Rosh Hashana Archives

Can I buy Psichas Ha’Aron with Ma’aser money?

One may pay for such mitzvos with Ma'aser money. However, one must have in mind at the time of purchase that it will be from Ma'aser money. If one…

Tashlich in quarantine?

Question: I am in quarantine as I was exposed to Covid-19 in my class. I live in Crown Heights and I did not know what to do for Tashlich…

If the Chazan said Ha’e-l HaKodsh (and didn’t correct himself toch kedei dibur), does he have to restart Chazoras HaShatz?

Yes. כמפורש ברמב״ם תפלה י, יג שחוזר לראש אחד יחיד ואחד ציבור. וכ״כ ברא״ש ברכות א, טז, ובשו״ת הרשב״א א, לה. וכן הביא בלקט יושר ע׳ כא, שהורה…

Is there a need to actually see the fish by Tashlich?

Yes. ד"מ או"ח סתקפ"ג סק"ב בשם מנהגים. והוא במנהגים למהר״א טירנא, שרואים דגים חיים. לבוש תקצו, כ שרגילים לילך למקום שרואים שם דגים, והוסיף טעם מדילי׳ עיי״ש. התוועדויות…

Should women be kneeling during Aleinu on Rosh Hashana/Yom Kippur?

Women should not kneel. כמו בביהמ״ק שנשים לא כרעו, דאשה בעזרה מנין, וגם שבעזרת נשים ל״ש השתחוואה, ראה רשימות שיעורים ברכות כא, א ע׳ רפח בהערה. הררי קדם…

מכתב הבד”צ, ז”ך אלול ה’תש”פ – פרטי דינים להמתפללים ביחידות בראש השנה

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Is it permitted for children to blow and play with the toy Shofar (whistle) on Rosh Hashana?

A child may only blow a real Shofar (obviously not on the first day of Rosh Hashana this year which is Shabbos). ראה שו"ע אדה"ז תקצו, סוס"ב. וראה גם…

If davening alone without a minyan on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur does one say all the Piyutim or does it apply only when davening with a minyan?

For someone who davens without a minyan, there is no obligation to say Piyutim, but it is certainly appropriate to do so. This may not be done during one’s…

This year, with the coming of Moshiach, will we blow shofer on Shabbos? and will there be two days?

Yes, Shofar will be blown in the Beis Hamikdash Hashlishi (in Yavneh) or in any place with a Sanhedrin. From some sources it seems that it will be blown…

Should I remove the sticker on my new Shofar?

Is there any Inyan to remove these stickers before using them for the Mitzvah on Rosh Hashanah? Is there a concern of damaging the Shofar by removing it? …

Is a Shofar that has been used by a non Jew during his prayer ceremonies Kosher to use on Rosh Hashana?

My father received a shofar from a non Jewish friend of his. The shofar had been used by this man during his prayer ceremonies with his congregation. Is the…

Covid & Shofar blowing

I see many articles about Covid & Shofar blowing, many people are suggesting to put a mask over the end of the Shofar. From what I understand from the…

When is the last time to say Selichos?

Initially, Selichos is to be recited early in the morning (In a written reply to Rabbi SZ Gurary OBM, the Rebbe decried the practice of those who “recite selichos…

Elul Shofar Over the Phone

In the current situation where so many peulos of shlichus happen over zoom and over the phone. For example I give a Tanya Shiur over the phone every morning.…

If you do not have a Minyan on Rosh Hashana what should you do regarding Shofar blowing in Musaf and after Musaf?

No Shofar is blown in this case during Musaf. שוע"ר תקצב ז. However, after davening, it is proper to blow 70 sounds in order to hear a total of…

Can one eat pickles on Rosh Hashana?

We avoid eating on Rosh Hashana foods that were cooked in vinegar or has an overall vinegar taste. This would include most pickles as they are pickled in vinegar.…