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Halacha FAQs

Sukkot FAQ

Published 5782-2021 By:   Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi Before entering the sukkah, one should have in mind that Hashem commanded us to sit in the sukkah to...

Sukkot FAQ

Published 5782-2021 By:   Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi Before entering the sukkah, one should have in mind that Hashem commanded us to sit in the sukkah to...

TRAVEL FAQs

Published - MID-WINTER 5783-2023 By: Rabbi Moshe Arking - Ave. O Synagogue Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking - Ohr Halacha Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi - Ohr Halacha PRAYER FOR TRAVEL - TEFILLAT HADERECH...

TRAVEL FAQs

Published - MID-WINTER 5783-2023 By: Rabbi Moshe Arking - Ave. O Synagogue Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking - Ohr Halacha Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi - Ohr Halacha PRAYER FOR TRAVEL - TEFILLAT HADERECH...

Tu B'Shevat FAQs + Shehehianu FAQs - 5785

Tu B'Shevat FAQs + Shehehianu FAQs - 5785

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 Year, meaning...

Tu B'Shevat FAQs + Shehehianu FAQs - 5785

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 Year, meaning...

Shiva Asar B'Tamuz FAQs

Prepared By: Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking – Ohr Halacha Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi – Ohr Halacha The fast of Shiva Asar (17th) B’Tamuz, commences the three-week mourning period known as Bein...

Shiva Asar B'Tamuz FAQs

Prepared By: Rabbi Hayim Asher Arking – Ohr Halacha Rabbi Ezra Ghodsi – Ohr Halacha The fast of Shiva Asar (17th) B’Tamuz, commences the three-week mourning period known as Bein...