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by Rabbi Yosef Shusterman Volume 43 Issue 1 Tishrei 5781 The Month of Elul sweet year. vah. It is customary throughout the Candlelighting time is 6:38 p.m. After Shmoneh Esrei we say month of Elul up to Yom Kippur to add (single girls light one candle.) The two Vay’chulu, and Mogen Avos in which three chapters of Tehillim after the reg- Brochos are: L’Hadlik Ner Shel Shab- we substitute Hamelech Hakadosh for ular daily Tehillim. Before Kol Nidre, bos v’Shel Yom Hazikaron followed Hakel Hakadosh. before going to sleep, after Musaf and by Shehechiyonu. After Maariv it is customary after Ne’ila we say nine chapters, thus Mincha As on every that we greet one another completing the entire book of Tehillim. Erev Shabbos, Hodu and in the following way: To Posach Eliyahu are recited a man we say, “L’Shona at Mincha. Tova Tikosev V’saicho- Maariv It is custom- saim.” To a woman we Rosh Hashana ary to say some Tehillim say, “L’Shona Tova Tiko- before Maariv. saivi V’seichoseimie.” We begin with Mizmor Before Kiddush, Shalom Erev Rosh Hashana, Friday L’Dovid and continue with the Aleichem, Eishes Chayil, usual Friday night Kabbolas Shab- Mizmor L’Dovid, etc., are recited qui- Elul 29, September 18 bos. In the last verse of L’cho Dodi we etly. say the word “B’rina,” as we do nor- The Kiddush should be performed No Tachnun is said Erev Rosh mally. In the Shmoneh Esrei, we in- in the following order: Hashana, but it is said in the morning clude all the Shabbos insertions. 1. Yom Hashishi Selichos and the previous Mincha. Througout the Aseres Y’mei 2. Borei P’ri Hagofen No Shofar is sounded to differenti- Teshuvah (Ten Days of Repentance) 3. Birkas Kiddush for Rosh Hashana ate between the obligatory blowing of various insertions are added in the with Shabbos insertions. Shofar on Rosh Hashana and the cus- Shmoneh Esrei. Should one forget to 4. Shehechiyonu tomary blowing in Elul; also to confuse say any of these, the Shmoneh Esrei is the Satan that he should think Rosh not repeated with the exception of Following Hamotzi the Challah is Hashana has passed. “Hamelech Hakadosh.” Then, the fol- dipped into honey three times. At the After davening we do “Hatoras Ne- lowing rules apply: If one realizes im- beginning of the meal (after eating the dorim” (annulment of vows). Although mediately (within the time it takes to Hamotzi) we take a piece of apple, dip it is permissible to do this in front of say the three words “Shalom Olecho it into honey, say “Borei P’ri Haetz” three people, it is preferable to do in Rebbe”) he can immediately correct and the “Y’hi Ratzon” and then eat it. It front of 10 (a Minyan). If one does not himself by saying “Hamelech Haka- is customary not to eat sour or bitter understand Hebrew, it should be said in dosh.” If, however, one does not realize foods on Rosh Hashana. English. immediately, or has already begun to When bentching, R’tzei and It is proper for men to immerse in a say the next Brocho, the Shmoneh Esrei Ya’aleh V’yavo are added. If one for- Mikveh on Erev Rosh Hashana. must be repeated. The same applies if gets to say Ya’aleh V’yavo during the We get dressed up in honor of Rosh the Shmoneh Esrei has been completed. night of Rosh Hashana, he must repeat Hashana, being certain that Hashem It then must be repeated. This law ap- the bentching. However, by day it is not will bless all of us with a good and plies for all of the Aseres Y’mei Teshu- repeated.

Important Note: All times listed in this Beverly Hills Chabad Jewish Center newsletter for candlelighting, etc., apply to 9145 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210 the Los Angeles area only. 310/271-9063, 310/859-3948, Fax: 310/271-0411 Page 2 Halacha Newsletter At the conclusion of bentching Shehechiyonu are recited. must stop and listen. At the end of (after saying “Mimarom”) we insert Maariv Maariv begins with davening it is customary to blow an ad- “Horachamon Hu Yanchilaynu L’Yom Shir Hama’alos. In the Shmoneh Esrei ditional 30 Kolos. Shekulo Shabbos Um’nucha”, “Horach- "Vatodieinu" is added. If one forgot to amon Hu Yanchilaynu L’Yom Shekulo say it, the Shmoneh Esrei is not repeat- Tov”, and “Horachamon Hu Y’chadesh ed. However, before any Oleinu Es Hashana Hazos L’Tova V’li- "melacha" (which is forbidden on Shab- vracha.” bos but permitted on Yom Tov) is done, Boruch Hamavdil Bein Kodesh First Day Rosh Hashana L’kodesh must be said. Shabbos, Tishrei 1 Kiddush There are opinions that maintain that Shehechiyonu is not recit- Tashlich After Mincha it is tra- September 19 ed on the second day of Rosh Hashana. ditional to go to a river or lake in which It is therefore preferable to have a new there are fish (to show that we should Throughout the Aseres Y’mei fruit present or wear a new garment at multiply like fish) and say Tashlich. At Teshuvah, “Shir Hamaalos” (Psalm the time of candlelighting and Kiddush. the close of Tashlich we shake the cor- 130) is added after Yishtabach before Then, having the new fruit or garment ners of our Talis Katan. Those unable to Borchu. in mind, one recites the Shehechiyonu. go to Tashlich on Rosh Hashana may We recite the regular Shabbos Kiddush should be performed in the do so throughout the Aseres Y’mei davening with the Shabbos insertions following order: Teshuvah. added in the Rosh Hashana Shmoneh 1. Borei P’ri Hagofen Maariv All of the Aseres Y’mei Esrei. 2. Birkas Kiddush Teshuva insertions are added. “Atoh Because Rosh Hashana and Yom 3. Borei M’orei Ha’eish (at which time Chonantonu” is said as on all Motzei Kippur are days of judgment, Hallel is we only look at the candles) Shabbos and Yom Tov. If one should not said. 4. Birkas Havdala forget “Atoh Chonantonu,” the “Shir Shel Yom” and “L’Dovid Ha- 5. Shehechiyonu Shmoneh Esrei need not be repeated. shem Ori” are recited. Then we say The Chabad custom is to eat a However, before any work is done, one “Atoh Horeisa,” “Vay’hi Binsoa,” K’zayis (1 oz.) of the fruit and make a must say “Boruch Hamavdil Bein Ko- “Hashem Hashem” (3 times), “Ribono Brocho Acharona only on the fruit (not desh L’Chol”. The same applies to Shel Olam,” etc., after which two Sifrei on the wine). If one does not have a those women who do not daven Maariv. Torah are taken out. new fruit, Shehechiyonu is recited re- It is forbidden to eat or drink be- On Shabbos the shofar is not gardless. fore making or hearing Havdala on blown; therefore it is muktzeh. At the conclusion of bentching wine or on other permissible beverages. We include the Shabbos insertions (after saying “Mimarom”) we insert No B’somim or candles are used during in the Rosh Hashana Musaf. “Horachamon Hu Yanchilaynu L’Yom this Havdala. Yom Tov ends at 7:38 At Kiddush, we recite quietly the Shekulo Tov” and “Horachamon Hu p.m. Shabbos Kiddush from Mizmor Y’chadesh Oleinu Es Hashana Hazos L’Dovid through “Al Kein.” Then we L’Tova V’livracha.” Tzom Gedalia, Monday continue normally with the Rosh Tishrei 3, September 21 Hashana Kiddush: “Tiku BaChodesh,” Second Day Rosh Hashana and “Borei Pri Hagofen.” It is proper not to sleep during the The fast begins at 5:26 a.m. If one day of Rosh Hashana, but to occupy Davening is the same as the first intends to get up early to eat, he must oneself with Tehillim and Torah study. day excluding Shabbos insertions. Two have that intention before going to Mincha We read the Torah as Sifrei Torah are taken out. sleep. Otherwise, it is forbidden to eat. on every Shabbos afternoon. Shabbos After Kriyas Hatorah, we prepare All able men and women are obli- insertions are added in the Rosh Hasha- ourselves for the blowing of the Shofar. gated to fast. Pregnant and nursing na Shmoneh Esrei. The entire congregation must listen to women are not obligated to fast. The Tashlich is postponed until the sec- the Brochos and T’kiyas Shofar, keep- Chazan adds “Aneinu” in Chazoras ond day. ing in mind to fulfill the mitzvah. Hashatz, Slichos and “Avinu Malkeinu” No preparations may be done for “Boruch Hu Uvaruch Shemo” should are recited. The Torah is read. Only the second day before 7:38 p.m., and not be said. Being that the Brochos of those fasting are permitted “Aliyos.” only after saying Boruch Hamavdil Shofar apply even to the Shofar blow- Mincha Before Shmoneh Esrei Bein Kodesh LeKodesh. ing during the Musaf Shmoneh Esrei, the Torah is read. Three people are no talking is permitted until the end of called up, the third being Maftir. In the the Shofar blowing at the conclusion of Shmoneh Esrei all those that are fasting Second Night Rosh Hashana Musaf (unless it pertains to the daven- say “Aneinu” in the Brocho of Sh’ma ing or the Shofar). Koleinu. If one forgets, the Shmoneh Candlelighting time is not before The Shofar is blown three times Esrei is not repeated. Tachnun and 7:38 p.m., only from a pre-existing during the quiet Shmoneh Esrei and “Avinu Malkeinu” are recited. The fast flame, and after having said Boruch three times during Chazoras Hashatz. If concludes at 7:26 p.m. Hamavdil. The Brochos “L’Hadlik Ner one is in the middle of Shmoneh Esrei Throughout the Aseres Y’mei Shel Yom Hazikaron” and while the Shofar is being sounded, he Teshuvah, “Avinu Malkeinu” is said Halacha Newsletter Page 3 during Shacharis and Mincha ceiving them. before sunset (6:43 p.m.). (excluding Shabbos or when Tachnun is It is mandatory for men to immerse Before Kol Nidrei the “Al Chet“ not said). themselves in the Mikveh. Normally should be said privately. Tehillim is al- this immersion takes place after Malkos so said before Kol Nidrei. Shabbos Shuva and before Mincha. Many have the cus- After Kol Nidrei the Shehechiyonu tom to immerse themselves again in the is recited by the Chazan and the congre- Tishrei 8, September 25 Mikveh after the final meal before sun- gation. One should begin the Brocho down. with the Chazan but finish it earlier in Candlelighting time is 6:28 p.m. Mincha Before Mincha it is cus- order to answer Amen. Women who This Shabbos is known as “Shabbos tomary to give a lot of Tzedaka. During said the Shehechiyonu at candle light- Teshuva” or “Shabbos Shuva.” The en- the quiet Shmoneh Esrei “Al ing should not say it at this time. tire davening is the same as every other Chet” (confession) is added following The verse “Boruch Shem K’vod Shabbos (except for the Aseres Y’mei the “Y’hiyu L’ratzon” at the conclusion Malchuso L’olam Voed” in “Kriyas Teshuva insertions). Shabbos ends at of “Sim Shalom.” Neither “Tachnun” Shema” is said aloud throughout Yom 7:28 p.m. nor “Avinu Malkeinu” is said. Kippur. Although the fast begins at sun- It is customary to recite the entire down (6:43 p.m.), women and girls Tehillim on Yom Kippur night after lighting candles at 6:25 begin the fast at Maariv. Yom Kippur that time. It is customary to bless one’s chil- Day of Yom Kippur dren before “Kol Nidrei.” Candlelighting time is 6:25 p.m. Negel Vasser is only washed up to Erev Yom Kippur, Sunday The Brochos to be recited are “L’Hadlik one’s knuckles. Eyes encrusted in the Tishrei 9, September 27 Ner Shel Yom Hakippurim” and morning may be washed. “Shehechiyonu.” The Brocho of “She’oso Li Kol Tzorki” is omitted on Yom Kippur and It is customary to “Shlog Kaparos” Laws of Yom Kippur is not said until the following morning. Erev Yom Kippur. A woman selects a After Kriyas Hatorah, Yizkor is chicken while a man selects a rooster. said. Those who have both parents liv- “Bnei Adam” is recited. Then “Zeh ing should leave the Shul during Yiz- Chalifosi” is said while the bird is kor. Mourners during the first year of moved around the head three times. 1) All men and women (even those mourning stay in Shul but do not say This entire procedure is performed three women who are pregnant and nursing) Yizkor. times. Altogether the bird is circled are obligated to fast. Those with per- During Musaf the Cohanim per- around the head nine times. An amount sonal problems should consult a Rav. form Duchanen. The Cohanim’s hands of money equal to the worth of the This also applies to those who are ill. are washed up to their wrists. Those chicken should be given to the poor. Those requiring medication should con- Leviim that always wash their hands be- Those unable to obtain chickens should sult a Rav. fore washing the Cohanim’s hands may perform Kaparos using money. In that Children under the age of 9 years also wash their hands up to their wrists. case we substitute the phrase “Zeh are not permitted to fast. Children nine Chabad custom is to make a break Hakesef Yelech L’tzdoko” in place of years old and above should be trained to between Musaf and Mincha of at least “Zeh Hatarnegol Yelech L’misa.” fast part of the day. Health permitting, 45 minutes. Shacharis “Mizmor L’soda,” boys twelve years old and girls eleven At the conclusion of Ne’ila we say “Tachnun,” and “Avinu Malkeinu” are years old should fast the entire day. “Avinu Malkeinu.” Following this, we not recited. Tachnun is not said from 2) No shoes containing any leather recite “Shema Yisroel” once, “Boruch Erev Yom Kippur until the end of (suede is leather) are permitted to be Shem” three times and “Hashem Hu Tishrei. worn. Other leather garments may be HaElokim” seven times. The Chazan It is customary to ask for Lekach worn. then says Kaddish. In the middle of (honey cake) from a friend and to eat 3) No washing is permitted. Upon Kaddish the Shofar is sounded. Even if from it. waking up in the morning, or after using it is not yet nightfall, as long as it is af- Two meals (including washing for the washroom, we wash our hands up to ter sunset, the Shofar may be sounded. Challah) are eaten Erev Yom Kippur. the knuckles joining the fingers to the However, the fast is still binding until The first meal is in the morning while hand. 7:25 p.m.; hence, no eating, drinking, the second follows Mincha. The Chal- 4) No marital relations are permit- working, etc. is permitted until then. lah is dipped into honey. It is customary ted. Couples should conduct themselves Before the sounding of the Shofar it is to eat “Kreplach.” as they would during the Nidda state. customary to sing a march of victory to It is customary to receive 39 It is customary to wear a kittel on show our confidence that Hashem has “Malkos” (lashes) on Erev Yom Kip- Yom Kippur. A Chosson who got mar- accepted our prayers. pur. The recipient crouches facing ried during the past year and wore a kit- Maariv is davened with the Talis north. The possuk of “V’hu Rachum tel at the wedding does not wear a kittel and the kittel. Instead of putting the Y’chaper Avon” (which contains thir- on Yom Kippur. Talis over our head, we wear a hat. teen words) is said three times both by The Talis is worn for Kol Nidrei. “Atoh Chonantonu” is inserted. Those the one giving Malkos and the one re- The Brocho on the Talis should be said not davening Maariv must say “Boruch Page 4 Halacha Newsletter Hamavdil” before doing any work. to be moved, even after the candles cah” is said immediately after “Borei Before Havdala we wash our hands have gone out. P’ri Hagofen.” normally as we do for Negel Vasser. No preparations may be done for However, we do not recite a Brocho. It First Night of Succos the second day before 7:18 p.m., and is also proper to wash one’s face and only after saying Boruch Hamavdil rinse one’s mouth. Maariv We begin with Mizmor Bein Kodesh LeKodesh. Havdala B’somim are not used. L’Dovid and continue with the usual The candle must be a candle that was lit Friday night Maariv. In the last verse of Second Night of Succos before Yom Kippur and not used for L’cho Dodi we say the word any other purpose (an additional "B’simcha" instead of "B’rinah." yahrtzeit candle is the best for this pur- Candlelighting time is not before Shmoneh Esrei L’Sholosh Regolim 7:18 p.m., only from a pre-existing pose). with Shabbos insertions is said. On Motzei Yom Kippur we wish flame, and after having said Boruch Kiddush The first night, the Kid- Hamavdil. The Brochos “L’Hadlik Ner each other a good Yom Tov. It is com- dush procedure is as follows: mendable to begin building the Succah Shel Yom Tov” and Shehechiyonu are recited. at this time. If this would be impossible, 1. “Yom Hashishi” one should at least speak about building Maariv begins with Shir 2. “Borei P’ri Hagofen” Hama’alos. In the Shmoneh Esrei the Succah. 3. Brocho of Kiddush for Yom Tov "Vatodieinu" is added. If one forgot to with Shabbos insertions say it, the Shmoneh Esrei is not repeat- 4. “Leshev BaSuccah” ed. However, before any 5. “Shehechiyonu” "melacha" (which is forbidden on Shab- bos but permitted on Yom Tov) is done, Succos On the first night, it is mandatory Boruch Hamavdil Bein Kodesh for all men to eat at least one L’kodesh must be said. “K’zayis” (one ounce) of Challah in the One is obligated to eat at least a Succah (even if it is raining). “K’zayis” of bread in the Succah. If it Erev Succos, Tishrei 14 The “K’zayis” must be eaten after rains one is permitted to eat the meal in Friday , October 2 nightfall, even though the Yom Tov it- the house and after that it is preferable self may have been ushered in before to eat a “K’zayis” of Challah or bread in nightfall. Preparing the Lulav the Succah without the Brocho of The Challah of Hamotzi is dipped “Leshev B’Succah.” into honey three times. Honey is used Kiddush The Kiddush procedure It is customary to “prepare the Lu- on the Yom Tov of Succos and Hosha- is as follows: (note change in order lav” Erev Succos in the Succah. Alt- na Rabba. On Chol Hamoed (the in- from first day). hough one may not use more than two termediate days, including Shabbos) its 1. “Borei P’ri Hagofen” Arovos (willow), many have a custom use is optional. 2. Brocho of Kiddush for Yom Tov of using more than three Hadassim 3. Borei M’orei Ha’eish (at which time (myrtle). First Day of Succos we only look at the candles) Chabad custom: With the Lulav’s Shabbos, Tishrei 15, 4. Birkas Havdala spine (front) facing you, place one Ha- October 3 5. “Shehechiyonu” das and Arovo on the right side, one 6. “Leshev BaSuccah” Hadas and Arovo on the left side, and one Hadas in the center (leaning slightly Being that the first day of Succos is toward the right). The Arovos are on Shabbos, we postpone the Mitzva of Second Day of Succos placed behind the Hadassim so as not to Lulav until the second day. Sunday,Tishrei 16, October 4 appear too conspicuous. The Shabbos insertions are includ- The three “minim” are then tied to- ed in the Shmoneh Esrei. We say the We rise early to perform the Mitz- gether by three rings (taken from the complete Hallel throughout the entire vah of Lulav, especially the first time. Lulav). The three rings are placed with- Succos. (Whenever the complete Hallel Bentching Lulav is done (preferably in in one “Tefach” (approx. 3.1 inches). is said, everyone says the opening and the Succah) as follows: Two rings are placed on the Lulav it- closing Brochos individually.) The Lulav is held in the right hand self; they should be covered by the Prior to Kriyas Hatorah we say with the spine facing you. (One who is Hadassim and Arovos. “Atoh Horeisa,” and “Vay’hi Binsoa,” left-handed holds the Lulav in the left It is best that each man prepare his after which two Sifrei Torah are taken hand). The Brocho “Al N’tilas Lulav” is Lulav personally. out. recited. The Esrog is placed in the left It is customary for men to go to the We recite Musaf L’Sholosh Rego- hand at the beginning of the Brocho Mikveh Erev Succos. lim along with the Shabbos insertions. “Shehechiyonu.” At the end of the Bro- Candlelighting Time is 6:18 p.m. Birchas Cohanim is performed. cho both hands are joined so that the The candles should be lit in the Succah. Kiddush We say “Mizmor Esrog and Lulav are held together. The following two Brochos are recited: l’Dovid,” and Azkinu quietly, followed Facing east, one shakes the Lulav “L’Hadlik Ner Shel Shabbos v’Shel by “Eileh Moadai” and “Borei P’ri and Esrog three times to the right Yom Tov” and “Shehechiyonu.” On Hagofen”, which are said in a normal (southeast), three times to the left Shabbos the candlesticks are forbidden voice. The Brocho of “Leshev BaSuc- (northeast), three times forward (east), Halacha Newsletter Page 5 three times upward, three times down- in the Shmoneh Esrei) one returns to Shacharis ward and three times backwards (west), “R’tzei.” Otherwise the Shmoneh Esrei Through Hallel, the davening is the bringing it back to the heart after each is repeated. This applies for all of Chol same as the rest of Chol HaMoed. Be- of the eighteen motions. Hamoed (including Maariv). fore Hallel, however, we remove the Hallel Complete Hallel is said Havdala is made in the Succah. two upper rings binding the Lulav. Only throughout the entire Succos (whenever The Havdala is the same as every Mot- the three bottom rings will remain. the complete Hallel is said, everyone zei Yom Tov. Neither B’somim nor Following Hallel, all the Sifrei To- says the opening and closing Brochos candle is used. We conclude the Havda- rah are removed from the Aron Kodesh individually). The Lulav is held in the la with the Brocho “Leshev BaSuccah.” to be held by individuals standing at the right hand throughout Hallel, while the Davening Tefillin are not worn Bimah. The entire Hoshanos are then Esrog is only held during the motions. on Chol Hamoed. Complete Hallel, recited. The Lulav and Esrog are waved in the Hoshanos, and Musaf are said through- As on previous days, the Chazan manner mentioned above when reciting out Chol Hamoed. begins to say (out loud) starting from the following verses. Other Activities Sewing, washing the alphabetical phrases beginning with 1) “Hodu LaHaShem Ki Tov” clothes (with the exception of very the letters “Samech” or “Ayin,” at 2) “Ana Hashem Hosheea Na” young children’s clothing), writing which time the word “Hoshano” is add- 3) “Ana Hashem Hosheea Na” (unless very important), cutting nails ed before and after each phrase. When 4) “Hodu LaHaShem Ki Tov” (the and haircuts are forbidden during Chol reciting the previous phrases, 1st one, not the repetition) Hamoed. “Hoshano” is said only before each one. After Hallel we say “Hoshanos.” Succah Women are not obligated The Bimah is encircled starting from Since Hoshanos were not said on Shab- to sit in the Succah. the letter Samech or Ayin. Since all the bos, we say two Hoshanos on the sec- Although only bread or cake (min. Hoshanas are recited, the Bimah will be ond day. However, we circle the Bimah of 2 oz.) must be eaten in the Succah, it encircled 7 times. only while reciting the Hoshanos of the is proper that nothing (even water) At the conclusion of the Hoshanos, second day. The Chazan begins to say should be eaten or drunk outside of the the Sifrei Torah are returned to the (out loud) starting from the alphabetical Succah. The Brocho Leshev BaSuccah Aron Kodesh, and the Chazan recites phrases beginning with the letters is made only on bread or cake and even Kadish Tiskabel. We then take the 5 “Samech” or “Ayin,” at which time the then, only when eating a minimum of 2 Arovos branches (Hoshanos), hit them word “Hoshano” is added before and af- oz. If one is eating only cake, it is pref- on the ground 5 times, and recite the ter each phrase. When reciting the pre- erable to remain in the Succah a little Yehi Rotzon. vious phrases, “Hoshano” is said only longer. Davening then continues the same before each one. The Bimah is encircled If one leaves the Succah with no in- as the previous days of Chol HaMoed. starting from the letter Samech or Ayin. tention of returning within an hour or After reciting Hamotzi on Hoshona Prior to Kriyas Hatorah we say two, he must say the Brocho “Leshev Rabba, we dip the bread into honey. “Atoh Horeisa,” “Vay’hi Binsoa,” and BaSuccah” again, regardless of when he “Hashem Hashem” (once), after which returns. The same applies if a person re- two Sifrei Torah are taken out. turns to the Succah after one or two Shmini Atzeres hours; he must recite the Brocho again. Friday Night and Shabbos Chol Hamoed Succos If one should go from one Succah to an- Tishrei 22, October 9-10 Sunday Night, other, the Brocho is recited again and again. If one forgets to say the Brocho Candlelighting Time is 6:09 p.m. Tishrei 17, October 4 “Leshev BaSuccah,” and one re- The candles should be lit in the Succah. members in the course of the meal, he The following two Brochos are recited: may still make it afterwards—as long as “L’Hadlik Ner Shel Shabbos v’Shel Maariv In the Shmoneh Esrei, he remains in the Succah for a little Yom Tov” and “Shehechiyonu.” “Atoh Chonantanu” and “Ya’aleh while. Maariv of Shabbos and Yom Tov V’yavo” are added. If one forgets to Minhagei Chabad We do not dec- followed by Hakofos. say “Atoh Chonantonu,” the Shmoneh orate the Succah; nor do we sleep in the Kiddush Before Kiddush, Shalom Esrei need not be repeated. However, Succah. Our Succah has four walls and Aleichem, Eishes Chayil, Mizmor before any work is done one must say we use a great amount of S’chach. L’Dovid, etc., are recited quietly. “Boruch Hamavdil Bein Kodesh The Kiddush should be performed L’Chol.” The same applies to those in the following order: women who do not daven Maariv. If Hoshana Rabba 1. Yom Hashishi one forgets “Ya’aleh V’yavo” the fol- Thursday Night and Friday 2. Borei P’ri Hagofen lowing rules apply: If one reminds him- 3. Birkas Kiddush for Yom Tov with Tishrei 21, Oct. 8-9 Shabbos insertions. self before saying the “Shem” at the end On the night of Hoshana Rabba it is of the Brocho, he says “Ya’aleh 4. Shehechiyonu customary to stay up the all night. We V’yavo” and then returns to read the entire book of D’vorim from a “V’sechezenoh.” If the “Shem” was Minhagei Chabad Throughout Chumash. After 12:40 a.m. (Halachic Shmini Atzeres we eat everything in the said, and one reminds himself before Midnight), the whole Tehillim is recited beginning “Modim” he say it there, and Succah, just as the previous days of with a minyan. Succos. However, we do not recite the then continues with “Modim.” Once the word “Modim” is said (while one is still Brocho Leshev BaSuccah. Page 6 Halacha Newsletter Shacharis of Yom Tov followed Sifrei Torah. All men and boys over Bar by complete Hallel. Two Sefrei Torah Mitzva are called to the Torah. A spe- are read from. Following Maftir, Yizkor cial Aliya, called “Kol Han’orim,” is re- is recited. served for all the children. Prior to Musaf, the Shammas an- Reading from the first Sefer Torah, nounces that we begin to say “Mashiv the “Choson Torah” Aliya completes Horuach Umorid Hageshem” in the sec- the Torah. The Second Sefer is used for ond Brocho of the Amida. the “Choson Bereishis” Aliya, which The Chazan recites the Tefila of begins the Torah. The third Sefer Torah Geshem during his repetition of Musaf. is used for Maftir. If a Shul has only 2 If one forgot to say Mashiv Ho- Sifrei Torah, the first Sefer is used for ruach Umorid HaTal, as long as he said Maftir. Best “Morid HaTal,” he need not repeat the Following Krias HaTorah, we re- Shmoneh Esrei. cite “Sisu V’Simchu” and daven Musaf. One who heard the “Mashiv Ho- Yom Tov ends at 7:09 p.m. ruach” announcement before davening Shacharis, must say Mashiv Horuach wishes when he davens Shacharis, unless he will be davening with another minyan. No preparations may be done for the second day before 7:09 p.m., and for only after saying Boruch Hamavdil Bein Kodesh LeKodesh.

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Candlelighting time is not before 7:09 p.m., only from a pre-existing flame, and after having said Boruch Hamavdil. The Brochos “L’Hadlik Ner Tova. Shel Yom Tov” and Shehechiyonu are recited. Maariv begins with Shir Hama’alos. In the Shmoneh Esrei A happy "Vatodieinu" is added. If one forgot to say it, the Shmoneh Esrei is not repeat- ed. However, before any "melacha" (which is forbidden on Shab- bos but permitted on Yom Tov) is done, and Boruch Hamavdil Bein Kodesh L’kodesh must be said. Kiddush The Kiddush procedure is as follows: healthy 1. “Borei P’ri Hagofen” 2. Brocho of Kiddush for Yom Tov 3. Borei M’orei Ha’eish (at which time we only look at the candles) 4. Birkas Havdala year. 5. “Shehechiyonu”

Shacharis of Yom Tov with Bir- kas Cohanim performed during Shacha- ris. After full Hallel and Shir Shel Yom, “Atoh Horeiso” is said 3 times (Posuk by Posuk) followed by Hakofos. All 7 Hakofos are recited, but the Bimah is circled only 3½ times. Following Hakofos, we take out 3