Listen here to Shiur Saying Barchu at the end of Davening? Letter of the law:[1] One may recite Barchu at the end of Davening for the sake of people who did not yet hear Barchu that day.[2] Certainly, if one did not yet hear Barchu he may say Barchu on […]
Davening Mincha & Maariv within Plag Hamincha
May one Daven Mincha and Maariv within Plag Hamincha on Erev Shabbos or during the week? It is forbidden to Daven both Mincha and Maariv on a single day within the period of Plag Hamincha.[1] [Some Poskim[2] however are lenient to allow a congregation to Daven both prayers one after […]
Men immersing in Mikveh with a filter
Men immersing in a Mikveh with a filter:[1] 1. The issues involved: The use of a filter in a men’s Mikveh touches on a number of Halachic issues: Is it considered Zochlin?[2] Is the water considered Sheuvim and hence carry a number of issues connected with Sheuvim?[3] Does Zochlin […]
General Q&A
General Q&A Is Zochlin[1] invalid for a man’s Mikveh? Many Poskim[2] rule that a Mikveh which is Zochlin is invalid for purification of the state of Keri.[3] Others[4] however rule that it is valid for purification from the state of Keri. May a man immerse in a Mikveh […]
Tehillim on Shabbos Mevarchim-Background and Halachic details and related customs
Tehillim Shabbos Mevarchim:[1] The Rebbe Rayatz instituted that the entire Tehillim be recited prior to Shacharis[2] on Shabbos Mevarchim.[3] Following the Seder of Shabbos Mevarchim is extremely pertinent to the public, and is a great and lofty Mitzvah which brings an abundance of blessing in physical and spiritual matters.[4] […]
If a mikveh is not available
If a Mikveh is not available:[1] Introduction: The immersion in a Kosher Mikveh accomplishes two matters. It purifies a person from the Keri impurity and it adds extra purity to the soul, cleansing it in a form of Teshuvah [i.e. Tosefes Taharah].[2] According to many Poskim[3] these two aspects and […]
Sparks of Kabala
Sparks of Kabala The Kavanos while immersing in a Mikveh:[1] One is to immerse eight times in the Mikveh, each time with a different Kavana. The first time one immerses he is to intend that he is immersing in a Mikveh Taharah which is the Gematria of 151 which […]
Immersing on Erev RH
Immersing in a Mikveh on Erev Rosh Hashanah:[1] It is a customary to immerse in a Mikvah on Erev Rosh Hashanah in order to purify oneself from the state of Keri.[2] [Today the custom is to immerse even if one is pure of Keri as purity of the body brings […]
Laws of precedence/Kadima for Chazan
The order of Kadima/precedence for Chazan:[1] It is a great virtue for one to Daven for the Amud on behalf of a loved one who has deceased. At times, there may be several people who desire to Daven for the Amud simultaneously, and therefore the laws of precedence for […]
Washing hands between Mincha and Maariv
Washing hands between Mincha and Maariv:[1] If one washed his hands prior to Mincha he is not required to rewash his hands prior to Maariv, so long as he did not remove his mind from his hands in the interim period. If one left the Shul and returned: If one […]
