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Why do we cover our eyes only by Shema and not for any other Kavonos (Mitzvos)?

The simple explanation is because Shema requires more concentration than any other part of davening. It’s the only section of davening which Kavanh is required Min HaTorah. There are…

האם יש ענין לומר שיר המעלות (לפני ברכת המזון) בכל יום, גם כשאומרים תחנון (האם היתה כזאת הנהגה בתומכי תמימים)?

המפורש בסידור אדה״ז - לומר על נהרות בבל ביום שאומרים בו תחנון - ידוע. וכ״ה בכל סידורי חב״ד שהודפסו ע״י ובפיקוח רבותינו נשיאינו. וכ״ה כהוראה למעשה בהיום יום יו״ד…

Does a Sandek need to get an Aliyah on the Shabbos before the Bris?

Yes. A Sandak should attempt to get an Aliya the Shabbos before the Bris. קיצור שו״ע עח, יא. #4176

If I Daven after Chatzos on a regular Friday, do I say Tachnun?

1. One may not daven after Chatzos. 2. Tachanun isn’t recited Friday after Chatzos. #4261

If the Baal Koreh is a Kohen or a Levi, who gets the Aliyah of the Tochecha?

There are several options, listed in order of preference: 1. Someone else should prepare and Lain the Kriah of the Tochecha and take that Aliya (without being called up).…

We have chickens in my classroom. The cage is not always clean and there is a small smell. Am I allowed to Daven and say Tehillim in the room?

If the cage is on a table, which is 10 tefachim high and 4x4 tefachim wide, as long as you cannot smell the smell from where you are, you…

האם מותר לשליח לעשות הכרזות ולסמן לאנשים כדי להדריך אותם באמצע התפילה

שאלות: מאחר ובקהילתנו הרוב אינן שומרי תומ"צ לע"ע ואינן בקיאים בהלכות - איך, האם וכיצד ניתן להפסיק בתפילה לקרוא להשלמת מניין, לסמן ליהודי שקורא את כל השמו"ע (כולל קדושה,…

Is it an obligation or a Minhag Chassidim to have a second covering over ones head while making a Bracha or saying Hashem’s name? (like during Shnayim Mikra or Chumash etc.)

During Davening and Birchas HaMazon one should wear a double covering, specifically a hat on top of the Yarmulke. It is the Minhag of some Ba'alei Nefesh to wear…

If I’m Davening and no one says Kaddish Yasom, should I say Kaddish even though I have both parents Bli Ayin Hora?

No. Unless your parents are not Makpid. Even in this case, if there is someone there who has no parents you shouldn’t say it. The common custom, however, is that…

I will be davening in a Shul that says Hallel/no Tachanun on Yom Yerushalayim. How Should I conduct myself?

Should I still say Tachanun on my own while they say Hallel? Should I leave the room and say it? If I leave the room, do I put my head…

If I daven on 12-13 Tammuz in a Minyan that says Tachanun and I do not say Tachanun on these days, I just skip it, right?

Yes, you should skip Tachanun, but in a manner that doesn't call attention to your behavior. טעמים ומקורות: בכללות הענין ילה״ע מאג״ק ח״ז ע׳ קכה ואילך. והנה יש…

I came from Eretz Yisroel to the States after Pesach and I’ll be landing back to Eretz Yisroel on Monday 22 Iyar. What should I do about the Kriah I’ll miss?

Answer: If you cannot find a Minyan either in Eretz Yisroel or in Chutz La'aretz to hear this Parasha, then there’s nothing else you can do about it. …

Late Mincha (after Shkiah) on Friday

Question: I used to join the late Minyanim for Mincha during the week and Friday in 770, since it is hard to get Shabbos prep done and be in…

כמה שאלות על דיני הפסק בתפילה

שאלות: א. האם כשעונים באמצע בפסוקי דזמרה לקדיש או קדושה, צריך להיות בין שתי מזמורים, או שמותר וצריך לענות גם כשאוחזים באמצע הענין? ב. האם כשאוחזים לפני ברוך שאמר…

הצטרפתי למנין ספרדי שמתפללים ערבית בעוד עדיין לא נהי’ צאת כידוע. הבעי’ שהלכתי לישון בלי לעשות מעריב וקמתי כמה דקות לפני עלות השחר ואחרי משך זמן עשיתי מעריב, אבל נראה לי שזה הי’ אחרי עלות, האם להתפלל מעריב בכזה מקרה נחשב או בכלל לא ראוי לנהוג כך (להתפלל אחרי עלות השחר- האם בדיעבד עובד), או צריך להתפלל פעמיים 2 עמידות?

במקום אונס, אפשר להתפלל מעריב עד הנץ החמה. אבל אין אומרים השכיבנו. וכן אין להתפלל שמונה עשרה. ויש מתירים להתפלל שמונה עשרה גם כן. (ואף שהיא דעת יחיד, בדיעבד…

Saying Ana Bichoach Quietly

Question: This that we say Ana Bichoach Blachash (quietly) on Friday evening, does it also apply to the Ana Bichoach of Sefiras Ha'omer on Friday night? Does it apply…

We are looking for a Cohen to Duchen for Yom Tov. I found a college student (not frum) who says he is a Cohen. May I allow him to Duchen; what research must I do to validate that he is indeed a Cohen?

You can rely on his word regarding giving him an Aliyah and Birchas Kohanim. Sources: עפ"י הרמא אבהע"ז סי' ג סעי' א וראה בב"ש ס"ק ב שאע"פ שהוא…

When one goes to eat at a friend or in-laws Shabbos day, and takes off the Tallis for the meal, may he put the Tallis back on and wear it in order to get it back home? Does it matter if it is cold outside?

It is not a problem, even if it is not cold. However, if the Tallis has been off for three hours or more, one would have to make a…

Putting on a Tallis just for Birchas Kohanim

Question: If I am in a Shul where the Kohanim Duchan but I do not have a Tallis on, should I put one on just for Birchas Kohanim? That…

When spitting by Oleinu on Shabbos does one need to wipe it differently then during the week? Is there a difference between a wood floor and a rug? Does it matter if its a dark rug?

On an earth floor, one may not rub the spit but rather they should place their shoe over it without rubbing it. On a wooden floor, in an area…

Is it permitted to recite “Al Netilas Yadayim” immediately after Na’agel Vaser, or it must be recited only after the second time washing?

You should wash your hands by your bed then go to the bathroom, wash your hands a second time, and then recite the blessing "Al Netilas Yadayim" after wiping…

Davening

Why do we cover our eyes only by Shema and not for any other Kavonos (Mitzvos)?

האם יש ענין לומר שיר המעלות (לפני ברכת המזון) בכל יום, גם כשאומרים תחנון (האם היתה כזאת הנהגה בתומכי תמימים)?

Does a Sandek need to get an Aliyah on the Shabbos before the Bris?

If I Daven after Chatzos on a regular Friday, do I say Tachnun?

If the Baal Koreh is a Kohen or a Levi, who gets the Aliyah of the Tochecha?

We have chickens in my classroom. The cage is not always clean and there is a small smell. Am I allowed to Daven and say Tehillim in the room?

האם מותר לשליח לעשות הכרזות ולסמן לאנשים כדי להדריך אותם באמצע התפילה

Is it an obligation or a Minhag Chassidim to have a second covering over ones head while making a Bracha or saying Hashem’s name? (like during Shnayim Mikra or Chumash etc.)

If I’m Davening and no one says Kaddish Yasom, should I say Kaddish even though I have both parents Bli Ayin Hora?

I will be davening in a Shul that says Hallel/no Tachanun on Yom Yerushalayim. How Should I conduct myself?

If I daven on 12-13 Tammuz in a Minyan that says Tachanun and I do not say Tachanun on these days, I just skip it, right?

I came from Eretz Yisroel to the States after Pesach and I’ll be landing back to Eretz Yisroel on Monday 22 Iyar. What should I do about the Kriah I’ll miss?

Late Mincha (after Shkiah) on Friday

כמה שאלות על דיני הפסק בתפילה

Saying Ana Bichoach Quietly

We are looking for a Cohen to Duchen for Yom Tov. I found a college student (not frum) who says he is a Cohen. May I allow him to Duchen; what research must I do to validate that he is indeed a Cohen?

When one goes to eat at a friend or in-laws Shabbos day, and takes off the Tallis for the meal, may he put the Tallis back on and wear it in order to get it back home? Does it matter if it is cold outside?

Putting on a Tallis just for Birchas Kohanim

When spitting by Oleinu on Shabbos does one need to wipe it differently then during the week? Is there a difference between a wood floor and a rug? Does it matter if its a dark rug?

קבלת שבת לפני צאת הכוכבים

Sanitary bladder pads & words of Torah

Can one wash his hands, eat and then Daven?

Is there an obligation to recite “Birchos Hashachar” and “Shemah” before eating in the morning?

Is it permitted to recite “Al Netilas Yadayim” immediately after Na’agel Vaser, or it must be recited only after the second time washing?