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Halacha FAQs

FAQs – Succot 5785

FAQs – Succot 5785

Before entering the sukkah, one should have in mind that Hashem commanded us to sit in the sukkah to remember that he surrounded our ancestors with the Clouds of Glory...

FAQs – Succot 5785

Before entering the sukkah, one should have in mind that Hashem commanded us to sit in the sukkah to remember that he surrounded our ancestors with the Clouds of Glory...

FAQs - Tsom Gedalia

Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi Note: The following Halachot apply only to Tsom Gedalia and similar fast days, not to Tisha B’av or Yom Kippur. Why do we...

FAQs - Tsom Gedalia

Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi Note: The following Halachot apply only to Tsom Gedalia and similar fast days, not to Tisha B’av or Yom Kippur. Why do we...

FAQs – Shofar

by: Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking  Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi  Regarding the shofar on Rosh Hashana, the Rambam writes that it alludes to a critical message: "Awaken from your slumber; those who...

FAQs – Shofar

by: Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking  Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi  Regarding the shofar on Rosh Hashana, the Rambam writes that it alludes to a critical message: "Awaken from your slumber; those who...

Eruv Tavshilin FAQs

Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking – Ohr Halacha Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi – Ohr Halacha Eruv Tavshilin One should hold the bread and the cooked food, and recite the Beracha followed by...

Eruv Tavshilin FAQs

Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking – Ohr Halacha Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi – Ohr Halacha Eruv Tavshilin One should hold the bread and the cooked food, and recite the Beracha followed by...

HOSHA'NA RABBA FAQ

5782-2021 Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking WHAT IS HOSHA'NA RABBA? The day is called hosha' = save; na = please; rabba = great as there are three designated days in the...

HOSHA'NA RABBA FAQ

5782-2021 Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking WHAT IS HOSHA'NA RABBA? The day is called hosha' = save; na = please; rabba = great as there are three designated days in the...

Hanukah FAQ

5785-2024 Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi The misvah of menorah is an extremely beloved misvah (Rambam). All misvot, have a standard way of performance and an enhanced and...

Hanukah FAQ

5785-2024 Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi The misvah of menorah is an extremely beloved misvah (Rambam). All misvot, have a standard way of performance and an enhanced and...