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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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

When saying Shema with Rabbeinu Tam’s Tefilin, is it assur to be mafsik in the same areas like during Krias Shema of Davening?

This Shema is not like Shema during davening and one may be mafsik for a tzorech of any dvar mitzvah or mipnei hakovod, even in the middle of a…

Does one have to say Amen, Borchu, Kedushah while they are learning and there is a Minyan going on which one is not Davening with?

If one has already answered Kedushah but hears a Minyan saying Kedushah, he should stop and say it with them. See here for more details. #2450 This…

How does one keep all of the Halochos associated with Davening, in 770?

Full Question: How is it possible to keep the Halochos of not walking in front of someone during Davening? Not to do עושה שלום if someone behind you is…

קריה”ת בלי בעל קורא

שאלה: ע"פ אורח חיים קמב-קמג מה הדין במקרה שאני בבית חב"ד ואין מישהו שיודע לקרוא את הטעמים, אבל יש משהו שיודע את הדקדוק טוב שיכול להיות ליד משהו שיקרא…

Must a Jew sew the silk Atarah on a Tallis Gadol?

Does it need to be a man who himself is M'chuyav? Answer: The silk Atarah does not need to be sewn by a Jew. #2239

Davening on Ma’ariv on Nittel Nacht

Question: Regarding Nittel Nacht, if someone won’t be Davening Maariv in Shul that night, is it preferable to Daven Maariv at home at Tzeis Hakochavim, or as one is…

I know that one can’t eat after Shkiah on Shabbos, but what about during the week?

1. From half-hour before the time for Krias Shma until after one Davens Maariv, it is forbidden to eat a proper meal. However, one may snack on small quantities…

Can a person give Tzedaka during Shemoneh Esrei?

No. Sources: שו״ע או״ח צו, א. אדה״ז שם.

Can the Rabbi give a speech while the Chazzen does the long Chazoras Hashatz quietly?

Question: Sometimes by Shluchim on Rosh Hashana or Yom Kippur when Chazoras Hashatz is really long, they tell the Chazzan to read it quietly while he gives a speech,…

Is there an issue with Davening from a cell phone app?

When Davening it is appropriate to use a Siddur. Besides for the Kedusha that the Siddur has, which the phone does not, the phone is likely to generate unwanted…

There is a Shabbos Minyan where the Krias Hatorah is so fast that it is impossible to follow. Am I Yotzei with such a Krias Hatorah?

If you actually hear every word, even if it is quick, you are certainly Yotzei. Additionally, it is debatable if one is Halachically obligated to hear every word of Krias…

הבעל קורא קרא תיבת אדני (וירא יט, ב) עם קמץ במקום פתח

שאלה: בשבת קודש פרשת וירא הבחנתי אשר הבעל קורא בתחילת עליה השלישית (פרק יט פסוק ב) קרא תיבת אדני עם קמץ במקום פתח. מכיון שרק קלטתי הטעות באיחור קצת,…

Can I say Birchas Hatorah if I am in unsure if I said it already?

One may not say Brochos if they are unsure if they already said them. Regarding Birchas Hatorah, one is Yotze Birchas Hatorah by reciting Ahavas Olam before Shema and then…

May one interrupt in between sections of פתח אליהו at the two dots – to talk? If not, what about to say אמן ,נקדישך and/or ברכו?

One may interrupt for any pressing Mitzvah matter. Certainly one may - and must - answer אמן ,נקדישך and/or ברכו. One should not interrupt to talk during any learning…

Can One Daven During Chazaras Hashatz?

Question: The Alter Rebbe writes in the Siddur “Lo Yafa Heim” about people that learn or say Tachanunim during Chazaras Hashatz, even if they listen to the end of…

What’s the Makor to light two candles by the Shtender of the Shliach Tzibur? Is this Minhag Chabad?

Yes, it is Minhag Chabad. See below for the sources. Sources: נרות ביהכ״נ - הובא בגמ׳ ברכות נג, א. ובכ״מ בראשונים. וכ״ה בשו״ע או״ח קנא, ט. רחצ, יא…

Why can’t we delete the Bracha of “״ולמלשינים in Shemoneh Esrei? Wasn’t The Rebbe all about bringing Jews back and not pushing them away?

Firstly, it is not our place to "correct" and edit any part of the Siddur. This Brocho specifically was composed by Rabban Gamliel in Yavneh with approval from all…