There is a question among the Poskim regarding the recital of Arvit and Kiddushon the eve of Shavuot before Tzet Hakochavim, nightfall. In many locales in […] Read More
Author: Magen Avot
The day after the last day of Yom Tov is known as Isru Hag and has the status of a minor holiday. There was […] Read More
There is a question among the Poskim regarding the recital of Arvit and Kiddush on the eve of Shavuot before […] Read More
Tahanun is a penitential supplication that makes up part of the daily prayer and, because of its solemn nature, it […] Read More
There is a well-known custom to eat dairy foods on Shavuot. The Rama (Orah Haim 494:3) explains that the source […] Read More
In the current month of Elul, it behooves us to try and observe the Mitzvot more carefully and to be […] Read More
After the Kedusha of the Amida, the blessing of Da’at is recited. The Zohar (Pekude) explains that once one has […] Read More
According to the Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 493:2), the custom is that haircuts and shaving are prohibited during the Omer, up […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 493:1) says that one may not get married until the 33rd day of the Omer. On […] Read More
Our Sages enacted that Hallel should be recited on several days throughout the year. In addition to these mandatory days […] Read More