“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 […]
Must one take Maaser from presents that he received?
Must one take Maaser from presents that he received?[1] One is required to take Maaser off presents or donations that he receives.[2] [From the letter of the law, this applies even to non-cash gifts [i.e. a silver Kiddush cup; a cell phone; a painting; etc].[3] However, the custom is to […]
With which hand should the Tefillin be removed?
With which hand should the Tefillin be removed?[1] [Although in general one is required to use his right hand for all matters of a Mitzvah[2], and the removal of the Tefillin is also viewed as a Mitzvah[3], nevertheless] some Sages[4] were accustomed to remove the head Tefillin with their left […]
Taking a shower on Yom Tov
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy here or on amazon.com Taking a shower on Yom Tov?[1] Hot water: Water heated on Yom Tov:[2] It is forbidden to bathe [or shower[3]] one’s entire body with water that was heated on Yom Tov.[4] This applies even out of a […]
May one be Toleh a sighting of blood on a wound that is found in the womb?
May one be Toleh a sighting of blood on a wound that is found in the womb?[1] At times, a woman may see unexpected blood flow or stains outside of her normal period, or within the Shiva Nekiyim, which may be sourced in a womb injury. The following is the […]
