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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 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 ? Answer: rosh hashanah is Usually 2 days. This year Rosh Hashanah finishes on Friday, so there three days

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 »

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 »

  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 »

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 »

When is the best time to say selichot? Answer: The ideal time is towards the end of the night before halachic dawn, when the Divine attribute of mercy is dominant. According to… Read more »

Hello I was wondering if I cannot understand the selichot prayers in hebrew Can I say it in English ? Answer: It’s best to say the Selichot in Hebrew if difficult… Read more »

Hello I wanted to ask what special Selichot prayers ? Answer: Selichot prayers are Special Because  it is an apology from ה on  all the offenses we did during the year…. Read more »

Hello I wanted to ask what is the text of selichot and Where to Find it ? Answer: The text of the Selichot is an apology from ה on all the… Read more »

Hello I wanted to ask when starting to say the Selichot 2013? Answer: The custom is to begin on the Sunday before Rosh Hashanah. If the first day of Rosh… Read more »

By Chazoras haShatz on Rosh Hashana, I noticed 1 family (mother + 3 daughters) standing up for every Beracha (and then sitting again) Is that a (forgotten) Halacha, or just… Read more »

One looks into their Siddur on Rosh HaShanah and will find during chazaras hashatz many things for the kahal to be saying as well (either in a response form or… Read more »