4. Be kind to yourself. Speaking badly even about yourself is unethical.
הלכות שמירת הלשון Once every month, we say a blessing to Hashem for the moon. Our Sages tell us that when we state…
The Iyun Tefilah writes regarding the placement of the bracha of V’Li’Yerushaliyim after Al Ha’Tziddikim. He states that after we…
On the afternoon of Tisha B’Av, Nacheim is recited in the middle of V’Lirushaliyim in Shemone Esray. If it is…
It states in Aleinu, “In the Heavens above and on the earth below”. The Brisker Rav says even if a…
The Lechem Rav states: in Aleinu, we state “Who did not make us like other nations.” The word siach, which…
Yehoshua captured Yericho, but the city was full of sorcery, idol worship, and evil forces. Therefore, Yehoshua wrote the prayer…
Rav Elie Munk says, “With Aleinu on their lips, many of the saintly martyrs of the Middle Ages went to…
Talking during Torah Reading: It is absolutely forbidden to talk during the Torah reading. Between Aliyos, there are different opinions…
Friday night: There is no prohibition of talking during Kabbalas Shabbos. But if this will disturb others who are praying,…
Shacharis: Once Barchu is recited, it is forbidden to talk until after completing Shemone Esray. After completing the silent Shemone…