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
* This article is an excerpt from the above Sefer Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Purchase on our website *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Sign up for Daily Distribution Sponsor an Episode https://vimeo.com/314470409 Tehillim Shabbos Mevarchim:[1] The Rebbe […]
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 […]
Hagba-How many pages to show the congregation
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] […]