Greetings and Shalom Aleichem in a cemetery:[1] One may not greet others in a cemetery while [a burial is taking place and] the deceased is in the cemetery.[2] This applies even in a large city.[3] If there is no corpse in the cemetery, it is permitted to greet others if […]
Greeting people while visiting a cemetery
Greetings and Shalom Aleichem in a cemetery:[1] One may not greet others in a cemetery while [a burial is taking place and] the deceased is in the cemetery.[2] This applies even in a large city.[3] If there is no corpse in the cemetery, it is permitted to greet others if […]
What is one to do if he missed hearing a word in Kerias Hatorah
What is one to do if he missed hearing a word in Kerias Hatorah? *This Halacha deals specifically with the case that the Baal Korei read all the words of the reading but simply an individual member of the congregation did not hear a word or words from the reading […]
What is one to do if he missed hearing a word in Kerias Hatorah
What is one to do if he missed hearing a word in Kerias Hatorah? *This Halacha deals specifically with the case that the Baal Korei read all the words of the reading but simply an individual member of the congregation did not hear a word or words from the reading […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Must one wash hands every time one wakes up at night
Question: [Monday, 24th Menachem Av 5781] If one woke up in middle of the night and is planning to instantly return back to sleep, such as for the sake of using the bathroom, or checking on a sleeping kid, or to take a crying baby, must he wash hands prior […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Must one wash hands every time one wakes up at night
Question: [Monday, 24th Menachem Av 5781] If one woke up in middle of the night and is planning to instantly return back to sleep, such as for the sake of using the bathroom, or checking on a sleeping kid, or to take a crying baby, must he wash hands prior […]
May one say the word Shalom in a bathroom
May one say the word Shalom in a bathroom or Mikveh?[1] Saying Shalom Aleichem:[2] It is forbidden to greet a friend with the word “Shalom” [i.e. Shalom Aleichem], in the inner room of a bathhouse where everyone is undressed [i.e. where the showers and hot Mikveh is situated] being that […]
May one say the word Shalom in a bathroom
May one say the word Shalom in a bathroom or Mikveh?[1] Saying Shalom Aleichem:[2] It is forbidden to greet a friend with the word “Shalom” [i.e. Shalom Aleichem], in the inner room of a bathhouse where everyone is undressed [i.e. where the showers and hot Mikveh is situated] being that […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Chazan of Shabbos Mincha said Ata Chonein
Question: [Sunday 23rd Menachem Av 5781] The Chazan by our minyan for Shabbos Mincha accidentally began saying Ata Chonein Leadam Daas by Chazaras Hashatz and was immediately stopped by the congregation. A big debate in shul ensued regarding what he is to do, with some saying that he should continue […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Chazan of Shabbos Mincha said Ata Chonein
Question: [Sunday 23rd Menachem Av 5781] The Chazan by our minyan for Shabbos Mincha accidentally began saying Ata Chonein Leadam Daas by Chazaras Hashatz and was immediately stopped by the congregation. A big debate in shul ensued regarding what he is to do, with some saying that he should continue […]