How to count

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com How to count: Counting in numbers versus letters?[1] One is to count the Sefira in number digits [אחד, שתים] as opposed to letters [i.e. א, ב, ג]. If one counted in letters and not in numbers, such as he said […]

Counting the days and the weeks

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com   Counting the days and the weeks?[1] The Law: One is Biblically obligated to count both the days and the weeks.[2] At the end of each week:[3] According to all opinions, one is Biblically required to count both the days […]

Standing during the Count

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Standing while counting:[1] The Sefira must be recited[2] in a standing position.[3] Nevertheless, if one counted while sitting, he fulfills his obligation.[4]   Leaning:[5] It is forbidden for one to lean on any item in a way that it supports […]

Melacha before Counting the Omer

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Melacha prior to counting:[1] It is accustomed for both men[2] and women to avoid doing work/Melacha during the entire period of Sefiras HaOmer, from the time of sunset until after counting the Omer.[3] (Possibly, those women who are not accustomed […]

Eating before Counting the Omer

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Eating before counting:[1] One must abstain from eating even a small meal starting from a half hour prior to the time of Sefira[2], which is a half hour before Bein Hashmashos [i.e. sunset].[3] This applies even if one has already […]

When is one to count?

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com When is one to count? The starting date:[1] One begins to count Sefiras Haomoer on the second night of Pesach, which is the 16th of Nissan. [This applies in all areas, even the Diaspora.[2]] This is because the Omer offering […]

Women counting Sefira

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Women counting Sefiras Haomer:[1] Women are exempt from the Mitzvah of Sefiras HaOmer.[2] [Likewise, based on Kabala, women are not able to fulfill this Mitzvah.[3]] However in certain provinces[4] women have accepted this Mitzvah upon themselves as a complete obligation.[5] […]

Isru Chag

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Isru Chag:[1] The name:[2] The day after each of the three Holidays is called Isru Chag.[3] The name Isru Chag derives from the verse “Isru Chag Baavosim Ad Karnei Hamizbeiach”. This means to say that this day is to be […]

Havdalah on Motzei Yom Tov

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Havdala on Motzei Yom Tov:[1] On Motzei Yom Tov, one is required to recite Havdala over a cup of wine just like on Motzei Shabbos. Haeish: During Havdala of Motzei Yom Tov, we do not say a blessing over fire.[2] […]

Av Harachamim before Musaf of Shavuos

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Av Harachamim:[1] On the second day of Yom Tov in the Diaspora [1st day in Eretz Yisrael], when Yizkor is recited, the entire congregation may choose to say Av Harachamim prior to Ashreiy of Musaf on Yom Tov, and not […]

Reading Megillas Rus on Shavuos

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Reading Megillas Ruth:[1] It is customary to read the Megillah of Rut on [the second day of[2]] Shavuos being that it is the time of Matan Torah.[3] Nevertheless, a blessing is not recited over the reading. [The Chabad custom is […]

Yizkor

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Yizkor:[1] It is an Ashkenazi[2] custom to recite Yizkor on Shavuos immediately after the completion of the Haftorah. In the Diaspora, the custom is to recite Yizkor on the second day of Shavuos, after the Torah reading. Who remains in Shul?[3] All […]

Marital Relations on night of Shavuos

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Avoiding Tashmish: One is to avoid marital relations on the night of Shavuos.[1] Night of Mikveh:[2] If the night of Mikveh falls on Shavuos night, one is to have marital relations.    Q&A Is one to avoid marital relations on […]

Staying Awake Learning on Shavuos night

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Staying awake throughout the night:[1] Many are accustomed to stay awake learning Torah throughout the night of Shavuos.   What is one to learn? The Oral Torah:[2] One’s main involvement in learning should be in the teachings of the Oral […]

The night meal of Shavuos night

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The night meal Kiddush after nightfall:[1] On the [first] night of Shavuos one is not to say Kiddush prior to nightfall [Tzeis Hakochavim], even if one plans to delay Maariv until after nightfall.[2] [This applies for both men and women.[3]] […]

Maariv on Shavuos night

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The prayers: Davening Maariv after nightfall:[1] On the night of Shavuos, one is not to Daven Maariv prior to nightfall [Tzeis Hakochavim], even if this is normally done on Erev Shabbos or other Holidays.[2] [This applies for both men and […]

Lighting Candles

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Lighting candles: When are the candles lit?[1] The custom is to light the candles prior to sunset at the same time that they are lit on Erev Shabbos.[2] [One who did not light the candles prior to sunset is to light […]

Eiruv Tavshilin

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The laws of Eruv Tavshilin[1] Doing Eruv Tavshilin when the Yom Tov falls on Erev Shabbos: Whenever Yom Tov falls on Erev Shabbos one must do Eruv Tavshilin on Erev Yom Tov in order to be allowed to cook and […]

Holiday greetings for Shavuos

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com   The Holiday greeting:[1] The Previous Rebbe and Rebbe would use the following greeting towards a fellow Jew for the festival of Shavuos: “Likabalas Hatorah Bisimcha Ubipnimiyos“ “May you accept the Torah with joy and internally”.   [1] Otzer Minhagei […]

Charity Fund for Shavuos

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Charity fund:[1] Prior to all Holidays, a charity fund is to be established to provide those in need with the basic foods and delicacies needed for the Holiday. The necessity for such a fund applies especially prior to Shavuos.[2] Each […]

Fasting on days before Shavuos

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Fasting:[1] One may not fast from the first of Sivan until after Shavuos. [This applies until, and including, the 12th of Sivan.[2]]     Q&A Is a Chasan and Kallah who are getting married between the 1st and 12th of […]

Tachanun in Sivan

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Tachanun and eulogies:[1] Tachanun: Tachanun is omitted from the first day of Sivan until after Shavuos.[2] One is to omit Tachanun until the 12th of Sivan, including the 12th of Sivan, [and so is the Chabad custom].[3] [Tachanun is resumed […]

Valuing time on Shavuos

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The value of time the days preceding Shavuos:[1] The Rebbe notes of the Rebbe Rayatz that the period of time during the days preceding Shavuos were utterly precious to him and were hence used wisely. ____________________________________________________________ [1] Otzer Minhagei Chabad […]

Shabbos Mevarchim Sivan

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Shabbos Mivarchim Sivan: Av Harachamim:[1] Av Harachamim is recited on Shabbos Mivarchim Sivan.[2] Vayehi Noam:[3] When Yom Tov falls on a weekday, including if it falls on Erev Shabbos, the entire[4] prayer of Vayehi Noam is customarily omitted on the […]

Baking Challas for Shavuos

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Baking Challahs:[1] It is customary for every household to bake Challahs for Yom Tov which is used for Lechem Mishneh, and not to buy them at the bakery as is done during the week. This matter of baking one’s own […]

Eating a meal on Erev Yom Tov

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Eating a meal on Erev Yom Tov:[1] * These laws follow the same laws as Erev Shabbos. For the full details of this subject-See our Sefer “The Laws & Customs of Erev Shabbos” Chapter 5 A large feast:[2] It is […]

Blood Tests on Erev Shavuos

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Blood test:[1] It is forbidden to let blood on Erev Shavuos.[2] [Thus, one is not to have a blood test, or other form of blood work, done on Erev Shavuos, unless it involves a case of danger.[3]] ______________________________________________________________ [1] Admur […]

Birchas Hashachar if one didn’t sleep

  This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Supplement on reciting Brachos on Shavuos morning if one did not sleep at night Taken from “Awaking like a Jew” chapter 4 Halacha 16; Chapter 8 Halacha 4 1. The definition of not having slept:[1] One who did not […]

Plants on Shabbos and Yom Tov

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Supplement on Plants on Shabbos and Yom Tov taken from “The Laws of Shabbos” Volume 3 1. Are flowers and plants Muktzah on Shabbos/Yom Tov?[1] If one bought or designated the plants before Yom Tov for purpose of decoration, then […]

When to celebrate

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com When is the Holiday of Shavuos?[1] On the 50th day of the counting of the Omer[2] is the holiday of Shavuos, which is called “Atzeres” in the wording of the Sages.[3] The verse did not depend the Holiday of Shavuos […]

Verses of Shavuos

  The verses of Shavuos Emor 23     “You shall call on the essence of this day [the 50th day]. A call of holiness it shall be for you. All work of labor [as opposed to work of eating] shall not be done. [This is] an eternal law in […]

Year Torah was given

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 5. When was the Torah given?[1] Year:[2] The Torah was given to the Jewish people in the year 2448 after Creation. This corresponds to early summer of the year 1313 BCE. Date:[3] The Torah was given on the 6th of Sivan. Weekday:[4] […]

Classic Q&A on the Shavuos Holiday

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com   Chapter 3: Classical Questions   1. When was the first Shavuos Holiday celebrated?[1] The Holiday of Shavuos was celebrated for the first time 51 days after we left Egypt. [Accordingly, it was celebrated during the forty-year period that the […]

Yartzeit of Besht

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The Yartzeit of the Baal Shem Tov:[1] The Baal Shem Tov passed away on the 1st day of Shavuot in the year 5520. He was buried on the second day of Shavuos, the 7th of Sivan.[2] For this reason, it […]

Dispute of Moshe with the Angels

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 4. The dispute between Moshe and the supernal angels and his convincing response:[1] The Gemara[2] states that when Moshe went up to the heavens to receive the Luchos the Supernal angels turned to Moshe and asked him “What is a […]

Purpose of Matan Torah

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 3. The purpose of Matan Torah: Refine the animal soul:[1] The purpose of the Torah is to refine and uplift the animal soul of a Jew. The animal soul of a Jew comes from Kelipas Noga, which conceals G-dliness from […]

The greatness of the Holiday

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 2. The greatness of the Holiday-What we experience: The G-dly revelation of Shavuos:[1] On the two days of Shavuos the same revelation that was revealed by Matan Torah is revealed.   The Satan has no power on Shavuos-A time for […]

Names for Shavuos

This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. The names of the Holiday? Shavuos: The most common used name to refer to the Holiday is the name “Shavuos”, and this is the official name used in Halachic literature.[1] This name is found in the Torah in two […]

Bris Milah and Pidyon Haben

  Making a Bris Milah on the 10th of Teves:[1] The Baal Bris [father of the child, Mohel and Sandak[2]] are all required to fast the entire day even though the Bris is taking place that day. Thus the Seudas Mitzvah is to take place only after the fast.   […]

General laws

  General laws applicable on fast days: Rinsing the mouth:[1] On a public fast day one does not rinse his mouth in the morning. [If however this is causing one discomfort he may be lenient to rinse his mouth.[2]]   Q&A May one brush ones teeth on a fast day?[3] […]

The Davening

The Davening: A. Selichos: The Chabad custom is to recite the Selichos within Tachanun[1], after Shemoneh Esrei of Shacharis.[2] It is customarily recited while standing.[3] This especially applies for the 13 attributes and Shema Koleinu. The Chabad custom is to omit the saying of Ashamnu within Selichos when it is […]

Exempt from fasting

Those exempt from the fast:[1] A. Sick or weak: One who is sick is exempt from fasting. This applies even if there is no danger involved in his illness.[2] It is forbidden for him to be stringent.[3] One who is old or weak is not required to fast if he […]

Keil Erech Apayim on Fast day

Is the prayer of Keil Erech Apayim recited on a fast day before removing the Torah from the Aron: The prayer of Keil Erech Apayim is recited on Mondays and Thursdays prior to taking out the Sefer Torah.[1] Some[2] are accustomed to recite Keil Erech Apayim prior to Kerias Hatorah […]

When does the fast begin?

When does the fast begin? The fast begins at Alos Hashachar of the day of the 10th of Teves. This is approximately two fluctuating[1] hours prior to sunrise.[2] Thus even if one was awake the entire night, he must stop eating and drinking two fluctuating hours before sunrise. One who […]

Tenth of Teves

10th of Teves:[1] The 10th of Teves is a public fast day. One is required to fast on this day due to the tragedies that occurred during this time.[2] [This fast is mentioned explicitly in scripture [Zecharia 8] as the “Tenth fast”. The Tenth fast refers to the fast of […]

Davening or Bentching when drunk

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com May one Daven Maariv or Bentch if he is drunk?[1] A. Blessings on foods:[2] All blessings over foods may be recited even if one is very drunk, to the point he cannot speak before a king.[3]   B. Reciting Birchas […]

Birchas Hamazon after Purim Meal

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Birchas Hamazon after Purim Meal[1] In the grace after meals one adds Al Hanissim. If one forgot to add Al Hanissim:[2] If one forgot to say Al Hanissim and has already finished Bentching, he has nevertheless fulfilled his obligation and […]

The Mitzvah to get drunk on Purim

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com   Lebesumei-Getting drunk on Purim:[1] Men are obligated[2] to get drunk [on wine[3]] on Purim to the point they cannot differ between “blessed is Mordechai and cursed is Haman”.[4] [This is included within the Mitzvah of Seudas Purim.[5]] Other Poskim[6], […]

The Menu of the Purim meal

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The Menu of the Purim Meal:[1] It is a Mitzvah to have delicacies and festive foods eaten during this meal. “Zaronim”/Grains and legumes:[2] Some opinions[3] say that on Purim one is to eat Zaronim, which includes grains and legumes, in […]

When is Purim meal to be eaten

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com When during the day is the Purim meal to be eaten? [1] Customarily, the Purim meal is eaten after an early Mincha.[2] One is to beware to eat the majority of the meal while it is still day.[3] [However there […]

General laws of the Purim Feast

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com General laws of the Purim feast: [1] It is a Mitzvah to eat a lavish and festive meal on Purim.[2] This Mitzvah is a Biblical command, as rejoicing on Purim is from the words of Scripture which has the same […]

Distributing to all that request

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Distributing charity on Purim to all those that request [1] One is not to be particular regarding distributing Purim money. Rather all those that spread open their hand to request donations are to be given. Should one distribute also to […]

What can money be used for

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com For what purposes may the recipients of Matanos Laevyonim use the money for? [1] The organizations and individuals which collect Matanos Laevyonim to be distributed on Purim, may not use any excess moneys they received for other charitable purposes.[2] Rather […]

No paupers available

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com What is one to do if there are no paupers available? [1] If there are not any [Jewish[2]] paupers available in ones vicinity to distribute to them Matanos Laevyonim, then one is to set aside the money, and give it […]

What to give each pauper

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com What must one give each pauper and how much must it be worth? One is obligated to give one [1] The present should initially consist of something which can be readily used by the pauper, such as food or money. […]

To how many paupers

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com To how many paupers must one give a present? [1] One is obligated to give at least[2] two presents to two poor people, one present to each pauper. [The above is only from the letter of the law, as in […]

When on Purim to distribute

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com When on Purim is one to distribute the Matanos Laevyonim? [1] Matanos Laevyonim are to be given on Purim during the daytime. One who sent Matanos Laevyonim on the night of Purim does not fulfill his obligation. [Based on Kabala […]

Men giving to female paupers

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com May men distribute Matanos Laevyonim to female paupers and vice versa: [1] The gifts may be sent to any Jew whether male or female. Thus a man may give to a female pauper and vice versa.[2] It is permitted for even […]

The Mitzvah of Matanos Laevyonim

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The Mitzvah:[1] Every Jew is obligated to give at least two presents to two paupers, [one present to each pauper].   Q&A Why is a blessing not recited before performing the Mitzvah of Matanos Laevyonim? As it is possible the […]

Sending through a messenger

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Must one send the gifts through a messenger? Some Poskim [1] question whether the gifts must be given through a messenger or not.[2] Others[3] rule it is not necessary. Others[4] however rule that it should specifically be given by one […]

What to send

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com What is one to send:[1] One needs to send at least two[2] gifts of meat or other foods to one person. [Today the custom is to send sweets as Mishloach Manos.[3] There is no requirement that the gifts be of […]

To whom should one send

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Who should the Mishloach Manos be sent to? The gifts may be sent to any Jew, whether wealthy or poor.[1] However men should only give to men and women should only give to women.[2] However Matanos Laevyonim may be given […]

To how many people

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com To how many people is one to send Mishloach Manos? [1] One is to send Mishloach Manos to at least one person.[2] One who sends to more than one person is praised for doing so.   The Rebbe’s custom: It […]

The reason behind Mishloach Manos

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The reason behind sending Mishloach Manos: [1] The reason why the Sages instituted sending gifts on Purim is disputed amongst Poskim. The following are the opinions and practical ramifications.   Opinion of Manos Levi[2]-Increase friendship: Some Poskim[3] rule the purpose […]

Is a Megillah Muktzah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Is a Megillah Muktzah on Shabbos? [1] Some Poskim[2] imply that a Megillah might be Muktzah every Shabbos of the year. Most Poskim[3] however rule that the Megillah is definitely not Muktzah on the regular Shabbosim of the year and […]

Didn’t hear Megillah on 14th

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com One who did not hear the Megillah on the 14th: [1] One who did not hear Megillah on the 14th, such as he was traveling and did not have a Megillah available, then if a Megillah becomes available on the […]

Read in wrong order

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com One who read the Megillah in the wrong order [Lemafreia]: [1] One who reads the Megillah in the wrong order does not fulfill his obligation.[2] Thus if one skipped a verse [or even one word[3]] and continued reading, and then […]

Reading in different language

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Reading the Megillah in a different language: [1] It is invalid to read the Megillah in a language that is different than the language written in the Megillah.[2] If however the Megillah is written in another language [in a way […]

Doesn’t understand Megillah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com One who does not understand the words in the Megillah: [1] One who hears the reading of the Megillah in Lashon Hakodesh fulfills his obligation even if he does not understand the words.[2]     [1] 690/8 [2] This applies even […]

A stolen Megillah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com A stolen Megillah: [1] If one read from a stolen Megillah he nevertheless fulfills his obligation.[2] Nevertheless a blessing cannot be recited when reading from a stolen Megillah.[3]   Q&A May one borrow another person’s Megillah without permission? Some Poskim[4] […]

Doesn’t have Kosher Megillah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com What is one to do if one does not have a Kosher Megillah: [1] If a Kosher Megillah is not available then one is to read the Megillah from a Chumash[2] without a blessing. [However if a Megillah which contains […]

A Kosher Megillah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com A Kosher Megillah: A. Reading each word from the Kosher Megillah:[1] The reader must [initially] read the entire Megillah [i.e. every word] from a Kosher Megillah. If one read the Megillah from memory he does not fulfill his obligation.[2] Likewise […]

Nuances in the reading

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Nuances in the reading: A. Not to delay more than a breath between verses: The Megillah is to be read straight from beginning to end without interval. [1] One is not to delay more than one breath between each verse.[2] [However […]

Making noise by Haman

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Stomping and noise making by the name of Haman: [1] It has become the custom to bang[2] [and make noise] when Haman’s name is read in Shul.[3] One is not to nullify any custom or belittle it as it has […]

The tune of the Megillah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The Taamim/tune of the Megillah: [1] The Megillah is to be read with its proper Taamim.[2] If no one knows how to read the Megillah with the Taamim: If there is no one available that knows the Taamim, the Megillah […]

Mistakes in pronunciation

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Mistakes in pronunciation: [1] It is not necessary to be particular in the pronunciation of the words. However some rule this only applies if the mistaken pronunciation does not change the meaning of the word, such as one who said […]

Many reading simultaneously

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Many people reading simultaneously out loud: [1] One fulfills his obligation of hearing the reading even if many people are reading the Megillah simultaneously[2], [as since the Mitzvah of Megillah is beloved by people, one therefore concentrates to overhear a […]

Following along

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Following along in a Kosher Megillah or Chumash: A. Kosher Megillah: It is best for every person who can afford it, to purchase a Kosher Megillah and read along silently with the reader, as due to the noise it is […]

One who fell asleep

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com One who fell asleep during the reading:[1] The definition of dozing versus falling asleep: In this law there is a difference between one who fell asleep during the reading and one who simply dozed off in a “half sleep” mode, […]

Refraining from talking

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Refraining from talking during the reading:[1] Once the blessing has been recited it is forbidden to speak from that point and on until the reading is completed [and the final blessing is recited[2]]. This applies for both the reader and […]

Chazan made an interval

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com A Chazan who made an interval in middle of the reading:[1] *Regarding an interval made by a listener, and regarding an interval made by the Chazan between the blessing and reading, see next Halacha! Lechatchilah:[2] Initially the reader may not […]

Sitting or standing

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Is the Megillah to be read in a sitting or standing position? [1] The reader: The Megillah may be read in either a sitting or standing position. However by a public reading the reader must stand out of honor for […]

Reading on behalf of others

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com Reading the Megillah on behalf of others: [1] *This Halacha pertains only to laws involving one who is reading for a congregation after already fulfilling his obligation. For the general laws of hearing Megillah from a reader-See Halacha 3! One […]

The Blessings of the Megillah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me on Amazon.com The Blessings:[1] One who reads the Megillah is to recite three blessings prior to the reading. This applies by both the night and day reading. [See below regarding Shehechiyanu] If one forgot to say the blessings he nevertheless fulfills his […]