This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 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 Shemoneh […]
Erev Rosh Hashanah reminders
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com *This video is from year 5774. Not all info is relevant for all years [i.e. Peruzbal/Eiruv Tavshilin] Checklist Some fast until Chatzos. Tachanun is not recited in Davening but it is said in Selichos. Perform Hataras […]
The Mitzvah of hearing Shofar-The number of blows needed to be heard
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The amount of blows needed to be heard: 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] With the […]
Sleeping on Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 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 sleeping.[5] [One should therefore […]
The Simanim that are eaten on Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The Simanim-Foods of significance that are eaten on Rosh Hashanah:[1] One should be accustomed to eat[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 to […]
May one eat on Rosh Hashanah before hearing Shofar
May one eat prior to Shacharis?[1] It is forbidden to eat a meal prior to hearing Shofar.[2] [Even those which generally eat before prayer during the year so they have strength to pray, may not eat a meal prior to hearing Shofar on Rosh Hashanah.[3] This applies equally to both […]
Reciting the 13 attributes of mercy without a Minyan in the Torah reading tune
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com May one recite the 13 attributes of mercy to himself in the Torah reading tune? If one is saying Selichos without a Minyan, he is to omit the 13 attributes of mercy.[1] It is permitted to recite the thirteen […]
Selichos in Elul
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Selichos in Elul A. On which days is Selichos recited?[1] Ashkenazim:[2] Selichos is recited for a minimum of four days prior to Rosh Hashanah.[3] Selichos is said starting from the Sunday [Motzei Shabbos, immediately after midnight[4]], […]
The Mitzvah of Kerias Hatorah-Who established it & Why
Today’s Halacha is an excerpt from our soon to be Published Sefer To purchase dedication pages and help support our work see here The Mitzvah of Kerias Hatorah-Who established it & Why?[1] Moshe Rabbeinu established for the Jewish people that they are to read from the Torah scroll on Shabbos, […]
The Mitzvah of Kerias Hatorah-Who established it & Why
Today’s Halacha is an excerpt from our soon to be Published Sefer To purchase dedication pages and help support our work see here The Mitzvah of Kerias Hatorah-Who established it & Why?[1] Moshe Rabbeinu established for the Jewish people that they are to read from the Torah scroll on Shabbos, […]
