The source and reasons behind visiting graves of Tzadikim, relatives and cemeteries: The Biblical and Halachic source and custom for visiting graves: It is a Jewish custom dating back to Biblical times, to visit the burial grounds of one’s relatives. We find that Kaleiv, in his touring trip of Eretz […]
The source and reasons behind visiting graves of Tzadikim, relatives and cemeteries
The source and reasons behind visiting graves of Tzadikim, relatives and cemeteries: The Biblical and Halachic source and custom for visiting graves: It is a Jewish custom dating back to Biblical times, to visit the burial grounds of one’s relatives. We find that Kaleiv, in his touring trip of Eretz […]
15. Order of Yahrzeit of one’s Rebbe-Yud Shevat and Gimmel Tammuz
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Minhagei Yartzite for Tzadikim Applicable for Yud Shvat and Gimmel Tammuz From a letter of the Rebbe printed in Igros Kodesh 4:143 Aliyah: On the Shabbos prior to the Yarzeit, each Chassid should attempt to receive an Aliyah to the Torah.[1] Not enough Aliyos: If there are not […]
0. Checklist of laws & customs followed on a Yartzite
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode Introduction: The day of the passing of the Niftar is customarily commemorated annually by the relatives, family […]
The three steps taken before Shemoneh Esrei-Part 2
The three steps taken before Shemoneh Esrei-Part 2Prior to beginning Shemoneh Esrei, one is to take three steps backwards, and then three steps forwards, as explained in Part 1. The following are Q&A relevant to this custom: […]
The three steps taken before Shemoneh Esrei
The three steps taken before Shemoneh Esrei: Three steps forward:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that when one stands to Daven [Shemoneh Esrei] he is to go forward three steps, like one who advances forward towards something that he needs to do.[3] Practically, it is proper to suspect for their opinion [and […]
The three steps taken before Shemoneh Esrei-Part 1
The three steps taken before Shemoneh Esrei: Three steps forward:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that when one stands to Daven [Shemoneh Esrei] he is to go forward three steps, like one who advances forward towards something that he needs to do.[3] Practically, it is proper to suspect for their opinion [and […]
Removing cobwebs from the home on Erev Shabbos
Removing cobwebs before Shabbos:[1] It is proper[2] for one to clear his house of [spiders[3] and] cobwebs [i.e. Korei Akavish] before Shabbos, in order so one’s house is clean in honor of Shabbos. [Preferably, this should be done prior to the 5th hour of the day on Erev Shabbos.[4]] […]
Removing cobwebs from the home on Erev Shabbos
Removing cobwebs before Shabbos:[1] It is proper[2] for one to clear his house of [spiders[3] and] cobwebs [i.e. Korei Akavish] before Shabbos, in order so one’s house is clean in honor of Shabbos. [Preferably, this should be done prior to the 5th hour of the day on Erev Shabbos.[4]] […]
Drinking liquids that were stored in metal containers
Drinking liquids that were stored in metal containers:[1] One is not to drink beverages mixed with water[2] that have stayed overnight in a metal container or a container made of Neser[3].[4] (It goes without saying that plain water which stayed overnight in a metal container [is forbidden to drink].[5]) [However, […]
