Thursday night- those who currently reside in Chutz La’Aretz will begin reciting VeSein Tal U’Matar Livracha.
If one forgot to make this change, the above phrase may be added in the bracha of Shma Koleinu before the phrase “ki atoh shomeiah”. If one completed the Shmoneh Esray without making the appropriate change, the entire Shemonah Esray must be repeated (Rabbi N. Bernstein).
(Hakhel)
As we begin, let us reflect–is not the standard term for rain ‘Geshem’–if so, why do we specifically request Matar in the bracha?