In the current month of Elul, it behooves us to try and observe the Mitzvot more carefully and to be […] Read More
Category: Daily Moroccan Halachot
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
Normally on Rosh Hodesh, the Shaliah Tzibbur recites the blessing for the Hallel on the congregation’s behalf and has the […] Read More
The most glaring oversight in the Megillah is no doubt that the name of Hashem is missing. The most common […] Read More
The Rama (Orah Haim 692:4) writes that one is not permitted to eat prior to hearing the Megillah, even if […] Read More
Prior to reading the Megillah on night of Purim, three blessings are recited: “Al Mikra Megillah”, “She’asa Nisim” and “Sheheheyanu”. […] Read More
There is a biblical commandment to remember what Amalek did to the Jewish people and this is fulfilled by reading Parashat […] Read More