Question: Is tashlich said at night after tzais hakochavim ok? Or do i need to say it again? Thank you Answer: Although we try to say tashlich until nighttime, if… Read more »
Category: The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)
Promise to blow shofar for homebound – binding?
Question: Our synagogue (both Rabbi and administrators) committed itself to blow shofar near our home on the second day of Rosh Hashana, and sent us a schedule, but no one… Read more »
Tashlich at night
Question: Normally we do tashlich by day on Rosh Hashanah. We missed it this year, does it have to be done by day or can it be done also at… Read more »
Rosh Hashanah
Question: Hello, 1. I recently read that many do not eat nuts or vinegar on Rosh Hashanah but that it may be okay if the end product is sweet. Would… Read more »
Erev R”H Selichos bYechidus
Question: lkvod HaRav Due to my being high risk re Corona, I might be saying Erev R”H Selichos bYechidus. Are there certain Selichos that would constitute “must say” vs “nice… Read more »
Is it ok to blow the shofar for oneself?
Question: Is it ok to blow the shofar for oneself? Thankyou Answer: Definitely, whenever a person blows he is performing the mitzva first and foremost for himself, and also for… Read more »
Making bakashos/ requests during davening on Rosh Hashana
Question: Thank you for all your wonderful publications and website. Can you please clarify the subject of making Bakashos on Shabbos and Yom Tov – including Rosh Hashana and Yom… Read more »
Din on Rosh Hashanah
Question: This year Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbos when we do not blow shofer. When is the din given, on Shabbos or on Sunday when we do blow shofer? Accordingly,… Read more »
Blowing Shofar for lady, who says the brochos?
Question: I will be blowing Shofar for a housebound lady after I have already fulfilled my obligation in shul by hearing someone else blowing. Should I say the Brochos or… Read more »
Who should say the berachah of the shofar?
Question: Who should say the berachah of the shofar? Only those who blow or those who listen have to do brachah as well? Answer: The custom is that the person… Read more »
Tekias Shofar Questions
Question: 1. My mouth gets very dry when blowing the shofar and the kolos do not come out nicely. Am i allowed to drink water during the tekios? If so,… Read more »
Pickled meat on Rosh Hashanah
Question: Is there a Minhag not to eat Pickled meat on Rosh Hashanah thru Shmeini Atzeres? And does it make a difference if the food does not taste pickled e.g… Read more »
Havdalah Rosh Hashanah on Motzei Shabbat,
Question: BS”D Can do Havdalah this year on Rosh Hashanah 2020/5780 in Motzei Shabat, who lives in galut? Answer: For Rosh Hashana even those living in Eretz Yisroel have two… Read more »
Is there a Halakha in which say that the Challah in Rosh Hashanah has to be round?
Question: Is there a Halakha in which say that the Challah in Rosh Hashanah has to be round? Answer: It is not an obligation, however many have such a minhag…. Read more »
Should I pronounce HaShem’s name as Elo-ha or Elo-ah?
Question: Hi, I’ve always said in Hallel, “Milifnei Adon chuli aretz, milifnei Elo-ha Yaakov”. But someone told me that instead of pronouncing it as “Elo-ha”, I am supposed to say… Read more »
Almond Milk during Aseres Ymei Tshuva
Question: Does almond milk fall under the same minhag of not having nuts during aseres ymei tshuva? Answer: According to numerous poskim almonds are not included in the minhag of… Read more »
Using honeycomb honey on Rosh Hashana
Question: Would honey packaged with the bee’s wax (honey comb) be kosher? A religious friend suggested that there may be bee particles in the honey, therefore, rendering it unkosher. I… Read more »
Honey on Rosh Hashana
Question: Which honey to use on rosh hashan? Bee or date? Answer: The point of eating the honey is that it is sweet, and it is a siman that we… Read more »
UMAN
Question: Whats your opinion about going to UMAN on R H ? Answer: It depends on who you are, your back-round, and why you are going. Other than that I… Read more »
Shemoneh Esrei Changes during Aseres Yemei Teshuvah
Question: Dear Rabbi I am always confused on the minhag to change to saying oseh hsalom at the end of the Shemoneh Esrei during the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah. My siddur… Read more »
Do granola bars have to be pas yisroel?
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 »
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 »