Does someone who’s not part of a Minyan have to answer the prayer? The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 55:20) says that […] Read More
Category: Daily Moroccan Halachot
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 55:13-20), explains the parameters of where members of a Minyan must be located in order to […] Read More
In which direction is Kaddish recited and can a child be part of a Minyan? Although the practice is to […] Read More
Often times, words are repeated in certain parts of the prayer so that the words fit well with the particular […] Read More
What if One Travels on Hanukkah? There are certain situations in which one will find oneself outside of one’s home […] Read More
Which Olive Oil is Preferable? The Gemara (Shabbat 23b) explains that one who is careful regarding the Mitzvah of lighting the Menorah will be […] Read More
When should charity be given? The Gemara (Bava Batra 10a) relates that Rabbi Elazar would give a small sum of […] Read More
Due to the importance of praying with the congregation, the Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 52:1) gives guidelines to follow if one […] Read More
In the times of the Bet Hamikdash, there existed a Thanksgiving offering which, in the words of Rashi (Vayikra 7:12), people […] Read More
May one interrupt Pesuke Dezimra? As mentioned previously, the Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 51:1) writes that Pesuke Dezimra begins with the […] Read More