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Is it true that one must wear a hat and jacket (and gartel if married) for Krias Shema al Hamita? What about HaMapil, after which we’re not meant to do anything–won’t we need to remove and hang up our suit jacket, pants, hat, etc.?

It was the Minhag of many elder Chassidim to say Krias Shema while wearing a hat and jacket as well as a Gartel. However it's not a halachic requirement,…

If I start Davening a hour and a half before Chatzos on Shabbos, is it preferable to Daven slowly and Daven Shmona Esrai after Chatzos or to Daven with the Minyan at a faster pace?

The Rebbe encouraged even those who Davened Be'arichus to begin with the Minyan. Regardless, starting so close to Chatzos is itself problematic. You should begin earlier. #5004 …

באם מניח תפילין דר”ת זמן מה לאחר התפלה, האם צריך או יכול להתעטף בטלית עוד הפעם (בברכה אם הסיח דעת)?

‏אין צורך להתעטף בציצית עוד פעם. ואם הוא רוצה, יכול להתעטף בטלית לברך, ובתנאי שעברו שלוש שעות מאז שלבש את הטלית לאחרונה. #4749

I regularly daven in a Minyan with exactly 10 people, and I had a few questions:

1. Is there a need for six people to be holding with the minyan at the time of Borchu? No. See here: https://asktherav.com/3310-at-which-point-must-the-chazzan-wait-for-at-least-six-to-be-with-the-minyan-before-continuing/ 2. To start Chazoras Hashatz,…

During Tachanun, if the Minyan is ahead of you and already saying 13 attributes, do you skip and say with Minyan? Or better to continue at your own pace?

If you are holding in the middle of Vidui and the Tzibur is ahead saying the Yud Gimmel Midos, you may pause and say it with them. להפסיק…

If you started Tachanun with Minyan but they have already said 13 Attributes, and you decided to go at your own pace, do you say 13 attributes normally or with Trop?

The Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chayim 565:5) writes that the 13 Midos of Rachamim may not be said by an individual by way of prayer and supplication since this passage…

At which point must the Chazzan wait for at least six to be with the Minyan before continuing?

In order to be considered Tefilah B'Tzibur there need to be at least six men davening Shmonah Esrei together. If there were no six people davening together, then one…

The Rebbe said that merely starting Tefillah with the Tzibbur constituted Tefillah B’Tzibbur. What is the source for this?

The Rebbe said it’s מעין תפלה בציבור. It is not considered תפלה בציבור in the literal sense. This idea has parallels in many places. See also שו״ת בית יעקב…

May one say Shema and Hamapil after Alos Hashachar?

Shema for the evening may be recited. Although the time it is supposed to be recited originally is during the night, one may say it during the day. However…

If there are ten Yiden in Shul and 4 of them have not heard Krias HaTorah at all, 2 of them have heard only the final of 3 Aliyos, would Krias HaTorah be done in this situation?

Yes. ראה אצלנו בהסכמה לס׳ בירורי מנהגים סדר היום והלילה מה שכתבנו ליישב הנהוג בכ״מ דסגי בששה שומעים. עיי״ש. #4617

I Daven Nusach Ari. The Minyan I go to is Ashkenaz, Do I need to adjust Kedusha, Keser, Brich hu or Kein Yehi Ratzon according to their Nusach, since some of these are said Bekol?

Daven our Nusach quietly. מחלוקת אחרונים. והרבה טעמים לקולא - לא תתגודדו במנהגא כשאי״ב איסור - פס״ד להצ״צ או״ח ח, ב ד״ה והנה. וראה בהערת מו״ל שבסוה״ס במהדו״ח…

Are women allowed to give a speech when their audience is 50% men as well?

This is not proper for a religious crowd. [1] Poskim advise against this. Some even forbid it outright. [2] However, if the crowd is not religious, and the purpose is…

Is a random get together of people for comedy purposes allowed? (Comedy show)

Yes, if the comedy is clean and there is separate seating between men and women with a Mechitza as explained in question #2806 (2). #2806 (6)

Are men and women allowed to sit together? (At a concert, event, etc.)

Mixed seating for men and women at Jewish events is forbidden and is a breach in Tznius laws. See some of the following sources: Tractate Sukkos 52a where in…

Is Tachanun said in Krias Shema Al HaMitah on Motzoei Rosh Chodesh?

The Rebbe asked this question at a Farbrengen and left it unresolved. One approach is to wait till after midnight to say it then. Sources: ראה שיחת פסח…

I am planning to make a Bar Mitzvah at 7 or 7:30, is there an issue with the timing because of Maariv which can only be Davened much later?

It’s not a problem. But make sure to break for Maariv. See Halacha2go.com #648. #4560

If one after Alos HaShachar and will be returing to sleep, can they drink or eat then? 0r do they need to say Brachos first, because its after Alos Hashachar?

One is not allowed to eat from Alos Hashachar until after davening Shachris. The Chabad custom is in accordance with the Halacha that one may eat if necessary in…

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Is it true that one must wear a hat and jacket (and gartel if married) for Krias Shema al Hamita? What about HaMapil, after which we’re not meant to do anything–won’t we need to remove and hang up our suit jacket, pants, hat, etc.?

If I start Davening a hour and a half before Chatzos on Shabbos, is it preferable to Daven slowly and Daven Shmona Esrai after Chatzos or to Daven with the Minyan at a faster pace?

באם מניח תפילין דר”ת זמן מה לאחר התפלה, האם צריך או יכול להתעטף בטלית עוד הפעם (בברכה אם הסיח דעת)?

I regularly daven in a Minyan with exactly 10 people, and I had a few questions:

During Tachanun, if the Minyan is ahead of you and already saying 13 attributes, do you skip and say with Minyan? Or better to continue at your own pace?

If you started Tachanun with Minyan but they have already said 13 Attributes, and you decided to go at your own pace, do you say 13 attributes normally or with Trop?

At which point must the Chazzan wait for at least six to be with the Minyan before continuing?

The Rebbe said that merely starting Tefillah with the Tzibbur constituted Tefillah B’Tzibbur. What is the source for this?

May one say Shema and Hamapil after Alos Hashachar?

If there are ten Yiden in Shul and 4 of them have not heard Krias HaTorah at all, 2 of them have heard only the final of 3 Aliyos, would Krias HaTorah be done in this situation?

I Daven Nusach Ari. The Minyan I go to is Ashkenaz, Do I need to adjust Kedusha, Keser, Brich hu or Kein Yehi Ratzon according to their Nusach, since some of these are said Bekol?

Are women allowed to give a speech when their audience is 50% men as well?

Is a random get together of people for comedy purposes allowed? (Comedy show)

Are men and women allowed to sit together? (At a concert, event, etc.)

Is Tachanun said in Krias Shema Al HaMitah on Motzoei Rosh Chodesh?

I am planning to make a Bar Mitzvah at 7 or 7:30, is there an issue with the timing because of Maariv which can only be Davened much later?

If one after Alos HaShachar and will be returing to sleep, can they drink or eat then? 0r do they need to say Brachos first, because its after Alos Hashachar?

Why do we cover our eyes only by Shema and not for any other Kavonos (Mitzvos)?

האם יש ענין לומר שיר המעלות (לפני ברכת המזון) בכל יום, גם כשאומרים תחנון (האם היתה כזאת הנהגה בתומכי תמימים)?

Does a Sandek need to get an Aliyah on the Shabbos before the Bris?