Answering Amen to Ahavas Olam:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that after the [Chazan’s or individual’s[3]] completion of the blessing of Habocher Beam Yisrael Beahava, the congregation [whether they are holding in Birchas Shema or directly prior to Shema[4]] is not to answer Amen.[5] Other Poskim[6] rule that the congregation [that has […]
Finishing the blessing of Habocher Beamo Yisrael Behava quietly
Finishing the blessing of Habocher Beamo Yisrael Behava quietly:[1] The Chazan [and the individual[2]] is to conclude the blessing of Ahavas Olam silently.[3] [The Chazan is to say aloud the words Baruch Ata Hashem and then conclude the remaining words in silent.[4]] [1] Sefer Haminhagim p. 25 [English] Ruling of […]
Finishing the blessing of Oheiv Amo Yisrael quietly
Finishing the blessing of Oheiv Amo Yisrael quietly:[1] The Chazan [and the individual[2]] is to conclude the blessing of Oheiv Amo Yisarel silently.[3] [The Chazan is to say aloud the words Baruch Ata Hashem and then conclude the remaining words in silent.[4]] [1] Sefer Haminhagim p. 48 [English] Ruling of […]
Saying Yihiyu Leratzon at the end of Chazaras Hashatz
Saying Yihiyu Leratzon at the end of Chazaras Hashatz:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule the Chazan is not required to recite the verse of Yehiyu Lertatzon at the conclusion of his repetition.[3] Other Poskim[4] however rule the Chazan is required to recite the verse of Yehiyu Lertatzon at the conclusion of his […]
Standing for Birchas Kohanim
Are the listeners obligated to stand for Birchas Kohanim? From the letter of the law it is not necessary for the listeners to stand when the Kohanim recite Nesias Kapayim.[1] Nevertheless, the widespread custom is for everyone to stand during recital.[2] If one is sick or weak and has […]
Power of Tachanun-Saying Ledavid Eilacha Hashem Nafshi Esa in Tachanun
Saying Ledavid Eilacha Hashem Nafshi Esa:[1] Based on Kaballah[2] one is to recite the Psalm of “Ledavid Eilecha Hashem Nafshi Esa” [Psalm 25] during Tachanun. [This Psalm is the main prayer of Tachanun, and it was authored for this purpose.[3]] Nevertheless, since one who recites this Psalm [during Tachanun] without […]
Using a Tallis or Tefillin straps to cover the face during Tachanun
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy Here or on Amazon.com Using a Tallis or Tefillin straps to cover the face during Tachanun:[1] The custom is to cover the face with a garment upon reciting Tachanun.[2] It does not suffice to cover one’s face using his bare arm.[3] […]
Said Kaddish instead of Tachanun
What is a Minyan to do if the Chazan accidently recited Kaddish after Shemoneh Esrei on a day that Tachanun is recited? In the event that the Chazan began to recite Kaddish immediately after Shemoneh Esrei, instead of reciting Tachanun, some Poskim[1] rule that Tachanun is nevertheless to be recited […]
Tachanun on day of wedding
Listen here to audio shiur Is Tachanun recited if there is a Chasan in Shul who is getting married that day?[1] It is customary not to recite Tachanun in the presence of a Chasan[2] on the day that he enters the Chuppah.[3] Tachanun is omitted for the entire day, during […]
Omitting Tachanun on day of miracle
Not to say Tachanun:[1] It is customary not to say Tachanun on the day which one celebrates the miracle that took place. [For this reason Tachanun is not recited on Yud Tes-Chaf Kisleiv.[2]] [1] Lev Chaim 150; Kaf Hachaim 218/9; Tzitzis Eliezer 10/10 [2] See Ketzos Hashulchan 24 footnote 30 […]
