The fasts of Bahab

The fasts of Bahab:[1] The custom:[2] It [used to be] customary to fast a set of three fasts called Bahab after the Holidays of Sukkos and Pesach.[3] [This is no longer the custom amongst most segments of Jewry, including Chabad Chassidim.[4] It is however customary amongst some communities to recite […]

Saying Hagomel when traveling by Plane

Does one say Hagomel upon flying?[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that one is to bless Hagomel anytime one travels by plane, even if he is traveling over populated land.[3] Other Poskim[4] however rule that one is to only recite Hagomel if he is traveling by plane over a sea or desert, […]