The Bracha of Hamapil - Rabbi Zev Smith

1. The source, purpose and unusual importance of this bracha 2. The minhag of some not to say it 3. Saying it when going to sleep in the early morning 4. Which is said last – hamapil or ק״ש? 5. Should it be said while sitting or standing? 6. When is it said during a long trip (flight, bus ride)? 7. May one say it in a different location? (מקום שנוי( 8. May one talk after saying hamapil? .etc ספירה, קריאת שמע, אשר יצר say to Forgot. 9 10. Parents need information from a child – may he respond after hamapil? 11. Should it be said by one who may not fall asleep? 12. Which nights is it not said? 8 Elul 5782