The meaning of Tashlich:[1] The Poskim searched and offered various explanations behind the seemingly odd custom of Tashlich. Amongst the Poskim we the following reasons and explanations offered: To resemble Akeidas Yitzchak. The Coronation of Hashem as King To throw the Kelipos into the supernal waters. The seeing of fish […]
Tashmish on Rosh Hashanah
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Marital relations on Rosh Hashanah:[1] One is to avoid marital relations on both nights of Rosh Hashanah, in order to not enter into a state of Keri. Mikveh Night: If the 1st or 2nd night of […]
Tashlich-Part 1-Background and initiation of custom
Tashlich-Part 1:[1] It is customary to go on Rosh Hashanah to a river to recite Tashlich. The following are the details and background of this custom. A. Background-Its Start and Initiation: This custom of Tashlich is first cited in the Sefer Maharil [14the century] in the section of Hilchos […]
Tashlich-Part 1-Background and initiation of custom
Tashlich-Part 1:[1] It is customary to go on Rosh Hashanah to a river to recite Tashlich. The following are the details and background of this custom. A. Background-Its Start and Initiation: This custom of Tashlich is first cited in the Sefer Maharil [14the century] in the section of […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Having the Simanim of Rosh Hashanah on the table even if one can’t eat them
Question: [Tuesday, 23rd Elul 5781] I am allergic to several foods and have difficulty stomaching many vegetables and fruits, including some of the Simanim that are eaten on Rosh Hashanah, such as pomegranate, leaks, and carrots. Is there a point of me buying them anyways and having them on the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Having the Simanim of Rosh Hashanah on the table even if one can’t eat them
Question: [Tuesday, 23rd Elul 5781] I am allergic to several foods and have difficulty stomaching many vegetables and fruits, including some of the Simanim that are eaten on Rosh Hashanah, such as pomegranate, leaks, and carrots. Is there a point of me buying them anyways and having them on the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: How does one do Tashlich if there is no body of water in the area?
Question: [Monday, 22nd Elul 5781] We live in an area in which there is no body of water for us to say Tashlich. What should we do? Is it better to delay saying it until after Rosh Hashanah when we can drive to the beach during the weekday, or should […]
From the Rav’s Desk: How does one do Tashlich if there is no body of water in the area?
Question: [Monday, 22nd Elul 5781] We live in an area in which there is no body of water for us to say Tashlich. What should we do? Is it better to delay saying it until after Rosh Hashanah when we can drive to the beach during the weekday, or should […]
May one build a Sukkah in a public property [i.e. street, sidewalk, public lawn etc]?
May one build a Sukkah in a public property [i.e. street, sidewalk, public lawn etc]?[1] Initially, one may not build a Sukkah on public property, such as on a city street or sidewalk and the like of places that people pass by. This applies even if the entire city is […]
May one build a Sukkah in a public property [i.e. street, sidewalk, public lawn etc]?
May one build a Sukkah in a public property [i.e. street, sidewalk, public lawn etc]?[1] Initially, one may not build a Sukkah on public property, such as on a city street or sidewalk and the like of places that people pass by. This applies even if the entire city is […]
