Unesaneh Tokef

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Unesanneh Tokef: The famous Piyyut [liturgical poem] of Unesanneh Tokef for many Jews represents the height of the Rosh Hashanah prayers, and invokes feelings of deep seriousness and emotion that remain etched in one’s memory. The […]

16. Musaf of Rosh Hashanah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 16. The Musaf Prayer:[1] The congregation is to Daven the Musaf prayer silently, reciting nine blessings.[2] The Chazan is likewise to Daven with them in order to be fluent in the prayer [that he will say […]

15. Yizkor on Rosh Hashanah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 15. Yizkor: Yizkor is not recited on Rosh Hashanah, neither on the first or the second day.[1] Nevertheless the Chabad Rabbeim were accustomed to recite Yizkor in silence on the second day of Rosh Hashanah.[2] Each […]

14. Bris Mila on RH

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 14. Bris Mila on Rosh Hashanah: When to make a circumcision:[1] In the event that a Bris Mila falls out on Rosh Hashanah, then if it is planned to take place in Shul, it is to […]

13. Shofar Blowing on RH

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 13. Shofar Blowing: The Shofar is blown for the first time after the Torah reading.[1] This set of blows is referred to as Tekios Meyushav. One fulfills his Biblical obligation of hearing Shofar with hearing this […]

12. The Torah Reading of RH

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 12. The Torah Reading:[1] A. Background: Moshe Rabbeinu established for the Jewish people that on every Yom Tov one is to read the Torah portion dealing with that Holiday.[2] The Sages of the Mishneh and Gemara […]

8. Maariv of RH

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 8. Maariv: The course of the Maariv prayer until Shemoneh Esrei follows the normal Maariv Nussach of a weeknight. One however begins from Shir Hamaalos and not from Vehu Rachum.[1] A. Shemoneh Esrei: For Shemoneh Esrei […]

4. Kaddish on RH

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 4. Kaddish: Oseh Hashalom:[1] At the conclusion of Kaddish one says “Oseh Hashalom” in place of “Oseh Shalom”. Ulieila:[2] It is not the Chabad custom to add the word “Ulieila” in Kaddish of Aseres Yimei Teshuvah [with […]

3. Saying Shir Hamaalos in Shacharis

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 3. Saying Shir Hamaalos in Shacharis:[1] It is customary to recite the psalm of Shir Hamaalos Mimamakim between Yishtabach and Barchu[2] throughout the ten days of repentance. [It is not the Chabad custom to open the […]

1. Reviewing the Prayers

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. Reviewing the prayers: The Chazan for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur should review the Davening, the meaning of its words, and the Midrashic and Chassidic teachings on the prayers.[1] This especially applies to the Piyutim […]

3. The Judgement of Rosh Hashanah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 3. The judgment of Rosh Hashanah A. The judgment on all one’s future for the coming year: All creations are judged on Rosh Hashanah.[1] Everyone is judged on Rosh Hashanah and their decree is sealed on […]

2. The Avoda of Rosh Hashanah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 2. The Avoda of Rosh Hashanah A. What to pray for: The meaning of Rosh Hashanah is not only about receiving a good year in physical blessing. The purpose of Rosh Hashanah is to rebuild our […]

18. Candle Lighting on Erev RH

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 18. Candle lighting: The Blessing: One first lights the candles and then says the blessing.[1] The widespread custom of Jewry is to recite the regular wording of “Lehadlik Ner Shel Yom Tov” also when lighting candles on […]

17. Last Mincha on Erev RH

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 17. The last Mincha:[1] Tehillim:[2] One begins saying Tehillim from one hour before Mincha.   Sincere intent:[3] One is to Daven the Mincha prayer of Erev Rosh Hashanah with intense concentration, slightly lengthening the prayer. This […]

14. Eiruv Tavshilin on Erev RH

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 14. Eruv Tavshilin:[1] A. Doing Eruv Tavshilin when the second day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Erev Shabbos: Whenever the 2nd day of Rosh Hashanah[2] falls on Erev Shabbos one must do Eruv Tavshilin on Erev […]

13. Yom Tov clothing for RH

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 13. Yom Tov clothing: One is to wear clean and fresh clothing for Rosh Hashanah.[1] Some Poskim[2] however write that one should not wear the same level of elegant clothing as he wears on Yom Tov, such […]

5. Peruzbal on Erev RH

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 5. Peruzbal:[1] *For a full digest on the laws and customs of a Peruzbal -refer to the “The laws of Peruzbal” provided on site! The Torah commands that at the end of the seventh year cycle […]

4. Hataras Nedarim on Erev RH

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 4. Hataras Nedarim: *For a full digest on the laws and customs of Hataras Nedarim both on Erev Rosh Hashanah and throughout the year-please refer to the “Supplement on Hataras Nedarim” provided in the back of […]

3. Blowing Shofar on Erev RH

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 3. Blowing Shofar:[1] One does not blow the Shofar on Erev Rosh Hashanah.[2] This applies beginning from the night of Erev Rosh Hashanah [the night of the 29th of Elul].[3] This applies even when Rosh Hashanah […]

2. Saying Tachanun on Erev RH

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 2. Tachanun:[1] Tachanun is omitted from Shacharis[2], however in Selichos Tachanun is recited[3] even if one is reciting Selichos after Alos.[4] [By the Mincha prior to Erev Rosh Hashanah [28th of Elul] Tachanun is recited.[5] Likewise […]

1. Fasting Erev Rosh Hashanah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. Fasting on Erev Rosh Hashanah:[1] Erev Rosh Hashanah is an accustomed fast day [for both men and women[2]].[3] [Many however are no longer accustomed to fast on this day.[4] See footnote for Chabad custom.[5]] Children:[6] Even […]

The theme of the day of Erev RH

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The night before Erev Rosh Hashanah:[1] The Rebbe Rayatz stated: “The night before Erev Rosh Hashanah was considered the Wacht Nacht[2] of the High Holidays. I do not remember that people went to sleep at a […]

15. Selichos in Elul

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com   15. Selichos in Elul A. On which days is Selichos recited?[1] Ashkenazim:[2] Selichos is recited for a minimum of four days prior to Rosh Hashanah.[3] Selichos is said starting from the Sunday [Motzei Shabbos, immediately […]

14. Shabbos Mevarchim Tishrei

This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article 14. Shabbos Mevarchim Tishrei:[1] No blessing before Musaf:[2] On the Shabbos […]

Reading Zohar in Elul

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Reading Zohar in Elul Some have a custom to read the Tikkunei Zohar during Elul as a Segula.[1] They begin the reading on Rosh Chodesh Elul and complete it on Yom Kippur.[2] This custom was practiced also in Lubavitch[3] […]

11. Weddings in Elul

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 11. Weddings:[1] The entire month of Elul is an auspicious time for weddings, even after the 15th of the month.[2]   [1] Darkei Teshuvah 179/8 in name of Bnei Yisaschar; Igros Kodesh 20/304; 22/313; 24/376 [printed […]

10. Ledavid Hashem Ori in Elul & Tishrei

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 10. Ledavid Hashem Ori:[1] One begins saying the psalm of Ledovid Hashem Ori[2] from [the first day of[3]] Rosh Chodesh Elul, by Shacharis after Shir Shel Yom[4] and by Mincha[5] before Aleinu. [On Rosh Chodesh the custom is to […]

6. Wishing each other a sweet new year

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 6. Wishing each other a sweet new year:[1] We begin to wish each other a “Kesiva Vachasima Tovah”[2]  starting from Rosh Chodesh Elul. [Some[3] are accustomed to begin doing so from the 15th of Menachem Av.] In a letter […]

4. Blowing the Shofar in Elul

This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article 4. Blowing the Shofar:[1] It is the custom of Ashkenazi[2] Jewry […]

3. Rosh Chodesh Elul

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 3. Rosh Chodesh Elul: A. Farbrengen on both nights of Rosh Chodesh:[1] The Talmidei Hatemimim [students of the Yeshiva] are to hold a Chassidic gathering throughout the two nights of Rosh Chodesh Elul. They are to speak of the […]

2. Yom Kippur katan of Elul

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 2. Yom Kippur Katan:[1] Many are accustomed on Erev Rosh Chodesh Elul to fast and recite the Seder of Yom Kippur Katan, even if they are not particular to do so the rest of the year.[2] […]

1. Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Elul

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Elul: The following is a description of the Rebbe Rayatz on Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Elul in Lubavitch:[1] “On Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Elul in Lubavitch, although it was still a clear summer day, […]

The acronyms of Elul

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com In general there are five acronyms given for the month of Elul each corresponding to a different Divine service of the month. It covers the service of Torah; Tefila; Tzedaka; Teshuvah and Geula. A further two […]

Selichos Checklist

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Selichos Checklist The first night of Selichos is Motzei Shabbos. The custom is to begin Selichos immediately after midnight. On Motzei Shabbos, Selichos is said while still wearing one’s Shabbos clothing. It is customary to hold a Chassidic gathering […]

1. Elul Checklist and Summary

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Hold a Farbrengen [Chassidic gathering] on both nights of Rosh Chodesh Blow the Shofar on the first day of Rosh Chodesh for practice. Every day thereafter blow Tashrat-Tashat-Tarat after Shacharis. Recite the three extra Kapitlach of […]

5. One forgot and ate or drank

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email 5. One forgot and ate or drank on the fast day:[1] Is […]

1-3: The fast of the 17th of Tammuz

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email 1. The date of the fast:[1] The 17th of Tammuz is an […]

The Ninth of Tammuz

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email The 9th of Tammuz:[1] Although the verse states that the walls of […]

11-12: Fasting & Mourning after midday

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Fasting:[1] Some are accustomed to fast during the [daylight hours of the] […]

2. Haircuts during the Three Weeks

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email 2. Haircut:[1] One may not cut hair throughout the three weeks.[2] [From […]

When does the Three Weeks begin?

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email When do the three weeks begin; From the night of the 17th […]

Minhagei Shabbos Chazon

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Minhagei Shabbos Chazon:[1] As a rule, due to the prohibition against showing […]

Customs applicable to Sefardim

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email The Customs applicable to Sephardim: The Sephardic custom is to begin the […]

18. The week of Tishe Beav

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Additional mourning customs relevant for the week of Tisha B’av Cutting nails:[1] […]

16. Bathing and Showering during the Nine days

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email https://vimeo.com/350323393 Bathing:[1] A. General Laws:[2] Some[3] are accustomed not to bathe [or […]

0. Introduction to Laws of Nine days

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Introduction The name of the month-Menachem Av:[1] The name Av: The Akkadian […]

9. Drinking wine during Nine days

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email 9. Drinking wine:[1] One may not drink wine throughout the nine days.[2] […]

Kiddush Levana during Nine Days

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Kiddush Levana:[1] The custom is not to recite Kiddush Levana until after […]

6. Planting during Nine days

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email 6. Planting:[1] During the nine days one is not allowed to plant […]

5. Building during Nine days

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email 5. Building:[1] During the nine days one is to diminish in building […]

4. Playing music during the nine days

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email 4. Music:[1] During the nine days, it is forbidden to play music […]

1. Diminishing in rejoicing

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email 1. Diminishing in rejoicing: At the entrance of the month of Menachem […]

When do the nine days begin?

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email From when do the nine days begin; from sunset of Rosh Chodesh […]

6. Kiddush Levana on Motzei Tisha Beav

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email 6. Kiddush Levana on Motzei Tisha B’av:[1] One does not recite Kiddush […]

Checklist of prayers on Tishe Beav

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Checklist Maariv When Tisha B’av falls on Motzei Shabbos, one recites Baruch […]

General overview of Mourning customs

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email Introduction: Upon the arrival of sunset, it is forbidden to eat, drink, […]

12. Walking for pleasure on Tisha Beav

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email 12. Pleasure walks and public areas:[1] Some opinions[2] rule one is not […]

10. Working on Tishe Beav

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email 10. Working on Tisha B’av:[1] Today, the accepted custom is to avoid […]

8. Greeting a friend on Tisha B’av

* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from  qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email 8. Greeting a friend:[1] It is forbidden to greet a friend on […]