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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…

Rosh Hashana Foods

Q. Can I use lemon in the Rosh Hashana food if it’s not strong tasting? A. One can use lemon if it is mixed with other flavors and its…

Any problem with using sugar or date syrup instead of honey to dip the Challah?

If honey isn’t possible, sugar may be used. ראה יפ״ל ג, תקפג, א. מל״ח יב, טז. בא״ח נצבים ש״א ד. שו״ת תורה לשמה תק. כה״ח תקפג, ד. שם…

האם בחור הניגש לעמוד כש”ץ לסליחות צריך להתעטף בטלית גדול?

ש. האם בחור הניגש לעמוד כש”ץ לסליחות צריך להתעטף בטלית גדול? באג"ק ח"ט ע' ריד וחי"ב ע' תמה וחי"ט ע' רמט שולל כללות הענין אצל בחור, אמנם בחט"ז ע'…

When is a chip or flaw in a Shofar (that does not go all the way through) a problem?

Question: It is not clear to me when a chip or flaw in a Shofar (that does not go all the way through) is a problem. I have attached…

Being that it is difficult to understand Selichos in its original form, would it be better to read all or part of it in English or in a language which is easier understood? Would there be any difference between fast days and the Selichos before Rosh Hashana?

Slichos (both of before Rosh Hashana and of a Taanis) is like any other part of Davening which one should understand what he is saying. It is preferred that…

Can I shellac a Shofar?

Question: I'm making a shofar factory. What do I need to know if I want to shellac the shofar once it's ready for use? Is there an issue with…

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, and the Chazzan just says the end of the Brachah aloud. It that considered a Brachah Levatalah?

In Chazars Hashatz of (Shachris and Mussaf of) Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur there are two parts, the Tefilah and the Piyutim/Slichos. During the Tefilah, the Chazzan must say…

אם מישהו עדיין לא עשה התרת נדרים, האם יש ענין לעשות את זה עכשיו

.כדאי Sources: אף שנהגו בער״ה - ובמט״א תקפא סמ״ט מהשל״ה מס׳ יומא לעשות בכל עשי״ת - מ״מ פשוט שנכון תמיד. ובפרט בחודש התשובה. והרי יש שנהגו ארבעים יום קודם ר״ה.…

האם אפשר לעשות התרת נדרים אם אחד מהשלש דיינים הוא לא דתי? מדובר במקרה על שליחות

נחלקו הפוסקים אם הפסולים מחמת עבירה כשרים להתרת נדרים. וכמובן, שבמקום שאי אפשר באופן אחר, ועושים כן מחמת המנהג ולא בכדי לעבור על נדרו ח״ו, אפשר להקל בלית ברירה…

I did Kaporos yesterday. I want to know if there is an Inyan at all of doing it again by Ashmores Haboker?

In my specific situation, a Jew will for sure not eat since the only person who is available doesn't have Hoda’ah (even though he learned and Shechted many chickens…

I will be traveling when Kaporos places are open. Aside from using money, can my parents purchase a chicken for me if I’m not present?

Yes. They should say: "זה חליפת (your name) זה תמורת ... זה כפרת ... זה התרנגול ילך "למיתה ו... ילך לחיים טובים ולשלום. Sources: כתר שם טוב גאגין…

We don’t have any chickens. How do we do Kaporos with money or fish?

You do with money the same you would with a chicken, just instead of saying "ze hatarnegol yeleich l'misa" you say "eilu hamo'ois teilachna litzdoko" ("אלו המעות תלכנה לצדקה"). Of…

We only have a hen available for Kaporos this year. Should a man use a hen in this case or better do it with fish or money?

Being that no other chickens are available, the men should prefer the use of a hen over money or fish. If wanted, you can in addition do it on money…

Is it OK at the outset to do Tashlich at night?

Yes. Nonetheless, it is preferable to do it by day. Also, by day is an Eis Ratzon, an opportune time for this Tefillah. Sources: להעיר שאין מזכירין יגמה״ר…

Nuts on Rosh Hashana

Q. What type of nuts are not to be eaten on Rosh Hashana? A. The Poskim mention the custom of not eating nuts on Rosh Hashana because they increase…

If I learn/familiarize myself beforehand with Hataras Nedarim in the language I understand, can I say it in Loshon Hakodesh with the Minyan or do I still need to say it in the language I understand?

If you familiarize yourself with its concept and its meaning then you can say it in Loshon Hakodesh. Sources: פשוט שעיקר הענין שיהא פיו ולבו שוין - ראה…

My son is becoming Bar Mitzvah in Aseres Yemei Teshuva. Does he have to do Hataras Nedarim, and if yes, when? Does he need 10 people there or is 3 enough?

The Minhag is that boys under Bar Mitzvah don't not say Hataras Nedarim, even if they will become Bar Mitzvah within the year. Nonetheless, since his Bar Mitzvah is…