Havdala on Motzei Yom Tov:[1] *In those years that Motzei Yom Tov is also Motzei Shabbos then the order of Havdalah follows the same order as Motzei Shabbos. On Motzei Yom Tov, whether it is Motzei Yom Tov to a weekday or Motzei Yom Tov to Chol Hamoed, one is […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Chabad custom vis a vis avoiding sharp foods on RH and avoiding nuts etc past RH
Question: [Friday, 29th Elul, 5780] What is the Chabad custom vis a vis eating sharp foods on Rosh Hashanah, such as jalapeno peppers, Sechug, Charif, etc? Answer: There is no record in Chabad literature of the custom of avoiding sharp foods on Rosh Hashanah. Likewise, Rav Eli Landa Shlita, […]
Erev Rosh Hashanah reminders
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com *This video is from year 5774. Not all info is relevant for all years [i.e. Peruzbal/Eiruv Tavshilin] Checklist Some fast until Chatzos. Tachanun is not recited in Davening but it is said in Selichos. Perform Hataras […]
Eating and drinking before Davening on Rosh Hashanah & The law when it falls on Shabbos & drinking during Davening for Covid-19 Minyanim
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com May one eat or drink prior to Shacharis or hearing Shofar, on Rosh Hashanah?[1] It is forbidden to eat a meal prior to hearing Shofar.[2] [Thus, since Shofar is blown after Shacharis, therefore even […]
Mivtza Shofar laws and guidelines with Covid-19 added laws
Mivtza Shofar Laws & Guidelines for blowing Shofar on Mivtzaim with emphasis on Covid-19 related laws The following Chapter is a compilation of the relevant laws that have been written throughout our sefer and website article which are especially applicable to Mivtzaim. For the full details on […]
Laws relevant to years that Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbos
Laws relevant to years that Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbos: Table of Contents Laws relevant to years that Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbos: 1 Erev Rosh Hashanah: 2 Blowing Shofar Erev Shabbos: 2 Mincha Erev Rosh Hashanah that coincides with Erev Shabbos: 2 Candle lighting: 2 The prayers-General laws: […]
Reciting a confession prayer [Viduiy] during Shofar blowing
Reciting a confessing [Viduiy] during Shofar blowing: Introduction:[1] We do not say the confession prayer on Rosh Hashanah. Furthermore, some[2] have the custom to omit the stanza of “Avinu Malkeinu Chatanu Lefanecha” from the Avinu Malkeinu prayer. This is done in order to avoid reciting confessions on Rosh Hashanah in […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Zoom Selichos? 2) Washing on Mezonos bread
Question: [Sunday 24th Elul, 5780] May I recite Selichos over a Zoom Minyan? Answer: Yes, assuming what you mean by a Zoom Minyan. If there is a Kosher Minyan of ten Jews together in one physical area, then in such a case you may recite the Yud Gimel Midos […]
Selichos in Elul-Detailed laws and customs
This article is an excerpt from our Sefer Buy me here or on Amazon.com Selichos in Elul A. On which days is Selichos recited?[1] Ashkenazim:[2] Selichos is recited for a minimum of four days prior to Rosh Hashanah.[3] Selichos is said starting from the Sunday [Motzei Shabbos, immediately after midnight[4]], […]
When to make Kiddush-Making Kiddush immediately upon arriving home
Making Kiddush as soon as one arrives home:[1] It is a Mitzvah Min Hamuvchar[2] to recite Kiddush as close to the entrance of Shabbos as possible.[3] [This especially applies if one has hungry guests or family members waiting to start the meal.[4] It goes without saying that one should not […]
