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Mivtza Tefillin After Shkiya

Question: What should I do If I meet a Jew after Shkiya who hasn't put Tefillin today? Answer: If one didn’t put on Tefillin during the day, he…

When is the accurate Zman for Motzei Shabbos according to the Alter Rebbe?

There are different opinions how to calculate this. The common custom is to follow 42 minutes in NY. Otherwise, it’s several minutes, specifically 4 minutes, after the sun sets…

I help train boys for their Bar Mitzvah. My learning sessions are at night. Can I practice with the boys putting on Tefillin at night?

Yes, but you should make sure to mention that the mitzvah of putting on Tefilin is only by day, and make sure it is not for a prolonged amount…

מובא שנוהגים לערוך כפרות באשמורת הבוקר. איך מחשבים זאת?

אשמורת הבוקר הוא האשמורה האחרונה של הלילה. י''ב שעות של הלילה - משקיעת החמה עד נץ החמה מחולקת לג' משמרות של ד' שעות זמניות כל אחד. מקורות: ראה…

Is it okay to designate the start of a Minyan after Zman Tfilla but before Chatzos where we would be having a Chassidus Shiur preceding the Minyan which starts before Zman Tfilla?

It’s fine. Sources: ראה שו״ע אדה״ז פט, ז, שלימוד ברבים מותר לפני תפילה שזכות הרבים דבר גדול אפילו נמשך בלימודו עד שזמן תפילה עובר. ושם ב, שמותר לכתחילה…

Can Melacha be done on Erev Shabbos during the 4 minutes between שקיעה הניראית and שקיעה האמיתית?

Question: Based on what the Alter Rebbe writes in his Siddur is one allowed (lechatchila/bedieved) to do melacha Erev Shabbos during the 4 minutes between שקיעה הניראית and שקיעה…

Can one start korbanos for Mincha before Mincha Gedola?

Question: We usually daven Mincah after Kiddush on Shabbos afternoon. But now Mincha Gedola is an hour later due to time change. Can we start saying karbanos, ashrei, Kriyas…

Is it Tznius for a woman to daven in a public place (i.e on the street or on the train)? If not, should a woman rather daven after Shkiah than daven in a public area?

The Issur to daven in an outdoor public area applies to both men and woman unless one is traveling (see Alter Rebbe 90:5). However, there is nothing not Tznius…

What is our basis for davening Shacharis L’chatchila after Zman Tefila (i.e. not paying attention to it)?

B’dieved, one may daven till Chatzos, according to many Poskim. Chassidim who are involved in proper Hachana to davening rely on this. There is no basis to allow davening…

If I start Davening a hour and a half before Chatzos on Shabbos, is it preferable to Daven slowly and Daven Shmona Esrai after Chatzos or to Daven with the Minyan at a faster pace?

The Rebbe encouraged even those who Davened Be'arichus to begin with the Minyan. Regardless, starting so close to Chatzos is itself problematic. You should begin earlier. #5004 …

May one say Shema and Hamapil after Alos Hashachar?

Shema for the evening may be recited. Although the time it is supposed to be recited originally is during the night, one may say it during the day. However…

I am planning to make a Bar Mitzvah at 7 or 7:30, is there an issue with the timing because of Maariv which can only be Davened much later?

It’s not a problem. But make sure to break for Maariv. See Halacha2go.com #648. #4560

Where I live there is only one Minyan that takes Shabbos in early every week…

Question: I live out of town and there is only one Ashkenaz Minyan that takes Shabbos in early at 7PM every week. At times, both Mincha and Maariv are…

Late Mincha (after Shkiah) on Friday

Question: I used to join the late Minyanim for Mincha during the week and Friday in 770, since it is hard to get Shabbos prep done and be in…

קבלת שבת לפני צאת הכוכבים

שאלה: יש מנין שמקדימים הכנסת ש״ק ומנסים להתפלל מנחה לפני פלג המנחה. יוצא לפעמים שלפני פלג עדיין חסר מהמנין. והם רוצים לדעת האם עדיף שיתפללו ביחידות לפני הפלג או…

My Shul is in Boro Park (11218); what time should we Daven Maariv Leil Purim?

The accepted Chabad Minhag is to always Daven Maariv after Tzeis Hakochavim. The ideal time for Davening Maariv is after the emergence of three small stars. Three medium stars appear, according to the Alter…

1. What would be preferred, to Daven Maariv early with a Minyan (in a case where one Davened Mincha after Plag), or to Daven Beychidus after Tzeis? 2. In general from what time can one start Davening Maariv Lechatchila?

1. Being that you Davened Maariv in the past after Tzeis Hacochovim, you should continue doing so - even if it means not Davening with a Minyan - as…

If there is almost certain that I will miss Zman Tefilla and a Safek that I will miss Chatzos is it preferable to Daven before Netz B’kvius?

Davening before Netz is only allowed in a Sha’as Hadchak (for example an early morning flight – not something that happens on a daily basis), or if already done…

If after a long night Farbrengen, I wake up just after Chatzos, what is the Halacha with Shacharis?

One may not Daven Shacharis after midday. If this happens as a result of a late night Farbrengen, you should reconsider your participation in late Farbrengens, or come…

How long after Shkiah is the earliest one can Daven Maariv in Yerushalayim L’chatchila?

L'chatchila one should not rely on 3 average size stars for Krias Shema at night, as we are not expert in this matter. Thus, one should wait a bit longer…