Dear Rabbi Simon,
Quick question. I bought a new Tallis for Shabbat use. Should I recite the shehechiyanu blessing (on acquiring or wearing a new garment) on Shabbos when I use for first time?
Many thanks,
Baruch
Hi Baruch
Thank you for your question. Since the blessing of שהחיינו is on the new garment rather than the mitzvah per se, שהחיינו should be recited first. (This is partly because, strictly speaking, one can/should recite the shehechiyanu blessing when buying the garment, even days before wearing it. However, common practice is to wait to say the berachah until wearing/using the garment.)Then recite the berachah להתעטף בציצית, then enwrap yourself in the טלית (as usual). Enjoy your new tallis in honour of Shabbos (and the mitzvah itself).
Best wishes,
Rabbi Rashi Simon