This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Donate Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article 4. Blowing the Shofar:[1] It is the custom of Ashkenazi[2] Jewry […]
3. Rosh Chodesh Elul
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 3. Rosh Chodesh Elul: A. Farbrengen on both nights of Rosh Chodesh:[1] The Talmidei Hatemimim [students of the Yeshiva] are to hold a Chassidic gathering throughout the two nights of Rosh Chodesh Elul. They are to speak of the […]
2. Yom Kippur katan of Elul
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 2. Yom Kippur Katan:[1] Many are accustomed on Erev Rosh Chodesh Elul to fast and recite the Seder of Yom Kippur Katan, even if they are not particular to do so the rest of the year.[2] […]
1. Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Elul
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Elul: The following is a description of the Rebbe Rayatz on Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Elul in Lubavitch:[1] “On Shabbos Mevarchim Chodesh Elul in Lubavitch, although it was still a clear summer day, […]
2. The Chassidic Discourse of “Ani Lidodi”
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 2. The Chassidic Discourse of “Ani Lidodi”[1] A. Ani Ledodi Vedodi Li: Its connection to Elul: The Abudarham writes that the above verse is the acronym for the word אלול, thus teaching us that the meaning […]
The acronyms of Elul
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com In general there are five acronyms given for the month of Elul each corresponding to a different Divine service of the month. It covers the service of Torah; Tefila; Tzedaka; Teshuvah and Geula. A further two […]
1. The Theme of the Month of Elul
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com “During the month of Elul, the main service is the accepting of the yoke of Heaven which entails an arousal of fear of G-d.” [1] 1. The Theme of the Month A. Soul Searching:[2] The […]
Selichos Checklist
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Selichos Checklist The first night of Selichos is Motzei Shabbos. The custom is to begin Selichos immediately after midnight. On Motzei Shabbos, Selichos is said while still wearing one’s Shabbos clothing. It is customary to hold a Chassidic gathering […]
1. Elul Checklist and Summary
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Hold a Farbrengen [Chassidic gathering] on both nights of Rosh Chodesh Blow the Shofar on the first day of Rosh Chodesh for practice. Every day thereafter blow Tashrat-Tashat-Tarat after Shacharis. Recite the three extra Kapitlach of […]
5. One forgot and ate or drank
* The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email 5. One forgot and ate or drank on the fast day:[1] Is […]