Question: What is our practice regarding personal Tefilos such as for Refuah, Shidduch, or Parnasa? I noticed in other Siddurim a Teffila that can be inserted by Refaenu, for…
Question: What is our practice regarding personal Tefilos such as for Refuah, Shidduch, or Parnasa? I noticed in other Siddurim a Teffila that can be inserted by Refaenu, for…
There is no requirement to remove tefillin straps when doing Hagbah; it’s purely for convenience. Sources: המנהג מובא בזר זהב ב, א. מנהגי בוסטון בסי׳ תפלה ישרה הוצאת…
There is a minority opinion which allows this, however from a halachic point of view this position is highly questionable and it’s difficult to rely on this on a…
Women are not obligated to daven Ma'ariv. However, according to the Alter Rebbe, women have the obligation to mention Yetzias Mitzrayim by day and night. This includes the bracha…
If there is no Kohen and only Leviyim and Yisraelim in the minyan, the Levi will receive the first Aliya "Bimkom Kohen" and the Baal Korei should continue reading…
Question continued: Should they be recited by a) one who has Yahrzeit on Friday b) one who has Yahrzeit on Shabbos or c) both a and b? Answer: Our…
Question continued: I am a Rov of an Ashkenazi Shul and occasionally we have Sefardim who frequent and need to say Kaddish. There are Ashkenaz congregants who would like for…
Yes, a Minyan just for Kriyas Hatorah may be done for Mincha of Shabbos. The only change would be that a Chatzi Kaddish would be said right after…
There are four options: 1. Put on the Tefilin Shel Yad backwards, so that the (usual) back of the box is facing down, and the Kesher will be on…
There is no official optimal time to say the Mi Sheberach for those who need a Refuah Shleima. However, it is usually done at the end of the Torah…
One calls the Maftir after reciting the Half-Kaddish. Source: Sharei Efraim 9:1 #3196a
If he will keep a new Jewish name, then give him a Jewish name while calling him up to the Torah. If he won't keep the name then call…
It is permitted but should not be put at eye level. Nonetheless, rumor has it that the Rebbe was opposed to this, even when not on the eastern wall.…
Question continued: We don't have a set Baal Koreh in our Shul. I signal out to someone who reads in place of a Baal Koreh. Sometimes he doesn’t get…
You may do so. (In certain instances, you must do so.) Sources: להעיר משו״ע אדה״ז או״ח סי׳ קכ״ח סעי׳ נ״ז, ומהמסופר באוצר סיפורי חב״ד חט״ו ע׳ 207 (חלקו…
Wordless Niggunim that help inspire and uplift a person while davening are definitely allowed, even to be sung by the person davening. In fact, the Rebbe encourages this often…
It can be said throughout the day. If it's said after Mincha it should not be said as obligatory, rather as if one is reading Torah (Tehillim). Sources: שו"ע…
When it comes to counting someone with mental special needs (autism, down syndrome, etc.) for a Minyan, it all depends on the specific individual’s level of understanding and comprehension.…
Can my son be Chazan on the Maariv of his Bar Mitzvah, or does he need to wait until the next day? Answer: Yes he can, as long as Maariv…
1) There is Machlokes amongst the later Poskim whether this Kaddish is considered גמר תפלת י"ח. (see the quoted sources below for the context of this Machlokes). 2) In…
אין קפידא שכזו אצלנו (ראה תורת מנחם - רשימת היומן ס"ע תיג. ובארוכה - אשכבתא דרבי ע' 54-57. ושם הביא גם מד׳ המשנ״ב קלב בבה״ל עד״ז. ובאמת מפורש כן…
Technically at any point until after shemona esrei. (He can start chazaras hashatz even though there was another chazzan who finished גאל ישראל out loud). Regarding if they switch…
With a Tzeirei and then with a Segol. Sources: כמ״ש בס׳ המנהגים חב״ד ע׳ 72. וראה אג״ק יב ע׳ תלב. יג ע׳ קנג. יג ע׳ שלז. יח ע׳…
Question Continued: Also, if I don't have Kavanah during Davening, then what's the point, I just mumble the words and they come out in one big mush and I…
Question: The Rebbe often speaks about giving "כמה פרוטות" - several prutos to Tzedakah before davening. If the halachic value of a pruta is 3 cents, does that imply…
