Q&A relating to Yom Kippur Question: [Sunday 6th Tishrei 5781] I am not normally accustomed to light a Yizkor candle before holidays, and I believe that this was also the custom of the Rebbe. What about Yom Kippur, should Yizkor candle be lit or not according to our custom? […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Harvesting grapes
Question: [Sunday 6th Tishrei 5781] I live in Eretz Yisrael and am scheduled to harvest grapes this week. Is there any Shemita restrictions involved in me doing so? Answer: No. The grapes which grew before the start of Shemita may be harvested as usual. Explanation: The harvesting regulations during […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Lighting Yizkor candle for Yom Kippur
Q&A relating to Yom Kippur Question: [Sunday 6th Tishreiy 5781] I am not normally accustomed to light a Yizkor candle before holidays, and I believe that this was also the custom of the Rebbe. What about Yom Kippur, should Yizkor candle be lit or not according to our custom? […]
Laws & Customs of Yom Kippur-Checklist of Reminders
Erev Yom Kippur Kaparos Buy two 24-hour candles. One for the shul for married men and one for the house for Havdala. Davening: No Tachanun/Avinu Malkeinu/Mizmor Lesoda in Shacharis No Avinu Malkeinu even if falls on Erev Shabbos Receive Lekach Ask forgiveness from people that you hurt Mitzvah to eat. […]
From the Rav’s Desk: When to take the three steps back up in Chazaras Hashatz of RH Davening
Question: [Thursday, 3rd Tishrei, 5782] Normally, we always take the three steps back up after Shemoneh Esrei when the Chazan reaches Kedusha? When should we take the three steps back up on Rosh Hashanah Shacharis and Musaf where Kedusha is not recited until almost an hour later? Answer: Although […]
From the Rav’s Desk: When to take the three steps back up in Chazaras Hashatz of RH Davening
Question: [Thursday, 3rd Tishrei, 5782] Normally, we always take the three steps back up after Shemoneh Esrei when the Chazan reaches Kedusha? When should we take the three steps back up on Rosh Hashanah Shacharis and Musaf where Kedusha is not recited until almost an hour later? Answer: Although […]
Fasting if within two years of giving birth
Must a woman fast on a regular fast day [Tzom Gedalia, Asara Beteves, 17th Tamuz] if she is within two years of giving birth? General law by a nursing women:[1] Pregnant and nursing women are exempt from fasting a regular fast day.[2] This applies even if they do not experience […]
Fasting if within two years of giving birth
Must a woman fast on a regular fast day [Tzom Gedalia, Asara Beteves, 17th Tamuz] if she is within two years of giving birth? General law by a nursing women:[1] Pregnant and nursing women are exempt from fasting a regular fast day.[2] This applies even if they do not experience […]
Erev Rosh Hashanah Reminders: & Laws; Peruzbal; Visiting Kevarim
Erev Rosh Hashanah The theme of the day: The night before Erev Rosh Hashanah was considered the Wacht Nacht of the High Holidays. “I do not remember that people went to sleep at a normal hour. Each person began his preparations for Erev R”H which introduces the days of […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) When should the Rimon be eaten? 2) Hataras Nedarim and Peruzbal for quarantined individual
Question: [Monday, 29th Elul 5781] When should we eat the Rimon? On the first night or second night, and may we eat it before Rosh Hashanah? Answer: The Rimon is to be eaten on the first night of Rosh Hashanah. It may also be eaten before Rosh Hashanah, as there […]
