Parshas Lech Lecha states, "And you shall no longer be called Abram, but your name shall be Abraham, for I make you the father of a multitude of nations." It is remarkable to note that to this day, Abraham is considered the father of billions of peo…
1. Source To Learn Halachos Thirty Days Before Rosh Hashanah: Gemara Pesachim (6A) tells us that 30 days before Pesach, we begin learning the halachos of Pesach. Seder Hayom says the obligation applies to Rosh Hashanah, too. Sources: Seder Hayom…
The best way to discard the Lulav and Esrog is to burn them with the Chametz before Pesach (Mishna Berura). If this is not possible, these items are Tashmishei Mitzva, Holy articles used for a Mitzva, and one should place them out in a field or some…
Be prepared in advance for the Zman. Gather the necessary holy texts and essential supplies. Cultivate the right mindset, resembling the determination and focus of an Olympic athlete before a marathon. Select your chavrusa wisely. Pairing study p…
Isru Chag (אסרו חג, lit. 'Bind [the] Festival') refers to the day after each of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. The phrase originates from Psalms 118:27, which states, "Bind the festival offering with cords to the corners of the altar." Accor…
An abridged version of Selichos is said on Erev Yom Kippur, and During Shacharis, Mizmor L'sodah, Tachanun, and Lamenatzei'ach are omitted. Avinu Malkeinu is recited this year (as Yom Kippur coincides with Shabbos). The minhag of Kapparos should be…
Rama cites the custom of reciting the Tashlich (lit. "to cast") prayer by a body of water on Rosh Hashanah. This prayer asks God to cast away our sins. The Maharil explains that we recite it near water based on a Medrash that tells how When Avraham …
The transcribed speeches of the Chasam Sofer (Volume two, page 356) record that three days before Rosh Hashana, one should boost one's focus on repentance in light of the upcoming Day of Judgment. The Chasam Sofer also cited the Shelah Hakodesh, who…
Selichos (for Ashkenazim) begin this Motzaei Shabbos, September 28th. Selichos are generally recited each morning before davening, although some say it the night before (after chatzos, according to many). One should say Birchas Hatorah…
The mitzvah to write a Torah scroll (מצוות כתיבת ספר תורה) Sefer Devarim 31/19:וְעַתָּ֗ה כִּתְב֤וּ לָכֶם֙ אֶת־הַשִּׁירָ֣ה הַזֹּ֔את וְלַמְּדָ֥הּ אֶת־בְּנֵֽי־יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל שִׂימָ֣הּ בְּפִיהֶ֑ם לְמַ֨עַן תִּֽהְיֶה־לִּ֜י הַשִּׁירָ֥ה הַזֹּ֛את לְעֵ֖ד בִּבְנֵ֥י יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ Therefore, write down this poem and teach it to the people…
