How many pages is one to show the congregation during Hagbah? One is to show [up to[1]] three columns of the Sefer Torah to the congregation upon performing Hagbah.[2] Possibly, one is to show exactly three columns [and not less or more].[3] Some Poskim[4] however rule that it is all […]
Calling up relatives to get Aliya one after the other
Article is an excerpt from this Sefer. Buy Here! Calling up relatives to Aliya’s one after the other:[1] From the letter of the law, it is permitted to call two relatives to the Torah for an Aliyah one after the other. This applies whether they are brothers or father and […]
Barchu of Birchas Hatorah
Barchu of Birchas Hatorah: One is to recite Barchu prior to beginning the blessings over the Torah.[1] The saying of Barchu serves as an introduction towards the blessing of “Asher Bachar Banu”, and is part of the blessing over the Torah that was instituted to be recited by the Oleh.[2] […]
The prayer of Keil Erech Apayim
Keil Erech Apayim: The prayer of Keil Erech Apayim is recited on Mondays and Thursdays prior to taking out the Sefer Torah.[1] Fast day: Some[2] are accustomed to recite Keil Erech Apayim prior to Kerias Hatorah on fast days, even if it does not fall on Monday or Thursday. Some[3] […]
How to ascend the Bima for an Aliyah and how to descend after the Aliyah
Going up to the Bimah for an Aliyah:[1] One who is called up to the Torah for an Aliyah is to walk towards the Bimah in the shortest path available.[2] [This applies whether the shortest path to the Bimah is on one’s right side or left side.[3] One is to […]
The Parchment
1. Which part of the animals skin to use as parchment:[1] Initially it is Mitzvah to write the Mezuzah on the Duchsutis[2] part of the animal’s skin. However Bedieved if it was written on the Klaf[3] or on the Gevil[4] it remains Kosher.[5] Today’s Klaf is kosher according to […]
Renting or borrowing a home
Renting/Borrowing a house that does not have a Mezuzah:[1] A. Outside of Eretz Yisrael: When renting or borrowing[2] a home outside of Eretz Yisrael, one is not obligated to place a Mezuzah on it for the first thirty days that he lives there.[3] Chabad custom:[4] The current Chabad Custom[5], […]
Touching the parchment of a Mezuzah
Must one wash his hands prior to touching a Mezuzah?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that one may not touch the parchment of a Megillah or Mezuzah unless one washes his hands prior to doing so[3], or holds onto it using a cloth. Others[4] however rule that there is no prohibition […]
Inserting the Mezuzah into a hole in doorpost
Placing the Mezuzah into a hole in the doorpost: One may place the Mezuzah in a way that its completely hidden, even if its placed with the name Sha-kai” facing inwards[1], as this is definitely better then nullifying the Mitzvah completely.[2] One may thus make a hole in the […]
Covering a Mezuzah
Covering the Mezuzah-Mezuzah Cases: This Halacha tackles three different subjects associated with covering a Mezuzah. 1) The need to cover a Mezuzah in certain areas of filth and immodesty. [Halacha A] 2) The custom leave the name Shakaiy of the Mezuzah visible to the outside, in areas that a […]
