When is it improper to make a beracha over food? What is the argument between the Rambam and the Raavad about this issue?

Why do we say amen after Boneh Yerushalayim, rather than at the end of the following beracha? What are the conditions under which we are supposed to answer amen after our own beracha?

Why do we say amen after Boneh Yerushalayim, rather than at the end of the following beracha? What are the conditions under which we are supposed to answer amen after our own beracha?

When can a beracha lead to a violation of the prohibition of taking G-d's name in vain? Why is that compared to making an unnecessary oath? When is it improper to answer amen to your own beracha, and when is it praiseworthy?

When can a beracha lead to a violation of the prohibition of taking G-d's name in vain? Why is that compared to making an unnecessary oath? When is it improper to answer amen to your own beracha, and when is it praiseworthy?

Are there times that it is inappropriate to answer "amen"? What kinds of "amens" are inherently incorrect and unacceptable?

Are there times that it is inappropriate to answer "amen"? What kinds of "amens" are inherently incorrect and unacceptable?

If you listen to a beracha with the intention of fulfilling your obligation, but fail to say amen, must you say the beracha yourself?

If you listen to a beracha with the intention of fulfilling your obligation, but fail to say amen, must you say the beracha yourself?

Can a person say a blessing while he is impure? Must he be dressed? Can someone make a beracha for someone else, even if he is not going to be participating in the mitzvah, too? Does this rule apply to berachot over food, as well?