New! Source sheet included in end of article Is the blessing of Leisheiv Basukkah said before or after the blessing over food?[1] From the letter of the law, it would be deemed proper for the blessing of Leisheiv Basukkah to be recited prior to the blessing of Hamotzi [or Mezonos].[2] […]
Is the blessing of Leisheiv Basukkah said before or after the blessing over food?
New! Source sheet included in end of article Is the blessing of Leisheiv Basukkah said before or after the blessing over food?[1] From the letter of the law, it would be deemed proper for the blessing of Leisheiv Basukkah to be recited prior to the blessing of Hamotzi [or Mezonos].[2] […]
Laundering clothing on Chol Hamoed if they all became dirty
May one launder his clothing on Chol Hamoed if they all became dirty? The general rule: It is forbidden to launder clothing on Chol Hamoed.[1] This applies even if one is doing so for the sake of wearing the clothing during the Moed and certainly if one is doing so […]
May Selichos be recited in English or other language?
May Selichos be recited in English or other language?[1] When saying Selichos in private: One is to be particular to say Selichos in Lashon Hakodesh if he [is fluent in the language and] understands what he is saying.[2] If, however, he does not understand Lashon Hakodesh, he is to say […]
May one join Selichos through a Telephone, radio, live video/audio internet hookup?
May one join Selichos through a Telephone, radio, live video/audio internet hookup?[1] If one is unable to join the saying up Selichos with an actual Minyan, then he can join through a live hookup, such as through the telephone, radio, or internet. nonetheless there is debate as to the value […]
Laws of Erev Sukkos and Leisheiv Basukkah
Checklist for Erev Sukkos Charity Cut hair and nails No eating past 10th Bind Lulav Verify validity of Sukkah Erev Sukkos: Increase in Tzedakah on Erev Sukkos. Bake Challahs for Yom Tov in the honor of Yom Tov. Cut the nails on Erev Sukkos in honor of Yom Tov. Get […]
The intention that one must have upon dwelling in the Sukkah
The Kavana when dwelling in the Sukkah: The reason behind the Mitzvah of Sukkah:[1] The verse[2] states that the reason Hashem commanded us to dwell in a Sukkah for seven days is in order so our future generations remember that G-d settled the Jewish people in Sukkos when he took […]
The form of Teshuvah designated for today’s generation-Teshuvah with Simcha-Audio Shiur
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Paying for the four species before the holiday
Paying for the four species before the holiday:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that one is required to pay for the four species before the Sukkos holiday, in order for the four species to be considered completely his from a Biblical perspective.[3] [If one cannot afford to pay the full sum prior […]
Paying for the four species before the holiday
Paying for the four species before the holiday:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that one is required to pay for the four species before the Sukkos holiday, in order for the four species to be considered completely his from a Biblical perspective.[3] [If one cannot afford to pay the full sum prior […]
