The Minimum Measure for Birkas Hamozon and Its Implications

With this we will understand why we are particular to recite ‘Birkas Hamozon’ even when only consuming the volume of an olive. This is because even when being particular about one’s own conduct and going beyond the letter of the law one supersedes any limit or boundary. Nevertheless, since the intention is that the blessing shall be drawn right down below, therefore, there also needs to be a specific measure, which will be the difference between the performance of Mitzvos and refining one’s portion of the world, which can be achieved through eating and such like.