Question: If there is a chiyuv which is supposed to get an aliyah, and the gabbai called up somebody else by mistake (for the last aliyah) can the chiyuv still…
Question: If there is a chiyuv which is supposed to get an aliyah, and the gabbai called up somebody else by mistake (for the last aliyah) can the chiyuv still…
Although it's best to be properly covered while learning, nonetheless when it is not possible you can still listen to a shiur. Sources: האשה יושבת וקוצה חלתה ערומה…
Obviously a biological woman will always stay a woman and one may not give them an Aliya or let them be Chazzan regardless of how they look or dress.…
Question: In general, I know that one may not bentch Hagomel or say "Baruch Shep’torani" after Shlishi/Shvii before kaddish, as not to make a Hefsek. My question is by…
Question: We have 12 Kohanim and 2 Yisroelim, 1 of the Yisroelim will be Laining and is a chiyuv (in the 12 months from the petira of his son).…
If you’re holding at a place where you can make a Hefsek (such as speaking), yes, you may say it together with the Minyan. Please see in the…
Question: I have long lists of names of people who need healing that I insert in my prayers when I have the time. I have divided them into those…
שאלה בנוגע למבצע עשרת הדיברות:
שאלה: האם ניתן להחזיר את הס”ת מיד לאחר קריאת המפטיר, ולקרוא את ההפטרה אחרי חלוקת הממתקים ואחרי שהילדים ילכו? מענה: לא. ראה כאן: https://asktherav.com/13764-when-the-one-receiving-maftir-has-to-bentch-hagomel-when-exactly-should-he-do-so/ #21503
Question: I have a tallis that has the holes for the tzitzis that are torn. Can I use metal grommets to attach the tzitzis to the tallis? (That is…
Of course, one has to have kavanah. But if one didn’t, there is no obligation to repeat it, although it is meritorious to do so (unlike Pesukei D’zimrah where…
Yes. Without Birchas Hatorah. Haftorah (without the Brochos) should also be said. Sources: רמ״א קמג, ב. מג״א שם ב. משנ״ב שם ט. כה״ח יא. #4891
You can spray the area where you’re standing with air freshener and then make a Bracha. Sources: עפ"י שוע"ר עט סעי' ו וסי' פה סעי' א ופתחי עולם…
Question: We have an Aron Kodesh which is narrow and therefore the two Sifrei Torah in the Aron are one in front of the other (rather than side by…
No need to wash three times. If washing three times, wash three consecutive times one hand and then the same on the other hand. Sources: כ"מ בלקו"ש ח"ט…
After the three steps. שכן אד׳ שפתי תפתח הוא חלק מהתפלה. ואין לזוז ממקומו. וראה שו״ת אבני ישפה ו, יט, ב. #20871
Yes. Only when saying within the year of Aveilus for a father or mother and only if you cannot say later. Sources: ק״ו מבאמצע פסוקי דזמרה, שהתירו הפוסקים…
להפסיק באמצע תחנון לאמירת ויהי בנסוע וכו’
שאלה: כשאני אוחז באמצע תחנון, ובשני וחמישי באמצע תחנון הארוך - האם עלי להפסיק כשהציבור אומר ויהי בנסוע, בריך שמיה, לך ה' וכו', ולומר עמהם, או שאין להפסיק באמצע…
Question: Is there any specific behavior to follow during weekdays or Shabbos Birkat Kohanim in Sefardi minyan? I've seen some leave the room for that time. Answer: There…
Yes. It should be read with proper trop. Additionally, if there is a minyan on Purim you should have in mind when reading the Krias Hatorah of Vayavo Amalek…
There’s no need to, though there is room for such a hiddur, unless that is what the community custom is, as one should not deviate from what the community…
Q. Can one be yotze Megillah if there are other minyanim and they are saying Kedusha etc.? A. If you make sure to hear every single word, though it…
I heard the Rebbe was not particular about this, although some say the Rebbe was at times? Answer: One should make sure that his back is not directly…
האם יקום פורקן הוא המשך לקריאת התורה דווקא? והאם יש ענין לאומרו (הראשון) עם המנין?
א. כן. המנהג לאומרה לאחר ובהמשך לקרה"ת ובנוכחות הס"ת (ונהגו פעם להחזיק הס"ת כמו בברכת החודש). ב. יש ענין, אבל אומרים אותו ביחיד ג"כ. טעמים ומקורות: א. ראה…
Question: I daven in a small minyan and we often wait for the 6th to be holding by shemone esrei. When the chazan says Emes.. usually a minute later…
Question: If the minyan has less than 6 that are holding together right before Shmoneh Esrei - should the Chazan (or someone) NOW do just kedusha out loud, or…
