Chapter 3: The laws of Yom Kippur-The five oppressions 1. The five prohibitions:[1] The verse[2] states that on Yom Kippur one is required to oppress himself. The Sages derived from this verse five oppressions that one must restrict himself from on Yom Kippur, in order to decrease one’s pleasure. All […]
Shaarei Halacha Chapter 2: Erev Yom Kippur
Chapter 2: Erev Yom Kippur Erev Yom Kippur summarized Checklist Kaparos Buy two 24-hour candles. One for the shul for married men and one for the house for Havdalah. Lekach Breakfast: Dip the bread in honey. Eat fish. No garlic, eggs or sesame [Tehina]. Malkus after midday Mikveh after Malkus […]
Shaarei Halacha Chapter 1: Aseres Yimei Teshuvah/The 10 days of Repentance
Chapter 1: Aseres Yimei Teshuvah/The 10 days of Repentance 1. The fast of Gedalia:[1] The day after Rosh Hashanah is a public fast day [called Tzom Gedalia]. See our Sefer “The laws & Customs of Rosh Hashanah” Aseres Yimei Teshuvah Chapter 2 for the full details of this subject! […]
Shaar Hachassidus-Chapter 2: Mamar in Likkutei Torah
Chapter 2: Mamar in Likkutei Torah Mamar 1- “Shuvah Yisrael…” [Likkutei Torah p. 64a] The Mamarim of Shabbos Shuvah expound on the heading of the Haftorah for this Shabbos, which begins with the words “Shuvah Yisrael.” The main theme of the Ten Days of Repentance is the Avoda of Teshuvah. […]
Shaar Hachassidus-Chapter 1: The Theme of the Day
Chapter 1: The theme of the day 1. The meaning of the name: What is the essence of Yom Kippur, its inner meaning and purpose? A name reveals the essence of an item. Yom Kippur is the day we receive atonement from Hashem for our sins. It however remains to […]
Chapter 16: The fast of Gedalia
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Chapter 15: Aseres Yimei Teshuvah
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Chapter 14: Laws relevant to years that Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbos
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From the Rav’s Desk: Is Av Harachamim recited prior to Musaf on Shabbos Mevarchim Tishrei?
Question: Is Av Harachamim recited prior to Musaf on Shabbos Mevarchim Tishrei? On one hand we don’t actually recite the blessing over the new month and hence perhaps it should be recited as usual, although on the other hand it still is Shabbos Mevarchim and hence perhaps it should not […]
Chapter 11: The Blows and Sounds
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