8. The order of building-Setting up the walls before the Sechach?[1] One is not to place the Sechach over the [frame of the] Sukkah prior to building the [Halachically valid] walls.[2] Bedieved, if first placed the Sechach: If one transgressed and first placed the Sechach over the frame and only […]
The length of the straps of the Tefillin Shel Rosh
Length of straps of Shel Rosh: The straps of the Tefillin Shel Rosh are to be drooped in front of the person.[1] The Geonim received a tradition that the straps must be long enough to reach the naval, or slightly above it.[2] More specifically, the right strap is to reach […]
Mamar 3-Relationship between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
“Hayom Hazeh…” [Likkutei Torah p. 41a] This Mamar discusses the verse in the Parsha that describes the covenant made with Bnei Yisrael prior to entering Eretz Yisrael. The verse states that this covenant took place “on this day”. The Mamar discusses the connection between this covenant and Eretz Yisrael. This […]
Mamar 2-Teshuvah only works in this world
“Tzav Es Bnei Yisrael Veamarta Aleihem…” [Likkutei Torah p. 150] Teshuvah can only be performed in this world: It states that, Hayom Lasosam Ulemachar Lekabel Sechara, that today we are commanded to do the Mitzvos and tomorrow we will receive their reward. It is only in this world below that […]
Mamar in Likkutei Torah “Shuvah Yisrael…”
“Shuvah Yisrael…” [Likkutei Torah p. 64a] The Mamarim of Shabbos Shuvah expound on the heading of the Haftorah for this Shabbos, which begins with the words “Shuvah Yisrael.” The main theme of the Ten Days of Repentance is the Avoda of Teshuvah. During these ten days, we are told that […]
Checklist and Summary of Laws of Yom Kippur
Erev Yom Kippur Kaparos Buy two 24 hour candles. One for the shul for married men and one for the house for Havdala. Davening: No Tachanun/Avinu Malkeinu/Mizmor Lesoda in Shacharis No Avinu Malkeinu even if falls on Erev Shabbos Receive Lekach Ask forgiveness from people that you hurt Mitzvah to […]
Leaving a light on in the marital bedroom on Yom Kippur
Leaving a light on in the bed room of married couples:[1] If a couple is leaving a light on in their house [on the night of Yom Kippur], then they are required to also leave a light on in their bedroom.[2] This applies both in areas that are accustomed to […]
Leaving a light on in the marital bedroom on Yom Kippur
Leaving a light on in the bed room of married couples:[1] If a couple is leaving a light on in their house [on the night of Yom Kippur], then they are required to also leave a light on in their bedroom.[2] This applies both in areas that are accustomed to […]
One who forgot to say Hamelech Hamishpat
One who forgot to say Hamelech Hamishpat:[1] In Shemoneh Esrei of Aseres Yimei Teshuvah the tenth blessing of Hashiva Shofteinu concludes with the words “Hamelech Hamishpat” in place of “Melech Ohave Tzedaka Umishpat”.[2] [This emphasizes that Hashem is the King that is currently in judgment at this time.[3]] If one […]
One who forgot to say Hamelech Hamishpat
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com One who forgot to say Hamelech Hamishpat:[1] In Shemoneh Esrei of Aseres Yimei Teshuvah the tenth blessing of Hashiva Shofteinu concludes with the words “Hamelech Hamishpat” in place of “Melech Ohave Tzedaka Umishpat”.[2] [This emphasizes that […]
