When can one make up a missed prayer? The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 108) delineates the rules regarding one who missed […] Read More
Category: Tefilah
The Gemara (Kiddushin 34a) explains that women are exempt from positive Mitzvot that are time-bound and are obligated in Mitzvot […] Read More
Based on the Gemara (Berachot 31b), the Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 102:1-4) rules that one may not sit or pass by […] Read More
May one pray in another language? The Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 101:4), basing himself on the Rosh (Berachot, ch. 2), writes […] Read More
May on drink alcohol before praying? The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 99:1) says that if one drank a Revi’it (about 86 […] Read More
What is the proper composure for prayer? The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 95-1-3) discusses the proper composure that one must have […] Read More
As the word implies, the Amida must be recited while standing, but there are situations when this is not practical. […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 94:1) rules that when one prays the Amida, one should face the direction of Jerusalem. Most […] Read More
Must one wear a belt for prayer? It is learned from the verse (Amos 4:12) “Hikon Likrat Elokecha Israel” (lit. […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 90:23) says that it is not proper to pray in from of garments that have drawings […] Read More