May one eat or drink after candle lighting? Some Poskim[1] rule it is permitted to eat or drink after candle lighting until Tzeis Hakochavim. Other Poskim[2] rule it is forbidden to eat or drink anything after candle lighting. Nonetheless, if one is very thirsty, and is afraid to delay lighting […]
After Musaf on Rosh Chodesh
To purchase this Sefer, click here After Musaf: Kaddish:[1] After the Chazan’s repetition he recites the [full] Kaddish [with Tiskabel[2]]. This is then followed by Ein Kelokeinu, Kaddish Derabanan and Aleinu. Lamnatzeiach and daily Tehillim:[3] After Aleinu one recites the psalm of “Lamnatzeiach Yeancha” [prior to saying the daily Tehillim […]
Musaf on Rosh Chodesh
To purchase this Sefer, click here Musaf: The Sages instituted the Musaf prayer to be said on every day in which the Musaf sacrifice was offered in the Temple. Thus, the Musaf prayer on Rosh Chodesh corresponds to the Musaf offering brought in the Beis Hamikdash on Rosh Chodesh.[1] […]
Tachanun on Rosh Chodesh
To purchase this Sefer, click here Tachanun:[1] Tachanun is omitted on Rosh Chodesh. Tzidkasecha:[2] When Rosh Chodesh falls on Shabbos, Tzidkasecha is not recited during the Mincha prayer. Hitting the chest during Selach Lanu:[3] One does not hit his chest during the blessing of Selach Lanu said during Shemoneh Esrei […]
Reviewing the prayers of Rosh Chodesh
To purchase this Sefer, click here Reviewing the prayers:[1] One is required to review the Rosh Chodesh prayers prior to Davening in order so he is fluent in the prayer.[2] However, in today’s times the custom is to be lenient in this matter.[3] _____________________________ [1] Admur 100/1; Michaber 100/1; Rambam […]
Mitzvah of Kavod and Simcha on Rosh Chodesh
The Mitzvah of Kavod and Simcha: Some Poskim[1] rule that one is obligated in the Mitzvah of Kavod [and Simcha[2]] on Rosh Chodesh, just as one is obligated on Yom Tov. _____________________________ [1] Machazik Bracha 419/2; Ashel Avraham Butchach Tinyana 419; See Rameh Mipuno 79 The reason: As Rosh Chodesh […]
Which after blessing is to be recited first; Borei Nefashos or Meiyn Shalosh?
Which after blessing is to be recited first; Borei Nefashos or Meiyn Shalosh? The after blessing of Meiyn Shalosh is of greater status than the after blessing of Borei Nefashos. Accordingly, the Poskim[1] rule that one is to be precede the blessing of Meiyn Shalosh to the blessing of Borei […]
One who washes on bread directly after Havdala
One who is washing on bread directly after Havdala: If one is eating a meal directly after Havdala is he to say an after Bracha on the Havdala wine?[1] If one will not be drinking wine during the meal and does not plan on saying Birchas Hamazon with a Kos […]
Kiddush Levana on Motzei Yom Kippur
Kiddush Levana: One does not recite Kiddush Levana prior to Yom Kippur.[1] It is rather to be recited on Motzei Yom Kippur.[2] Eating and changing clothing before Kiddush Levana on Motzei Yom Kippur:[3] When reciting Kiddush Levana on Motzei Yom Kippur, one does not need to eat prior to saying […]
The pessimist versus the optimist
The pessimist versus the optimist:[1] Some people have a natural tendency towards pessimism, while others towards optimism. Interestingly, often those who have a good life with many blessings and no true suffering, have a pessimistic outlook at life in general and to their own predicament, in particular. They expose all […]
