Davening Mincha after candle lighting on Erev Shabbos:[1] A woman who lights Shabbos candles, and thus accepts Shabbos with her lighting, is to Daven Mincha beforehand.[2] [If she did not do so, and has already lit her candles, then she may not daven Mincha afterwards, and is to rather Daven […]
Stepping on egg shells
Stepping on egg shells: Many are accustomed to abstain from stepping on egg shells due to danger.[1] Accordingly, egg shells are not to be thrown in areas that people walk. There is a story dating back to the Rebbe Maharash regarding this matter.[2] _________________________________________________________________ [1] There is no known source […]
Contemplating G-d’s kindness leads to repentance
The kindness shown to us by G-d is to help us have remorse and repent:[1] The verse[2] states that after the blessing and curse befalls us, we will return to G-d. The question is raised as to how the blessing shown to us by G-d helps us return to G-d? […]
Should one Daven Maariv with a Minyan during Pelag Hamincha versus Davening in private after nightfall?
Davening Maariv with a Minyan during Pelag Hamincha versus Davening in private after nightfall?[1] One who normally Davens Maariv after nightfall who is present by a Minyan that Davens Maariv after Pelag Hamincha, is to Daven with them [if a Minyan will not be available later on[2]], and then repeat […]
Davening Mincha after sunset
Davening Mincha past sunset:[1] The prayer of Mincha may be recited until evening.[2] It is disputed amongst Poskim as to the definition of “evening.” Some Poskim[3] rule it is permitted [even initially[4]] to Daven Mincha past sunset, up until Tzeis Hakochavim.[5] Other Poskim[6] rule one may not Daven Mincha past […]
Omitting Tachanun after Sukkos until Rosh Chodesh Marcheshvon
Tachanun after Sukkos:[1] Tachanun is omitted from Davening from Erev Yom Kippur until the beginning of the month of Cheshvon. Tzidkascha: The prayer of Tzidkascha is not recited on the Shabbos between Erev Yom Kippur and the month of Cheshvon. ___________________________________________________________________ [1] Siddur Admur; Custom brought in Magen Avraham 669:1; […]
What is one to do with the Sechach and Daled Minim after Sukkos?
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If one mistakenly said Visein Tal Umatar after Sukkos but before the proper time, is he to repeat Shemoneh Esrei?
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The obligation of sleeping in the Sukkah and why many [including Chabad Chassidim] are lenient
Sleeping in the Sukkah:[1] The obligation-Letter of the law: Part of the Mitzvah and [Biblical] obligation of dwelling in a Sukkah, is to sleep in the Sukkah throughout all seven days of Sukkos, both by day and night, just as one does in his home throughout the year.[2] It is […]
The obligation of sleeping in the Sukkah and why many [including Chabad Chassidim] are lenient
Sleeping in the Sukkah:[1] The obligation-Letter of the law: Part of the Mitzvah and [Biblical] obligation of dwelling in a Sukkah, is to sleep in the Sukkah throughout all seven days of Sukkos, both by day and night, just as one does in his home throughout the year.[2] It is […]
