Can a blessing be said in English rather than Hebrew?
The Rambam explicitly states: blessings may be recited in any language. Hebrew is traditional and preferred, but not required for validity.
Question 2
You said a blessing and then walked to a different room to eat. Is the blessing valid?
The blessing must be immediately followed by eating. A significant interruption — especially leaving the area — severs the connection between blessing and eating.
Question 3
Can you recite a blessing while sitting down?
Unlike the Amidah, blessings have no posture requirement. Sitting, standing, and walking are all valid. Only extreme positions or running are problematic.
Question 4
You need to say a blessing but your hands are dirty. What should you do?
The Rambam rules: don't say a blessing with dirty hands. Wash or clean them first. The blessing is an address to God — physical cleanliness is a prerequisite.
Question 5
Can you recite a blessing in a smelly location?
Location matters: no blessings near excrement, in bathrooms, or in areas with unpleasant odors. Move to a clean space first.