Question: Do granola bars have to be pas yisroel? Answer: There are two type of granola bars, chewy and crunchy. The chewy ones are not baked, but merely pressed together,… Read more »
Category: The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
Can we carry on Rosh Hashana
Question: Can we carry on Rosh Hashana Answer: Rosh Hashana is considered a Yom Tov, and therefore you may carry whatever is permitted to carry on any Yom Tov, i.e…. Read more »
Confessing on Rosh Hashanah
Question: Is it true that we’re not supposed to confess on Rosh Hashanah itself? If so, what a person do when they feel pain over their aveiros on Rosh Hashanah… Read more »
Buying seats for Rosh Hashana
Question: We know that the expenses spent for Shabbos and Tom Tov are excluded from what Hashem plans for that person to earn that year. Would the Rav say that… Read more »
Yamim Noraim Davening
Question: Thank you. Why do we say (by Korbanot of Musaf) “Et Musfei” on the 2nd Day of Yom Tov? I understand on the 1st day to say it so… Read more »
Chalav yisrael during aseres y’mei teshuva
Question: Does the hakpada of not having pas akum during the aseres y’mei yeshuva include that one should also not have chalav stam during this time, only chalav yisrael? What… Read more »
Mikvah for baal tokeah
Question: Is a bal tokeah required to go to the mikvah? I am being treated for a heel injury and it is hand wrapped by the doctor once a week… Read more »
Rosh Hashannah Simanim
Question: On rosh hashannah, how should the simanim be eaten? Assuming one has made hamotzie: Should they be bought in and eaten one by one? Or should they be incorporated… Read more »
Asking daughter to babysit so mother can go to shul on R”H
Question: My 12 year old daughter will probably spend most of the day in shul on R”H. Is it correct to ask her to stay home part of the time… Read more »
Interest from bank account on Rosh Hashanoh
Question: I’ve heard that there is a problem with interest from bank accounts over Rosh Hashanah and Shabbos before/after Yom Tov, as interest is calculated daily and there is no… Read more »
Greetings
Question: G’Mar Chasima Tova. May all of Klal Yisroel be Zoche to year of Brachos and Simchas and may we all increase our Limud Torah and Halakhic Observance. Answer: Thank… Read more »
Shofars for children. (?)
Question: Shofar for children At what age can a child be introduced to learning to blow a shofar? I have a non-orthodox family member who has introduced it to his… Read more »
shofar
Question: If one was spacing out during shofar (thinking of other matters), does he still fulfill the mitzvah? Answer: The halacha is that mitzvos mentioned in the Torah need intention (kavanah)… Read more »
Bracha in the middle of Shemoneh Esrei
Question: If someone did not hear tekias shofer yet and he is davening musaf with a minyan where tekias are blown in the middle of the silent shemoneh esrei, may… Read more »
Nut Cake during Aseres Yemei Hatshuva
Question: Permited? Answer: The prevalent custom not to eat nuts or sour food is only on Rosh Hashanah. If they are part of an ingredient in a cake to enhance the flavor… Read more »
Vinegar on Rosh Hashana
Question: Can you please tell me if salads which use vinegar (along with sugar and/or mayonnaise), like coleslaw or hearts of palm & avocado, is OK for Rosh Hashana? The… Read more »
Bracha on fruits on Rosh Hashana
Question: Can you please tell me if one should say “hoetz” on a fruit eaten near the beginning of the meal on Rosh Hashana, after already having made hamotzi? Should… Read more »
Guidlines for Hataras Nedarim
Question: I am spending R”H and Y”K in a small out-of-town community in America that does have a Rabbi but he is more of the “ceremonial” type, not a posek…. Read more »
Saying Tachanun when davening selichos after shacharis on Erev Rosh Hashana
Question: If Selichos are said after Shachris on Erev Rosh HaShannah, is Tachanun/Nefilat Apayim said? Thank You. Answer: Although we do say tachanun when saying selichos even if it already… Read more »
Saying 13 middos with a minyan
Question: In order for the minyan to say 13 middot, does there actually have to be 10 people saying it or 10 people in the room is enough? Is there… Read more »
Yom tov
Question: My wife goes to a French language class on Tuesday evenings. The class is for her pleasure. Although she travels to France somewhat frequently, taking the class is not… Read more »
Nuts on Rosh Hashana
Question: Is there any Torah source or basis for the minhag not to eat nuts on Rosh Hashana? Is it really preferable not to? What if the nuts are ground… Read more »
Crying on Rosh Hashana
Question: Are there some Torah opinions that say one should not move oneself to tears on Rosh Hashana, when praying? If so, why? Answer: Yes, this is the opinion of… Read more »
Kittel for Makrei
Shalom, In a community where the custom is for the only the baal tefillah and baal tokea to wear kittel, if there is a third person acting as makrei, should… Read more »
Nuts on Rosh Hashanah
Hi, Is one allowed to eat nuts on rosh Hashanah? Thanks. Answer: The general custom is to refrain from eating nuts on Rosh Hashanah. The reason is because the word… Read more »
Taking Cellphone to Shul
My wife is due to give birth on succot and could go into labor any moment. She is worried that she will go into labor when I am at shul… Read more »
Kiddush Early on Rosh HaShanah
Im having elderly people over for Rosh hashana. Can I make Kiddush early after Plag on the first night, second night, and this year Friday night? Please answer asap. Thank… Read more »
Shower on Yom Tov
What are the halachos regarding showering on a 3 day yom tov. Can one use hot water and liquid soap? Also what is the correct way to wash dishes on… Read more »
Tallis and Tefillin on Rosh Hashanah
Does one wear Tallis and Tefillin on Rosh Hashanah? Answer: Like other festival days (Yom Tov), on Rosh Hashanah we wear a tallis but not tefillin. [Yom Tov is also… Read more »
Round Challah for Rosh Hashanah
Why do we bake round challos for Rosh Hashanah? Answer: The challah of Rosh Hashanah is sweet, symbolizing the sweet year that we wish Hashem to give us. It is… Read more »
Visiting Graves on Rosh Hashanah
Should one visit graves on Rosh Hashanah? Answer: No, one should not visit graves on Rosh Hashanah, which is a Yom Tov (a joyous time – Hashem is close to… Read more »
Tehillim on Rosh Hashanah
Should one read Tehillim on Rosh Hashanah? Answer: Yes, this is a good practice. Reading Tehillim is always a positive practice, in petitioning Hashem with the holy words of David… Read more »
Smoking on Rosh Hashanah
Is it permitted to smoke on Rosh Hashanah? Answer: Although there are some who permit the practice, many rule that today it is forbidden to smoke on Rosh Hashanah (and… Read more »
Haircut Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Is it permitted to take a haircut between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? Answer: Yes, there is no problem in taking a haircut during this period. However, there is a… Read more »
Why we celebrate Rosh Hashanah
Why do we celebrate Rosh Hashanah? Answer: Rosh Hashanah is far more than the non-Jewish concept of the New Year. As the first day of the year, Rosh Hashanah is… Read more »
Wearing White Clothes on Rosh Hashanah
Why do we wear white on Rosh Hashanah? Answer: Most people don’t wear white clothing on Rosh Hashanah, and these clothes are special for Yom Kippur. The reason for this… Read more »
Candles for Rosh Hashanah
Why do we light candles on Rosh Hashanah? Answer: The candles of Rosh Hashanah are similar to those of other holidays, and to those of Sahbbos. For the rationale behind… Read more »
why do we eat fish on rosh hashanah
why do we eat fish on rosh hashanah Answer: We eat fish on Rosh Hashanah for two reasons 1. Fish multiplies fast and we want to multiply like fish 2. Fish… Read more »
Why do we eat honey on rosh hashanah ?
Why do we eat honey on rosh hashanah ? Answer: We eat honey on rosh hashanah because honey is a sweet thing and we want a sweet year like sweet honey
why do we blow the shofar on rosh hashanah ?
why do we blow the shofar on rosh hashanah ? Answer: We blow the shofar for several reasons: Here are some 1. Shofar made from a deer’s horn reminds God… Read more »
how many days is rosh hashanah ?
how many days is rosh hashanah ? Answer: rosh hashanah is Usually 2 days. This year Rosh Hashanah finishes on Friday, so there three days
How long does rosh hashanah last
I wanted to ask How long does rosh hashanah last for ? Answer: rosh hashanah last for 48 hours they are two days Night Day Night Day. This year Rosh… Read more »
what is the greeting for rosh hashanah
what is the greeting for rosh hashanah? Answer: the greeting for rosh hashanah is: לשנה טובה תיכתב ותיחתם And the explanation is :will be written and signed for a good year
rosh hashanah food symbolism
What are rosh hashanah food symbolism ? Answer: Here are some examples for food symbolism on rosh hashanah : -Apples and honey : for a sweet year -Date : our… Read more »
when does rosh hashanah start
when does rosh hashanah start ? Answer: rosh hashanah Begins on Wednesday at 6:24 and ends on Saturday night. This year rosh hashanah is three days because it connects to Saturday.
rosh hashana 2013
when is rosh hashana 2013 ? Answer: this year rosh hashana falls on Thursday, the 5th of September and Friday, September 6,
when does selichot start
when does selichot start ? Answer: The custom is to begin on the Sunday before Rosh Hashanah. If the first day of Rosh Hashanah is on Monday or Tuesday, selichos… Read more »
selichot at kotel
Is it better to say Selichot at kotel ? Answer: Better to say Selichot at thekotel Shechinah resting place but if more difficult to concentrate better to say Selichot in a synagogue…. Read more »
selichot at night
I wanted to know If the best time to selichot is at night ? Answer: the ideal time is towards the end of the night before halachic dawn, when the Divine attribute of… Read more »
selichot alone
Is it permissible to say selichot alone ? Answer: Although it is preferable to do so, it is not essential. An individual may recite selichosbut should omit the thirteen attributes of mercy…. Read more »