6. The Davening on Tzom Gedalia

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 6. The Davening: A. Selichos: Selichos are recited on a fast day.[1] The Chabad custom is to recite the Selichos within Tachanun[2], after Shemoneh Esrei of Shacharis.[3] Standing:[4] Selichos is customarily recited while standing. This especially applies for the […]

4. Those exempt from the fast

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 4. Those exempt from the fast:[1]  Everyone must fast on a Taanis Tzibur, and it is forbidden to be Poretz Geder.[2] [This includes men and women.[3]] This obligation to fast is due to custom, however from the letter of […]

2. When does the fast begin?

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 2. When does the fast begin?[1] All fast days, whether public or private [other than Tishe Be’av and Yom Kippur], begin by Alos Hashachar/daybreak. Hence, it is permitted to eat or drink on the night of the fast, up […]

1. Tzom Gedalia

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 1. Tzom Gedalia:[1] The day after Rosh Hashanah, which is the 3rd of Tishrei, is a public fast day [called Tzom Gedalia].[2] One is required to fast on this day due to the tragedies that occurred during this time.[3] […]

6. Kiddush Levana

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 6. Kiddush Levana:[1] The custom is to delay saying Kiddush Levana until Motzei Yom Kippur.[2] See our Sefer “The Laws and customs of Motzei Shabbos” “Kiddush Levana” Halacha 6! _________________________________________ [1] Rama 426:2; 602:1; Levush 602:2 that so is […]

5. Shabbos Shuva [Teshuvah]

 This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 5. Shabbos Shuva [Teshuvah[1]]: A. The meal: A Mitzvah to eat:[2] It is forbidden to fast on Shabbos Teshuvah.[3] Dipping the Challah in honey:[4] During the Shabbos meals, after Hamotzi, one dips the Challah in honey. Nevertheless, one should also […]

4. The prayers of Aseres Yimei Teshuvah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 4. The prayers of Aseres Yimei Teshuvah: A. Increase in prayer:[1] Throughout the days between R”H and Yom Kippur one should increase in prayer and supplication. B. Selichos: The widespread custom is to recite Selichos every day between R”H […]

Related customs of Aseres yemei teshuvah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Related Customs Charity:[1] It is accustomed amongst all Jewry to increase in charity, good deeds and to involve oneself in Mitzvos throughout the days between R”H and Yom Kippur.   Tehillim:[2] One may say Tehillim at night during Aseres […]

3. Eating during Aseres Yimei Teshuvah

This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com 3. Eating during Aseres Yimei Teshuvah: Fasting:[1] Those which are meticulous are accustomed to fast for a total of ten days, and so is the proper custom.[2] [However, those which feel weak from fasting are not to fast these […]