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If the Baal Koreh is a Kohen or a Levi, who gets the Aliyah of the Tochecha?

There are several options, listed in order of preference: 1. Someone else should prepare and Lain the Kriah of the Tochecha and take that Aliya (without being called up).…

We have chickens in my classroom. The cage is not always clean and there is a small smell. Am I allowed to Daven and say Tehillim in the room?

If the cage is on a table, which is 10 tefachim high and 4x4 tefachim wide, as long as you cannot smell the smell from where you are, you…

האם מותר לשליח לעשות הכרזות ולסמן לאנשים כדי להדריך אותם באמצע התפילה

שאלות: מאחר ובקהילתנו הרוב אינן שומרי תומ"צ לע"ע ואינן בקיאים בהלכות - איך, האם וכיצד ניתן להפסיק בתפילה לקרוא להשלמת מניין, לסמן ליהודי שקורא את כל השמו"ע (כולל קדושה,…

Is it an obligation or a Minhag Chassidim to have a second covering over ones head while making a Bracha or saying Hashem’s name? (like during Shnayim Mikra or Chumash etc.)

During Davening and Birchas HaMazon one should wear a double covering, specifically a hat on top of the Yarmulke. It is the Minhag of some Ba'alei Nefesh to wear…

If I’m Davening and no one says Kaddish Yasom, should I say Kaddish even though I have both parents Bli Ayin Hora?

No. Unless your parents are not Makpid. Even in this case, if there is someone there who has no parents you shouldn’t say it. The common custom, however, is that…

I will be davening in a Shul that says Hallel/no Tachanun on Yom Yerushalayim. How Should I conduct myself?

Should I still say Tachanun on my own while they say Hallel? Should I leave the room and say it? If I leave the room, do I put my head…

If I daven on 12-13 Tammuz in a Minyan that says Tachanun and I do not say Tachanun on these days, I just skip it, right?

Yes, you should skip Tachanun, but in a manner that doesn't call attention to your behavior. טעמים ומקורות: בכללות הענין ילה״ע מאג״ק ח״ז ע׳ קכה ואילך. והנה יש…

I came from Eretz Yisroel to the States after Pesach and I’ll be landing back to Eretz Yisroel on Monday 22 Iyar. What should I do about the Kriah I’ll miss?

Answer: If you cannot find a Minyan either in Eretz Yisroel or in Chutz La'aretz to hear this Parasha, then there’s nothing else you can do about it. …

Late Mincha (after Shkiah) on Friday

Question: I used to join the late Minyanim for Mincha during the week and Friday in 770, since it is hard to get Shabbos prep done and be in…

כמה שאלות על דיני הפסק בתפילה

שאלות: א. האם כשעונים באמצע בפסוקי דזמרה לקדיש או קדושה, צריך להיות בין שתי מזמורים, או שמותר וצריך לענות גם כשאוחזים באמצע הענין? ב. האם כשאוחזים לפני ברוך שאמר אפשר…

הצטרפתי למנין ספרדי שמתפללים ערבית בעוד עדיין לא נהי’ צאת כידוע. הבעי’ שהלכתי לישון בלי לעשות מעריב וקמתי כמה דקות לפני עלות השחר ואחרי משך זמן עשיתי מעריב, אבל נראה לי שזה הי’ אחרי עלות, האם להתפלל מעריב בכזה מקרה נחשב או בכלל לא ראוי לנהוג כך (להתפלל אחרי עלות השחר- האם בדיעבד עובד), או צריך להתפלל פעמיים 2 עמידות?

במקום אונס, אפשר להתפלל מעריב עד הנץ החמה. אבל אין אומרים השכיבנו. וכן אין להתפלל שמונה עשרה. ויש מתירים להתפלל שמונה עשרה גם כן. (ואף שהיא דעת יחיד, בדיעבד…

Saying Ana Bichoach Quietly

Question: This that we say Ana Bichoach Blachash (quietly) on Friday evening, does it also apply to the Ana Bichoach of Sefiras Ha'omer on Friday night? Does it apply…

We are looking for a Cohen to Duchen for Yom Tov. I found a college student (not frum) who says he is a Cohen. May I allow him to Duchen; what research must I do to validate that he is indeed a Cohen?

You can rely on his word regarding giving him an Aliyah and Birchas Kohanim. Sources: עפ"י הרמא אבהע"ז סי' ג סעי' א וראה בב"ש ס"ק ב שאע"פ שהוא…

When one goes to eat at a friend or in-laws Shabbos day, and takes off the Tallis for the meal, may he put the Tallis back on and wear it in order to get it back home? Does it matter if it is cold outside?

It is not a problem, even if it is not cold. However, if the Tallis has been off for three hours or more, one would have to make a…

Putting on a Tallis just for Birchas Kohanim

Question: If I am in a Shul where the Kohanim Duchan but I do not have a Tallis on, should I put one on just for Birchas Kohanim? That…

When spitting by Oleinu on Shabbos does one need to wipe it differently then during the week? Is there a difference between a wood floor and a rug? Does it matter if its a dark rug?

On an earth floor, one may not rub the spit but rather they should place their shoe over it without rubbing it. On a wooden floor, in an area…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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):…

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…

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…

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…