Is Tachanun said by Kerias Shema Sheal Hamitah of Erev Yom Kippur? Those who do not decrease in the amount of Selichos recited on the night of Erev Yom Kippur are to say Tachanun at night in Kerias Shema Sheal Hamitah. However, those who are accustomed to decrease in the […]
Is Tachanun recited by the Mincha prior to Erev Yom Kippur?
Is Tachanun recited by the Mincha prior to Erev Yom Kippur?[1] Tachanun is recited by Mincha of the 8th of Tishrei, which is the Mincha prior to Erev Yom Kippur.[2] _______________________________________________________ [1] Admur 604:5; Siddur Admur; M”A 604:1; Levush 131:6; Kaf Hachaim 604:18; 584:74 [2] The reason: As the Yom […]
Tachanun on Erev Yom Kippur
Tachanun on Erev Yom Kippur:[1] Tachanun is omitted on Erev Yom Kippur.[2] It is not resumed until the 2nd day of Cheshvan.[3] Is Tachanun recited by the Mincha prior to Erev Yom Kippur?[4] Tachanun is recited by Mincha of the 8th of Tishrei, which is the Mincha prior to Erev […]
Erev Yom Kippur-Checklist and summary of laws
Erev Yom Kippur Kaparos Buy two 24-hour candles. One for the shul for married men and one for the house for Havdala. Davening: No Tachanun/Avinu Malkeinu/Mizmor Lesoda in Shacharis No Avinu Malkeinu even if falls on Erev Shabbos Receive Lekach Ask forgiveness from people that you hurt Mitzvah to eat. […]
The gender of the chicken to take for Kaparos
The gender of the chicken to take for Kaparos:[1] One is to take a male chicken for a male family member, and a female chicken for a female family member. Pregnant woman:[2] For a pregnant woman one is to take and slaughter one female chicken on her behalf, and one […]
May Kaparos be redone with the same chicken on another person
May Kaparos be redone with the same chicken on another person?[1] This follows the same law as above, that initially each person is to use a single chicken which is then slaughtered and not reused for any other person. However, in a time of need, one may use the same […]
How many chickens should a pregnant woman use for Kaparos
How many chickens should a pregnant woman use for Kaparos:[1] For a pregnant woman one is to take and slaughter one female chicken on her behalf, and one female and male chicken on behalf of the fetus whose gender is in question. [Thus, in total, a pregnant woman takes three […]
What is the law if a woman used a male chicken or vice versa
What is the law if a woman used a male chicken or vice versa?[1] She fulfills her obligation. The Kaparos is not required to be repeated. _________________________________________________________ [1] Ashel Avraham Butschetch Tinyana 605 Bookmark
How many chickens is a woman to take if she is pregnant with twins
How many chickens is a woman to take if she is pregnant with twins?[1] It requires further analyses whether she is to suffice with three chickens as any pregnant woman or is to take five chickens.[2] Some Poskim[3] however conclude that she is to take 5 chickens. ________________________ [1] See […]
If a woman gave birth after Kaparos but before Yom Kippur, should Kaparos be redone on the baby
If a woman gave birth after Kaparos but before Yom Kippur, should Kaparos be redone on the baby? This matter requires further analyses.[1] However, some Poskim[2] conclude that she is not required to repeat the Kaparos on the infant. ________________________________________ [1] See Hiskashrus 948 footnote 17 that perhaps the atonement […]
