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Rosh Hashana

  • Rosh Hashana, Shofar, Tzitzis
  • Shehecheyanu, מעשה רב

Can the Baal Tokea make Shehecheyanu on a new pair of Tzitzis?

  Yes, a Baal Tokea may rely on a new pair of Tzitzis to fulfill the custom of wearing a new garment by Tekias Shofar on the second day of…

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  • Shofar
  • או"ח כא, תשמישי מצוה

Is a Shofar holy? May one bring it into unholy places?

  If it was used for a mitzvah and is still suitable for mitzvah usage, it should not be used for mundane matters and certainly not for improper usages. One…

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  • Daled Minim, Mivtzoyim, Shofar, Zmanim

Can we shake Lulav (or blow Shofar), specifically for mivtzoim purposes, from after Alos Hashachar?

  No. But if one did so they are Yotze Bedieved. Also, if that is the only time they will end up shaking Lulav, it may - and should -…

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  • - עברית, Rosh Hashana, Teffilos
  • aseres yemei teshuva, מעשה רב

בש”ץ שדילג על שיר המעלות ממעמקים בעשי”ת

  שאלה: בש"ץ שהתחיל חצי קדיש אחר ישתבח ושכח לומר שיר המעלות ממעמקים גו', האם יחזור ויאמר שיר המעלות או שימשיך בקדיש? וכן האם תחילת הקדיש הוא משיאמר תיבת יתגדל?…

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  • Rosh Hashana, Women
  • Erev Rosh Hashanah, Niddah, ohel

May a woman who is Nidah go to the Ohel on Erev Rosh Hashanah?

  Question: I'm generally careful not to go to the Ohel when I'm on my menstrual cycle. (I'm a single girl). I would like to go on Erev Rosh Hashanah,…

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  • Rosh Hashana, Tallis, Teffilos, Yom Kippur

I’m a Bachur going to a Shliach for Rosh Hashana. If I will be Chazan whether Shacharis or Musaf should I wear a Tallis? And if yes, do I make a Bracha or not?

  You don't need to wear a Tallis. If the congregation is particular about this, you should wear it just over the shoulders (together with a hat), so it shouldn't…

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  • Rosh Hashana
  • rosh hashana foods, round challah

Is there a Halacha that the Challah on Rosh Hashanah has to be round?

  It is not an halacha, but a documented Minhag.   Source: ראה טעמי המנהגים ליקוטים קפג עפמש״כ בשו"ת מהר"י אסאד או"ח קנז שבפסח המצות עגולות כדי להרחיק מחוקות התועבות…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Rosh Hashana, Tehillim
  • aseres yemei teshuva, elul, written torah by night

May I say Tehillim at night During Elul?

  Q. May I say Tehillim at night during Elul? A. No. See sources below.   Q. May Tehillim be said at night during Aseres Yemei Teshuva, or is it…

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  • Rosh Hashana, Shul, Spending Ma'aser
  • Pesicha

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…

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  • Rosh Hashana, Tashlich
  • Covid-19

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…

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  • Chazaras Hashatz, Davening, Teffilos
  • טעות בתפילה

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…

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  • Rosh Hashana, Tashlich

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…

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  • Davening, Rosh Hashana, Teffilos, Tznius, Women, Yom Kippur

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

  Women should not kneel.   Sources: 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…

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  • - עברית, Rosh Hashana, Teffilos
  • Badatz coronavirus letters, Covid-19

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

מכתב כז אלול קורונה

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  • Rosh Hashana, Shofar

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…

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  • Davening, Minyan, Rosh Hashana, Teffilos, Yom Kippur
  • Covid-19

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…

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  • Moshiach, Musical Instruments, Rosh Hashana, Shabbos, Shofar

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…

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  • Rosh Hashana, Shofar

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?  …

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  • Avodah Zarah, Rosh Hashana, Shofar
  • או"ח תקפו

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…

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  • Rosh Hashana, Shofar
  • Covid-19, או"ח תקפו, או"ח תקפז, הלכות ראש השנה

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…

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