Although obviously I can not answer why the Rebbe does something, we can try to explain the minhag of those who are particular about this matter, to the best…
Although obviously I can not answer why the Rebbe does something, we can try to explain the minhag of those who are particular about this matter, to the best…
There is such a custom, practiced in many Chasidic circles, but many poskim criticize it. It seems to have originated in places where a siyum is made on the day…
The saying of Kaddish in general and by a mourner, in particular, has great significance in halacha and more so in kabbala, which is beyond the scope of this…
He may join an additional Minyan to recite extra Kaddeishim, and it is actually appropriate (albeit not obligatory). Explanation: There is a general rule that just as one…
The saying of Kaddish in general and by a mourner, in particular, has great significance in Halacha and more so in Kabbala, which is beyond the scope of this…
Birkas Hagomel is made when there is a chance of Sakana. If the deer crashed into the car and there is a chance of Sakana C"V to life, then…
Although there is room to permit under certain conditions when it is not at eye level, this should not be done for many reasons. Poskim specifically caution that pictures of…
The Kaddeishim after Shir Shel Yom and onward are not considered גמר תפלת י"ח ("the culmination of Shemoneh Esreh") and therefore should only be said if there's a Minyan present…
It is permissible to do so from the women’s gallery but not from the Torah, and this is the custom in many places. However, the general custom in many circles…
He should go back unless he already said Boruch Ata Hashem. ערך השולחן טייב קכז, א בשם המאירי מגילה כד, ב (לפני משנה ו), ושם הביאו בשם הגאונים. והו״ד…
We stand during Davening as a slave before his master, with awe and fear. One should make an effort to Daven standing even if it means pushing off Davening…
תפילה בלע''ז נחשבת תפילה לכל דבר. זה שמתפללים חצי בלה''ק וחצי בלועזית אינו גורע. מקורות: עיין סי' קא ס''ה נתבה''ש ח''ב פ''ג הע' 3. #5479
1. Yes, unless the individual passed away. 2. Chassidim have been asked by the Rebbe to have in mind the Rebbe. מקורות: אג״ק אדמו״ר מוהריי״צ ח ע׳ קצז.…
Their right hand. עוד יוסף חי (להבן איש חי) הלכות פרשת וארא אות ג. לקט ציונים והערות לשו"ע אדה"ז (סי' סא ס"ה). ועדיין מקום לחלק בין ק״ש של…
כ״כ כדבריו במסגרת השולחן. אבל שמועה רווחת בשם כ״ק אד״ש - ונדפס בקובצי ההערות- לעשות כבשו״ע. וכ״ה בשיחות קודש קודם הנשיאות ע׳ 182. אלא שצע״ג אם השמועה מדוייקת. …
We say והמרחם in every Tefilla which does not have 18 (or 19) Berochos, such as Shabbos, Yom Tov, Musaf of Rosh Chodesh and Musaf of Chol Hamoed. We…
While the Rebbe insisted on decorating the Sefer Torah with a Yad, we do not find that it was actually used during Krias HaTorah. I have yet to find…
The Issur to daven in an outdoor public area applies to both men and woman unless one is traveling (see Alter Rebbe 90:5). However, there is nothing not Tznius…
Davening should be said in Loshon Hakodesh only. The words that were instituted in our Davening by our sages cannot be accurately translated into other languages. Additionally, many authorities…
B’dieved, one may daven till Chatzos, according to many Poskim. Chassidim who are involved in proper Hachana to davening rely on this. There is no basis to allow davening…
