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From: sieg@bocar.UUCP (B A Siegel)
Newsgroups: net.religion.jewish
Subject: Shir Hamalot by benching (Grace after Meals)
Message-ID: <256@bocar.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 21-Jan-86 16:04:38 EST
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Posted: Tue Jan 21 16:04:38 1986
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On a day when Tachnun is not said the custom is to say Shir Hamalot
(Psalm 126) before benching.

What is the origin of saying this before benching?
Why do some also say Thilat Hashem Yidaber.. after this psalm ?
Most bencher booklets do not have these extra verses.  

Do sefardim also say psalm 126?
Do sefardim also add Thilat Hashem Yidaber...?

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On a day when Tachnun is said there is a custom to say Al Niharos Babel
(Psalm 137) before benching.

The same origin & sefardim questions apply. 
Whats more I never see people say this before benching even though it says
to say it in the siddur!   Why..?

Barry Siegel