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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Halacha 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
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...
Hosha’na Rabba FAQs
Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi What is Hosha'na Rabba? There are three days in the calendar designated for good judgment: Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, and Hosha'na Rabba. A...
Hosha’na Rabba FAQs
Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi What is Hosha'na Rabba? There are three days in the calendar designated for good judgment: Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, and Hosha'na Rabba. A...
Hol Hamo’ed FAQs
“Please note: During this week I will have limited access to email and communication…” This common ‘out-of-office’ message, left by someone on vacation, best describes what our attitude towards...
Hol Hamo’ed FAQs
“Please note: During this week I will have limited access to email and communication…” This common ‘out-of-office’ message, left by someone on vacation, best describes what our attitude towards...
Yom Kippur FAQs 5786
Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi Are we required to eat bread on Erev Yom Kippur? There is a mitsvah to eat on Erev Yom Kippur. Hashem,...
Yom Kippur FAQs 5786
Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi Are we required to eat bread on Erev Yom Kippur? There is a mitsvah to eat on Erev Yom Kippur. Hashem,...
Yom Tov FAQs
Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi May I use matches to light a fire? On Yom Tov, it is only permitted to light a fire from an...
Yom Tov FAQs
Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi May I use matches to light a fire? On Yom Tov, it is only permitted to light a fire from an...