Question: Is it our Minhag to say the Passuk v’ani beroiv chasdecha before walking into shul? If so, do we only say it before davening shacharis, or also before…
Question: Is it our Minhag to say the Passuk v’ani beroiv chasdecha before walking into shul? If so, do we only say it before davening shacharis, or also before…
The Rebbe used the left foot first. However, when going forward, one should place the right foot first. Sources: כשפוסע לאחוריו - לכאורה צ״ל ברגלו הימנית תחילה כבכל…
Question: Is it ok for a yeshiva to split up the aliyos between different balei kriya in order to allow different bochrim to have a chance (and who may…
It is permitted to learn before Shacharis (provided one already said Birchas Hatorah if it’s already after Alos - see here), under either of the following conditions: One regularly…
Question: Is the definition of listening to kriah following along in the words or actually paying attention to their meaning? Answer: Strictly speaking one need only follow along…
בהכנסת הס”ת לארון קודש לאחר קריאת התורה, האם עדיף לעבור בין כל המתפללים שיוכלו לנשק הס”ת או שעדיף ללכת (מימין) בדרך הקצרה?
כשמוליכים הספר תורה מארון הקודש לבימה הולכים בצד ימין אף שהיא דרך ארוכה, וכשחוזרים חוזרים בשמאל, בצד השני. וי״א לילך בדרך הקצרה יותר, וכשחוזרים - בדרך השניה, שבמילא ארוכה…
Question: When tucking the retzuos of teffilin into the gartel (to keep them off the floor), does it matter if they are tucked straight or looped. In the looped…
Question: I cant talk for a couple days in order to heal a throat muscle strain. Saying even a few words, whispering or mouthing is harmful to the strain.…
Question: Sometimes the Chazan finishes early and takes 3 steps forward to learn/recite tehilim by the amud for comfort while waiting for Tisha onim. 1. Does he need to…
Question: If one is Davening Slichos with a Minyan, but is running behind (or he entered the Shul late), and therefore didn't say מחי ומסי with the Minyan, and…
Question: I found a Machzor for Yom Kippur in the prison chapel library, amongst goyish books. Since some inmates take the books and desecrate them and since, as far…
The Rebbe instructed that the chosson leave during that time so that everything can be recited properly. The chosson himself does not say vidui and tachanun. For Slichos on…
Question: Does one take 3 steps back and then say tehillos le'eil elyon or Shira chadosha and then go back to their place, or take 3 steps back and…
When Moshiach comes, we will no longer ask for our needs in Shmoneh Esrei; instead, we will only give thanks to Hashem. Whether this will take effect immediately or…
האם מותר לי להגיד יעלה ויבא (או אתה חוננתנו, משיב הרוח וכו’) בקול קצת חזק להזכיר לאנשים לומר אותם?
מותר, אבל לא נכון שכל אחד ואחד יעשה כן. מקורות: ראה צרור החיים לר״ח מטודילו, תלמיד הרשב״א, דיני טעויות בתפלה יג - ע׳ טו - שהרמב״ן הי׳ אומר…
Halachically, there is no need to stand while the reading of the Torah even if the Bima is not on a raised platform or the Torah is being read…
Question: I heard that Kabbalisticlly it’s not good to cover the head Tefillin with ones Tallis. So what is one supposed to do for Birchas Kohanim when he’s supposed…
Question: Due to a health issue my father can not say or read brachos. However he can answer Amen and he is aware of what he is listening. My…
Question: How far does one have to check after the bathroom to be concerned about these issues brought in shulchan Aruch? For some, being overly concerned can at times…
It should be covered for praying. You can not pray within the 4 cubits if there is a bad smell. Source: שוע"ר סי' פז סעיף א-ב בענין גרף…
