Mashiv Haruach Umorid Hageshem: What is the request of Mashiv Haruach?[1] The purpose of the prayer of Mashiv Haruach is not to request for rain. This request only begins in the month of Cheshvon with the request of Vesein Tal Umatar Levracha. It is rather an introductory prayer of appeasement […]
Tachanun after Sukkos
Tachanun:[1] Tachanun is omitted until the beginning of Cheshvon. Tzidkascha is not recited on the Shabbos in between. [1] Siddur Admur; Custom brought in Magen Avraham 669/1; Shaareiy Teshuvah 131/15; Seder Hayom [in end of section regarding Sukkos]; Kneses Hagedola; Peri Chadash 131/6 [entire month of Tishrei]; Chesed Leavraham Mayan […]
Kashrus of juice stands
May one purchase juices without a Hashgacha? A. Freshly squeezed juice stands: One may purchase juices at fruit stands without a Hashgacha so long as the following conditions are met: One is not in Eretz Yisrael, and the fruits used have no reason to be assumed that they come from […]
Saying Brachos after Davening
May the morning blessings be said after Shacharis?[1] If one davened Shacharis prior to reciting the morning blessings he is to recite all[2] the morning blessings after davening. However there is an opinion which states that the blessing of Elokaiy Neshama should not be recited if one already Davened.[3] Practically, […]
Corrected self at end of Bracha
What is the law if one said Zokeif Kefufim and then quickly corrected himself and said Matir Assurim?[1] Intended to say Zokeif Kefufim: If one intended to recite the blessing of Zokeif Kefufim and he indeed concluded with the words Zokeif Kefufim and then quickly corrected himself and said Matir […]
Hearing Brachos from another
Fulfilling ones obligation through hearing the blessings from another person:[1] One does not fulfill his obligation of the morning blessings through hearing them from another person, even if the other person has in mind to fulfill ones obligation. If however one hears the blessings from a Chazan, in the presence […]
Morning Brachos before Alos
May one recite the morning blessings upon awakening, prior to daybreak/Alos?[1] Example: One wakes up at 4:00 A.M. to go to work. Alos only begins at 4:50. May he say the morning blessings prior to this time? One who slept [at least sixty breaths[2]] at night and became obligated[3] in […]
Shelo Asani Shifcha
Shelo Asani Shifcha:[1] Some women have the custom to recite the blessing of Shelo Asani Shifcha in place of Shelo Asani Aved.[2] [This is not the widespread Chabad custom, however there are some that say it.[3]] Shelo Asani Goyah: Some women have the custom to recite the blessing of […]
A Convert
Does a person in captivity recite the blessing of Shelo Asani Aved?[1] Even a person in captivity is to recite the blessing of Shelo Asani Aved.[2] Does a convert say the blessing of “Shelo Asani Goy”?[3] There are opinions[4] which say that a convert should recite the blessing of […]
Shelo Asani Goy
The blessings of Shelo Asani Goy, Shelo Asani Aved, Shelo Asani Isha:[1] Aside for the above blessings [which cover the physical benefits that one receives on a daily basis] one is also obligated to recite the following three blessings: Shelo Asani Goy[2]; Shelo Asani Aved; Shelo Asani Isha. These blessings […]
