City guards

City guards:[1] Guards of a city, which surveillance the city for enemy attacks, are exempt from dwelling or eating in a Sukkah during their time of surveillance. However after their duty is over they are obligated to eat in a Sukkah.   Does a soldier on guard in the IDF […]

Bamboo Mats

Must the commonly sold bamboo Sechach mats contain a reliable Rabbinical supervision?[1] Yes. This is due to the fact that in some countries the mats are actually used for roofing or other vessel purpose in which the ruling in Shulchan Aruch dictates that it may then not be used as […]

One who is traveling

One who is traveling: One who is traveling during the holiday of Sukkos through in an uninhabited area and is sleeping and eating in the fields is exempt from building a Sukkah.[1] However when he arrives to a town, even a town of gentiles, and he desires to eat or […]

Wood Boards

May one use wood boards[1] as Sechach? Wooden planks[2]:[3] All wooden planks which are slightly wide, similar to a table, and is thus fit to support things, is Rabbinically invalid for Sechach.[4] These planks may not even be used to support the Sechach. Boards of 4 Tefach:[5] Boards which are […]

Mitztaer-One who is pain

The laws of Mitztaer: A. General Rule:[1] One is only obligated to dwell in his Sukkah in the same matter that he would dwell in his home. Thus one who is pained to dwell in his Sukkah and through leaving the Sukkah he will be saved from this pain, then […]

Kosher Schach

The general ruling:[1] The following criteria are required for a material to be valid Sechach: The material grows from the ground. The material is currently detached from the ground The material has not been formed into an item which can receive impurity. The reason for this is: It is learned […]

Blessing of Leisheiv BaSukkah

The blessing of Leisheiv Bassukah When is the blessing of Leisheiv said? The blessing of ‘Leishev Basukkah’ is only said when eating a Kebeitza [55 grams] of Mezonos or Hamotzi [within Achilas Peras].[1] It is not said prior to other actions of dwelling such as a set drinking session, or […]

Candles

Candles:[1] One must have light in his Sukkah  and thus he is to enter candles in the Sukkah. If there a fire hazard one may not bring it into the Sukkah even if it is made of gold. One may not enter earthenware candles into his Sukkah [due to it […]

Two story Sukkah

A two story Sukkah:[1] If one built a Sukkah on top of another Sukkah then if the floor of the top Sukkah, which serves also as the Sechach for the top Sukkah, is able to support pillows and blankets [and a person eating and sleeping[2]], then although the top Sukkah […]

Belittling acts

  Belittling acts in the Sukkah:[1] One may not do any belittling acts inside the Sukkah. Thus one may not clean the dishes inside the Sukkah, although drinking cups may be washed down.    Q&A May one use a Sukkah as a short cut? No. One is not to make […]

Items to enter into Sukkah

  Items to enter into the Sukkah: One should enter his most beautiful vessels, tapestries, and drinking utensils into the Sukkah. However one is not to enter flour vessels and other vessels that are normally not left out within the house.[1] Pots, pans and plates are to be removed from […]

Awnings & Sukkah roofs

Building a Sukkah under a retractable roof-Placing Kosher Sechach under non-Kosher Sechach and then removing the non-Kosher Sechach:[1] No need to replace the Sechach: Such as if one built a Sukkah under a removable roof, then if one removes the non-Kosher Sechach from above, then the Sukkah is valid. The […]

Sleeping

Sleeping in Sukkah:[1] It is forbidden to sleep outside of a Sukkah even a mere nap.[2] If one feels cold in the Sukkah, due to the cold weather and lack of blankets, then he is not obligated to sleep in the Sukkah. Furthermore if one is unable to set up […]

Pergolas & Ceiling frames

Making a Sukkah in a room that has had its roofing removed, but has its ceiling frame remain: A. If the ceiling frame is material Kosher for Sechach:[1] If the ceiling supports[2] are made of material kosher for Sechach, then one may make the Sukkah under this frame, or place […]

Davening

Davening in a Sukkah:[1] If one is unable to Daven in Shul, then if he is able to Daven in his Sukkah without disturbances and with a clear mind and proper concentration, he must do so.[2] This however only applies if he is unable to go to Shul, however if […]

Items hovering over Sechach

The law if Non-Kosher Sechach [Tree or ledge] is hovering over ones Sukkah: A. The shade must come as a result of Kosher Sechach:[1] Just like by the clouds of glory it was the actual clouds which gave us shade from the sun, similarly a Sukkah is only valid when […]

Learning Torah

Learning in a Sukkah:[1] One must learn Torah inside the Sukkah. Learning in a Beis Midrash: (However if he is learning inside the Beis Midrash he is not required to enter the Sukkah). Learning outside under fresh air: Likewise if by learning outside one is able to delve into the […]

Drinking wine-Kiddush-Havdala

Drinking wine and other significant beverages: Settling oneself over the beverage: One who settles himself down to drink wine, or other beverage of significance of which is it is common to settle oneself upon, is obligated to drink it in the Sukkah.[1] However the blessing of Leisheiv Basukkah is not […]

Where is the Sukkah to be built

Where is the Sukkah to be built A. May one build a Sukkah in someone else’s property without permission?[1] Initially, one may not build a Sukkah in someone else’s property without their permission.[2] [This applies even if the person will not be present there throughout Sukkas.[3] Thus, if a neighbor […]

Eating & Drinking

Eating and drinking in a Sukkah:[1] One is only required to eat a set meal inside a Sukkah. However it is permitted to eat a snack outside the Sukkah. The definition of a snack is a Kibeitza or less of bread or Mezonos[2] and any amount of any other food. […]

Using another persons Sukkah

Dwelling in another person’s Sukkah Must one dwell in the same Sukkah throughout Sukkos?[1] One is not required to dwell within the same Sukkah throughout the seven days of Sukkos and he can thus leave his Sukkah and dwell in another person’s Sukkah.   A borrowed Sukkah:[2] One fulfills his […]

Old Sukkah

A temporary dwelling for the purpose of shade: A. The Sukkah must be made only in order to give shade:1 Just as the clouds of glory were there to give us shade from the sun, similarly the Sukkah is only valid when made in order to only give shade. If […]

Mitzvah of dwelling

The definition of dwelling:[1] The Sages stated that the mitzvah of Sukkah is to make one’s Sukkah his permanent residence and his house temporary for the duration of the festival.[2] This means one must eat, drink, read, learn, socialize, and simply spend time of relaxation [i.e. “Yitayel”] within the Sukkah […]

Who is obligated

Who is obligated to live in a Sukkah? Women: Women are exempt from dwelling in the Sukkah as it is a time bound Mitzvah.[1] However if they desire to dwell in the Sukkah they may do so even with a blessing. However a man may not repeat the blessing of […]

Taking apart on Chol Hamoed

May one take apart his Sukkah during Chol Hamoed? This matter is disputed in Poskim. Some Poskim[1] rule it is forbidden to take apart a Sukkah during Chol Hamoed even if one desires to erect it in a different area as by doing so one is nullifying its holiness. Other […]

Checklist

  Checklist of Steps to building a Kosher Sukkah: Verify the area you desire to build the Sukkah does not contain any obstructions which will hover over the Sechach of the Sukkah. First build at least three complete walls that are ten Tefach high and within three Tefach from the […]

Days between Yom Kippur and Sukkos

Days between Yom Kippur and Sukkos: Tachanun: The days between Yom Kippur and Sukkos are days of joy, commemorating the sanctification of the tabernacle. Due to this Tachanun is not recited.[1] From after Yom Kippur until the beginning of the month of Cheshvan Tachanun is omitted.[2] G-d’s Name: The day […]

Building the Sukkah

Building the Sukkah: On Motzei Yom Kippur one begins building the Sukkah, [or at least talking about building it[1]], in order to leave one Mitzvah and enter to another Mitzvah.[2] To build the Sukkah the day after Yom Kippur:[3] It is a Mitzvah to build the entire Sukkah immediately the […]

Motzei Yom Kippur festivities

Motzei Yom Kippur festivities: Publicizing the greatness of the time:[1] Motzei Yom Kippur is a slight Yom Tov. Being that this Yom Tov is not very well known, it was therefore instituted to blow the Shofar one time at the conclusion of Yom Kippur, to remind the masses of the […]

Havdala of Motzei Yom Kippur

Havdala:[1] Besamim:[2] Havdala is said without Besamim. In the event that Yom Kippur falls on Shabbos the blessing over Besamim is recited in Havdala as usual. [See footnote for the custom of Sefaradim[3]] Havdala candle:[4] On Motzei Yom Kippur the blessing of mi’orei ha’esh may only be said over a […]

Maariv of Motzei Yom Kippur

Maariv: Wear Kittel and Tallis:[1] One Davens Maariv and recites Havdala while still wearing his Tallis and Kittel. The Tallis is removed from one’s head and is rather placed to rest on the shoulders. One wears a hat on his head in its place. Washing hands after Maariv:[2] Immediately after […]

Nocturnal emission on Yom Kippur

One who has a nocturnal emission:[1] Must worry the entire year: One who has a nocturnal emission on Yom Kippur should worry the entire year regarding whether his fast on Yom Kippur was accepted.[2] [This however only applies to Tzaddikim and men of stature, whom do not have erotic thoughts […]

Marital relations on Yom Kippur

Marital relations:[1] Marital relations are forbidden on Yom Kippur. Harchakos:  All the laws of Harchakos that apply when ones wife is in the state of Nida apply equally throughout the entire[2] duration of Yom Kippur even if ones wife is pure. This is a safeguard to avoid marital relations. Speaking […]

Upon going to sleep on Yom Kippur

Upon going to sleep: Requirement to sleep:[1] One is required to sleep at night of Yom Kippur in order so he can concentrate during prayers the next day and not fall asleep in middle. Sleeping in Shul:[2] Although it is forbidden to sleep in a Shul throughout the year, nevertheless […]

Learning Tractate Yuma on Yom Kippur

Learning Tractate Yuma:[1] It is a Mitzvah to learn Mishnayos Mesechet Yuma on Yom Kippur so its words stand in place of the sacrifices. One is likewise to study the sayings of the Sages found at the end of Tractate Yuma which discuss repentance. [However practically this custom has not […]

Saying Tehilim after Maariv

Saying Tehilim at the conclusion of the evening prayer:[1] At the conclusion of Maariv it is accustomed for the congregation to recite the entire book of Tehilim. [1] Otzer Minhagei Chabad p. 212 and so is the custom in the Beis Midrash of the Rebbe. Background: Saying Tehilim after Maariv […]

When Yom Kippur falls on Shabbos

The evening prayer when Yom Kippur falls on Shabbos: Kabalas Shabbos and Maariv:[1] When Yom Kippur coincides with Shabbos, one begins the Maariv prayer from Mizmor Ledavid [psalm 29], [omitting all the Psalms from Lechu Neranina until Mizmor Ledavid].[2]  [One recites the entire dialect from Mizmor Ledavid and onwards, including […]

Saying Boruch Shem aloud

Saying Boruch Shem… aloud:[1] Throughout Yom Kippur one says Boruch Sheim Kevod Malchuso… out loud in the Shema prayer.[2]   Q&A Are also women to say Baruch Sheim aloud? Some[3] write this custom is not relevant to women as they cannot emulate the angles.[4] [1] 619/9 [2] The reason: Originally […]

Standing throughout Yom Kippur

Standing throughout Yom Kippur:[1] Some are accustomed to stand throughout the entire duration of Yom Kippur, both by night and day, with exception to their sleeping hours.[2]  Women:[3] This custom is not applicable to women.[4] Lean if feels week:[5] One who follows this custom may nevertheless lean on a support […]

Shehechiyanu on Yom Kippur

Blessing Shehechiyanu:[1] One who has not said the blessing of Shehechiyanu by candle lighting is to say the blessing prior to the evening prayer.[2] Ideally, it is best for the congregation to listen to the chazzans blessing and fulfill the obligation through him, being that it is more beloved to […]

Kol Nidrei

Kol Nidrei-Conditioning ones future vows:[1] Is not an annulment but rather a stipulation:[2] Kol Nidrei is not the annulment of one’s previous vows, but rather is a stipulation on one’s future vows, that if one makes a vow in the future, it should be nullified. [In Hataras Nedarim that is […]

Neilah

Neilah:[1] A. When to begin and end Neilah:[2] One is to begin Davening Neilah close to the beginning of sunset and end Neilah close to Tzeis Hakochavim. Nevertheless, the custom [in many communities] is to end Neilah past nightfall, and those who follow this custom are not to be protested. […]

Removal of ban against sinners

Removal of ban against sinners:[1] Prior to Kol Nidrei[2] the leader of the congregation, together with two other people remove all excommunications and bans that were placed upon any of the worshipers in order for all Jews to be able to pray together with the congregation. This holds importance not […]

Mincha on Yom Kippur

Mincha:[1] Ashreiy and Uva Letziyon:[2] Ashreiy and Uva Letziyon are not recited prior to Mincha, and are rather recited prior to Neilah. Veani Sefilasi:[3] Veani Sefilasi is not recited even when Yom Kippur falls on Shabbos, being that its content is not relevant at this time.[4] Kerias Hatorah:[5] During Mincha, […]

Tehillim before Kol Nidrei

Saying Tehillim prior to Kol Nidrei:[1] Before the Chazzan begins Kol Nidrei, one recites nine chapters of Tehillim [chapter 115-123], following the tradition of the Baal Shem Tov, in name of his master and teacher, Achiya Hashiloni. ____________________________ [1] Sefer Haminhagim [English] p. 113; Hayom Yom 1st of Elul Background: […]

Musaf on Yom Kippur

Musaf: A. The recitation of the Avodah of the Kohen Gadol: When is it recited?[1] The Avodah of the Kohen Gadol is recited in the Chazans repetition of the Musaf prayer.[2] The mentioning of G-d’s name:[3] In times of the Temple, the Kohen Gadol would say G-d’s name in its […]

Confession on Yom Kippur

Confession:[1] One should be stringent to confess upon the approach of Bein Hashmashos.[2] [Practically, being that Kol Nidrei is said at this time, one should say this confession prior to Kol Nidrei.[3]] See Chapter 2 Halacha 10! _______________________________ [1] Admur 607/1; M”A 607/7; Shlah Yuma Teshuvah p. 228; Aruch Hashulchan […]

Shacharis on Yom Kippur

Shacharis: A. The morning blessings:[1] One does not recite the blessing of “Sheasa Li Kol Tzarki” on Yom Kippur.[2] [One only resumes saying it the next day.[3]]    B. The reading of the Torah:[4] How many scrolls are removed? Two Sifrei Torah are removed from the Ark for the Torah […]

Checklist For Yom Kippur Day

Reminders for Yom Kippur day: One is to wash his hands until the knuckle upon awakening. One does not recite Sheasa Li Kol Tzarki. In Kerias Hatorah one should be distressed over the death of sons of Aharon Ein Kelokeinu and Aleinu are not recited after Musaf Shemoneh Esrei. Ashrei/Uva […]

Birchas Habanim on Yom Kippur

Birchas Habanim: Blessing ones children prior to leaving for Shul:[1] On Erev Yom Kippur, after the Seudas Hamafsekes[2] but prior to leaving to Shul for Kol Nidrei[3], it is accustomed for parents to bless their children [with the priestly blessing of “Yivarechicha Hashem Veyishmirecha”[4]]. They should cry to Hashem that their […]

Two days of Yom Kippur

Two-day Yom Kippur:[1] Some [in the Diaspora] are stringent to keep two days of Yom Kippur. This has the status of a vow. Practically, it is not proper to do so.[2] ____________________ [1] Admur 624/10 [2] The reason why we do not need to keep two days of Yom Kippur:  […]

Tachanun on Yom Kippur

Tachanun on Yom Kippur:[1] Tachanun is omitted on Yom Kippur. Hence, the Tachanun and Al Cheit[2] is omitted from Kerias Shema Sheal Hamita and the Ribono Shel Olam and Elokeinu Velokei Avoseinu is omitted from Karbanos. ________________________ [1] Shaareiy Halacha Uminhag 2/258 [2] The Rebbe Rayatz stated that “Al Cheit” […]

Children on Yom Kippur

Children:[1] A. Leather Shoes:[2] One may not place leather shoes on a child even if the child is below the age of education.[3] Certainly it is forbidden to do so if the child is above the age of education.[4] If one’s child wore the shoes on his own, then if […]

Marital relations on Yom Kippur

Marital relations:[1] Marital relations is forbidden on Yom Kippur. Harchakos:  All the laws of Harchakos that apply when ones wife is in the state of Niddah apply equally throughout the entire[2] duration of Yom Kippur even if ones wife is pure. This is a safeguard to avoid marital relations. Speaking […]

Asking forgiveness on Erev Yom Kippur

Asking forgiveness: Yom Kippur does not atone for sins between man and his fellow. Therefore, if one wronged someone, even in words, he must make amends prior to Yom Kippur.[1]  A. How to ask for forgiveness: In front of three:[2] One should ask forgiveness from the person he offended in […]

Candle Lighting on Erev Yom Kippur

Candle Lighting: A. The Mitzvah to light candles:[1] On every Shabbos and Holiday there is a command to honor the day through eating a festive meal. Now, being that we cannot honor Yom Kippur through eating, due to the commanded fast, therefore, the Torah commanded us [in its stead] to […]

Leather shoes on Yom Kippur

Leather shoes:[1] A. The general Law:[2] It is forbidden to wear leather shoes on Yom Kippur. This includes all footwear which contains leather, even if the shoe is mainly of a different material, [such as if it has leather soles[3]].[4] It is forbidden to wear it even on one foot.[5] […]

Adding on to Holiness

Tosefes Shabbos and Yom Kippur-Adding on to the holiness of Yom Kippur:[1] It is a Biblical command to add on to the time of Yom Kippur, both in its beginning and end.[2] This means that one is to begin to keep all[3] the laws of Yom Kippur prior its official […]

Anointing on Yom Kippur

Anointing:[1] For pleasure: It is forbidden to anoint for pleasure purposes. [Thus, one may not apply to one’s body oil, soap, alcohol, hair tonic/cream, perfume, and deodorant.[2]] For removal of sweat: It is forbidden to anoint one’s body even for the sake of removing sweat.[3] Medical reasons: It is permitted […]

Insulating food on Erev Yom Kippur

  Insulating food on Erev Yom Kippur:[1]   Some[2] rule it is forbidden to insulate food on Erev Yom Kippur for one to eat after Yom Kippur.[3] Others[4] however rule it is permitted to be done.[5] The latter opinion is the main Halachic opinion, nevertheless the custom is to be […]

Bathing on Yom Kippur

Bathing: A. The general law: For pleasure:[1] It is forbidden to wash any part of one’s body [for the sake of pleasure[2]] on Yom Kippur. This applies whether with hot or cold water. Even to stick one’s finger in water is forbidden. To clean dirt:[3] If one’s hand, leg, or […]

Birchas Habanim on Erev Yom Kippur

Birchas Habanim: Blessing ones children prior to leaving for Shul:[1] On Erev Yom Kippur, after the Seudas Hamafsekes[2] but prior to leaving to Shul for Kol Nidrei[3], it is accustomed for parents to bless their children [with the priestly blessing of “Yivarechicha Hashem Veyishmirecha”[4]]. They should cry to Hashem that […]

Smelling Spices on Yom Kippur

Smelling spices on Yom Kippur:[1] It is permitted to smell spices on Yom Kippur.[2] Furthermore, it is praiseworthy to do so in order to accumulate the 100 obligatory daily blessings.[3] Q&A May one place scented oil onto a tissue for smelling?[4] No, due to the prohibition of Molid Reiach. May […]

Eating or drinking after meal

Eating and drinking after concluding the meal:[1] Verbalize that one is not accepting the fast at the meals conclusion: One may eat and drink after the meal until sunset. This applies even if he decided in his mind to no longer eat or drink after the meal.[2] Nevertheless, it is […]

One who is not fasting

Blessings, Kiddush and Birchas Hamazon for one who eats on Yom Kippur:[1] Kiddush and Lechem Mishneh: One who is required to eat on Yom Kippur due to medical reasons, does not need to say Kiddush, and is not required to recite Hamotzi on two loaves of bread.[2] [This applies even […]

Seudas Hamafsekes on Erev Yom Kippur

Seudas Hamafsekes-The Final Meal:[1] When?[2] Immediately after Mincha, one is to eat the final meal which is eaten prior the fast. This meal is referred to as the Seudas Hamafsekes. Dipping bread in honey:[3] One is to dip the bread in honey during the final meal. Dairy:[4] Dairy foods, including […]

Mincha on Erev Yom Kippur

Mincha: Placing Tzedaka onto plates:[1] Prior to Mincha one is to place coins of charity onto plates which are set up in Shul.[2] When is it prayed? Mincha is prayed in the early the afternoon with extreme concentration, arousing Teshuvah from the depths of the heart. The confession prayer:[3] One […]

A Yoledes fasting on Yom Kippur

Yoledes-After birth:[1] A. Within three days:[2] A woman who is within three weekdays[3] of giving birth [i.e. Yoledes], is not to fast at all on Yom Kippur. Says she wants to fast: If the Yoledes who is within three weekdays says she is able to fast and does not want […]

Eating and drinking on Yom Kippur

Eating and Drinking: A. How much food or drink is it forbidden to consume on Yom Kippur:[1] It is Biblically forbidden to eat any amount of food or drink on Yom Kippur.[2] All the measurements of food and liquid that are mentioned are only with regard to the penalty of […]

Preparing food on Yom Kippur

Preparing food on Yom Kippur:[1] For after the fast: It is forbidden to prepare food on Yom Kippur for after the fast. This applies even after Mincha of Yom Kippur.[2] For a child:[3] One may prepare food for a child on Yom Kippur if the food is not edible otherwise. […]

Yom Kippur attire

The Yom Kippur Attire: Wearing clean clothing:[1] There is an obligation to honor Yom Kippur with clean and proper attire.[2] One may not place on himself sackcloth even if he is doing so for purposes of repentance.[3] Wearing a white Kittel:[4] The custom is to wear a Kittel [over one’s […]

Melacha on Yom Kippur

Melacha:[1] Yom Kippur has the same Halachic status as Shabbos with regards to Melacha. Thus, it is forbidden to carry and cook on Yom Kippur just like on Shabbos, and everything forbidden on Shabbos, whether Biblical or Rabbinical, is likewise forbidden on Yom Kippur. ___________________________ [1] Admur 611/4          Bookmark

The Five Prohibitions of Yom Kippur

The five prohibitions:[1] The verse[2] states that on Yom Kippur one is required to oppress himself. The Sages derived from this verse five oppressions that one must restrict himself from on Yom Kippur, in order to decrease one’s pleasure. All these five prohibitions are of Biblical status, as they are […]

Malkus-Lashes on Erev Yom Kippur

Malkus-Lashes:[1] When?[2] It is customary to receive 39 lashes on Erev Yom Kippur[3] [after midday] prior to going to Mikveh[4], prior to Mincha.[5] Why?[6] Although Malkus is no longer affective in today’s times due to lack of judges that have Semicha and due to lack of Hasara[7], nevertheless the custom […]

After Midday

The difference of Avoda between the morning and afternoon of Erev Yom Kippur:[1] On Erev Yom Kippur in Lubavitch there was a difference between the atmosphere of the first half of the day and the second half, as if they were two completely different times of the year. [1] Likkutei […]

Visiting graves on Erev Yom Kippur

Visiting graves-cemetery:[1] Some communities have the custom to visit gravesites on Erev Yom Kippur in order to increase in charity while there. This is a good custom. The charity that is given by the cemetery is the worth of the chickens used for Kapparos, known as Pidyon Kaparos. It is […]

Eating on Erev Yom Kippur

Eating on Erev Yom Kippur: A. The Mitzvah to eat:[1] It is a (Rabbinical[2]) Mitzvah and obligation based on scripture, to eat and drink on Erev Yom Kippur in preparation for the Yom Kippur fast.[3] By eating on Erev Yom Kippur Hashem rewards us as if we had fasted that […]

Omissions from the prayer on Erev Yom Kippur

Omissions from the prayer on Erev Yom Kippur:[1] The following prayers are omitted on Erev Yom Kippur: Tachanun Lamnatzeiach Mizmor Lesodah Avinu Malkeinu. Diminish in Selichos A. Tachanun:[2] Tachanun is omitted on Erev Yom Kippur.[3] It is not resumed until the 2nd day of Cheshvan.[4] Is Tachanun recited by the […]

0. Kaparos-Laws & Customs Full Article

Kaparos:[1] A. The custom:[2] It is customary in these provinces [of Ashkenazi Jewry] to take and slaughter a chicken, which is called a Gever[3], for atonement on Erev Yom Kippur.[4] One takes a male chicken for each male family member and a female chicken for each female family member, and […]

Checklist for Erev Yom Kippur

  Erev Yom Kippur summarized Checklist Kaparos Buy two 24 hour candles. One for the shul for married men and one for the house for Havdala. Lekach Breakfast: Dip the bread in honey. Eat fish. No garlic, eggs or sesame [Tehina]. Malkus after midday Mikveh after Malkus check there is […]

20. Cleaning out a Shofar

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 20. Cleaning out a Shofar: [1] One may polish the inside of his Shofar using water or wine.[2] One may not use urine to polish the Shofar even during the week as this is not respectable […]

16. Blowing with a stolen Shofar

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 16. Blowing with a stolen Shofar: [1] One who used a stolen Shofar to blow with to fulfill the Mitzvah has fulfilled his obligation.[2] Nevertheless one may not say a blessing over the blowing when using […]