This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com What is the law if one made a mistake in either the weeks or days, but said one of them correctly?[1] If one made a mistake and said the wrong number calculation of week or days, then it is considered […]
Counting Sefira with a Minyan and what to do if arrived late to the Minyan
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Is it proper to count the Omer together with a Minyan?[1] It is proper to count the Sefira together with the Minyan. [Thus, one should not leave the Minyan for Maariv until after Sefira.] If the Minyan is holding […]
Writing the Sefira in a letter/document
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Writing the Sefira in a letter/document:[1] Some are accustomed to mention the day of Sefira when writing a letter during the Omer period. [This custom was not followed by the Chabad Rabbeim.] _________________________________________________ [1] Taamei Haminhagim 613; See Piskeiy Teshuvos […]
When in Maariv is one to count? What is one to do if he is by a Minyan that counts after Aleinu?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com When in Maariv is one to count? Various customs exist as to the positioning of Sefiras Haomer after the Maariv prayer. Some[1] communities are accustomed to reciting it after Kaddish Tiskabel, before Aleinu.[2] Other[3] communities however recite it after Aleinu. […]
May one count by Bein Hashmashos?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com May one count by Bein Hashmashos?[1] It is disputed amongst Poskim as to whether one may initially begin counting from after sunset or if he must wait until after nightfall.[2] Practically, it is proper for every person to avoid counting […]
Children saying Sefiras Haomer
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Children:[1] Children who have reached the age of Chinuch are to be educated in the Mitzvah of Sefiras HaOmer. They are to recite it at night with a blessing [if they have not missed a previous night[2]], following the […]
Is an Onen obligated to recite Sefiras Haomer?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Is an Onen obligated to recite Sefiras Haomer?[1] An Onen is exempt from Sefiras Haomer until after the burial.[2] Nevertheless, if not counting will cause him to lose the ability to say a blessing on the coming nights [i.e. he […]
Who is obligated in the Mitzvah of Sefira?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Who is obligated in the Mitzvah? Men:[1] All men are obligated in the Mitzvah of Sefiras HaOmer. Is an Onen obligated to recite Sefiras Haomer?[2] An Onen is exempt from Sefiras Haomer until after the burial.[3] Nevertheless, if not […]
Appointing someone to count on one’s behalf
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Appointing someone to count on one’s behalf:[1] One cannot appoint a messenger to count the days on his behalf. This applies whether one asks an individual to count on his behalf, or one asks a congregation, or Chazzan to count […]
Does one fulfill 49 Mitzvos upon counting for 49 days or is it considered one single Mitzvah?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Does one fulfill 49 Mitzvos upon counting for 49 days or is it considered one single Mitzvah?[1] According to all opinions, each day of the count is a separate Mitzvah. This is similar to the Mitzvah of Tefillin, of […]
