One of the main differences in Pesukei D’zimra between Nusach Sefard and Nusach Ashkenaz is the placement of Hodu. In…
If one has a cake with letters, words or a design on it, he may cut through it on Shabbos…
I was recently listening to a lecture from Rabbi Mordechai Becher and he asked a question: “What is the first…
Chazal, our Sages of blessed memory, compare Shmini Atzeres to Shavuos. Shavuos comes 50 days after Pesach and is treated…
Sefer Ha’mitzvos Ha’Katzar (The concise book of mitzvos) By the Chofetz Chaim This book lists the Torah mitzvos that can…
On Sukkos, there is a custom to perform a cermony called Hoshanos. During this ceremony, the congregation parades around the…
A few days ago on Yom Kippur, we beat our hearts while saying Confession for the sins we committed last…
Sefer Ha’mitzvos Ha’Katzar (The concise book of mitzvos) By the Chofetz Chaim This book lists the Torah mitzvos that can…
“For it is not an empty thing for you.” Devarim 32:47 –“It is not worthless for you to tired yourself…
One year immediately after Neilah on Yom Kippur, my Rav said, “Please remember to daven Ma’ariv with Kavannah (concentration).” While…
4. Be kind to yourself. Speaking badly even about yourself is unethical.
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