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 […]
Should a blessing be recited when building a fence around a roof?
Should a blessing be recited when building a fence around a roof? Background: It is a positive command for a person to make a fence on his roof as it says in the verse[1] “And you shall make a fence for your roof.”[2] Anyone who leaves his roof without a […]
Shofar blowing when Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbos
The law of blowing Shofar when Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbos:[1] One does not blow Shofar on Rosh Hashanah that falls on Shabbos.[2] Is the Shofar Muktzah on this Shabbos?[3] The law regarding moving the Shofar on this Shabbos [on which Rosh Hashanah coincides with] is similar to the law […]
Covid-19 Davening alone instruction-Directives for one who is without a Minyan for Rosh Hashanah
This is an embedded Microsoft Office document, powered by Office. Covid-19 Davening alone instruction Directives for one who is without a Minyan for Rosh Hashanah 1. Elul A. Blowing the Shofar: Some Poskim[1] rule that the institution to blow Shofar in the month of Elul was only established in the […]
Dining Etiquette -Licking the fingers:
Dining Etiquette -Licking the fingers: Introduction: Amongst the laws associated with eating, and the proper blessing that should be said before and afterwards, are also laws relating to eating etiquette or table manners. The Torah directs us that our eating is to be done in a polite and respectful format, […]
Likutei Sichos Parshas Ki Savo-Does G-d regret creating punishment and exile? Part 1-Preprint Version
Does G-d regret creating punishment and the exile? [Based on Likkutei Sichos Parshas Ki Savo Vol. 24 Sicha 2] In this week’s Parsha, Parshas Ki Savo, we read in Shishi of 98 evil curses that Moshe writes will befall the Jewish people as a result of sinful behavior. These […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Opening plastic bottles on Shabbos 2) Using a water filter on Shabbos
Question: [Monday 11th Elul, 5780] Lichvod HaRav, What is the halacha for opening bottles on shabbos? Im talking about soda bottles, grape juice bottles – they have usually a white plastic cap, that once opened leave a plastic ring on the neck of the bottle. thanks Answer: You may be […]
May one go walking on Shabbos for weight loss and exercise purposes?
May one go walking on Shabbos for weight loss and exercise purposes?[1] Background: Going for an exercise walk on Shabbos touches upon two possible prohibitions; 1) Perhaps it transgresses the Rabbinical command that requires for one to change his walking habits on Shabbos. 2) Perhaps it transgresses the Rabbinical prohibition […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) What is a Zabla? 2) Jail time for debtors. Is it Mutar?
Question: [Wednesday 13th Elul, 5780] What is a Zabla? I hear this term used all the time Answer: A Zabla stands for the words “Zeh Borer Lo Echad/Each one chooses one.” A Zabla is an alternative to a set Beis Din, if for whatever reason the sides are unable […]
