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Hoshanah Rabbah – Shabbos Breishis For the year 5779 According to Minhag Chabad All times listed are for Melbourne only

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 HOSHANAH RABBAH – EVENING Hoishanos only from a reliable vendor five Aravos) are not held at this time. who ensures that there is no concern of As on every Erev Yom Tov, one should After Hosha’anos is completed, the Gezel.] not donate blood or undergo any Sifrei Torah are returned to the Aron procedures or tests involving blood loss. Each set of Hoishanos consists of five Hakoidesh and the Chazzan recites On Hoshanah Rabbah, this injunction Aravos bound together with a Lulav Kaddish. The Daled Minim are then put applies even at night. [Of course, this leaf. [Neither the Aravos nor the Lulav aside, and only then are the set of does not apply in cases of great need, leaf should be obtained from one’s set Hoishanos picked up. They are beaten and certainly not when it is Pikuach of Daled Minim, unless there is no other exactly five times directly against the Nefesh.] choice.] ground (and not another object), and put aside. This is followed by the special One remains awake the entire Leil The Aravos should measure at least Yehi Ratzon printed in the Siddur. Hoshanah Rabbah. three Tefachim (24cm) and should be of the same standard as those used in the [There is no need to beat very forcefully, Hoshanah Rabbah is an appropriate Daled Minim. It is preferable to use nor to make any of the leaves fall off.] Tzedakah time to give more than usual. fresh Aravos with all leaves intact. In The Daled Minim and Hoishanos are A Melave Malka meal is conducted, as extenuating circumstances, it is Muktzeh on Shmini Atzeres and Simchas per every Motzei Shabbos. acceptable if there is at least one leaf Torah, so they should be placed in a per stem. suitable place beforehand. Even though time is more limited on Leil Hoshanah Rabbah, one should Before Hallel, the two topmost rings of After Yom-Tov, the Daled Minim participate in a Simchas Beis Hashoeva the Lulav are removed, leaving only the (including Lulav rings) and Hoishanos Farbrengen and/or dancing. three bottom rings. This allows for a may not be discarded along with other more pronounced and joyous shaking of trash without first being wrapped in The entire Sefer of Devorim is recited the Lulav. plastic. They certainly should not be (individually) before midnight (12:10am). For Hosha’anos, all the Sifrei Torah in trod upon. [Some burn these items, After midnight, the entire Tehillim is the Aron Hakoidesh are held at the especially at the time of Biur Chometz or recited with a Minyan, but not at length. Bimah by congregants who do not have when baking the Matzos. Others use the Married men recite Tehillim while a set of Daled Minim (or by anyone in Hadassim for Besomim and make a jam wearing a Gartel. the year of Aveilus who doesn’t circle with the Esrog. In Australia, one should first ensure that the Esrog does not After each Sefer of Tehillim, one recites the Bimah). If all present have a set, the need to be returned to quarantine, and the Yehi Ratzon for Hoshanah Rabbah, Sifrei Torah are placed on the Bimah. that any fumigation has not rendered it as well as the Yehi Ratzon normally The Aron Hakoidesh remains open hazardous to eat.] Tehillim throughout Hosha’anos. recited when one says after moonrise. [Sefer Minhogim states that One without a set of Daled Minim does the Yehi Ratzon for Shabbos and Yom not circle the Bimah. [It is best to  HOSHANAH RABBAH – DAYTIME Tov is not recited. However, in several borrow a set in order to participate.] Sukkos is the time of judgement for Sichos in the later years, the Rebbe water – and by extension, all life forms When each of the seven paragraphs of intimated that it is said.] that depend on water. Hoshanah Hosha’anos are recited, the initial Rabbah is the last day of judgement. During or after the recitation of phrases are recited quietly whilst Even so, Sefer Minhogim states that it is Tehillim, the Gabboim distribute apples. standing in one place, and each phrase not our custom to use any special After Tehillim, these are dipped in is preceded with the word Hosha’anah. greeting (such as “Gmar Chasima Tova” honey and eaten in the Sukkah. The phrases from the letter “Samech” or “A Gutte Kvittel”). [Nevertheless, the or “Ayin” onwards are recited aloud The Rebbe occasionally mentioned the Rebbe did mention these expressions in after the Chazzan, and each phrase is custom of reciting selections from several Sichos in later years.] Zohar, as printed in Tikun Leil Hoshanah preceded and followed with the word Rabbah. Hosha’anah. These phrases are timed to A Yom Tov meal is served. The Challos coincide with one complete circuit are dipped in honey. It is not necessary around the Bimah. At the end of each to have Lechem Mishneh. There is a  HOSHANAH RABBAH – DAVENING paragraph, the special Possuk for custom to eat Kreplach. Hoshanah Rabbah A set of Hoishanos is prepared for each is also said. Just like on Erev Shabbos, it is preferable member of the family, including women During Hosha’anos, the Lulav is held to refrain from a proper meal once the and children – even those below the age with the right hand and the Esrog with tenth Halachic hour of the day begins of Chinuch. Preferably, one shouldn’t the left. The Rebbe would generally (3:16pm) in order to properly enjoy the use a set of Hoishanos already used by hold them joined together and touching Yom Tov meal at night. However, one someone else. [One should purchase his chest. The set of Hoishanos (i.e. the may snack in small quantities. ~ 2 ~ One immerses in a Mikvah after Even on Shmini Atzeres, it is Chabad verse of each Atoh Horeisa. midday. custom to refrain from eating or At the end of Atoh Horeisa and Av drinking anything – even minute Even though all Shmini Atzeres meals Harachamim, the Possuk of Vehaya quantities – outside the Sukkah, even in will be eaten in the Sukkah, Zaracha is recited three times as well. inclement weather. [When the Rebbe nevertheless, a tablecloth should be On occasion, the Rebbe would also suffered a heart attack on Shmini placed on the table in the house, in include other Pesukim. Atzeres during Hakafos, he refused even honour of Yom Tov. a sip of water outside the Sukkah.] Only afterwards is the Aron Hakodesh One gives Tzedakah for the two days of opened. Yom Tov.  HAKAFOS – BOTH EVENINGS All the Sifrei Torah – even ones which The Frierdiker Rebbe – citing the Rebbe One should arrange a pre-existing flame are not Kosher – are brought out of the Rashab – states: “The forty-eight hours from which to light the candles on Aron Hakodesh for Hakafos, with their of Shmini Atzeres and Simchas Torah Simchas Torah. crowns. should be dearly cherished. At each Candle-lighting (Sunday night) is at moment, it is possible to draw buckets For each Hakafah, different people are 6:05pm. The Brochos are L’Hadlik Ner and barrels of treasures, both material honoured with holding the Sifrei Torah. Shel Yom Tov and Shehecheyanu. and spiritual, and all this is [The Torah is held with the right hand The candles are lit in the Sukkah and accomplished by dancing.” The joy of and supported on the right shoulder.] kept there until the end of the meal. At Simchas Torah is even more One may not refuse the honour of the very least, they should be lit in the pronounced than that of Simchas Beis holding the Torah during a Hakafah Sukkah Hashoeva or Yom Tov in general. and moved only after some time (unless the Torah is too heavy for him), has elapsed and some benefit has been The Rebbe explained that the concept just as one may not refuse an Aliyah. derived. If even this is not feasible or of the daily Ushpizin and Chassidishe safe, the candles may be lit indoors, Ushpizin continue during Shmini Atzeres For each Hakafah, the Sifrei Torah circle preferably in a place where they can be and Simchas Torah. The Ushpizin of the Bimah once, after which the seen from the Sukkah, and one should Shmini Atzeres are Shlomo Hamelech congregation sings and dances until the ensure that practical benefit is derived and the Frierdiker Rebbe. Gabbai announces the end of the from the candles after Yom Tov begins. Hakafah. The Sifrei Torah are returned If possible, the candles should be After Maariv, Aleinu is not recited until to the Aron Hakodesh between each brought back to the Sukkah for the Yom after Hakafos. It is customary to Hakafah. Tov meal. participate in a Kiddush and Farbrengen in preparation of Hakafos. Several Nigunim are regularly sung Since it is Yom Tov, if one neglected to during Hakafos. These include: “Vchol light at the proper time, one may – and Shmini Atzeres: During Kiddush, Karnei Reshoim”, “Al Haselah”, and the should – light candles on Yom Tov itself, Shehecheyanu is recited, but Leisheiv Nigun of the Rebbe’s father. from a pre-existing flame. Basukkah is not recited. The Sifrei Torah may be given to boys One should ensure that some practical Simchas Torah: One should strive to under the age of Bar Mitzvah during the benefit is derived from the candles after make his own personal Kiddush, and not dancing, but not for the actual circuit Yom Tov begins. One needs to be be Yoitzei from someone else. This is around the Bimah. especially attentive to this on Shmini because the Shehecheyanu recited in Atzeres, when it is common for the Kiddush is connected not only with Yom Children are given flags and encouraged entire family to be at Shule until late. Tov, but with the Torah itself. [If one to participate in the dancing. cannot make Kiddush himself, he should When a man is required to light candles, A person in the year of Aveilus does not ensure that the one making Kiddush is he does not recite Shehecheyanu, as he go to Hakafos alone, and is instead being Moitzie him.] will be doing so in Kiddush. [Therefore, accompanied. it is best that he lights candles right A woman who needs to recite Kiddush Ordinarily, one stands when the Sifrei before Kiddush, so that his should not say Shehecheyanu, as she Torah are outside the Aron Hakodesh. Shehecheyanu is linked to both.] already did so at candle-lighting. However, it is common practice to At Mincha, L’Dovid Hashem Ori is One drinks a cup of wine every day of permit sitting during Hakafos. It is still recited for the last time. Yom Tov. This should be paid special praiseworthy to stand when possible, attention by those who did not make especially during the actual Hakafos circuits around the Bimah. Either way,  SHMINI ATZERES AND THE SUKKAH their own Kiddush. one should stand when the Sifrei Torah The Brocho of Leisheiv Basukkah is not Ordinarily, a Sefer Torah may not be are being brought out of the Aron recited, nor the Horachamon of Sukkos moved to another location merely for Hakodesh and when they are returned. in bentching. one time use. However, if necessary, one may be lenient on Simchas Torah. After all of the Hakafos, the Sifrei Torah Kiddush One should not make before are returned to the Aron Hakodesh, and Atoh Horeisa Av Harachamim the emergence of three stars (6:49pm), (and ) is Aleinu is recited after it is closed. to avoid a dilemma as to whether the recited three times. Different people Brocho of Leisheiv Basukkah should be are honoured with leading the recital of One who visits another Shule which is recited. [If one did make Kiddush early, each verse. In 770, the Rebbe was still performing Hakafos should rejoice Leisheiv Basukkah is not recited.] always honoured with the first and last and sing with them. ~ 3 ~  SEUDAS YOM TOV – BOTH EVENINGS If one mistakenly recited half-Hallel, he If possible, one avoids eating the meal must repeat the entire Hallel (without a after the tenth Halachic hour of the day After Hakafos, one eats the Yom Tov Brocho). begins (3:16pm), so that he may enjoy meal, unless he already did so before the meal of Simchas Torah night. Hakafos.  Shnayim Mikro V’echod Targum for If a man repeats Kiddush exclusively for SHMINI ATZERES MUSAF V’zos HaBrocho is recited during the a woman (or women), he should Yizkor is recited before Musaf. Those afternoon. remember not to recite Shehecheyanu, who leave the Shule for Yizkor may as they already did so at candle-lighting. recite “Av Harachamim” after Yizkor if In the late afternoon, one spends some they wish to. time in the Sukkah, eating and drinking, From Shmini Atzeres onwards, the in order to “take leave” of the Sukkah. Challah is dipped in salt, and not in After the Kaddish right before Musaf, honey. [More than a K’beitzah (a the Gabbai announces “Mashiv The Rebbe instituted the custom of measurement of volume equal to the HaRuach u’Morid HaGeshem” (all four Tahalucha, encouraging all Chassidim to displacement of 57ml of water) of words). From that point onwards, one visit community Shules and participate Challah must be eaten, as per every recites “Mashiv HaRuach u’Morid in their Hakafos. The Rebbe attached Shabbos and Yom-Tov.] HaGeshem” in Shmoneh Esrei. much importance to Tahalucha, and If one heard this announcement before deferred the Hakafos in 770 to a very  YA’ALEH VEYAVO IN BENTCHING davening Shacharis, he recites “Mashiv late hour, which allowed time for most Chassidim to return from Tahalucha. If one forgets Ya’aleh Veyavo in HaRuach u’Morid HaGeshem” in the bentching, but remembers before Shmoneh Esrei of Shacharis as well. [One should avoid such a situation.] This saying Hashem’s name at Bonei  SIMCHAS TORAH EVENING Yerushalayim, he goes back. If one does not apply when one is davening On the second night, the candles should remembered after that, but before Shacharis together with another be kindled with a pre-existing flame, beginning the next Brocho, he recites Minyan. and not before Tzeis Hakochavim the extra Brocho as printed in the Someone davening at home without a (7:03pm). The Brochos are L’Hadlik Ner Bentcher. If one already began even the Minyan should recite Musaf only after Shel Yom Tov followed by first word (Boruch) of the next Brocho, he estimates that the Gabbai already Shehecheyanu. Tasks and preparations one must begin bentching again. made the announcement in Shule. required for the second day of Yom Tov The Horachamon for Yom Tov is recited. If one mistakenly said “Morid HaTal”, he should not be conducted before this continues Shmoneh Esrei and does not time. repeat it.  HALLEL – BOTH DAYS Candles must not be waxed into place, Chazzan Tefillah Full Hallel is recited. When reciting The recites the special nor may the wicks be twisted. When Geshem Chazaras Hashatz Hallel, one may not interrupt it – other of during . necessary, one may remove the wax Chazzan Kittel than for those things that one may [The does not wear a .] from the previous night with a knife. respond to during the Brochos of Krias The congregation joins in for each of the One should remove it in a way that it Zechor Shema. [I.e. If the Chazzan recites six paragraphs that begins with . falls directly into the bin. When the Chazzan concludes each of Kedushah, one responds Kodosh, One should ensure that some practical Boruch and Yimloch. When the Chazzan these paragraphs, everyone says the refrain out loud all together. benefit is derived from the candles after says HaE-l Hakodosh, one answers Yom Tov begins. One needs to be

Omein. When the Chazzan says Modim, especially attentive to this on Simchas one answers the three words Modim  SHMINI ATZERES AFTERNOON Torah, when it is common for the entire Anachnu Loch. When the Chazzan One may not perform any preparations family to be at Shule until late. Kaddish Omein recites , one answers on the first day for the second night and Yehei Shmei Omein d’amiran One should not make Kiddush before etc, and to day of Yom Tov. [However, during Bein b’olmo Borchu Tzeis Hakochavim, being that we no . One also answers and Hashmashos, one may instruct a Goy to Omein Brochos longer eat in the Sukkah on Simchas when the are recited prepare that which would be before and after an Aliyah or Haftorah.] Torah. [This is aside from the standard permissible for a Jew to perform on Yom reasons for not making Kiddush before It is preferable to recite Hallel with the Tov were it not being prepared for the Tzeis Hakochavim on any second night Minyan. If one is not up to the Minyan, second day.] of Yom-Tov.] this creates a dilemma; on the one hand After the Seudas Yom Tov, one brings Hallel On Simchas Torah, one may eat in the it is appropriate to recite with the the chairs and tables from the Sukkah Sukkah if it is noticeably apparent that congregation, and on the other hand, it back into the house and puts them in davens he is not doing so for the sake of the is appropriate that one in the their usual place. However, when Mitzvah. This is achieved by bringing in correct order. For this reason, the bringing back folding chairs or tables, Rebbeim items not normally allowed in the were always punctilious about one should not set them up until after Hallel Minyan Sukkah during Sukkos. being up to when the Tzeis Hakochavim, unless this will cause Yom-Tov recited it on . one’s home to appear uncomfortably Krias Shma before bed is an auspicious If one forgot to recite Hallel, he should messy. [Of course, one may also set time for one to make a resolution to recite it with a Brocho any time he them up if he will need to use them dedicate himself to spreading Torah remembers, until sunset. before sunset.] with Mesiras Nefesh. ~ 4 ~  SIMCHAS TORAH DAY received an Aliyah earlier may still Ya’aleh Veyavo and Horachamon is receive one of these Aliyos. [However, recited during Bentching, even if it is Duchenen is conducted during the same person should not be called up already after Tzeis Hakochavim. Shacharis and not during Musaf. for both Chosson Torah and Chosson After Maariv, the Gabbai announces: After Shacharis, it is customary to make Breishis in the same Minyan.] Multiple “V’Yaakov Holach Ledarkoi” – “And Kiddush and participate in a short people may be called up to these Aliyos. Farbrengen as a preparation for Yaakov went on his way”. This indicates Yom Tov Hakafos. However, a full Seudah should The congregation stands for the last that the season has finished, not be eaten until after Musaf. Posuk of the Torah, after which they all and it is now time to “unpack the respond Chazak Chazak v’Nischazek. merchandise” received during Tishrei, Atoh Horeisa is conducted in the same The Chosson Torah responds as well. to actualize one's resolutions, and “go” fashion as the previous night. in the way of Torah and Mitzvos. During Chosson Breishis, the The seven Hakafos are recited congregation recites aloud – before the Havdalah is recited without Besomim consecutively, without the Gabbai Baal Koireh – each Posuk that begins and candles. announcing the end of each Hakafah. Vayehi Erev. At the last Veyehi Erev, the The Sifrei Torah are held by the same congregation reads from that Posuk  people throughout, and they circle the until the end of the Aliya out loud, ISRU CHAG Bimah three and a half times in total; followed by the Baal Koireh. Isru Chag is celebrated with additional half a circuit per Hakafah. food items. [One may not fast – even a Hagboh is performed as usual, and not There is no singing and dancing until Chosson and Kallah on their wedding by reversing one’s hands and turning after the circuits are all completed. day.] the Torah mid-air. After the dancing and singing, the Sifrei When dismantling the Sukkah, one Torah are returned to the Aron Each of the first two Hagbohos occur should not tread on the Schach, nor Hakodesh, which is then closed. only after the next Sefer Torah has treat it disrespectfully. Aron Hakodesh already been placed down. The is then reopened for In association with Yom Tov, the Rebbe Krias Hatorah Sifrei Torah , and three are If there are only two Sifrei Torah, the encouraged all to participate in a Kinus taken out. first Sefer Torah is reused for Maftir. Torah. [The Kinus Torah in Melbourne During Krias Hatorah, everyone After Haftorah, the special Piyuttim will take place at Yeshivah Shule on receives an Aliyah. This can be achieved printed in the Siddur are recited, and Shabbos Chol Hamoied, between a number of ways: everyone sings and dances exuberantly. Mincha and Maariv.] • By forming a number of smaller Tachnun is not recited until the end of Minyanim. Needless to say, when davening Musaf, Tishrei. • By repeating the first five Aliyos one must be fit to stand before the King.

multiple times, even though the The Chosson Torah and Chosson Breishis entire Minyan has already heard sponsor a feast in honour of the  SHABBOS BREISHIS these Aliyos. [Obviously, a Minyan completion of the Torah. “Vi m’shtelt zich avek Shabbos Breishis, must remain present and listen to azoy geit a gantz yohr” – As we During the spare moments of the day, Kriah the entire time.] set ourselves on Shabbos Breishis, so one makes certain to conclude the • Multiple people may be called up for goes the rest of the year. each Aliyah; they all make the Chumash of the day’s Chitas. This Brocho all together. [This is the includes the last five Aliyos of V’zos As on every Shabbos Mevorchim, the method practiced in 770.] The usual Habrocho, as well as Breishis until the entire Tehillim is recited with a Minyan restriction of family members end of Shlishi. before davening, followed by Chassidus. receiving consecutive Aliyos does Simchas Torah and Shabbos Breishis are There are different customs regarding not apply, and they may even especially opportune times to the ending of some Aliyos. According to ascend to the same Aliyah. For strengthen one’s commitment to Chabad custom, Chamishi ends at Perek Kohen, only Kohanim participate. learning Chitas. 4 Posuk 22, and Shishi ends at Perek 5 Similarly, for Levi, only Levi’im Posuk 24. participate.  SIMCHAS TORAH AFTERNOON The Molad is on Tuesday night at 9 The last Aliyah before Chosson Torah is hours, 1 minute and 11 Chalokim. Rosh After Mincha, we wash for Hamotzi and designated as “Kol Haneorim”. All Chodesh is on Tuesday and on participate in a Farbrengen at which the children participate, and an adult Wednesday. receives the Aliya with them, making Nigunim of the Rebbeim (and the Daled the Brocho on their behalf. [It is not our Bavos) are sung. Av Harachamim is not recited. Hamalach Hagoel custom to recite “ ”. It At the Simchas Torah Farbrengen, the A Farbrengen is conducted after Tallis is also not our custom to spread a Rebbe would encourage all to davening in honour of Shabbos Chosson Torah over them, nor over the participate in Keren Hashanah. [The Mevorchim and Shabbos Breishis. and Chosson Breishis.] Rebbe established this fund to disburse Tzidkosecha is not recited. The Chosson Torah or Chosson Breishis Tzedakah daily, and donations are  may be a Kohen or Levi. They may also therefore made in multiples of 385 — be related to each other. One who the amount of days in 5779.] FREILICHEN YOM TOV!