*6. Confessing [Viduiy] on Rosh Hashanah: A. The general rule:[1] We do not say the confession prayer on Rosh Hashanah. Furthermore, some[2] have the custom to omit the stanza of “Avinu Malkeinu Chatanu Lefanecha” from the Avinu Malkeinu prayer. This is done in order to avoid reciting confessions on Rosh […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Zoom Selichos? 2) Washing on Mezonos bread
Question: [Sunday 24th Elul, 5780] May I recite Selichos over a Zoom Minyan? Answer: Yes, assuming what you mean by a Zoom Minyan. If there is a Kosher Minyan of ten Jews together in one physical area, then in such a case you may recite the Yud Gimel Midos […]
Selichos in Elul-Detailed laws and customs
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]], […]
When to make Kiddush-Making Kiddush immediately upon arriving home
Making Kiddush as soon as one arrives home:[1] It is a Mitzvah Min Hamuvchar[2] to recite Kiddush as close to the entrance of Shabbos as possible.[3] [This especially applies if one has hungry guests or family members waiting to start the meal.[4] It goes without saying that one should not […]
Should a blessing be recited when building a fence around a roof?
Should a blessing be recited when building a fence around a roof? Background: It is a positive command for a person to make a fence on his roof as it says in the verse[1] “And you shall make a fence for your roof.”[2] Anyone who leaves his roof without a […]
Should a blessing be recited when building a fence around a roof?
Should a blessing be recited when building a fence around a roof? Background: It is a positive command for a person to make a fence on his roof as it says in the verse[1] “And you shall make a fence for your roof.”[2] Anyone who leaves his roof without a […]
Shofar blowing when Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbos
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 Shabbos [on which Rosh Hashanah coincides with] is similar to the law […]
Covid-19 Davening alone instruction-Directives for one who is without a Minyan for Rosh Hashanah
This is an embedded Microsoft Office document, powered by Office. Covid-19 Davening alone instruction Directives for one who is without a Minyan for Rosh Hashanah 1. Elul A. Blowing the Shofar: Some Poskim[1] rule that the institution to blow Shofar in the month of Elul was only established in the […]
Covid-19 Davening alone instruction-Directives for one who is without a Minyan for Rosh Hashanah
This is an embedded Microsoft Office document, powered by Office. Covid-19 Davening alone instruction Directives for one who is without a Minyan for Rosh Hashanah 1. Elul A. Blowing the Shofar: Some Poskim[1] rule that the institution to blow Shofar in the month of Elul was only established in the […]
Dining Etiquette -Licking the fingers:
Dining Etiquette -Licking the fingers: Introduction: Amongst the laws associated with eating, and the proper blessing that should be said before and afterwards, are also laws relating to eating etiquette or table manners. The Torah directs us that our eating is to be done in a polite and respectful format, […]
