Two-day Yom Kippur:[1] Some [in the Diaspora] are stringent to keep two days of Yom Kippur. This has the status of a vow. Practically, it is not proper to do so.[2] ____________________ [1] Admur 624/10 [2] The reason why we do not need to keep two days of Yom Kippur: […]
Tachanun on Yom Kippur
Tachanun on Yom Kippur:[1] Tachanun is omitted on Yom Kippur. Hence, the Tachanun and Al Cheit[2] is omitted from Kerias Shema Sheal Hamita and the Ribono Shel Olam and Elokeinu Velokei Avoseinu is omitted from Karbanos. ________________________ [1] Shaareiy Halacha Uminhag 2/258 [2] The Rebbe Rayatz stated that “Al Cheit” […]
Children on Yom Kippur
Children:[1] A. Leather Shoes:[2] One may not place leather shoes on a child even if the child is below the age of education.[3] Certainly it is forbidden to do so if the child is above the age of education.[4] If one’s child wore the shoes on his own, then if […]
Marital relations on Yom Kippur
Marital relations:[1] Marital relations is forbidden on Yom Kippur. Harchakos: All the laws of Harchakos that apply when ones wife is in the state of Niddah apply equally throughout the entire[2] duration of Yom Kippur even if ones wife is pure. This is a safeguard to avoid marital relations. Speaking […]
Asking forgiveness on Erev Yom Kippur
Asking forgiveness: Yom Kippur does not atone for sins between man and his fellow. Therefore, if one wronged someone, even in words, he must make amends prior to Yom Kippur.[1] A. How to ask for forgiveness: In front of three:[2] One should ask forgiveness from the person he offended in […]
Candle Lighting on Erev Yom Kippur
Candle Lighting: A. The Mitzvah to light candles:[1] On every Shabbos and Holiday there is a command to honor the day through eating a festive meal. Now, being that we cannot honor Yom Kippur through eating, due to the commanded fast, therefore, the Torah commanded us [in its stead] to […]
Leather shoes on Yom Kippur
Leather shoes:[1] A. The general Law:[2] It is forbidden to wear leather shoes on Yom Kippur. This includes all footwear which contains leather, even if the shoe is mainly of a different material, [such as if it has leather soles[3]].[4] It is forbidden to wear it even on one foot.[5] […]
Adding on to Holiness
Tosefes Shabbos and Yom Kippur-Adding on to the holiness of Yom Kippur:[1] It is a Biblical command to add on to the time of Yom Kippur, both in its beginning and end.[2] This means that one is to begin to keep all[3] the laws of Yom Kippur prior its official […]
Anointing on Yom Kippur
Anointing:[1] For pleasure: It is forbidden to anoint for pleasure purposes. [Thus, one may not apply to one’s body oil, soap, alcohol, hair tonic/cream, perfume, and deodorant.[2]] For removal of sweat: It is forbidden to anoint one’s body even for the sake of removing sweat.[3] Medical reasons: It is permitted […]
Insulating food on Erev Yom Kippur
Insulating food on Erev Yom Kippur:[1] Some[2] rule it is forbidden to insulate food on Erev Yom Kippur for one to eat after Yom Kippur.[3] Others[4] however rule it is permitted to be done.[5] The latter opinion is the main Halachic opinion, nevertheless the custom is to be […]
