Question:
- According to the Chabad calendar I use, sometimes it reports that tachnun is omitted. Why is this done? It’s obvious for today since it is Rosh Chodesh.
- If I say tachnun and later learn that it is omitted, is there anything else I need to do? I do not check the calendar regularly enough to catch it every day.
- What is the spiritual significance of tachnun?
Answer:
Hello, 1. Chassidim often omit tachanun on yahrtziets and days that are semi-Yom Tov. As mentioned, there are specific days listed in the Shulchan Aruch when tachanun is not recited, such as Rosh Chodesh, Chanukah, Purim, and Lag BaOmer. However, chassidim may omit it for other reasons as well.
- If you accidentally say tachanun on a day when it is not recited, there is no need for any action.
- Tachanun is a potent form of prayer, symbolizing humility before Hashem in supplication, and it enhances the likelihood of prayer being accepted. Nonetheless, on joyful days, we refrain from using this form of prayer.
Best wishes
