Saying Tehilim at the conclusion of the evening prayer:[1] At the conclusion of Maariv it is accustomed for the congregation to recite the entire book of Tehilim. [1] Otzer Minhagei Chabad p. 212 and so is the custom in the Beis Midrash of the Rebbe. Background: Saying Tehilim after Maariv […]
When Yom Kippur falls on Shabbos
The evening prayer when Yom Kippur falls on Shabbos: Kabalas Shabbos and Maariv:[1] When Yom Kippur coincides with Shabbos, one begins the Maariv prayer from Mizmor Ledavid [psalm 29], [omitting all the Psalms from Lechu Neranina until Mizmor Ledavid].[2] [One recites the entire dialect from Mizmor Ledavid and onwards, including […]
Saying Boruch Shem aloud
Saying Boruch Shem… aloud:[1] Throughout Yom Kippur one says Boruch Sheim Kevod Malchuso… out loud in the Shema prayer.[2] Q&A Are also women to say Baruch Sheim aloud? Some[3] write this custom is not relevant to women as they cannot emulate the angles.[4] [1] 619/9 [2] The reason: Originally […]
Standing throughout Yom Kippur
Standing throughout Yom Kippur:[1] Some are accustomed to stand throughout the entire duration of Yom Kippur, both by night and day, with exception to their sleeping hours.[2] Women:[3] This custom is not applicable to women.[4] Lean if feels week:[5] One who follows this custom may nevertheless lean on a support […]
Shehechiyanu on Yom Kippur
Blessing Shehechiyanu:[1] One who has not said the blessing of Shehechiyanu by candle lighting is to say the blessing prior to the evening prayer.[2] Ideally, it is best for the congregation to listen to the chazzans blessing and fulfill the obligation through him, being that it is more beloved to […]
Kol Nidrei
Kol Nidrei-Conditioning ones future vows:[1] Is not an annulment but rather a stipulation:[2] Kol Nidrei is not the annulment of one’s previous vows, but rather is a stipulation on one’s future vows, that if one makes a vow in the future, it should be nullified. [In Hataras Nedarim that is […]
Neilah
Neilah:[1] A. When to begin and end Neilah:[2] One is to begin Davening Neilah close to the beginning of sunset and end Neilah close to Tzeis Hakochavim. Nevertheless, the custom [in many communities] is to end Neilah past nightfall, and those who follow this custom are not to be protested. […]
Removal of ban against sinners
Removal of ban against sinners:[1] Prior to Kol Nidrei[2] the leader of the congregation, together with two other people remove all excommunications and bans that were placed upon any of the worshipers in order for all Jews to be able to pray together with the congregation. This holds importance not […]
Mincha on Yom Kippur
Mincha:[1] Ashreiy and Uva Letziyon:[2] Ashreiy and Uva Letziyon are not recited prior to Mincha, and are rather recited prior to Neilah. Veani Sefilasi:[3] Veani Sefilasi is not recited even when Yom Kippur falls on Shabbos, being that its content is not relevant at this time.[4] Kerias Hatorah:[5] During Mincha, […]
Tehillim before Kol Nidrei
Saying Tehillim prior to Kol Nidrei:[1] Before the Chazzan begins Kol Nidrei, one recites nine chapters of Tehillim [chapter 115-123], following the tradition of the Baal Shem Tov, in name of his master and teacher, Achiya Hashiloni. ____________________________ [1] Sefer Haminhagim [English] p. 113; Hayom Yom 1st of Elul Background: […]
