Our Halacha FAQs are published around auspicious times during the Jewish Year. These articles lay out the most commonly asked questions about a particular holiday or situation. In addition to being distributed in shuls and stores, all future articles will be published on this website as well.
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Holiday FAQ Series
Wine and Whiskey FAQs
Part 1 Ohr Halacha Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi Throughout history, wine has been regarded as a distinguished drink that can both elevate the spirit and expose...
Wine and Whiskey FAQs
Part 1 Ohr Halacha Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi Throughout history, wine has been regarded as a distinguished drink that can both elevate the spirit and expose...
Tu B'Shevat FAQs + Shehehianu FAQs
Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi What is the significance of Tu B’Shevat? Each year features four distinct occasions that mark the beginning of a specific New...
Tu B'Shevat FAQs + Shehehianu FAQs
Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi What is the significance of Tu B’Shevat? Each year features four distinct occasions that mark the beginning of a specific New...
Travel FAQs
In honor of Jack and Debbie Ades Prepared by: Rabbi Moshe Arking ― Ave. O Synagogue Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi Prayer for Travel ― Tefillat...
Travel FAQs
In honor of Jack and Debbie Ades Prepared by: Rabbi Moshe Arking ― Ave. O Synagogue Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi Prayer for Travel ― Tefillat...
Asarah B’tevet FAQs
Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi Note: The following Halachot apply only to Asarah B’tevet and similar fast days, not to Tisha B’av or Yom Kippur. Why do we...
Asarah B’tevet FAQs
Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi Note: The following Halachot apply only to Asarah B’tevet and similar fast days, not to Tisha B’av or Yom Kippur. Why do we...
Hanukah FAQs
Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi The mitsvah of lighting the menorah is an extremely beloved mitsvah (Rambam). All mitsvot have a standard way of performance and an...
Hanukah FAQs
Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi The mitsvah of lighting the menorah is an extremely beloved mitsvah (Rambam). All mitsvot have a standard way of performance and an...
Doughnut FAQs
Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi Many have the custom of eating foods fried in oil on Hanukah. This reminds us of the miracle which happened through oil...
Doughnut FAQs
Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi Many have the custom of eating foods fried in oil on Hanukah. This reminds us of the miracle which happened through oil...