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Davening

  • Maariv, Zmanim
  • Tzeis Hacochovim

קבלת שבת לפני צאת הכוכבים

  שאלה: יש מנין שמקדימים הכנסת ש״ק ומנסים להתפלל מנחה לפני פלג המנחה. יוצא לפעמים שלפני פלג עדיין חסר מהמנין. והם רוצים לדעת האם עדיף שיתפללו ביחידות לפני הפלג או…

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  • Davening
  • bathroom, או"ח עח

Sanitary bladder pads & words of Torah

  Question: I have weak pelvic muscles & my bladder leaks often: when I cough or sneeze or stand up. I now wear thick bladder protection pads all day (not…

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  • Davening, Negel Vasser
  • davening, hesech hadaas, shoes, washing hands, מעשה רב

In regards to washing ones hands before Davening, is it OK to wash, eat and then Daven -if care was taken not to touch shoes etc.- or is it regardless necessry to wash again?

  If you intended originally to wash your hands for Davening, then you do not need to wash your hands again after eating, so long that you didn’t touch covered…

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  • Birchos Hashachar, Davening, Shema
  • Brachos, mezonos faren davenen, shema, women

Is there an obligation to recite “Birchos Hashachar” and “Shemah” before eating in the morning?

  One may not eat before Davening. However, if one is hungry and not eating can disturb their concentration during Davening, it’s permissible to eat. The Rebbeim encouraged eating to…

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  • Birchos Hashachar, Negel Vasser

Is it permitted to recite “Al Netilas Yadayim” immediately after Na’agel Vaser, or it must be recited only after the second time washing?

  You should wash your hands by your bed then go to the bathroom, wash your hands a second time, and then recite the blessing "Al Netilas Yadayim" after wiping…

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  • - עברית, Aliyos, Bris Milah

מי קודם לעליה: אבי הבן או סנדק – האם יש מנהג חב”ד בענין זה?

  המשך השאלה: וזהו מה שמצאתי בפוסקים: דעות המקדימים סנדק לאבי הבן – הלבוש והמגן אברהם סימן רפ"ב (ע"פ מנהגי פוזנא): "הסנדק דוחה לאבי הבן ולמוהל". אליה רבה סימן קל"ו (ע"פ מנהגי ווילנא):…

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  • Davening, Maariv, Zmanim
  • boro park

My Shul is in Boro Park (11218); what time should we Daven Maariv Leil Purim?

  The accepted Chabad Minhag is to always Daven Maariv after Tzeis Hakochavim. The ideal time for Davening Maariv is after the emergence of three small stars. Three medium stars appear, according to the Alter…

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  • Davening, Maariv, Zmanim
  • Tzeis Hacochovim

1. What would be preferred, to Daven Maariv early with a Minyan (in a case where one Davened Mincha after Plag), or to Daven Beychidus after Tzeis? 2. In general from what time can one start Davening Maariv Lechatchila?

  1. Being that you Davened Maariv in the past after Tzeis Hacochovim, you should continue doing so - even if it means not Davening with a Minyan - as…

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  • Krias Hatorah
  • sefer torah

When we read from 2/3 Torah scrolls is there a particular order they return to the Aaron Kodesh?

  The proper order is that the Sefer Torah which was read last should be the first to be brought and put back in the Aaron kodesh. However,  if the…

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  • Birchos Hashachar, Davening
  • Birchos HaTorah, learning

Do I need to make Birchas Hatorah if I wake up for 45 minutes in middle of the night and listen to a Shiur (while putting my child back to sleep) and then go back to sleep myself?

  If listening to a recording, no. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-260-are-torah-mp3s-considered-learning-torah/     #3138

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  • Davening, Tehillim
  • Shabbos Mevarchim

If one does not finish Tehillim on Shabbos Mevarchim, is there still a way to make it up? If yes, when?

  You should finish as soon as possible, during the next few days (but not at night).   Sources: ההוראה הכללית היא בש״ק לפני התפלה, כבכ״מ. וגם בהיום יום כ״ו…

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  • Birchos Hashachar, Negel Vasser
  • flight, modeh ani, staying up the entire night, traveling, unresolved, up the whole night, או"ח ד

When You Are Up the Whole Night

  Question: Someone that was up the whole night – does he say Modeh Ani? Answer: The Rebbe asked this question and didn’t provide us with an answer.   Question:…

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  • Davening, Tachanun, Women
  • nefilas apayim

Should women and girls also cover their foreheads with their sleeves when saying Nefilas Apayim?

  Women are not obligated to recite Tachanun, yet they may do so if they wish, and many have the custom to do so. There are, however, many women who…

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  • Aliyos

If there is only a Cohen on Rosh Chosesh, is it a issue to give him Rishon and Sheini, since you are repeating the same verse twice for the same person?

  A Kohen still receives the second Aliya on Rosh Chodesh when there is no Levi, even though the reading repeats itself.   Sources: ראה לדוד אמת להחיד"א סי' ו…

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  • Davening, Uncategorized
  • kiddush levana

I am scheduled, to leave Israel this Thursday night and arrive in New York Friday morning 1. Should I say Lechatchila Kiddush Levana in Israel or wait till Motzei Shabbos (Shabbos being Yud Alef)?  2. Is it permitted to carry a key on Shabbos in the hotel from the reception desk to my room?

  1. You should say before Motzai Shabbos. 2. One may carry in a hotel, though some are Machmir. See here.   Sources: בנוגע המתנה למוצאי שבת, הנה ברמ"א או"ח…

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  • Davening, Zmanim
  • chatzos, netz, zman tefilla

If I’m almost certain that I’ll miss Zman Tefilla and a Safek that I will miss Chatzos is it preferable to Daven before Netz B’kvius?

  Davening before Netz is only allowed in a Sha’as Hadchak (for example an early morning flight – not something that happens on a daily basis), or if already done…

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  • Davening, Zmanim
  • chatzos

If after a long night Farbrengen, I wake up just after Chatzos, what is the Halacha with Shacharis?

  One may not Daven Shacharis after midday. If this happens as a result of a late night Farbrengen, you should reconsider your participation in late Farbrengens, or come up…

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  • Davening, Krias Hatorah
  • aliya

How does a son call up their father to an Aliya? How does a person call up a brother? 

  The Gabbai calls his father as יעמוד אבי מורי פלוני בן פלוני. The same with a brother יעמוד פלוני בן אבי מורי פלוני. It is always better if someone…

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  • Davening, Krias Hatorah, Shlichus
  • aliya, aliyos

We are a family of Levi’im, and many times in our Chabad house we are half the Minyan, and 2 or 3 of the people that are regulars are also Levi’im. How do we do Aliyos when we run out of Yisroeilim? 

  A) The following is done if the Minyan is all Leviyim and one Yisroel: The Yisroel goes up for the first Aliya and then followed by Leviyim only. B) The…

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  • Birchos Hashachar, Davening, Krias Shema Al Hamita
  • hamapil

If one used the bathroom after he already said Hamapil, does he say Asher Yatzar?

  Yes.   https://asktherav.com/i-said-hamapil-but-i-am-not-able-to-fall-asleep-at-what-point-can-i-start-talking-or-if-i-cant-fall-asleep/     #2767a

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  • - עברית, Davening, Shema, Shemoneh Esrei
  • bathroom, או"ח צב, בל תשקצו

בל תשקצו באמצע קריאת שמע ותפילה

  שאלות: א. לשון רבנו בשו"ע (צב, ב) בתפילה הוא "אם יכול להעמיד יעמיד" אבל לקריאת שמע וברכותיה כותב "צריך להעמיד", האם יש חילוק לדינא? ב. לענין להפסיק לגדולים באמצע…

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  • Davening, Tallis

Does a married man who puts on a Tallis Gadol need to make a Bracha on Tzitzis in the morning when saying Brachos?

  A married man should only make the Bracha on his Tallis Katan if the following conditions are met: 1. He changes the Tallis Katan during the day. 2. He…

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  • Davening, Tehillim

I am part of a group who divide the Tehillim daily for Shidduchim for our children. We try to complete our portions before Shkia but sometimes some ladies do not finish it before Shkia. My son pointed out a letter from the Rebbe which seems to indicate that it is okay to say Tehillim until צאת הכוכבים and another letter which seems to indicate till Shkia. Is it okay to say till צאת or we should really try before Shkia?

  The apparent inconsistency between the letters has been raised in several areas. (See also below). Practically, it depends on the situation. Ideally, it should be done before Shkiah, but…

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  • Birchos Hashachar
  • air plane, alos hashachar, flight, traveling

Am I allowed to say Brachos before Alos Hashachar if that is when I wake up for the day and leave my house?

  If you wake up after midnight, then you should say all Brachos, as you have become obligated by doing the action corresponding to the Bracha. Thus almost all Brachos will…

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  • Davening, Shacharis, Shema, Tallis, Tefillin, Uncategorized
  • misheyakir, netz

Earliest Time for Talis, Tefilin & Davening

  Question: Ideally, what is the earliest time one can do Tallis, Tefilin, Shema and Shacharis - all of these from Misheyakir? Bedieved, for example someone who starts work really…

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