Question:
in the Kiddush of Shabbes night there are 2 berakhots, Borei Peri HaGafen and Mekadesh Ha Shabbat , after Borei Peri HaGafen I drink the wine, or just after Berakhot Mekadesh Ha Shabbat ?
Answer:
We don’t drink until after finishing mekadesh hashabbos. You are bringing up a good point, why is it not considered a hefsek (a break) between the hagofen and drinking? The answer is that since we are drinking the wine because of the kiddush, and a way of honoring the kiddush, therefore the kiddush is not considered a hefsek. Additionally, we are not allowed to eat or drink before saying kiddush. Therefore, because of these reasons we drink the wine only after finishing the whole kiddush.
Best wishes
Sources:
Brachos 51b, Rambam Shabbos 29-7, O:CH 271-4, 10.
Additional reading:
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- kiddush
- Looking at Candles in Kiddush
- Passing Round the Kiddush Cup
- Meal with Kiddush
- Minimum amount of beverage for Shabbos morning kiddush
- Who Matur’s wearing a Tallis in the street on Shabbos to and from Shule/Bais Medrash?