The Geonim (Shu”t HaGeonim, Sha’are Teshuva, § 43) write that Yehoshua bin Nun composed the prayer of “Alenu Leshabe’ah” when […] Read More
Author: Magen Avot
The Arizal (Sha’ar HaKavanot 50b) writes that when one bows in Alenu Leshabe’ah, namely when saying “VaAnahnu Mishtahavim”, one is […] Read More
Alenu Leshabe’ah holds deep significance and is replete with allusions. RabbiElazar Rokeah (Sefer HaRokeah) writes that when one recites “Hu Elokenu EnOd Aher” (lit. “He is our G-d, there is none other”), one should have in mind that we no longer have […] Read More
There are different categories of Kaddish, each recited in different circumstances: Kaddish Titkabal is recited after the Amida as a plea that our prayers be answered; Kaddish Al […] Read More
Following the laws of prayer, the Shulhan Aruch deals with the laws of synagogue. The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 150:1) rules […] Read More
The Halacha deals with the question of whether a donated Sefer Torah is simply on loan or whether the synagogue/community owns it outright.The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 153:20) rules that […] Read More
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef (Teshuva in Yalkut Yosef, Hilchot Nefilat Apaim, § 23) and Rabbi Betzalel Stern (Shu”t Betzel HaHochma, vol. […] Read More
The Halacha deals with the question of whether a donated Sefer Torah is simply on loan or whether the synagogue/community owns it outright.The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 153:20) rules that […] Read More
After discussing the laws pertaining to the synagogue, the Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 155:1) discusses the obligation of Torah study. Specifically, one […] Read More
After the morning prayer, the Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 155:2) writes that it is highly advisable to eat a bread-based breakfast […] Read More