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

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

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

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

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

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

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...