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 […]
When to build the Sukkah-Ideal time and Bedieved
When to build the Sukkah: The ideal time: Motzei Yom Kippur:[1] On Motzei Yom Kippur one begins building the Sukkah, [or at least talking about building it[2]], in order to leave one Mitzvah and enter to another Mitzvah. To build the Sukkah the day after Yom Kippur:[3] It is a […]
The purpose of the Mitzvah of Sukkah and why G-d commanded us the Mitzvah
The reason for why G-d commanded us to build a Sukkah:[1] The verse[2] states that we are to dwell in a Sukkah for seven days in order so our future generations remember that G-d settled the Jewish people in Sukkos when he took them out of Egypt. The term Sukkos […]
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 […]
Waking up early the day after Yom Kippur
Wake up early for Shul:[1] On the day after Yom Kippur one is to awaken early for Davening. [1] Admur 624:14 Bookmark
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 […]
Wearing a Kittel and Talis on Yom Kippur
Wearing a Kittel and Tallis: Kittel:[1] Married men wear a Kittel throughout [the prayers of[2]] Yom Kippur. A Chasan:[3] A Chasan who wore a Kittel at his wedding does not wear a Kittel on the first Yom Kippur thereafter. Tallis:[4] The custom of all [Jewry] is to wear a Tallis […]
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 […]
Sick or ill person fasting on Yom Kippur
Sick or ill person fasting:[1] Whenever a person’s life is in danger he is obligated to transgress a Torah command when needed to help save his life. This is with exception to the three cardinal sins of adultery, murder, and idolatry. Thus, if one is sick and fasting will place […]
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 […]
Confession Prayer on Erev Yom Kippur and throughout Yom Kippur
The Confession Prayer:[1] The obligation:[2] It is an obligation to say the confession prayer on Yom Kippur being that it is a day of atonement and forgiveness[3] [and whenever we receive atonement, a confession prayer is said].[4] [Likewise, there is an obligation to perform Teshuvah on Yom Kippur, and whenever […]
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 […]
Reading haftorah of YK
Reading the Haftorah of Yom Kippur: [1] On Erev Yom Kippur one is to read the Haftorah of Yom Kippur. [1] Hisvadyus 1985 Vol. 1 p. 351; Hiskashrus Bookmark
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
Tevilah in Mikveh on Erev Yom Kippur
Tevilah in a Mikveh on Erev Yom Kippur:[1] A. The custom: It is customary to immerse in a Mikveh on Erev Yom Kippur to purify oneself.[2] When should one go to the Mikveh?[3] One should immerse in the Mikveh prior to Mincha in order to say the confession prayer in […]
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 […]
0. Chassidus on Yom Kippur-Full Article
The Theme of the day The meaning of the name: What is the essence of Yom Kippur, its inner meaning and purpose? A name reveals the essence of an item. Yom Kippur is the day we receive atonement from Hashem for our sins. It however remains to be understood why […]
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 […]
19. A Shofar which one vowed against using
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 19. A Shofar which one vowed against using:[1] If one vowed not to use a certain persons Shofar[2] it is permitted for another person to blow with that Shofar and have him listen to the blows […]
18. A Shofar that was used for Idolatry
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 18. A Shofar that was used for Idolatry: [1] One who blew with a Shofar that was used for idolatry[2] does not fulfill his obligation.[3] However this only applies if the Shofar is owned by a […]
17. Borrowing someone’s Shofar without permission
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 17. Borrowing someone’s Shofar without permission:[1] It is permitted to use someone’s Shofar without permission in order to blow it to fulfill the Mitzvah.[2] One is to say a blessing over the blowing in such a […]
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 […]
15. May one desecrate Yom Tov for the sake of hearing the Shofar blowing?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 15. May one desecrate Yom Tov for the sake of hearing the Shofar blowing?[1] One may not desecrate Yom Tov for the sake of blowing or hearing Shofar.[2] This applies even regarding performing Rabbinical prohibitions for […]
14. Is there any difference in law between the first and second day of Rosh Hashanah?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 14. Is there any difference in law between the first and second day of Rosh Hashanah?[1] All matters which invalidate a Shofar on the first day of Rosh Hashanah apply likewise on the second day of […]
13. A Shofar within a Shofar
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 13. A Shofar within a Shofar[1] If one enters a Shofar within a Shofar then it only remains valid for blowing if the inner Shofar protrudes further out on the narrow end, and either protrudes further […]
12. One who blew from the wide end of the Shofar
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 12. One who blew from the wide end of the Shofar: [1] If one blew from the wide end of the Shofar he does not fulfill his obligation.[2] [1] 590/20; Michaber 590/9 [2] The reason: […]
11. Placing one’s lips on the Shofar while blowing
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 11. Placing one’s lips on the Shofar while blowing: [1] If one slightly distanced the Shofar from his mouth and blew from it he has not fulfilled his obligation.[2] [1] 586/19 [2] The reason: The […]
10. A Shofar with engravings and drawings
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 10. A Shofar with engravings and drawings: [1] One is not to draw pictures on a Shofar [even if done] in order to beautify the Shofar.[2] However it is permitted to engrave drawings within the body […]
9. Adding material to lengthen the Shofar
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 9. Adding material to lengthen Shofar: [1] If any material was added to lengthen the size of a Shofar in a way that the sound passes through this addition, the Shofar is invalid.[2] This applies even […]
8. A plated Shofar
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 8. A Plated Shofar: [1] It is forbidden to have any intervention between the mouth of the blower and the Shofar material. Therefore if one plated a Shofar with gold[2] in the area where the mouth […]
7. Removing cartilage from Shofar
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 7. Removing cartilage from Shofar: [1] A Kosher Shofar contains removable cartilage. It is not required to remove this cartilage and even initially it suffices to puncture a hole through the cartilage rather than remove it.[2] […]
6. A thin Shofar
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 6. A thin Shofar: [1] If the Shofar was sanded down, whether on its inside or outside, until it became very thin similar to the thinness of a scab, nevertheless it remains valid.[2] [1] 586/14 […]
5. Shofar that was shortened
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 5. A Shofar that was shortened: [1] If a Shofar had part of its length cut off it remains valid so long as there is a Shiur Tefach [8 cm] that remains. [1] 586/13 […]
4. A Shofar that was heated and shaped
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 4. A Shofar that was heated and shaped: [1] Turned inside out: A Shofar that was turned inside out[2] is invalid and if one blew with it he has not fulfilled his obligation.[3] Widened narrow end […]
3. A Damaged Shofar
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 3. A damaged Shofar:[1] A. A Shofar with a hole that is not patched:[2] Some Poskim[3] rule that a Shofar that contains a hole[4] on its side is valid to use for blowing on Rosh Hashanah. […]
2. Shiur Shofar-The minimum length of the Shofar
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 2. Shiur Shofar-The minimum length of the Shofar:[1] The minimum length of a Shofar is one Tefach [approximately 3.16″ or 8 cm[2]].[3] [1] 586/13; Michaber 586/9 [4 fingers] Other opinions: Some Rishonim rule that the […]
1. Which animal horns may be used for blowing Shofar on Rosh Hashanah?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. Which animal horns may be used for blowing Shofar on Rosh Hashanah?[1] Introduction: Only those horns that are defined as a Shofar as opposed to Keren are valid to be used for blowing Shofar. The […]
25. May one carry his Shofar back home after having used it for the Mitzvah?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 25. May one carry his Shofar back home after having used it for the Mitzvah?[1] [It is forbidden for one to carry on Yom Tov in an area without an Eruv for a non-Yom Tov need.[2]] Hence [based on […]
24. Blowing Shofar on R”H not for the purpose of fulfilling the Mitzvah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 24. Blowing Shofar on R”H not for the purpose of fulfilling the Mitzvah:[1] After concluding all the Tekios that are blown after Musaf one may not blow the Shofar any longer if there is no reason to do so.[2] […]
22. Using the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah for mundane purposes
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 22. Using the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah for mundane purposes:[1] The above[2] only applies on Shabbos, however if Rosh Hashanah falls during the week, then although the Shofar is permitted to be moved even if one is not doing […]
21. The law of blowing Shofar when Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 21. The law of blowing Shofar when Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbos:[1] One does not blow Shofar on Rosh Hashanah that falls on Shabbos.[2] Is the Shofar Muktzah on this Shabbos?[3] The law regarding moving the Shofar on this […]
20. Which over-rides: Hearing the Shofar blowing or praying Musaf
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 20. Which over-rides: Hearing the Shofar blowing or praying Musaf: [1] One who does not know to pray on his own and is in a situation where he can either go to one community for Rosh Hashanah and hear […]
19. Blowing from different area than listeners-Blowing in an area that echoes
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 19. Blowing from different area than listeners-Blowing in an area that echoes:[1] One is required to hear the pure sound of the Shofar blow without any other sounds intertwined. If one heard mixed sounds he has not fulfilled his […]
17. Blowing without a minyan
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 17. Blowing without a Minyan:[1] Hearing Shofar with a Minyan/group versus blowing for oneself:[2] Whenever there is a group of people who need to hear Shofar, it is proper for one person to blow on behalf of everyone else, […]
16. Having someone take over the blower
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 16. Having someone take over the blower:[1] If one began blowing the Shofar and is unable to complete the entire set of 30 blows a second person can take him over and complete the remaining blows. If the second […]
15. May one receive payment for blowing the Shofar?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 15. May one receive payment for blowing the Shofar?[1] (It is forbidden to receive payment for blowing Shofar on Rosh Hashanah even if one was hired before Yom Tov.[2] If one receives payment for the blowing good fortune will […]
14. If one is in doubt if he fulfilled the Mitzvah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 14. If one is in doubt if he fulfilled the Mitzvah:[1] If one is in doubt as to whether he has fulfilled the Mitzvah of hearing Shofar then on the first day of Rosh Hashanah he is required to […]
13. Silence throughout the Shofar blowing
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 13. Silence throughout the Shofar blowing:[1] During the actual blowing of the Shofar, whether of Meyushav [i.e. before Musaf] or Meumad [i.e. during Musaf], it is forbidden for one to [make any noise even[2] to] spit, as one must […]
12. The Positioning of the Shofar on the mouth
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 12. The positioning of the Shofar on the mouth: The Shofar needs to be placed on ones lips when he blows.[1] If feasible, it is proper to blow the Shofar from the right side of one’s mouth.[2] It is […]
11. The Blessings of Shofar
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 11. The Blessings: A. The Nussach of the Bracha:[1] Prior to blowing the Shofar one recites the following blessing while standing: “ברוך ….אקב”ו לשמוע קול שופר” [“Baruch… Leshmoa Kol Shofar”].[2] If one mistakenly recited “Letkoa Beshofar” or “Al Tekias […]
10. Covering the Shofaros
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 10. Covering the Shofaros:[1] It is customary to cover the Shofaros prior to saying the blessings.[2] [Some[3] write that the mouth of the Shofar however remains revealed. The Chabad Rebbe’s had a special order with regards to the coverings […]
9. The Makri
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 9. The Makri:[1] What is the job of the Makri?[2] It is customary to have a person [i.e. Makri] utter the name of each and every blow to the Baal Tokeia [i.e. the person blowing the Shofar] prior to […]
