The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 262:1-3), based on the Gemara (Shabbat 119a), writes that one should set one’s dining table, make […] Read More
Category: Daily Moroccan Halachot
The Gemara (Yoma 81b) learns from the laws of Yom Kippur that there is a Mitzvah to accept Shabbat upon […] Read More
Rabbi Haim Palagi (Moed Lechol Hai) speaks about the great significance of holding the Sefer Torah during Kol Nidre and if one […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 583:1), based on the Gemara (Keritut 6a), writes that one should eat certain auspicious foods on […] Read More
One of the penitential prayers that are recited in the Selihot as well as throughout Yom Kippur is Anenu. In […] Read More
The cycle of the moon begins with the Molad, or new moon, in which the moon is completely invisible. It […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 127:1) writes that when the Shliah Tzibur reaches Modim during the repetition of the Amida, the congregants […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 124:8), based on a discussion in the Gemara (Berachot 47a), says that “Amen” should not be […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 124:8), based on a discussion in the Gemara (Berachot 47a), says that “Amen” should not be […] Read More
Although there is no explicit Halacha regarding bathing during the Nine Days, the Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim 551:16) says that some had […] Read More