Halacha Newsletter

by Rabbi Yosef Shusterman

Tishrei 5764

After Shmoneh Esrei we say Candlelighting time is 6:27 p.m. The Month of Elul Vay'chulu, and Mogen Avos in which It is customary throughout the (single girls light one candle.) The two we substitute Hamelech Hakadosh for month of Elul up to to add Brochos are: L'Hadlik Ner Shel Shabbos Hakel Hakadosh. v'Shel Yom Hazikaron followed by She- three chapters of Tehillim after the regu- After Maariv it is customary that we lar daily Tehillim. Before , be- hechiyonu. greet one another in the fol- fore going to sleep, after Musaf and after Mincha As on every lowing way: To a man we Erev Shabbos, Hodu and Ne'ila we say nine chapters, thus com- say, "L'Shona Tova pleting the entire book of Tehillim. Posach Eliyahu are recited Tikosev V'saichosaim." at Mincha. To a woman we say, Maariv It is custom- "L'Shona Tova Tikosaivi ary to say some Tehillim V'seichoseimie." Rosh Hashana before Maariv. Before Kiddush, Shalom We begin with Mizmor Aleichem, Eishes Chayil, Erev Rosh Hashana, Friday L'Dovid and continue with the Mizmor L'Dovid, etc., are recited Elul 29, September 26 usual Friday night Kabbolas Shab- quietly. bos. In the last verse of L'cho Dodi we No Tachnun is said Erev Rosh Ha- The Kiddush should be performed in say the word "B'rina," as we do nor- shana, but it is said in the morning Seli- the following order: mally. In the Shmoneh Esrei, we include chos and the previous Mincha. 1. Yom Hashishi all the Shabbos insertions. No is sounded to differentiate 2. Borei P'ri Hagofen Througout the Aseres Y'mei Teshu- between the obligatory blowing of Sho- 3. Birkas Kiddush for Rosh Hashana vah () various far on Rosh Hashana and the customary with Shabbos insertions. insertions are added in the Shmoneh Es - blowing in Elul; also to confuse the Sa- 4. Shehechiyonu rei. Should one forget to say any of tan that he should think Rosh Hashana these, the Shmoneh Esrei is not repeated Following Hamotzi the Challah is has passed. with the exception of "Hamelech Haka - dipped into honey three times. At the be- After davening we do "Hatoras Ne- dosh." Then, the following rules apply: If ginning of the meal (after eating the dorim" (annulment of vows). Although it one realizes immediately (within the time Hamotzi) we take a piece of apple, dip it is permissible to do this in front of three it takes to say the three words "Shalom into honey, say "Borei P'ri Haetz" and people, it is preferable to do in front of Olecho ") he can immediately cor- the "Y'hi Ratzon" and then eat it. It is 10 (a Minyan). If one does not under- rect himself by saying "Hamelech Haka- customary not to eat sour or bitter foods stand Hebrew, it should be said in Eng- dosh." If, however, one does not realize on Rosh Hashana. lish. immediately, or has already begun to say When bentching, R'tzei and Ya'aleh It is proper for men to immerse in a the next Brocho, the Shmoneh Esrei must V'yavo are added. If one forgets to say on Erev Rosh Hashana. be repeated. The same applies if the Ya'aleh V'yavo during the night of Rosh We get dressed up in honor of Rosh Shmoneh Esrei has been completed. It Hashana, he must repeat the bentching. Hashana, being certain that Hashem will then must be repeated. This law applies However, by day it is not repeated. bless all of us with a good and sweet for all of the Aseres Y'mei Teshuvah. year.

At the conclusion of bentching (after Shel Yom Hazikaron" and Shehechiyonu Shofar is being sounded, he must stop saying "Mimarom") we insert "Horach- are recited. and listen. At the end of davening it is amon Hu Yanchilaynu L'Yom Shekulo Maariv Maariv begins with Shir customary to blow an ad- Shabbos Um'nucha", "Horachamon Hu Hama'alos. In the Shmoneh Esrei ditional 30 Kolos. Yanchilaynu L'Yom Shekulo Tov", and "Vatodieinu" is added. If one forgot to "Horachamon Hu Y'chadesh Oleinu Es say it, the Shmoneh Esrei is not repeated. Tashlich After Hashana Hazos L'Tova V'livracha." However, before any "melacha" (which Mincha it is traditional to go to a river or lake in which there are fish (to show that is forbidden on Shabbos but permitted on we should multiply like fish) and say First Day Rosh Hashana Yom Tov) is done, Boruch Hamavdil Bein Kodesh L'kodesh must be said. Tashlich. At the close of Tashlich we Shabbos, Tishrei 1 Kiddush There are opinions that shake the corners of our Talis Katan. September 27 maintain that Shehechiyonu is not recited Those unable to go to Tashlich on Rosh on the second day of Rosh Hashana. It is Hashana may do so throughout the Throughout the Aseres Y'mei Te- therefore preferable to have a new fruit Aseres Y'mei Teshuvah. shuvah, "Shir Hamaalos" (Psalm 130) is present or wear a new garment at the Maariv All of the Aseres Y'mei Te- added after Yishtabach before Borechu. time of candle lighting and Kiddush. shuva insertions are added. "Atoh Cho- We recite the regular Shabbos Then, having the new fruit or garment in nantonu'" is said as on all Motzei Shah- davening with the Shabbos insertions mind, one recites the Shehechiyonu. bos and Yom Tov. If one should forget added in the Rosh Hashana Shmoneh Es- Kiddush should be performed in the "Atoh Chonantonu," the Shmoneh Esrei rei. following order: need not be repeated. However, before Because Rosh Hashana and Yom 1. Borei P'ri Hagofen any work is done, one must say "Boruch Kippur are days of judgment, Hallel is 2. Birkas Kiddush Hamavdil Bern Kodesh L'Chol''. The not said. 3. Borei M'orei Ha'eish (at which time same applies to those women who do not "Shir Shel Yom" and "L'Dovid we only look at the candles) daven Maariv. Hashem Ori" are recited. Then we say 4. Birkas Havdala It is forbidden to eat or drink be- "Atoh Horeisa," "Vay'hi Binsoa," 5. Shehechiyonu fore making or hearing Havdala on wine "Hashem Hashem" (3 times), "Ribono The Chabad custom is to eat a or on other permissible beverages. No Shel Olam," etc., after which two Sifrei K'zayis (I oz.) of the fruit and make a B'somim or candles are used during this are taken out. Brocho Acharona only on the fruit (not Havdala. Yom Tov ends at 7:27 p.m. On Shabbos the shofar is not blown; on the wine). If one does not have a new Tzom Gedalia, Monday therefore it is muktzeh. fruit, Shehechiyonu is recited regardless. Tishrei 3, September 29 We include the Shabbos insertions At the conclusion of bentching (after in the Rosh Hashana Musaf. saying "Mimarom") we insert "Horach- The fast begins at 5:34 a.m. If one At Kiddush, we recite quietly the amon Hu Yanchilaynu L'Yom Shekulo intends to get up early to eat, he must Shabbos Kiddush from Mizmor L'Dovid Tov" and "Horachamon Hu Y'chadesh have that intention before going to sleep. through "Al Kein." Then we continue Oleinu Es Hashana Hazos L'Tova Otherwise, it is forbidden to eat. normally with the Rosh Hashana Kid- V'livracha." All able men and women are obli- dush: "Tiku BaChodesh," and "Borei Pri gated to fast. Pregnant and nursing Hagofen." Second Day Rosh Hashana women are not obligated to fast. The It is proper not to sleep during the Davening is the same as the first day Chazan adds "Aneinu" in Chazoras Ha- day of Rosh Hashana, but to occupy one- shatz, Slichos and "" are self with Tehillim and Torah study. excluding Shabbos insertions. Two Si- frei Torah are taken out. recited. The Torah is read. Only those Mincha We read the Torah as on fasting are permitted "Aliyos." every Shabbos afternoon. Shabbos inser- After Kriyas Hatorah, we prepare ourselves for the blowing of the Shofar. Mincha Before Shmoneh Esrei the tions are added in the Rosh Hashana Torah is read. Three people are called up, Shmoneh Esrei. The entire congregation must listen to the Brochos and T'kiyas Shofar, keeping the third being Maftir. In the Shmoneh Tashlich is postponed until the sec- Esrei all those that are fasting say ond day. in mind to fulfill the mitzvah. "Boruch Hu Uvaruch Shemo" should not be said. "Aneinu" in the Brocho of Sh'ma No preparations may be done for the Koleinu. If one forgets, the Shmoneh Es- second day before 7:27 p.m., and only Being that the Brochos of Shofar apply even to the during the rei is not repeated. Tachnun and "Avinu after saying Boruch Hamavdil Bein Ko- Malkeinu" are recited. The fast con- desh Lekodesh. Musaf Shmoneh Esrei, no talking is per- mitted until the end of the Shofar blow- cludes at 7:16 p.m. Throughout the Aseres Y'mei Te- Second Night Rosh Hashana ing at the conclusion of Musaf (unless it Candlelighting time is not before pertains to the davening or the Shofar). shuvah, "Avinu Malkeinu" is said during 7:27 p.m„ only from a pre-existing The Shofar is blown three times dur- flame, and after having said Boruch ing the quiet Shmoneh Esrei and three Hamavdil. The Brochos “L’Hadlik Ner times during Chazoras Hashatz. If one is in the middle of Shmoneh Esrei while the

Shacharis and Mincha (excluding Shab- Erev Yom Kippur until the end of waking up in the morning, or after using bos or when Tachnun is not said). Tishrei. the washroom, we wash our hands up to Shabbos Shuva It is customary to ask for Lekach the knuckles joining the fingers to the (honey cake) from a friend and to eat hand. Tishrei 8, October 4 from it. 4) No marital relations are permit- Two meals (including washing for ted. Couples should conduct themselves Candlelighting time is 6:17 p.m. Challah) are eaten Erev Yom Kippur. This Shabbos is known as "Shabbos Te- as they would during the Nidda state. shuva" or "Shabbos Shuva." The entire The first meal is in the morning while the It is customary to wear a kittel on davening is the same as every other second follows Mincha. The Challah is Yom Kippur. A Chosson who got mar- Shabbos (except for the Aseres Y'mei dipped into honey. It is customary to eat ried during the past year and wore a kit- Teshuva insertions). Shabbos ends at "Kreplach." tel at the wedding does not wear a kittel It is customary to receive 39 7:17 p.m. on Yom Kippur. "Malkos" (lashes) on Erev Yom Kippur. The Talis is worn for Kol Nidrei. The recipient crouches facing north. The The Brocho on the Talis should be said possuk of "V'hu Rachum Y'chaper before sunset (6:32 p.m.). Avon" (which contains thirteen words) is Before Kol Nidrei the "Al Chet said three times both by the one giving should be said privately. Tehillim is also Malkos and the one receiving them. said before Kol Nidrei. It is mandatory for men to immerse After Kol Nidrei the Shehechiyonu Yom Kippur themselves in the Mikveh. Normally this is recited by the Chazan and the congre- immersion takes place after Malkos and gation. One should begin the Brocho before Mincha. Many have the custom to with the Chazan but finish it earlier in or- immerse themselves again in the Mikveh der to answer Amen. Women who said after the final meal before sundown. the Shehechiyonu at candle lighting Erev Yom Kippur, Sunday Mincha Before Mincha it is custom- should not say it at this time. ary to give a lot of Tzedaka. During the The verse "Boruch Shem K'vod Tishrei 9, October 5 quiet Shmoneh Esrei "Al Malchuso L'olam Voed" in "Kriyas It is customary to "Shlog Kaparos" Chet' () is added following Shema" is said aloud throughout Yom Erev Yom Kippur. A woman selects a the "Y'hiyu L'ratzon" at the conclusion Kippur. chicken while a man selects a rooster. of "Sim Shalom." Neither "Tachnun" nor It is customary to recite the entire "Bnei Adam" is recited. Then "Zeh "Avinu Malkeinu" is said. Tehillim on Yom Kippur night after Chalifosi" is said while the bird is moved Although the fast begins at sundown Maariv. around the head three times. This entire (6:32 p.m.), women and girls lighting Day of Yom Kippur candles at 6:14 begin the fast at that time. procedure is performed three times. Alto- Negel Vasser is only washed up to It is customary to bless one's chil- gether the bird is circled around the head one's knuckles. Eyes encrusted in the nine times. An amount of money equal to dren before "Kol Nidrei." Candlelighting time is 6:14 p.m. morning may be washed. the worth of the chicken should be given The Brocho of "She'oso Li Kol to the poor. Those unable to obtain The Brochos to be recited are "L'Hadlik Ner Shel Yom Hakippurim" and Tzorki" is omitted on Yom Kippur and is chickens should perform Kaparos using not said until the following morning. "Shehechiyonu." money. In that case we substitute the After Kriyas Hatorah, Yizkor is said. phrase "Zeh Hakesef Yelech L'tzdoko" Laws of Yom Kippur Those who have both parents living in place of "Zeh Hatarnegol Yelech 1) All men and women (even those should leave the Shul during Yizkor. L'misa." women who are pregnant and nursing) Mourners during the first year of mourn- Shacharis "Mizmor L'soda," are obligated to fast. Those with personal ing stay in Shul but do not say Yizkor. "Tachnun," and "Avinu Malkeinu" are problems should consult a . This also During Musaf the Cohanim perform not recited. Tachnun is not said from applies to those who are ill. Those re- Duchanen. The Cohanim's hands are quiring medication should consult a Rav. washed up to their wrists. Those Leviim Children under the age of 9 years are that always wash their hands before not permitted to fast. Children nine years washing the Cohanim's hands may also old and above should be trained to fast wash their hands up to their wrists. part of the day. Health permitting, boys Chabad custom is to make a break twelve years old and girls eleven years between Musaf and Mincha of at least 45 old should fast the entire day. minutes. 2) No shoes containing any leather At the conclusion of Ne'ila we say (suede is leather) are permitted to be "Avinu Malkeinu." Following this, we worn. Other leather garments may be recite "Shema Yisroel" once, "Boruch worn. Shem" three times and "Hashem Hu 3) No washing is permitted. Upon HaElokim" seven times. The Chazan

then says Kaddish. In the middle of Kad- the right). The Arovos are placed behind First Day of Succos dish the Shofar is sounded. Even if it is the Hadassim so as not to appear too not yet nightfall, as long as it is after sun- conspicuous. Shabbos, Tishrei 15, set, the Shofar may he sounded. How- The three "minim" are then tied to- October 11 ever, the fast is still binding until 7:14 gether by three rings (taken from the Lu- p.m.; hence, no eating, drinking, work- lav). The three rings are placed within ing, etc. is permitted until then. Before one "Tefach" (approx. 3.1 inches). Two the sounding of the Shofar it is custom- rings are placed on the itself; they Being that the first day of Succos is ary to sing a march of victory to show should be covered by the Hadassim and on Shabbos, we postpone the Mitzva of our confidence that Hashem has accepted Arovos. Lulav until the second day. our prayers. It is best that each man prepare his The Shabbos insertions are included Maariv is davened with the Talis and Lulav personally. in the Shmoneh Esrei. We say the com- the kittel. Instead of putting the Talis It is customary for men to go to the plete Hallel throughout the entire Succos. over our head, we wear a hat. "Atoh Mikveh Erev Succos. (Whenever the complete Hallel is said, Chonantonu" is inserted. Those not Candlelighting Time is 6:07 p.m. everyone says the opening and closing davening Maariv must say "Boruch The candles should be lit in the Succah. Brochos individually.) Hamavdil" before doing any work. The following two Brochos are recited: Prior to Kriyas Hatorah we say Before Havdala we wash our hands "L'Hadlik Ner Shel Shabbos v'Shel Yom "Atoh Horeisa," and "Vay'hi Binsoa," normally as we do for Negel Vasser. Tov" and "Shehechiyonu." On Shabbos after which two Sifrei Torah are taken However, we do not recite a Brocho. It is the candlesticks are forbidden to be out. also proper to wash one's face and rinse moved, even after the candles have gone We recite Musaf L'Sholosh Regolim one's mouth. out. along with the Shabbos insertions. Bir- Havdala B'somim are not used. The chas Cohanim is performed. candle must be a candle that was lit be- Kiddush We say "Mizmor fore Yom Kippur and not used for any I'Dovid," and Azkinu quietly, followed other purpose (an additional yahrtzeit by "Eileh Moadai" and "Borei P'ri candle is the best for this purpose). Hagofen", which are said in a normal On Motzei Yom Kippur we wish voice. The Brocho of "Leshev BaSuc- each other a good Yom Tov. It is com- First Night of Succos cah" is said immediately after "Borei P'ri mendable to begin building the Succah at Hagofen." this time. If this would be impossible, No preparations may be done for the one should at least speak about building second day before 7:07 p.m., and only the Succah. Maariv We begin with Mizmor after saying Boruch Hamavdil Bein Ko- L'Dovid and continue with the usual Fri- desh LeKodesh. day night Maariv. In the last verse of L'cho Dodi we say the word "B'simcha" Second Night of Succos instead of "B'rinah." Shmoneh Esrei L'Sholosh Regolim with Shabbos inser- Candlelighting time is not before 7:07 p.m., only from a pre-existing tions is said. Succos flame, and after having said Boruch Kiddush The first night, the Kid- dush procedure is as follows: Hamavdil. The Brochos "L'Hadlik Ner Shel Yom Tov" and Shehechiyonu are 1. "YomHashishi" recited. Erev Succos, Tishrei 14 2. "Borei P'ri Hagofen" Maariv begins with Shir Hama'alos. Friday, October 10 3. Brocho of Kiddush for Yom Tov In the Shmoneh Esrei "Vatodieinu" is with Shabbos insertions added. If one forgot to say it, the Preparing the Lulav 4. "Leshev BaSuccah" Shmoneh Esrei is not repeated. However, 5. "Shehechiyonu" before any "melacha" (which is forbid- It is customary to "prepare the Lu- On the first night, it is mandatory for den on Shabbos but permitted on Yom lav" Erev Succos in the Succah. Al- Tov) is done, Boruch Hamavdil Bein Ko- though one may not use more than two all men to eat at least one "K'zayis" (one ounce) of Challah in the Succah (even if desh L'kodesh must be said. Arovos (willow), many have a custom of One is obligated to eat at least a using more than three Hadassim it is raining). The "K'zayis" must be eaten after "K'zayis" of bread in the Succah. If it (myrtle). rains one is permitted to eat the meal in Chabad custom: With the Lulav's nightfall, even though the Yom Tov itself may have been ushered in before night- the house and after that it is preferable to spine (front) facing you, place one Hadas eat a "K'zayis" of Challah or bread in the and Arovo on the right side, one Hadas fall. The Challah of Hamotzi is dipped Succah without the Brocho of "Leshev and Arovo on the left side, and one Ha- B'Succah." das in the center (leaning slightly toward into honey three times. Honey is used on the Yom Tov of Succos and Hoshana Kiddush The Kiddush procedure is Rabba. On Chol Hamoed (the interme- as follows: (note change in order from diate days, including Shabbos) its use is optional. first day). "Samech" or "Aym," at which time the Succah. The Brocho Leshev BaSuccah is 1. "Borei P'ri Hagofen" word "Hoshano" is added before and af- made only on bread or cake and even 2. Brocho of Kiddush for Yom Tov ter each phrase. When reciting the previ- then, only when eating a minimum of 2 3. Borei M'orei Ha'eish (at which time ous phrases, "Hoshano" is said only be- oz. If one is eating only cake, it is prefer- we only look at the candles) fore each one. The Bimah is encircled able to remain in the Succah a little 4. Birkas Havdala starting from the letter Samech or Ayin. longer. 5. "Shehechiyonu" Prior to Kriyas Hatorah we say If one leaves the Succah with no in- 6. "Leshev BaSuccah" "Atoh Horeisa," "Vay'hi Binsoa," and tention of returning within an hour or "Hashem Hashem" (once), after which two, he must say the Brocho "Leshev two Sifrei Torah are taken out. BaSuccah" again, regardless of when he Chol Hamoed Succos returns. The same applies if a person re- turns to the Succah after one or two Second Day of Succos Sunday Night, hours; he must recite the Brocho again. If Sunday, Tishrei 17, October 12 one should go from one Succah to an- Tishrei 16, October 12 other, the Brocho is recited again and Maariv In the Shmoneh Esrei, again. If one forgets to say the Brocho "Atoh Chonantanu" and "Ya'aleh "Leshev BaSuccah," and one remembers We rise early to perform the Mitz- V'yavo" are added. If one forgets to say in the course of the meal, he may still vah of Lulav, especially the first time. "Atoh Chonantonu," the Shmoneh Esrei make it afterwards—as long as he re- Bentching Lulav is done (preferably in need not be repeated. However, before mains in the Succah for a little while. the Succah) as follows: any work is done one must say "Boruch Minhagei Chabad We do not deco- The Lulav is held in the right hand Hamavdil Bein Kodesh L'Chol." The rate the Succah; nor do we sleep in the with the spine facing you. (One who is same applies to those women who do not Succah. Our Succah has four walls and left-handed holds the Lulav in the left daven Maariv. If one forgets "Ya'aleh we use a great amount of S'chach. hand). The Brocho "Al N'tilas Lulav" is V'yavo" the following rules apply: If one reminds himself before saying the Hoshana Rabba recited. The Esrog is placed in the left Thursday Night and Friday hand at the beginning of the Brocho "Shem" at the end of the Brocho, he says "Shehechiyonu." At the end of the Bro- "Ya'aleh V'yavo" and then returns to Tishrei 21, Oct. 16-17 cho both hands are joined so that the Es- "V'sechezenoh." If the "Shem" was said, On the night of Hoshana Rabba it is rog and Lulav are held together. and one reminds himself before begin- customary to stay up the all night. We Facing east, one shakes the Lulav ning "Modim" he say it there, and then read the entire book of D'vorim from a and Esrog three times to the right continues with "Modim." Once the word Chumash. After 12:38 a.m. (Halachic (southeast), three times to the left "Modim" is said (while one is still in the Midnight), the whole Tehillim is recited (northeast), three times forward (east), Shmoneh Esrei) one returns to "R'tzei." with a minyan. three times upward, three times down- Otherwise the Shmoneh Esrei is re- Shacharis ward and three times backwards (west), peated. This applies for all of Chol Hamoed (including Maariv). Through Hallel, the davening is the bringing it back to the heart after each of same as the rest of Chol HaMoed. Be- Havdala is made in the Succah. the eighteen motions. fore Hallel, however, we remove the two The Havdala is the same as every Motzei Hallel Complete Hallel is said upper rings binding the Lulav. Only the Yom Tov. Neither B'somim nor candle throughout the entire Succos (whenever three bottom rings will remain. the complete Hallel is said, everyone is used. We conclude the Havdala with the Brocho "Leshev BaSuccah." Following Hallel, all the Sifrei To- says the opening and closing Brochos in- rah are removed from the Aron Kodesh Davening Tefillin are not worn on dividually). The Lulav is held in the right to be held by individuals standing at the Chol Hamoed. Complete Hallel, Ho- hand throughout Hallel, while the Esrog Bimah. The entire Hoshanos are then re- shanos, and Musaf are said throughout is only held during the motions. The Lu- cited. lav and Esrog are waved in the manner Chol Hamoed. Other Activities Sewing, washing As on previous days, the Chazan be- mentioned above when reciting the fol- gins to say (out loud) starting from the clothes (with the exception of very lowing verses. alphabetical phrases beginning with the young children's clothing), writing 1)''Hodu LaHaShem Ki Tov" letters "Samech" or "Ayin," at which (unless very important), cutting nails and 2)"Ana Hashem Hosheea Na" time the word "Hoshano" is added before 3)"Ana Hashem Hosheea Na" haircuts are forbidden during Chol Hamoed. and after each phrase. When reciting the 4)"Hodu LaHaShem Ki Tov" (the previous phrases, "Hoshano" is said only Succah Women are not obligated to 1st one, not the repetition) before each one. The Bimah is encircled sit in the Succah. After Hallel we say "Hoshanos." starting from the letter Samech or Ayin. Although only bread or cake (min. Since Hoshanos were not said on Shab- Since all the Hoshanas are recited, the bos, we say two Hoshanos on the second of 2 oz.) must be eaten in the Succah, it is proper that nothing (even water) Bimah will be encircled 7 times. day. However, we circle the Bimah only At the conclusion of the Hoshanos, should be eaten or drunk outside of the while reciting the Hoshanos of the sec- the Sifrei Torah are returned to the Aron ond day. The Chazan begins to say (out loud) starting from the alphabetical phrases beginning with the letters

Kodesh, and the Chazan recites Kadish No preparations may be done for the Tiskabel. We then take the 5 Arovos second day before 6:59 p.m., and only branches (Hoshanos), hit them on the after saying Boruch Hamavdil Bein Ko- ground 5 times, and recite the Yehi Rot- desh LeKodesh. zon. Davening then continues the same as the previous days of Chol HaMoed. Best After reciting Hamotzi on Hoshona Sirnchas Torah Rabba, we dip the bread into honey. Saturday Night and Sunday Tishrei 23, October 18-19 wishes

Shmini Atzeres for a Friday Night and Shabbos Candlelighting time is not before Tishrei 22, October 17-18 6:59 p.m., only from a pre-existing flame, and after having said Boruch Kasiva Hamavdil. The Brochos "L'Hadlik Ner Candlelighting Time is 5:59 p.m. Shel Yom Tov" and Shehechiyonu are The candles should be lit in the Succah. recited. v’chasima The following two Brochos are recited: Maariv begins with Shir Hama'alos. "L'Hadlik Ner Shel Shabbos v'Shel Yom In the Shmoneh Esrei "Vatodieinu" is Tov" and "Shehechiyonu." added. If one forgot to say it, the Tova. Maariv of Shabbos and Yom Tov Shmoneh Esrei is not repeated. However, followed by Hakofos. before any "melacha" (which is forbid- Kiddush Before Kiddush, Shalom den on Shabbos but permitted on Yom A Happy Aleichem, Eishes Chayil, Mizmor Tov) is done, Boruch Hamavdil Bein Ko- L'Dovid, etc., are recited quietly. desh L'kodesh must be said. The Kiddush should be performed in Kiddush The Kiddush procedure is and the following order: as follows: 1. Yom Hashishi 1. "BoreiP'riHagofen" 2. Borei P'ri Hagofen 2. Brocho of Kiddush for Yom Tov healthy 3. Birkas Kiddush for Yom Tov with 3. BoreiM'oreiHa'eish (at which time Shabbos insertions. we only look at the candles) 4. Shehechiyonu 4. Birkas Havdala year. Minhagei Chabad Throughout 5. "Shehechiyonu" Shmini Atzeres we eat everything in the Shacharis of Yom Tov with Birkas Succah, just as the previous days of Suc- Cohanim performed during Shacharis. cos. However, we do not recite the Bro- After full Hallel and Shir Shel Yom, cho Leshev BaSuccah. "Atoh Horeiso" is said 3 times (Posuk by Shacharis of Yom Tov followed by Posuk) followed by Hakofos. All 7 Ha- complete Hallel. Two Sefrei Torah are kofos are recited, but the Bimah is cir- read from. Following Maftir, Yizkor is cled only 3'/2 times. recited. Following Hakofos, we take out 3 Prior to Musaf, the Shammas an- Sifrei Torah. All men and boys over Bar nounces that we begin to say "Mashiv Mitzva are called to the Torah. A special Horuach Umorid Hageshem" in the sec- Aliya, called "Kol Han'orim," is re- ond Brocho of the Amida. served for all the children. The Chazan recites the Tefila of Ge- Reading from the first Sefer Torah, shem during his repetition of Musaf. the "Choson Torah" Aliya completes the If one forgot to say Mashiv Horuach Torah. The Second Sefer is used for the Umorid HaTal, as long as he said "Morid "Choson Bereishis" Aliya, which begins HaTal," he need not repeat the Shmoneh the Torah. The third Sefer Torah is used Esrei. for Maftir. If a Shul has only 2 Sifrei To- One who heard the "Mashiv Ho- rah, the first Sefer is used for Maftir. " announcement before davening Following Krias HaTorah, we recite Shacharis, must say Mashiv Horuach "Sisu V'Simchu" and daven Musaf. when he davens Shacharis, unless he will Yom Tov ends at 6:59 p.m. be davening with another minyan.