Q&A relating to Sukkos Question: [Sunday 20th Tishrei 5781] I would like to know what I am to do when I temporarily leave my sukkah in middle of eating and then come back, if I’m required to repeat the before blessing over the food? For example, if I’m drinking a […]
The laws & Customs of Hoshana Rabbah-Summary
Hoshana Rabbah A. The meaning of Hoshana Rabbah: During Sukkos we are judged regarding water [i.e. rain]. On Hoshana Rabbah, the judgment of the water is sealed. This is of significant importance to human life as human life is dependent on water. The Hoshana Rabbah greetings: Some are accustomed to […]
1) Mourner holding Sefer Torah by Hoshanos; 2) Entering garbage can into Sukkah
Question: [Wednesday, 17th Tishreiy, 5781] Should a mourner who does not perform the Hakafos of Hoshanos hold the Sefer Torah, or should not participate at all? Answer: This matter requires further analysis, as on the one hand we usually hand the Torah scroll to an individual who is not encircling […]
Shabbos Chol Hamoed; Cutting nails Erev Shabbos Chol Hamoed
Shabbos Chol Hamoed: Read Haftorah of Shabbos Chol Hamoed on Erev Shabbos:[1] On Shabbos Chol Hamoed Sukkos and Pesach one is to read to himself both the Haftorah of the Parsha of the coming week and the Haftorah which is read that Shabbos. Hodu before Mincha of Erev Shabbos:[2] Hodu […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Washing stockings on Chol Hamoed 2) Noticed a tiny Hole in Esrog; 3) Did not leave a Tefach of spine of Lulav above Hadasim
Question: [Wednesday, 17th Tishrei, 5781] May I wash my Yom Tov/Shabbos stockings during Chol Hamoed if I only own a few pairs and I change them daily? Answer: Yes. Explanation: It is permitted to launder on Chol Hamoed those clothing that are changed on a daily basis such as […]
Laws & Customs of Chol Hamoed-Summary-Part 3
Chapter 1: Melacha on Chol Hamoed The purpose of Chol Hamoed: Torah learning: The entire purpose of Chol Hamoed is for the sake of the Jewish people dedicating themselves towards Torah learning. Throughout the year we are involved in mundane work in efforts to sustain our family and contribute to […]
From the Rav’s Desk: ) Using sliding door as wall of Sukkah 2) Replacing Sechach blown by wind
Question: [Monday, 14th Tishreiy 5781] May a sliding door count as one of the three Halachically required walls of the Sukkah? Answer: Yes, a sliding door may be used as one of the three minimum required walls of a Sukkah so long as the other side of the sliding door […]
Erev Sukkos and Binding and shaking the Daled Minim Checklist and Guideline
Erev Sukkos: Increase in Tzedakah on Erev Sukkos. Bake Challahs for Yom Tov in the honor of Yom Tov. Cut the nails on Erev Sukkos in honor of Yom Tov. Get a haircut on Erev Sukkos. Prepare sweets for children in fulfilling Mitzvah of Simcha. Buy wife jewelry or clothing […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) How to tie down Sechach from wind 2) From what stores in Israel may one buy fruits and vegetables now during Shemita
Q&A relating to Sukkos Question: [Sunday 13th Tishrei 5781] What is the best way to prevent my Sechach from flying in the wind? May I place wood boards on top of it to prevent it from flying away, and may tire down using plastic zip ties? Answer: It is […]
Laws & Customs of Dwelling in a Sukkah-Summary and checklist
The Mitzvah of dwelling in a Sukkah: A. The Mitzvah: The Torah commands us to dwell in a Sukkah for seven days from the 15th of Tishrei through the 21st of Tishrei. This Mitzvah is a positive Biblical command and is fulfilled every moment that one dwells in the Sukkah. […]
