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Barechu Et Hashem Ha’Mevorach”

“Barechu Et Hashem Ha’Mevorach” Question: If one is praying alone and thus cannot answer “Baruch Hashem Ha’Mevorach Le’Olam Va’ed,” may one recite “Barechu Et Hashem Ha’Mevorach” on his own or not? Answer: It is well-known that the recitation of “Barechu Et Hashem Ha’Mevorach” was enacted to be recited only in the presence of ten Jewish men. If…

Daf Notes

Daf Notes is currently being dedicated to the neshamah of Tzvi Gershon Ben Yoel (Harvey Felsen) o”h May the studying of the Daf Notes be a zechus for his neshamah and may his soul find peace in Gan Eden and be bound up in the Bond of life. You can see the most recent Daf…

Lag Ba’Omer

The Obligation to Stand While Kaddish and Barechu are Recited ————————— Reminder: Today is Lag Ba’Omer, the 33rd day of the Omer, which is a day of celebration in honor of the great Tanna, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. According to the Ashkenazi custom, from the day of Lag Ba’Omer and on, mourning customs are no longer observed….

Daf Digest

Rosh HaShana 10 Rosh HaShana 11 Rosh HaShana 12 Daf Yomi Digest is compiled by members of the Ruben Shas Kollel, edited by Rabbi Ben-Zion Rand. Halachah Highlights is not intended to be relied upon for halacha l’maase. It is intended for interest and information. For actual psak consult your local rav. Daf Yomi Digest is published by the…

Daf Notes

Weekly Learning Download: Lag B’omer

Originally posted on The Official ArtScroll Blog:
This Sunday is Lag B’omer! You might be gearing up for a bonfire, scheduling a haircut, or getting ready for a simcha, but don’t forget to prepare spiritually for Lag B’omer as well! In Jerusalem, or New York — wherever there are Jews who are loyal to the…

“Derech Eretz”

“Derech Eretz” Precedes the Torah The Mishnah in Pirkei Avot (3, 23) states: “Rabbi Elazar ben Azarya says: Without Torah there is not Derech Eretz (we shall define this term soon); without Derech Eretz, there is no Torah.” The simple definition of the term “Derech Eretz” is conducting business, hence the term “way of the…

Question: Can one pray while wearing pajamas?

Question: Can one pray while wearing pajamas? Answer: In the previous Halacha we have established that before praying, one must prepare a fitting place, proper attire, and cleanse one’s body and thoughts, as the verse in the book of Amos states, “Prepare yourself before your G-d, Israel.” Thus, the Rambam (Chapter 5 of Hilchot Tefillah, Halacha 5) writes…

Pirkei Avot

Pirkei Avot, chapter four. Rabbi Shimon said: There are three crowns: the crown of Torah, the crown of priesthood, and the crown of kingship; but the crown of a good name surpasses them all. (Pirkei Avot 4:13) Open To All. Aaron merited the crown of priesthood; David merited the crown of kingship; but the crown…

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Question: May one pray while wearing sandals or while one is barefoot? Answer: When one prays, one must prepare one’s environment, clothing, body, and thoughts accordingly, for one will be standing before the King of all kings. Respectable Garments While Praying The Gemara (Shabbat 9b) derives from the verse “Prepare yourself before your G-d, Israel” that…