This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 8. From where in a Shul should the Shofar be blown: [1] It is customary to blow the Shofar from the Bima of the shul on which the Torah scroll is read.[2] Tekios of Musaf:[3] The […]
7. Standing-Is one to sit or stand during the Shofar blowing?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 7. Standing-Is one to sit or stand during the Shofar blowing?[1] A. The blower:[2] The person who is blowing the Shofar is required to stand during the blowing.[3] Leaning:[4] It is therefore forbidden for him to […]
6. When is the Shofar to be blown?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 6. When is the Shofar to be blown?[1] A. The days: The first versus the second day:[2] The Shofar is blown on both the first and second day of Rosh Hashanah. Biblically, Rosh Hashanah is only […]
5. Kavanah-Having intent to fulfill the Mitzvah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 5. Kavanah-Having intent to fulfill the Mitzvah:[1] All Mitzvos require Kavana in order to fulfill the obligation. This means that one must have in mind when fulfilling the action of the Mitzvah that he is doing […]
4. Who amongst those valid should be appointed to blow the Shofar?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 4. Who amongst those valid should be appointed to blow the Shofar?[1] *See Halacha 1-2 for those who are invalid for blowing Shofar. This Halacha is discussing only regarding who should be chosen amongst those who […]
1. Who is obligated to hear Shofar?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. Who is obligated to hear Shofar?[1] A. Men: Men over the age of thirteen[2] are obligated to hear Shofar. The hearing of Shofar is a Biblical command and differs the Mitzvah of Davening on Rosh […]
13. The law if one did not blow the sets in order
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 13. The law if one did not blow the sets in order: [1] Example: One first blew the sets of Tashat and then Tarat and only then blew the sets of Tashrat. Or one first blew two sets of […]
12. The law if one blew the wrong sound or blew an extra sound
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 12. The law if one blew the wrong sound or blew an extra sound? Introduction: There are different types of mistakes that carry different rulings. One blew the wrong sound such as a Shevarim instead of Teruah; one blew […]
11. If many people are blowing at the same time
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 11. If many people are blowing at the same time:[1] If there are many people blowing simultaneously, one fulfills his obligation so long as he intends to listen to the blowing of a single blower and that blower is […]
10. Must one hear all the sounds from the same blower?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 10. Must one hear all the sounds from the same blower?[1] One is not required to hear all the blows from the same person. Hence even if one heard a Tekiah from one person and a Teruah from another […]
9. Intervals between blows
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 9. Intervals between blows:[1] Speaking in between blows:[2] It is initially forbidden for the blower to speak or make an interval between the blows until the last Tekios of Musaf are heard.[3] [If one is hearing Shofar outside of […]
8. Taking breaths
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 8. Taking breaths: A. Within a single sound:[1] [The minimum required measurement of the Tekiah blow must be done in one breath.[2]] The [minimum required] amount of the Yevavos [i.e. Terumatin] of the Teruos in the sound of Terua, […]
7. The required length of the Tekiah, Shevarim, Teruah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 7. The required length of the Tekiah, Shevarim, Teruah:[1] *See the end of this Halacha for a final summary, final ruling and a chart of opinions. The method of measurement: The length of the blows is measured by the […]
6. The law if one does not know how to blow one of the sounds
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 6. The law if one does not know how to blow one of the sounds?[1] The sounds of the Tekiah and [the middle sound of] Teruah [or Shevarim] invalidate each other [if one of them is not sounded]. Thus […]
5. The Form of the sounds
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 5. The form of the sounds:[1] All forms of sounds which come out of the Shofar are valid. Hence, whether the sound was very strong or very light [or sounded hoarse or dry[2]] it is valid. [This applies even […]
4. The identity of the musical sounds of a Tekiah/Shivarim/Teruah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 4. The identity of the musical sounds of a Tekiah/Shivarim/Teruah Tekiah: The Tekiah is a single long blow which sounds like this: “Tuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu” Shevarim:[1] The Shevarim is made up of three medium blows. A number of customs exist in […]
3. Blowing a very long Tekiah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 3. Blowing a very long Tekiah: [1] It does not suffice to blow a very long Tekiah in order for it to count as the last Tekiah of the current set and the first Tekiah of the coming set. […]
2. How to save two Tekiahs from being blown
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 2. How to save two Tekiahs from being blown: [1] Being that the blowing of the three different sets is only required due to doubt, therefore if one stipulates during the blowing that the Tekiah belongs to whichever grouping is […]
1. The amount of blows needed to be heard
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. The amount of blows needed to be heard: A. The Biblical requirement:[1] According to Biblical law, one is only is required to hear nine blows, which is made up of three sets of a Tekiah-Teruah-Tekiah [תר”ת תר”ת תר”ת].[2] […]
17. 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 17. May one carry his Shofar back home after having used it for the Mitzvah? It is forbidden to carry the Shofar on R”H for no need in any area that does not have an Eruv and is hence […]
16. 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 16. Blowing Shofar on R”H not for the purpose of fulfilling the Mitzvah: On Rosh Hashanah one is only allowed to blow the Shofar in order to fulfill the Mitzvah or for practice for that day. It is forbidden […]
15. Blowing after Musaf
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 15. Blowing after Musaf:[1] [It is customary to blow the Shofar after the conclusion of the prayer of Musaf. Various custom exist regarding how many sounds one is to blow.] Blowing a great Terua:[2] Some communities have the custom […]
14. If the congregation forgot to blow Shofar during Musaf are they to blow it after Musaf?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 14. If the congregation forgot to blow Shofar during Musaf are they to blow it after Musaf?[1] If the congregation forgot to blow Shofar [at all, neither before nor during Musaf[2]] and only remembered after completing the Chazan’s repetition, […]
13. If a congregation does not have a Siddur and does not know the Nussach of Musaf are they to still blow the Shofar?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 13. If a congregation does not have a Siddur and does not know the Nussach of Musaf are they to still blow the Shofar?[1] The blessings in Musaf do not invalidate the Mitzvah of blowing Shofar. Thus even if […]
12. The law if a congregation is unable to blow the Shofar in Musaf?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 12. The law if a congregation is unable to blow the Shofar in Musaf?[1] The Shofar blows during the blessings in Musaf do not invalidate the blessings. Thus, even if no one is able to blow Shofar during Musaf […]
11. Silence throughout the Shofar blowing
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 11. 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 to] spit, as one […]
10. Hayom Haras Olam
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 10. Hayom Haras Olam: [1] The custom is to recite the paragraph of “Hayom Haras Olam etc Areshes Sifaseinu etc” each time the Shofar is sounded during Musaf. [Some have the custom to slightly bow upon reciting this paragraph […]
9. Who should blow the second set of blows
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 9. Who should blow the second set of blows: [1] Chazan of Musaf:[2] The Chazan of Musaf is not to blow the Shofar during Musaf as perhaps he will become flustered and will be unable to continue his prayers […]
8. From where in a Shul should the Shofar be blown
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 8. From where in a Shul should the Shofar be blown: [1] The Tekios of Musaf do not have to be sounded from the Bima. Rather the Baal Tokeia can stay in his place and blow.[2] [Nevertheless some communities […]
7. Standing
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 7. Standing : [1] Both the Baal Tokeia and the listeners must stand while the Shofar is being blown during the Chazan’s repetition of Musaf.[2] [However Bedieved one fulfills his obligation even if he remained seated.[3]] However by the […]
6. One who is Davening without a Minyan
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 6. One who is Davening without a Minyan: [1] Should one who is praying Musaf in private blow Shofar during Musaf?[2] One who is Davening Musaf in private [i.e. without a Minyan] is not to make an interval to […]
5. How many sounds is one to blow during Musaf?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 5. How many sounds is one to blow during Musaf:[1] Various customs exist regarding the amount and the type of sounds blown during Musaf.[2] The [widespread Ashkenazi[3]] custom is to blow a single set of תשר”ת [4 blows] at […]
4. When during Musaf is the Shofar to be blown?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 4. When during Musaf is the Shofar to be blown?[1] A. By which blessing?[2] The Sages instituted to blow a set of blows [after concluding] the blessing of Malchiyos, a set of blows [after concluding] the blessing of Zichronos […]
3. Not to talk of irrelevant matters until after Musaf
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 3. Not to talk of irrelevant matters until after Musaf:[1] One must beware not to talk of irrelevant matters between the Tekios Meyushav [which is the first set of blows that is sounded after Kerias Hatorah] and the Tekios […]
2. Blessing
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 2. Blessing: [1] Although the blowing of the Shofar during Musaf is a Rabbinical command, nevertheless one does not recite a blessing prior to sounding them despite that a blessing is usually made over every Rabbinical Mitzvah.[2] [Nevertheless if […]
1. Introduction to Shofar Blowing in Musaf
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. Introduction: A. The background of the Shofar blowing during Musaf: [1] When Davening the Musaf prayer with a congregation, the Sages instituted to blow a set of blows during the blessing of Malchiyos, a set of blows during […]
0. Knowing the Halachos
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Laws & Guidelines for blowing Shofar on Mivtzaim The following Chapter is a compilation of the relevant laws that have been written above and are especially applicable to Mivtzaim. Unfortunately, those which are not well versed in Halacha think […]
Chapter 8: The Mitzvah of Shofar-Introduction
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Chapter 8: The Mitzvah of Shofar-Introduction 1. The Biblical command: The Torah commands a Jew to blow the Shofar on the first of Tishrei. The verse[1] states “And G-d spoke to Moshe to tell the Jewish […]
10. Pidyon Haben on Fast of Gedalia
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 10. Pidyon Haben on Fast of Gedalia:[1] If a Pidyon Haben is set to take place on a fast day the father and Kohen must nevertheless fast until night as usual, and the meal is to take place at […]
9. Making a Bris Milah on Tzom Gedalia
9. Making a Bris Milah on Tzom Gedalia:[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. Taanis Nidche-If the […]
8. General laws applicable on fast day
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 8. General laws applicable on fast days: Rinsing the mouth:[1] On a public fast day, one does not rinse his mouth in the morning.[2] This applies even if one will be using less than a Revius of water.[3] [If, […]
6. The Davening on Tzom Gedalia
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 6. The Davening: A. Selichos: Selichos are recited on a fast day.[1] The Chabad custom is to recite the Selichos within Tachanun[2], after Shemoneh Esrei of Shacharis.[3] Standing:[4] Selichos is customarily recited while standing. This especially applies for the […]
4. Those exempt from the fast
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 4. Those exempt from the fast:[1] Everyone must fast on a Taanis Tzibur, and it is forbidden to be Poretz Geder.[2] [This includes men and women.[3]] This obligation to fast is due to custom, however from the letter of […]
2. When does the fast begin?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 2. When does the fast begin?[1] All fast days, whether public or private [other than Tishe Be’av and Yom Kippur], begin by Alos Hashachar/daybreak. Hence, it is permitted to eat or drink on the night of the fast, up […]
1. Tzom Gedalia
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. Tzom Gedalia:[1] The day after Rosh Hashanah, which is the 3rd of Tishrei, is a public fast day [called Tzom Gedalia].[2] One is required to fast on this day due to the tragedies that occurred during this time.[3] […]
6. Kiddush Levana
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 6. Kiddush Levana:[1] The custom is to delay saying Kiddush Levana until Motzei Yom Kippur.[2] See our Sefer “The Laws and customs of Motzei Shabbos” “Kiddush Levana” Halacha 6! _________________________________________ [1] Rama 426:2; 602:1; Levush 602:2 that so is […]
5. Shabbos Shuva [Teshuvah]
 This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 5. Shabbos Shuva [Teshuvah[1]]: A. The meal: A Mitzvah to eat:[2] It is forbidden to fast on Shabbos Teshuvah.[3] Dipping the Challah in honey:[4] During the Shabbos meals, after Hamotzi, one dips the Challah in honey. Nevertheless, one should also […]
4. The prayers of Aseres Yimei Teshuvah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 4. The prayers of Aseres Yimei Teshuvah: A. Increase in prayer:[1] Throughout the days between R”H and Yom Kippur one should increase in prayer and supplication. B. Selichos: The widespread custom is to recite Selichos every day between R”H […]
Related customs of Aseres yemei teshuvah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Related Customs Charity:[1] It is accustomed amongst all Jewry to increase in charity, good deeds and to involve oneself in Mitzvos throughout the days between R”H and Yom Kippur.  Tehillim:[2] One may say Tehillim at night during Aseres […]
3. Eating during Aseres Yimei Teshuvah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 3. Eating during Aseres Yimei Teshuvah: Fasting:[1] Those which are meticulous are accustomed to fast for a total of ten days, and so is the proper custom.[2] [However, those which feel weak from fasting are not to fast these […]
2. Court proceedings during Aseres Yimei Teshuvah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 2. Court proceedings during Aseres Yimei Teshuvah: [1] A Cherem is not proclaimed during the days between R”H and Yom Kippur.[2] Likewise a court does not swear a defendant during these days.[3] However to have court proceedings between two […]
1. Introspection
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. Introspection:[1] During the period of Aseres Yimei Teshuvah every person is to perform an accounting and introspection of his actions [Cheshbon Hanefesh] and repent from his ways. [One is to spend some time in seclusion each day contemplating […]
11. Marital relations on Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 11. Marital Relations on Rosh Hashanah [1] One is to avoid marital relations on both nights of Rosh Hashanah, in order not to enter into a state of Keri. Mikveh Night: If the 1st or 2nd […]
10. Sleeping on Rosh Hashanah day
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 10. Sleeping on Rosh Hashanah day:[1] It is customary to avoid[2] sleeping on Rosh Hashanah day[3] in order to prevent ones “Mazel” from sleeping.[4] Nevertheless, one who misuse’s his time is equivalent to one who is […]
Learning after the meal
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Learning Miseches Rosh Hashanah [1] Based on Kabala one is to study the four chapters of Tractate Rosh Hashanah, prior to doing Mayim Achronim before Birchas Hamazon, of each meal by Rosh Hashanah night and day. […]
9. Birchas Hamazon on Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 9. Birchas Hamazon: Yaleh Veyavo:[1] One recites Yaleh Veyavo within Birchas Hamazon on Rosh Hashanah. Harachaman: By the Harachaman’s one recites the Harachaman for Yom Tov “Harachaman Hu Yanchileinu Leyom Shekulo Tov”.[2] Afterwards one recites the […]
8. Foods that are avoided on Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 8. Foods that are avoided on Rosh Hashanah:Â Nuts:[1] Some are particular to avoid eating Egozim and Luzim[2] [and all forms of nuts[3] Â and peanuts[4]] on Rosh Hashanah.[5] Sour and pickled foods:[6] The fish [eaten as […]
7. The Simanim-Foods of significance that are eaten on Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 7. The Simanim-Foods of significance that are eaten on Rosh Hashanah:[1] One should be accustomed to eating[2] the following foods on Rosh Hashanah: Karti [Leek][3] Silka/Tradin [Beets][4] Tamri [Dates][5] Kara [Squash][6] Rubya/Tilsan:[7] The Rubya, which refers […]
6. Apple dipped in honey
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 6. Apple dipped in honey:[1] On the first night of Rosh Hashanah the custom[2] is to eat a sweet[3] apple with honey[4] at the beginning[5] of the meal. A blessing of Haeitz[6] is to be recited […]
5. Dipping Challah in honey
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 5. Dipping the Challah in honey:[1] There are those who are accustomed to dip the piece of Challah from Hamotzi into honey.[2] [This is an ancient Ashkenazi custom[3] and is the practical Chabad custom followed today.[4] […]
4. Kiddush on Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com  Setting up the table before Yom Tov:[1] The mother of the home is to change her clothing to Yom Tov clothing and light the candles as is done on every other Yom Tov. She is […]
Setting the table before Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Setting up the table before Yom Tov:[1] The mother of the home is to change her clothing to Yom Tov clothing and light the candles as is done on every other Yom Tov. She is to […]
3. Inviting the needy for Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 3. Inviting the needy to one’s meal:[1] It is an obligation for one to invite orphans, widows and those which are in need to the Yom Tov meals. If one does not do so then it […]
2. When to eat day meal on Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 2. When during the day is one to eat the day meal?[1] The day meal of the first day of Rosh Hashanah is to begin prior to the 10th hour of the day. However, if one […]
1. Mitzvah to eat on Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. A Mitzvah to eat:[1] It is forbidden to fast on Rosh Hashanah.[2] It is a Mitzvah to eat, drink and rejoice on Rosh Hashanah.[3]Â Rich meat and sweet beverages:[4] Throughout the meals of Rosh Hashanah […]
Adding minutes to Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Adding one minute to the conclusion of Rosh Hashanah:[1] The Rebbe Maharash related that in each generation of the Rabbeim they added one more minute to the conclusion of Rosh Hashanah. Thus by the Tzemach Tzedek, […]
27. Conclusion of Rosh Hashanah that falls on Friday/Erev Shabbos
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 27. Conclusion of Rosh Hashanah that falls on Friday/Erev Shabbos: Shnayim […]
26. Motzei Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 26. Motzei R”H: A. Shemoneh Esrei: In Shemoneh Esrei one must remember to add the following statements: Zachreinu; Mi Kamocha; Hamelech Hakadosh; Hamelech Hamishpat; Ukesov; Ubesefer, Oseh Hashalom. For further details on the laws relating to […]
25. Second day of Rosh Hashanah that falls on Motzei Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 25. Second day of R”H that falls on Motzei Shabbos: Saying Bein Kodesh Lekodesh:[1] When the second day of R”H falls on Motzei Shabbos one may not begin doing any Melacha which is permitted on Yom […]
24. The Seder for Second day of Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 24. The seder for the second day of Rosh Hashanah: A. Candle Lighting: When to light?[1] On the second night of Rosh Hashanah the candles are lit after nightfall.[2] [See next regarding if one is to […]
23. Saying Shehechiyanu on second day of Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 23. Saying Shehechiyanu on the second day:[1] The blessing of Shehechiyanu is recited on both the first and second day of Rosh Hashanah.[2] It is said by [candle lighting or by] Kiddush and the next day […]
22. Tashlich on Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 22. Tashlich:[1] It is customary[2] to go on Rosh Hashanah to a river[3] [or well or spring[4]] to recite Tashlich.[5] When is it recited? Tashlich is recited after Mincha[6], on the first day of Rosh Hashanah[7], […]
21. Mincha of Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 21. Mincha: Mincha is recited prior to Tashlich. See next! Avinu Malkeinu: The Chabad custom is to sing the Niggun of Avinu Malkeinu prior to the start of Mincha.[1] This custom was initiated by the Rebbe.[2]Â […]
18. Rejoicing after Prayers on Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 18. Rejoicing at the conclusion of the prayers:[1] At the conclusion of prayers one is to leave the shul in happy spirits, having faith that G-D heard our pleas. [1] See 596/1 “After the prayer we […]
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 […]
17. Chazaras Hashatz of Musaf on Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 17. Chazaras Hashatz: A. Fulfilling the prayer of Musaf with the Chazan’s repetition:[1] An individual cannot fulfill his obligation with hearing the repetition from the Chazan.[2] Therefore the custom of all Israel is to Daven Musaf […]
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 […]
11. Shacharis- the Morning Prayers of Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 11. Shacharis-The Morning Prayers:[1] The laws below apply to both the first and second day of Rosh Hashanah.[2] Â Avinu Malkeinu: The Chabad custom is to sing the Niggun of Avinu Malkeinu prior to the start of […]
10. Rosh Hashanah that falls on Motzei Shabbos
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 10. Rosh Hashanah that falls on Saturday night:[1] When [the second night[2] of] Rosh Hashanah falls on Motzei Shabbos [i.e. Saturday night], then in the evening prayer of Shemoneh Esrei the paragraph of Vetodieinu/×•×Ş×•×“×™×˘× ×• is added […]
9. Rosh Hashanah that falls on Friday evening
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 9. Rosh Hashanah that falls on Friday evening: Maariv:[1] When [the first night of] Rosh Hashanah falls on Friday evening one begins the Maariv prayer from Mizmor Ledavid [psalm 29], [omitting all the Psalms from Lechu […]
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 […]
6. Laws relating to Shemoneh Esrei of Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 6. Laws relating to Shemoneh Esrei of Rosh Hashanah [applies to night and day] A. Bowing throughout the Amidah:[1] Some[2] have the custom to pray Shemoneh Esrei of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur in a bowing[3] […]
5. Changes in the Amidah applicable to the ten days of repentance
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 5. Changes in the Amidah applicable to the ten days of repentance: A. Hamelech Hakadosh:[1] In Shemoneh Esrei of Aseres Yimei Teshuvah the third blessing concludes with the words “Hamelech Hakadosh” in place of “Hakel Hakadosh”.[2] […]
4. Kaddish on RH
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 4. Kaddish: Oseh Hashalom:[1]Â 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 […]
0. Introduction to the Prayers of Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 0. Introduction to the prayers of Rosh Hashanah The form of prayer required on Rosh Hashanah One should pray with profound bitterness, having recognition that one is approaching the King with “torn garments”, and thus begging […]
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 […]
1. The Theme of the Day of Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. The Theme of the day:[1] A. The Paradox: Rosh Hashanah is the Day of Judgment; “Who will be written in the book of life and who will be written in the book of….”. This is […]
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. Â Sincere intent:[3] One is to Daven the Mincha prayer of Erev Rosh Hashanah with intense concentration, slightly lengthening the prayer. This […]
16. Spending time with spouse on Erev RH
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 16. Spending time talking with one’s spouse: On Erev Rosh Hashanah, close to the entrance of the Holiday, the Rabbeim would spend some time speaking with their wives. [See “The Theme of the Day” in the […]
15. Writing a “Pan” Pidyon Nefesh
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 15. Writing a “Pan” Pidyon Nefesh:[1] It is the custom of Chassidim is to write a Pidyon Nefesh on behalf of oneself and one’s family, and then send it to the Rebbe. [The Pa”n is to […]
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]Â Some Poskim[2] however write that one should not wear the same level of elegant clothing as he wears on Yom Tov, such […]
