This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 2. Blessing: [1] Although the blowing of the Shofar during Musaf is a Rabbinical command, nevertheless one does not recite a blessing prior to sounding them despite that a blessing is usually made over every Rabbinical Mitzvah.[2] [Nevertheless if […]
1. Introduction to Shofar Blowing in Musaf
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. Introduction: A. The background of the Shofar blowing during Musaf: [1] When Davening the Musaf prayer with a congregation, the Sages instituted to blow a set of blows during the blessing of Malchiyos, a set of blows during […]
0. Knowing the Halachos
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Laws & Guidelines for blowing Shofar on Mivtzaim The following Chapter is a compilation of the relevant laws that have been written above and are especially applicable to Mivtzaim. Unfortunately, those which are not well versed in Halacha think […]
Chapter 8: The Mitzvah of Shofar-Introduction
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Chapter 8: The Mitzvah of Shofar-Introduction 1. The Biblical command: The Torah commands a Jew to blow the Shofar on the first of Tishrei. The verse[1] states “And G-d spoke to Moshe to tell the Jewish […]
10. Pidyon Haben on Fast of Gedalia
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 10. Pidyon Haben on Fast of Gedalia:[1] If a Pidyon Haben is set to take place on a fast day the father and Kohen must nevertheless fast until night as usual, and the meal is to take place at […]
9. Making a Bris Milah on Tzom Gedalia
9. Making a Bris Milah on Tzom Gedalia:[1] The Baal Bris [father of the child, Mohel and Sandak[2]] are all required to fast the entire day even though the Bris is taking place that day. Thus, the Seudas Mitzvah is to take place only after the fast. Taanis Nidche-If the […]
8. General laws applicable on fast day
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 8. General laws applicable on fast days: Rinsing the mouth:[1] On a public fast day, one does not rinse his mouth in the morning.[2] This applies even if one will be using less than a Revius of water.[3] [If, […]
6. The Davening on Tzom Gedalia
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 6. The Davening: A. Selichos: Selichos are recited on a fast day.[1] The Chabad custom is to recite the Selichos within Tachanun[2], after Shemoneh Esrei of Shacharis.[3] Standing:[4] Selichos is customarily recited while standing. This especially applies for the […]
4. Those exempt from the fast
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 4. Those exempt from the fast:[1] Everyone must fast on a Taanis Tzibur, and it is forbidden to be Poretz Geder.[2] [This includes men and women.[3]] This obligation to fast is due to custom, however from the letter of […]
2. When does the fast begin?
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 2. When does the fast begin?[1] All fast days, whether public or private [other than Tishe Be’av and Yom Kippur], begin by Alos Hashachar/daybreak. Hence, it is permitted to eat or drink on the night of the fast, up […]
