As mentioned previously, the Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 90:9) says that if one cannot pray at the synagogue, one should try […] Read More
Category: Tefilah
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 90:9) says that one should make an effort to pray both at the synagogue and with […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 89:3) rules that one may not engage in one’s affairs prior to praying in the morning. […] Read More
May one pray before sunrise? Based on the Gemara’s ruling, the Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 89:1) states that the ideal time […] Read More
As mentioned previously, one thing the Sages learned from the verse (Devarim 23:15) “Ve Lo Yirae Becha Ervat Davar” is […] Read More
May one recite Shema near a woman with uncovered hair? The Shulhan Aruch (O.H. 75:2) rules that it is prohibited […] Read More
The Mishna (Berachot 2:1) discusses in which circumstances one may interrupt the reading of Keriat Shema and distinguishes between different […] Read More
How is Gelila performed? Before the Torah is read, it is opened to the current Parasha and raised for all […] Read More
The Shulhan Aruch (Orah Haim, 69:1) discusses a case in which people prayed Shaharit individually because there was no Minyan […] Read More
There is a question among the Poskim as to whether the custom to stand up during the Aliyah of the […] Read More