The position in which the bedtime Shema and Hamapil is to be recited: If one is fulfilling his Mitzvah of the nighttime Shema with this recital: Kerias Shema may be recited while sitting, standing or lying on one’s side. One may not recite Kerias Shema while lying flat on his […]
When is the Torah scroll to be returned to the ark on Rosh Chodesh?
When is the Torah scroll to be returned to the ark on Rosh Chodesh? Chassidim and Sephardim: The custom of Chassidim and Sephardim is to return the Sefer Torah to the Aron after Uva Letziyon and Kaddish Tiskabel.[1] This applies likewise on Rosh Chodesh.[2] Thus, on Rosh Chodesh the Sefer […]
When is the Torah scroll to be returned to the ark on Rosh Chodesh?
When is the Torah scroll to be returned to the ark on Rosh Chodesh? Chassidim and Sephardim: The custom of Chassidim and Sephardim is to return the Sefer Torah to the Aron after Uva Letziyon and Kaddish Tiskabel.[1] This applies likewise on Rosh Chodesh.[2] Thus, on Rosh Chodesh the Sefer […]
The Shabbos before the Bar Mitzvah
5. The Shabbos before the Bar Mitzvah:[1] On the Shabbos before the Bar Mitzvah, some communities are accustomed to give him the Aliyah of Maftir.[2] This is not the Chabad custom. ______________________________________________________________________ [1] See Nitei Gavriel chapter 6 [2] Levushei Mordechai 1:37; See Tzitz Eliezer 7:1; Piskeiy Teshuvos 282:8 and […]
Preparing for the Bar Mitzvah
3. Preparing for the Bar Mitzvah: [1] A. Learning Torah prior to the Bar Mitzvah:[2] The period prior to the Bar Mitzvah is an extremely auspicious time for the child to be engaged in assiduous Torah learning and scrupulous fulfillment of Mitzvos. What sections of Torah to focus on:[3] The […]
Taking three steps back into another person’s Shemoneh Esrei airspace, if he has already concluded Shemoneh Esrei
Taking three steps back into another person’s Shemoneh Esrei airspace, if he has already concluded Shemoneh Esrei: The general rule: It is forbidden to enter within four Amos [2 meters] space that is in front of a person who is in the midst of praying Shemoneh Esrei.[1] Accordingly, even if […]
Taking three steps back into another person’s Shemoneh Esrei airspace, if he has already concluded Shemoneh Esrei
Taking three steps back into another person’s Shemoneh Esrei airspace, if he has already concluded Shemoneh Esrei: The general rule: It is forbidden to enter within four Amos [2 meters] space that is in front of a person who is in the midst of praying Shemoneh Esrei.[1] Accordingly, even if […]
Men taking a shower after Mikveh
Taking a shower after Mikveh:[1] From the letter of the law, it is permitted for a man to shower after immersing in the Mikveh[2], although some are stringent not to do so.[3] However, according to all it is permitted to momentarily go under the shower for a quick rinse which […]
Men taking a shower after Mikveh
Taking a shower after Mikveh:[1] From the letter of the law, it is permitted for a man to shower after immersing in the Mikveh[2], although some are stringent not to do so.[3] However, according to all it is permitted to momentarily go under the shower for a quick rinse which […]
The day of the Bar Mitzvah-Daytime
8. The daytime: A. Mikveh: On the day of the Bar Mitzvah the boy is to most certainly immerse in a Mikvah. B. Learning one’s Tehillim:[1] On the day of the Bar Mitzvah the child begins learning and reciting Kappitel 14 in Tehillim. C. Giving charity: On the day of […]
