May a body be buried in an over ground structure [i.e. Mausoleums; Kevurat “Komot”; Rama, Sanhedrin cave burials]?

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer May a body be buried in an over ground structure [i.e. Mausoleums; Kevurat “Komot”; Rama, Sanhedrin cave burials]?[1] Background: In today’s times, various Chevra Kadisha’s and municipalities in search of space have introduced alternative burial methods which differ from the accustomed ground […]

May a body be buried in an over ground structure [i.e. Mausoleums; Kevurat “Komot”; Rama, Sanhedrin cave burials]?

May a body be buried in an over ground structure [i.e. Mausoleums; Kevurat “Komot”; Rama, Sanhedrin cave burials]?[1] Background: In today’s times, various Chevra Kadisha’s and municipalities in search of space have introduced alternative burial methods which differ from the accustomed ground burial within a field. These methods include building […]

What is the law if one forgot to say the verse of Adono-y Sefasaiy Tiftach and already began Shemoneh Esrei and other Q&A!

Q&A What is the law if one forgot to say the verse of Adono-y Sefasaiy Tiftach and already began Shemoneh Esrei? Some Poskim[1] rule he nevertheless fulfills Shemoneh Esrei. Other Poskim[2], however, leave this matter in question. [Practically, one can Daven again as a Tefilas Nidava to escape the dispute, […]

Background and Halachic details related to the verse of “Adono-y Sefasaiy Tiftach” recited before Shemoneh Esrei

The verse of “Adono-y Sefasaiy Tiftach” recited before Shemoneh Esrei:[1] It is an obligation to recite the verse[2] of Adono-y Sifasaiy Tiftach prior to starting Shemoneh Esrei, due to a Rabbinical institution. Due to this institution, this verse is considered as an actual part of Shemoneh Esrei and like an […]