What is one to do if he is in middle of Shemoneh Esrei, and the congregation began to read Kerias Hatorah? It is debated amongst the Rishonim and Poskim as to whether one is to stop and listen to a Davar Shebekdedusha in the midst of Shemoneh Esrei, or not, […]
What is one to do if he heard Kaddish, Kedusha, Barchu, Kerias Hatorah in middle of Shemoneh Esrei
What is one to do if he heard Kaddish, Kedusha, Barchu or Modim in middle of Shemoneh Esrei:[1] It is forbidden to answer even Kaddish, Barchu[2], or Kedusha in the midst of Shemoneh Esrei.[3] Rather, one is to [stop reciting Shemoneh Esrei and] remain silent [and listen] and concentrate […]
What is one to do if he is in middle of Shemoneh Esrei, and the congregation began to read Kerias Hatorah?
What is one to do if he is in middle of Shemoneh Esrei, and the congregation began to read Kerias Hatorah? It is debated amongst the Rishonim and Poskim as to whether one is to stop and listen to a Davar Shebekdedusha in the midst of Shemoneh Esrei, or not, […]
Parshas Vezos Habracha-Likkutei Torah-The connection of Simchas Torah and the written and oral Torah
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 Parshas Vezos Haberacha “Torah Tziva Lanu Moshe…” [Likkutei Torah p. […]
Ruach Hakodesh-Prophecy and hearing voices
Ruach Hakodesh:[1] When one is involved in a matter of Dveikus with Hashem and has no foreign thoughts and then suddenly a thought falls in his mind, it is considered like prophecy. This thought comes as a result of the proclamations that are said above regarding that matter. At times […]
The experience of Tzadikim and prophets in the upper worlds-Hispashtus Haguf
Ruach Hakodesh:[1] When one attains Hispashtus Haguf and removes himself from any fealing of his body he is able to elevate himself to the upper worlds. Upon reaching the world of Atzilus he will see the future. Its possible to also know the future in the lower worlds from hearing […]
Reciting Tehillim on Shavuos
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Increasing in the recital of Tehillim:[1] Some are accustomed to increase in the recital of Tehillim on Shavuos in commemoration of the passing of Dovid Hamelech. [1] Moreh Baetzba 226; Moed Lekol Chaiy 8:31; Ben Ish Chaiy Bamidbar 1:5 Bookmark
The Shavuos Davening
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. Pesukei Dezimra:[1] On every Yom Tov, both by Shacharis and Maariv[2], it is customary to read the Mizmorim that are said on Shabbos in Pesukei Dezimra.[3] Some[4] however skip the psalm of Mizmor Shir Leyom Hashabbos and rather begin […]
The meaning of the Shavuos Holiday and why we have an all-nighter cheese cake festival-Audio Shiur
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Said Shel Shabbos instead of Shel Yom Tov by the Yom Tov candle lighting
Said Shel Shabbos instead of Shel Yom Tov by the Yom Tov candle lighting:[1] If one accidently said in the blessing “Shel Shabbos” instead of “Shel Yom Tov”, then if one remembers right away, within Kdei Dibbur, she is to correct herself and say Shel Yom Tov. If one only […]
Having guests for Yom Tov
Guests: The Mitzvah:[1] It is a Mitzvah and obligation to host paupers, orphans, widows and other unfortunate individual’s as guests for one’s Yom Tov meals. One who refuses to do so, is not considered to be having a meal of a Mitzvah, but rather a one of abomination. Gentile […]
Bathing and cutting nails
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Cutting the nails:[1] It is a Mitzvah to cut one’s nails on Erev Shavuos in honor of Yom Tov, just as is the law on Erev Shabbos. [One is to cut his nails prior to immersing in the Mikveh.[2]] […]
Purchasing Jewelry and clothing
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Purchasing Jewelry and clothing:[1] It is a Biblical positive command and obligation for one to rejoice and be of happy spirit on Yom Tov.[2] This obligation applies to oneself, his wife, his children and his entire household [even non-relatives[3]]. The […]
The bush shaped rocks of the Sinai mountain?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The bush shaped rocks of the Sinai mountain? Some Poskim[1] record that the reason that the mountain is called Sinai is because the word Sneh means bush. The reason why this mountain is called “bush” is because the rocks of […]
Where was the Torah given?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Where was the Torah given? The Torah was famously given on the mountain called Har Sinai or Har Choreiv. The tradition of its location became lost with the generations, and its last recorded whereabouts is recorded in Sefer Melachim[1] regarding […]
Was the Torah given on Shavuos?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Was the Torah given on Shavuos? No! The first Shavuos Holiday was in fact celebrated the day before Matan Torah, as the Torah was given on Shabbos, the 51st day of the Omer, while Shavuos that year fell on Friday, […]
For what cheeses must one wait six hours before eating meat?
For what cheeses must one wait six hours before eating meat? The law: From the letter of the law there is no requirement to wait six hours after eating any form of dairy.[1] Nevertheless, the Ashkenazi custom is to be stringent and wait [six hours[2]] after eating [certain forms of] […]
Why we wait six hours after meat but not after milk & and its connection to eating dairy on Shavuos-A fascinating explanation of the Alter Rebbe
Why we wait six hours after meat but not after milk & Its connection to eating dairy on Shavuos-A fascinating explanation of the Alter Rebbe: Introduction: The Halacha is that while one is required to make a separation between his meat and dairy meals[1], and wait six hours[2], one is […]
Why we wait six hours after meat but not after milk & and its connection to eating dairy on Shavuos-A fascinating explanation of the Alter Rebbe
Why we wait six hours after meat but not after milk & Its connection to eating dairy on Shavuos-A fascinating explanation of the Alter Rebbe: Introduction: The Halacha is that while one is required to make a separation between his meat and dairy meals[1], and wait six hours[2], one is […]
May one get a haircut during Shloshes Yimei Hagbala when Erev Shavuos coincides with Shabbos
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com May one get a haircut during Shloshes Yimei Hagbala, and when Erev Shavuos coincides with Shabbos? Even if it is past one’s accustomed mourning period, according to Kabbalah, one is to avoid getting a haircut throughout the period of Sefira, […]
How does one spiritually prepare for the Holiday of Shavuos?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 5. How does one spiritually prepare for the Holiday of Shavuos?[1] The main preparation is done through learning Torah. This especially applies towards learning the laws applicable to the Holiday, and the sections in Nigleh [Tractate Shabbos 86a-90] and Chassidus […]
Standing for the elderly-who is considered old and for which elders must I stand?
Standing for an old person:[1] It is a Mitzvah [a possible Biblical obligation[2]] to stand in front of the elderly.[3] The age defined as elderly:[4] An elderly person is defined, in this regard, as a person who has reached 70 years of age. [According to the Arizal and Kabala, one […]
May a man Daven or learn within sight of his daughter, sister or mother who is not fully dressed?
May a man Daven or learn within sight of his daughter, sister or mother who is not fully dressed? Adult relatives:[1] The prohibition against a man learning or Davening in view of uncovered areas of a woman’s body, applies even to female relatives. Thus, it is forbidden for a man […]
May one blow bubbles on Shabbos?
May one blow bubbles on Shabbos?[1] Blowing bubbles on Shabbos enters into the question of whether it transgresses the Molid prohibition due to it changing the form of the water into foam. Practically, the mainstream approach follows that it does not contain a Molid prohibition, and therefore children may blow […]
Returning lost money that one found:
Returning lost money that one found:[1] Finds scattered bills or coins in public area: One who finds money [such as bills or coins] scattered [in a public area], and it is not inside of a purse/wallet, may keep the money for himself. This applies [irrelevant of the amount of money […]
The walking regulations on Shabbos
Check out our Amazon Sefarim Shop WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Sponsor an Article https://vimeo.com/264402923 The walking regulations on Shabbos:[1] The prohibition: The verse[2] states “Im Tashiv Mishabbos Raglecha…Vechibadeto Meiasos Derachecha etc/If from walking you will rest and honor Shabbos by not doing weekday activity.” From here the Sages[3] learned […]
The 613 commands
Bereishis Mitzvah 1; Positive 1: Peru Urevu. To multiply and have children. Lech Licha Mitzvah 2; Positive 2: Bris Mila. To circumcise a boy on the 8th Vayishlach Mitzvah 3; Negative 1: Not to eat the Gid Hanashe, the Sciatic nerve. Bo Mitzvah 4; Positive 3: To sanctify the new […]
Counting Jews-How to count Yidden
Counting Jews:[1] The prohibition: It is forbidden to count Jews [in numbers such as 1, 2, 3 etc].[2] [This applies whether one is counting an individual group of Jews or is counting the Jewish people as a whole, such as for census taking.[3] Rebbe Elazar says that anyone who counts […]
14. The blessing on Matzah
The blessing on Matzah:[1] During Pesach:[2] Throughout Pesach, the blessing on Matzah is Hamotzi according to all opinions.[3] Throughout the year: Most Poskim[4] rule the blessing on Matzah remains Hamotzi throughout the year[5], and so appears to be the ruling of Admur.[6] Some Poskim[7], however, rule that throughout the year, […]
The start time of Mincha-Davening Mincha Gedola
The start time of Mincha-Davening Mincha Gedola:[1] One who Davens Mincha from 6 ½ Zmaniyos hours into the day [i.e. half an hour after the Halachic midday], and onwards, fulfills his obligation. [This time period is commonly referred to as Mincha Gedola.[2]] [However] the main time to Daven Mincha is […]
Saying Ufros Aleinu on Friday night and the law if one concluded like the weekday
Concluding with “Ufros Sukas Shalom” on Maariv of Friday night or Yom Tov?[1] In the blessing of Hashkiveinu [said during Maariv of Friday night and Yom Tov[2]] one is not to conclude with the regular Nusach of “Shomer Amo Yisrael La’ad,” but rather with “Haporeis Sukkas Shalom Aleinu Veal Kol […]
How often is the blessing over thunder and lightning to be recited during a storm?
How often is the blessing over thunder and lightning to be recited during a storm?[1] So long as the clouds [of that storm] have not yet become dispersed [one does not repeat the blessing upon seeing or hearing a second thunder or lightning, as] all [of that storms] thunder and […]
May one have marital relations during daytime?
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy on Apple Books Buy on Amazon-Paperback/Kindle eBook Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Donate 1. Daytime versus nighttime:[1] It is forbidden to have marital relations during daytime hours.[2] [One who has relations opposite […]
Making Turkish ground coffee beverage on Shabbos
Making Turkish/ground coffee beverage on Shabbos: Ground coffee is made through roasting and then grinding the coffee bean. It does not dissolve like instant coffee and has never before been cooked in water. This is in contrast with instant coffee which is made from dehydrated water that had ground coffee […]
Compilation 5-Making a Turkish/ground coffee beverage on Shabbos
Making Turkish/ground coffee beverage on Shabbos: Ground coffee is made through roasting and then grinding the coffee bean. It does not dissolve like instant coffee and has never before been cooked in water. This is in contrast with instant coffee which is made from dehydrated water that had ground coffee […]
Jewish manners-Acknowledging the greetings of another
Jewish manners-Acknowledging the greetings of another: It is forbidden to ignore the greetings of another, such as to ignore and not respond to another person telling them hello, good morning, Shalom Aleichem.[1] One who does so, and ignores another person’s greetings is called a robber/Gazlan.[2] Not responding to a greeting […]
Jewish manners-Acknowledging the greetings of another
Jewish manners-Acknowledging the greetings of another: It is forbidden to ignore the greetings of another, such as to ignore and not respond to another person telling them hello, good morning, Shalom Aleichem.[1] One who does so, and ignores another person’s greetings is called a robber/Gazlan.[2] Not responding to a greeting […]
Marrying a Kohen
Marrying a Kohenes:[1] An Am Haaretz/Ignoramus is not to marry a Kohenes. If he does so, their marriage will not be successful, as either she or he will quickly die or they will be in constant fight with each other [or they will be poor[2]].[3] However, a Sage who marries […]
Tanya Chapter 50: Kohen-silver Love versus that of Gold-Levites
Buy Now-The Daily Tanya Summary Vol. 2 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Sign up for Daily link via Whatsapp Sponsor an Episode Donate Chapter 50: Kohen-silver Love versus that of Gold-Levites 21st Iyar/(LY) 22nd Iyar Silver quality love versus gold quality love: A love from the level of Kohen and silver: All […]
If one tasted a meat food must he wait 6 hours prior to eating dairy?
* This article 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 Facebook Twitter Telegram Sponsor an Article https://vimeo.com/268352252 If one tasted a meat food must he wait 6 […]
What is one to do if he heard Kaddish in middle of Shemoneh Esrei?
What is one to do if he heard Kaddish in middle of Shemoneh Esrei:[1] It is forbidden to answer even Kaddish in the midst of Shemoneh Esrei.[2] Rather, one is to [stop reciting Shemoneh Esrei and] remain silent [and listen] and concentrate to the words of the Chazan.[3] Doing so […]
What is one to do if he heard Kaddish in middle of Shemoneh Esrei?
What is one to do if he heard Kaddish in middle of Shemoneh Esrei:[1] It is forbidden to answer even Kaddish in the midst of Shemoneh Esrei.[2] Rather, one is to [stop reciting Shemoneh Esrei and] remain silent [and listen] and concentrate to the words of the Chazan.[3] Doing so […]
The obligation to name the source of one’s information
The obligation to name the source of one’s information:[1] Whoever does not name the source of his information transgresses a [Rabbinical[2]] negative command.[3] [Doing so is considered a form of stealing[4], and is even worse than the stealing of actual money.[5] On the other hand, whoever says something in the […]
Seeing the moon-If the moon is covered by clouds may one recite Kiddush Levana
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Seeing the moon-If the moon is covered by clouds may one recite Kiddush Levana? A. Obligation to benefit from the moon light: The blessing over the new moon may only be said at night when the moon shines and […]
Educating one’s children against predators, pedophiles, and molesters
Educating one’s children against predators, pedophiles, and molesters: Unfortunately, a known and growing epidemic, which has seen greater light in the recent years, is the plague of pedophilia, of which almost no Jewish community has come unscathed. One of the basic principles of Torah Judaism is Kedusha, keeping a holy […]
Why we celebrate Lag Baomer/Did Rashbi pass away on Lag Baomer?
Why we celebrate Lag Baomer/Did Rashbi pass away on Lag Baomer? A. The recorded reasons for celebration: The discussion in Poskim for why we rejoice on Lag Baomer: It is accustomed to increase slightly in joy on Lag BaOmer.[1] For this reason, all Jewry omit Tachanun[2], and Ashkenazim even rescind […]
Writing Beis Hei or Beis Samech Daled on a letterhead
Writing ב”ה or בס”ד on a letterhead: The Custom:[1] It is an old Jewish custom to write the Hebrew letter abbreviations of Beis Hei [ב”ה] on the letterhead of a letter, article, or document [involving even mundain matters[2]]. The meaning of the abbreviation B”H:[3] The abbreviation of B”H stands for […]
Pregnant wife of Kohen entering cemetery
The wife of a Kohen: It is permitted for the pregnant wife of a Kohen to enter a cemetery.[1] Nonetheless, some Poskim[2] rule it is proper to be stringent not to do so [even on a Yartzite or by Kivrei Tzaddikim]. This especially applies if she knows that the gender […]
Pregnant wife of Kohen entering cemetery
The wife of a Kohen: It is permitted for the pregnant wife of a Kohen to enter a cemetery.[1] Nonetheless, some Poskim[2] rule it is proper to be stringent not to do so [even on a Yartzite or by Kivrei Tzaddikim]. This especially applies if she knows that the gender […]
Pregnant women entering cemetery-Part 1
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com May a pregnant woman visit a cemetery?[1] From the letter of the law, it is permitted for a pregnant woman to enter a cemetery.[2] However, many women are accustomed not to visit a cemetery when they are pregnant.[3] Those […]
Counting the days and the weeks by Sefiras Haomer
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Counting the days and the weeks?[1] The Law: One is Biblically obligated to count both the days and the weeks.[2] At the end of each week:[3] According to all opinions, one is Biblically required to count both the days […]
Concluding with Ufros Sukas Shalom on Maariv of Friday night or Yom Tov
Concluding with “Ufros Sukas Shalom” on Maariv of Friday night or Yom Tov?[1] In the blessing of Hashkiveinu [said during Maariv of Friday night and Yom Tov[2]] one is not to conclude with the regular Nusach of “Shomer Amo Yisrael La’ad,” but rather with “Haporeis Sukkas Shalom Aleinu Veal Kol […]
How to educate children against predators and molestation-Part 2
Matters to beware and educate children in: Various organizations have blossomed over the recent years who specialize in child education and awareness in the above matter. The following is some of the suggestive actions and guidelines which have been acclimated from leading child psychologists and educational experts. For further information, […]
Educating one’s children against predators, pedophiles, and molesters-Part 1
Educating one’s children against predators, pedophiles, and molesters: Unfortunately, a known and growing epidemic, which has seen greater light in the recent years, is the plague of pedophilia, of which almost no Jewish community has come unscathed. One of the basic principles of Torah Judaism is Kedusha, keeping a holy […]
Standing for the elderly-Who
Standing for an old person:[1] It is a Mitzvah [a possible Biblical obligation[2]] to stand in front of the elderly.[3] The age defined as elderly:[4] An elderly person is defined, in this regard, as a person who has reached 70 years of age. [According to the Arizal and Kabala, one […]
Blowing bubbles on Shabbos
May one blow bubbles on Shabbos?[1] Blowing bubbles on Shabbos enters into the question of whether it transgresses the Molid prohibition due to it changing the form of the water into foam. Practically, the mainstream approach follows that it does not contain a Molid prohibition, and therefore children may blow […]
How to count Jews in a permitted way-Part 2
Counting Jews Part 2:[1] As explained in Part 1, it is forbidden to count Jews even for the sake of a Mitzvah, even if it is not for a census taking purpose. The following will now discuss ways of circumventing this prohibition: How to count in a permitted way:[2] [The […]
Fish and Dairy [Milk Cheese Butter]
Fish with dairy:[1] There is no Basar Bechalav prohibition involved in cooking and/or eating fish with milk, even Rabbinically.[2] Nonetheless, the Poskim debate as to whetehr it is forbidden to eat the two together due to danger, similar to the prohibition of eating fish and meat together due to danger. […]
How to answer if one is asked “What day of Sefira is it today?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com How to answer if one is asked “What day of Sefira is it today?”[1] If one is asked by another person “What is the day of Sefira tonight?”, then if he is asked this question at night, prior to […]
Making Gebrochts for Achron Shel Pesach and eating Kitniyus and Chametz on Shabbos after Pesach in Eretz Yisrael
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Making Gebrochts for Achron Shel Pesach/Shabbos after Pesach May one cook Gebrochts on Friday Shevi’i Shel Pesach for the sake of eating it on Shabbos? Some Poskim[1] rule it is permitted to do so, and so is the custom […]
Owning Gebrochts on Pesach
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Making/owning Gebrochts: The entire stringency of Gebrochts is only regarding eating it. It is however permitted to own Gebrochts even according to the stringent opinion.[1] Accordingly, there is no issue with washing one’s floors that contain Matzah crumbs, even though […]
Bows and arrows, and bonfires on Lag Baomer
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Bows and arrows:[1] It is customary for children to play with bows and arrows on this day, in commemoration that in the times of Rashbi the rainbow was not seen. Bon fire:[2] It is customary to light bon fires […]
Carobs and eggs on Lag Baomer
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Carobs:[1] It is customary to eat carobs on Lag BaOmer, in memory of the carobs eaten by Rashbi when he was in the cave for 13 years.[2] Eggs: It is customary to eat hard boiled eggs on Lag BaOmer. This […]
Simcha/Joy on Lag Baomer
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Simcha/Joy: It is accustomed to increase in joy on Lag BaOmer.[1] It is a Mitzvah to rejoice the joy of Rashbi.[2] Due to this, “One is to rejoice with all his heart and soul and make a day of feasting […]
The Pilgrimage to Meron
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The Pilgrimage to Meron: The custom of those in Eretz Yisrael is to visit the Kever of the Rashbi on Lag BaOmer.[1] By the Kever one is to rejoice with great jubilance.[2] This is based on an old custom […]
Matzah on Pesach Sheiyni
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Matzah:[1] It is customary to eat Matzah in honor of Pesach Sheiyni.[2] When? Many are accustomed to eat Matzah on Pesach Sheiyni, on the day of the 14th of Iyar.[3] Some are accustomed to eat it towards the afternoon.[4] Others[5] […]
Fasting on Pesach Sheiyni
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Fasting: One is not to fast on Pesach Sheiyni, as is the law regarding any day in which Tachanun is omitted.[1] This applies even if the fasts of Bahab fall on this day.[2] Some Poskim[3] however allow fasting on this […]
Funerals on Pesach Sheiyni
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Funerals: Eulogy/Hesped:[1] One does not say a Hesped on any day that Tachanun is omitted[2] unless the person is a Torah Sage, and his body is present at the time of the Hesped.[3] Tziduk Hadin:[4] One does not say Tziduk […]
Tachanun on Pesach Sheiyni
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Tachanun:[1] Tachanun [and Lamnatzeiach[2] and Keil Erech Apayim[3]] is omitted on Pesach Sheiyni, which is the 14th of Iyar. It is however recited the Mincha prior, on the 13th of Iyar.[4] [Thus when the 13th falls on Shabbos, Tzidkascha is […]
Background of Pesach Sheiyni
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Background of Pesach Sheiyni:[1] In the times of the Temple, a person who did not bring the Pesach offering in the 14th of Nissan, either due to being impure or due to being a distance from Jerusalem, was required to […]
Buying a home, new item, and giving presents during Sefira
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com *All customs listed below are only practiced during the period of time in which one is accustomed to observe the mourning customs, as explained in the previous Halacha. For semantic purposes we will refer to this as “the mourning period […]
Swimming and traveling during Sefira
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com May one swim or visit the beach during Sefira? Yes.[1] However, some Poskim[2] rule one must avoid doing so due to danger. May one travel during Sefira? Yes.[3] However, some Poskim[4] rule one must avoid doing so due […]
Cutting nails during Sefira
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com May one cut his nails during Sefira?[1] Yes. There is no custom to abstain from cutting nails during Sefirah. __________________________________________________________ [1] Moed Lekol Chaiy 6:1; Zechor Leavraham 1 Bookmark
The prayers said after the Sefira
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The prayers said after the Sefira:[1] After the counting of the Sefira it is customary to recite “Yehi Ratzon Sheyibaneh Beis Hamikdash etc”[2] (Some are accustomed for reasons known to them to say after this prayer the Psalm of […]
The Kavana of the Sefira
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The Kavana:[1] When counting Sefira one is to have in mind the Sefira of that night, one word of the Ana Bechoach, and one word of the psalm Mizmor Elokim Yechoneinu, and one letter from the verse Yismachu. [It is […]
Learning Torah Lishma-When to stop and contemplate
Tanya Chapter 41 The intent of Lishma is required prior to beginning the learning: It is known that for a Beinoni, the main preparation of Torah study Lishma [which can invalidate the ability of one’s learning to be elevated above], is prior to one commencing his Torah session. This is […]
When to end the saying of Kaddish for one who passed away
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Shop Now *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode The period of time that Kaddish is said::[1] Ideally, one is to say Kaddish for 12 […]
The order of Poreis Mapah Umikadeish
Pores Mapa Umikadeish:[1] Saying Birchas Hamazon before sunset: When a Seudas Mitzvah falls on Friday one is to eat the meal prior to the 10th hour, and if this cannot be done it may be eaten anytime before sunset. Irrelevant to when the meal was started, it is best to […]
May one use for Eiruv Tavshilin products that one does not eat due to a stringency?
May one use for Eiruv Tavshilin products that one does not eat due to a stringency? Some Poskim[1] rule it is invalid to use for the Eiruv any food that one does not eat even due to merely a Chumra.[2] Others[3] conclude that while initially one should refrain from doing […]
May one use machine Matzah, Gebrochts and other non-Pesach products for the Eiruv Tavshilin of Pesach?
May one use for Eiruv Tavshilin products that one does not eat due to a stringency? Some Poskim[1] rule it is invalid to use for the Eiruv any food that one does not eat even due to merely a Chumra.[2] Others[3] conclude that while initially one should refrain from doing […]
Fulfilling the blessing through hearing the blessing from another person
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Fulfilling the blessing through hearing the blessing from another person:[1] One may even initially fulfill the blessing through hearing it from the Chazzan of the Minyan[2], even if he knows how to say the blessing himself.[3] In such a case, […]
Saying the word “Hayom/Today” in the Sefira
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Saying the word “Hayom/Today”:[1] One must say the word “Hayom/Today is” prior to counting the days. If one counted the amount of days without [first] saying “Hayom/Today is” [i.e. he plainly said “6 days to the Omer”], he does not […]
May one use or own rubbing alcohol on Pesach?
May one use or own rubbing alcohol? The ingredients: Rubbing alcohol comes in two verities; Ethly rubbing alcohol and isopropyl rubbing alcohol. The alcohol content of the rubbing alcohol can be made from either isopropyl alcohol or ethanol-based alcohol. Isopropyl is a compound with the chemical formula C3H8O and is […]
What is the law if one said the word Rishon versus Echad?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com What is the law if one said the word Rishon versus Echad? Initially one is to use the term Echad rather than Rishon when counting.[1] Nevertheless, one who counted on the first night using the term Rishon, such as […]
What is the law if one wrote the Sefira?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com What is the law if one wrote the Sefira?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that writing is unlike verbalizing, and one hence cannot fulfill his obligation through writing the Sefira.[3] Accordingly, one who wrote the Sefira, must still count that night […]
Counting in abbreviations such as Alef Beis,
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Counting in numbers versus letters?[1] One is to count the Sefira in number digits [אחד, שתים] as opposed to letters [i.e. א, ב, ג]. If one counted in letters and not in numbers, such as he said “Today is Alef […]
What is the law if one said the wrong week or wrong day?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com What is the law if one made a mistake in either the weeks or days, but said one of them correctly?[1] If one made a mistake and said the wrong number calculation of week or days, then it is considered […]
Counting Sefira with a Minyan and what to do if arrived late to the Minyan
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Is it proper to count the Omer together with a Minyan?[1] It is proper to count the Sefira together with the Minyan. [Thus, one should not leave the Minyan for Maariv until after Sefira.] If the Minyan is holding […]
Writing the Sefira in a letter/document
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Writing the Sefira in a letter/document:[1] Some are accustomed to mention the day of Sefira when writing a letter during the Omer period. [This custom was not followed by the Chabad Rabbeim.] _________________________________________________ [1] Taamei Haminhagim 613; See Piskeiy Teshuvos […]
When in Maariv is one to count? What is one to do if he is by a Minyan that counts after Aleinu?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com When in Maariv is one to count? Various customs exist as to the positioning of Sefiras Haomer after the Maariv prayer. Some[1] communities are accustomed to reciting it after Kaddish Tiskabel, before Aleinu.[2] Other[3] communities however recite it after Aleinu. […]
May one count by Bein Hashmashos?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com May one count by Bein Hashmashos?[1] It is disputed amongst Poskim as to whether one may initially begin counting from after sunset or if he must wait until after nightfall.[2] Practically, it is proper for every person to avoid counting […]
Children saying Sefiras Haomer
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Children:[1] Children who have reached the age of Chinuch are to be educated in the Mitzvah of Sefiras HaOmer. They are to recite it at night with a blessing [if they have not missed a previous night[2]], following the […]
Is an Onen obligated to recite Sefiras Haomer?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Is an Onen obligated to recite Sefiras Haomer?[1] An Onen is exempt from Sefiras Haomer until after the burial.[2] Nevertheless, if not counting will cause him to lose the ability to say a blessing on the coming nights [i.e. he […]
Who is obligated in the Mitzvah of Sefira?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Who is obligated in the Mitzvah? Men:[1] All men are obligated in the Mitzvah of Sefiras HaOmer. Is an Onen obligated to recite Sefiras Haomer?[2] An Onen is exempt from Sefiras Haomer until after the burial.[3] Nevertheless, if not […]
Appointing someone to count on one’s behalf
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Appointing someone to count on one’s behalf:[1] One cannot appoint a messenger to count the days on his behalf. This applies whether one asks an individual to count on his behalf, or one asks a congregation, or Chazzan to count […]
Does one fulfill 49 Mitzvos upon counting for 49 days or is it considered one single Mitzvah?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Does one fulfill 49 Mitzvos upon counting for 49 days or is it considered one single Mitzvah?[1] According to all opinions, each day of the count is a separate Mitzvah. This is similar to the Mitzvah of Tefillin, of […]
When did the Jewish people first begin counting the Omer?
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com When did the Jewish people first begin counting the Omer?[1] The Rishonim[2] state a tradition that when we were told in Egypt that we would receive the Torah we became exceptionally excited to the point that we began counting […]
The Mitzvah-Biblical or Rabbinical
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The Mitzvah:[1] It is a positive command of the Torah for every single Jew[2] to count seven weeks’ worth of days beginning from when the Omer was offered. [In the times of the Temple the Omer was offered on the […]
The meaning behind Sefiras HaOmer
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com The meaning behind Sefiras HaOmer: The Omer is counted in order to commemorate the Temple offering of the Omer.[1] The Omer is counted in anticipation for the receiving of the Torah on Shavuos.[2] The Omer is counted in preparation for […]
Summary of laws-Lag Baomer
This Halacha is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Lag BaOmer Historical background-What occurred on Lag BaOmer? It is accustomed to increase slightly in joy on Lag BaOmer. Various reasons behind this celebration have been recorded. The last of the 24,000 students died on Lag BaOmer. The five […]
