat and shoes if they bring joy and are purchased from time to time. The main custom is not to say "Titbale v'Titchadesh" on leather products, as it requires killing an animal for them. It is written: "And His mercy is on all His works." The Rema also wrote that this is a weak reason. However, there is no source not to recite Shehecheyanu.
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