Shabbos Chanukah[1] This chapter is a compilation of laws relating to Shabbos Chanukah that have been gathered from all the chapters of the book. Further details of the particular laws can be found in their main subject in the relevant chapter. Mincha Erev Shabbos?[2] Mincha is prayed [early] on Erev […]
The history of the reading of the weekly Parsha in Shul [i.e. Kerias Hatorah]
The history of the reading of the weekly Parsha in Shul [i.e. Kerias Hatorah]: The establishment of Krias Hatorah:[1] Moshe Rabbeinu established for the Jewish people that they are to read from the Torah scroll on Shabbos and Holidays. [This reading is of Rabbinical status.[2]] What should be read-who established […]
The history of the reading of the weekly Parsha in Shul [i.e. Kerias Hatorah]
The history of the reading of the weekly Parsha in Shul [i.e. Kerias Hatorah]: The establishment of Krias Hatorah:[1] Moshe Rabbeinu established for the Jewish people that they are to read from the Torah scroll on Shabbos and Holidays. [This reading is of Rabbinical status.[2]] What should be read-who established […]
The 15th of Elul-Beginning the review of the laws of Sukkos
Beginning the review of the laws of Sukkos:[1] It is a Mitzvah[2] upon every Jew to study[3] the laws of Sukkos prior to the festival until he is an expert in them, and knows what is to be done. One is to study the laws from the many available books […]
Shabbos Rosh Chodesh laws and customs
Shabbos Rosh Chodesh[1] 1. Shabbos Mevarchim Hachodesh:[2] When Rosh Chodesh falls on Shabbos the blessing of Mevarchim Hachodesh takes place the previous Shabbos. The Nussach:[3] When Rosh Chodesh falls on Shabbos-Sunday the Nussach recited by the dates of the new month is “Hashabbos Kodesh Ulimacharaso Beyom Harishon”. One however does […]
Shabbos Rosh Chodesh laws and customs
Shabbos Rosh Chodesh[1] 1. Shabbos Mevarchim Hachodesh:[2] When Rosh Chodesh falls on Shabbos the blessing of Mevarchim Hachodesh takes place the previous Shabbos. The Nussach:[3] When Rosh Chodesh falls on Shabbos-Sunday the Nussach recited by the dates of the new month is “Hashabbos Kodesh Ulimacharaso Beyom Harishon”. One however does […]
May I cut my nails this week, the week of Tishe Beav Nidcheh
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Laws relating to when Pesach falls on Shabbos-Part 2
Laws relating to when Pesach falls on Shabbos-Part 2 2. Friday night: A. Maariv:[1] When [the first night of] Pesach falls on Friday evening, one begins the Maariv prayer from Mizmor Ledavid [psalm 29], [omitting all the Psalms from Lechu Neranina until Mizmor Ledavid].[2] [One recites the entire Nussach from […]
Laws for when Pesach falls on Shabbos
Laws relating to when Pesach falls on Shabbos 1. Erev Pesach: A. Taanis Bechoros-Fast of the first born:[1] When Pesach falls on Shabbos, the firstborns fast on Erev Shabbos, which is also Erev Pesach. B. Making the Charoses:[2] When Pesach falls on Shabbos one is required to prepare [i.e. grind] […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Real estate agent headaches-Does a renter have the status of a Bar Metzra?
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