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#5902 -Don’t Play with Fire
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Ask Behar Bechukosai 86 #5902 -Don’t Play with Fire - Q. Can one burn on the Lag Baomer fire at home old wood furniture destined to be left for the garbage collectors, which someone may still pick up and use? Is it maybe incurring on the Baal Tashchis prohibition of destroying still usable items?
A. On question 4241 we wrote the following:
Q. Dear Rabbi. Is it proper to bring to a Shul where they make a fire on Lag Baomer, used clothing that one will throw away as is, to be burned by the fire? Wasn’t something similar done with the used clothing of the Cohanim in the Beis Hamikdash during Sukot? Would that not ruin away the good use of the clothing that was to be discarded?
A. Using one’s used clothing for a Lag Baomer fire in shul may be seen as a disgusting and offensive act by the other attendants, so it is better to avoid.
It cannot be compared to the Big’dei Kehuna which had a high degree of Kedusha and holiness.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a
July 16, 2025
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Posted 5/10/2026 11:44 AM |
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#5901 - Enlight the Fire -
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Ask Behar Bechukosai 86 #5901 - Enlight the Fire - Q. Dear Rabbi Shlit’a. As the Rov asked me to send my Shaila in writing, here it is. Thank you very much.
Q. What is the source and importance to light a fire on Lag Baomer, in Shul or at home?
A, On question 4238 we wrote the following:
Q. How important is it to light a bonfire on Lag Baomer and what is the source of this tradition?
A. On question 3708 we wrote: “Sefer Ranu LeYaakov (p. 214) mentions echoing Chassam Sofer, that the source for this very widespread tradition, is the pasuk “Eish Das Lamo’ (Devarim 33: 2) that well describes the constant fiery fight and combat the Rabi Shimon Bar Yochai led against those who opposed the learning of Torah.
See also Lebush Yosef (p. 215), Ginas Reuben (p.13), Vezos LeYehuda (p. 229) and others that quote the minhag and offer other reasons. Many of them are based on the symbolic representation of fire to the learning and teaching of Torah, especially of the Nitzotzos or sparks of Kedusha inherent in the Zohar and Kabalah teachings.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that people should maintain the traditions and minhagim of their families and congregations.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a
July 16, 2025
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Posted 5/10/2026 11:40 AM |
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#5900 - A Mourner On Fire
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Ask Behar Bechukosai 86 #5900 - A Mourner On Fire - Q. Hon. Rabbi Shlt’a. We usually make in our shul’s parking area a Lag Baomer party with a fire display. Since we have a large group of aveilim that attend the minyan in order to recite Kaddish, can they also stay and join the party?
A. The above question is common in many large Minyanim which have a large group of people reciting Kaddish.
On a similar question 772 we wrote:
Q. Can a Avel attend a Lag Baomer party by the fire where there is singing? Can he join in the dancing? Can he stay if instrumental music is played?
A. Nitey Gavriel (Pesach 3: 58: 15) rules that a mourner during the year of avelus is permitted to attend a Lag Baomer seuda (based on Remoh Y.D. 391:2) and also to partake on the singing and praising, but not in the dancing. He should also avoid attending if instrumental music is played. A similar opinion is found in Mekadesh Yisroel (Sefira 109). Other Poskim (Zichron Yitzchok p. 218, Lev Dovid 267) do not permit attending the seuda unless he was invited to say divrei Torah.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is similar to the Nitey Gavriel above, though he points out that the seuda should take part on Lag Baomer itself and not in the night after.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit’a
December 28, 2017
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Posted 5/10/2026 11:34 AM |
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# 5899 - Dance Up a Fire Storm
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Ask Behar Bechukosai 86 # 5899 - Dance Up a Fire Storm?- Q. Dearest Rabenu Shlit’a. Although we don’t have until now in our shul the tradition of lighting a fire on Lag Baomer, since recently a younger generation has multiplied, and they do want to make a fire. Can we do so and also use it to destroy any published questionable material often deposited in our mail, that may also contain Torah words; is that permited?
A. On question 4982 we wrote:
Q. Kevod Rabbenu Shlit’a. Is it really permitted to dance around a fire on Lag Baomer?
A. Tusefta (Shabbos 7: 1) mentions that clapping hands or dancing while facing a fire is prohibited as it is similar to the ways and conduct of the Emorites. Similarly, Sefer Haikrim (3: 8) is stringent, mentioning that it is one of the ways Christians adopted when convincing the idolaters to follow them.
However, in our days many thousands of people have a custom to spend Lag B’Omer on Mount Meron, where Rabi Shimon bar Yochai and his son, Rabbi Elazar, are buried. There, they rejoice greatly, and light bonfires, sing, and dance around them. Among those who participate in these celebrations are great and well kown tzaddikim (righteous individuals) and Torah scholars.
The well known words of the Yerushalmi and other Poskim mention that a well established and proper tradition is to be accepted.
Halichos Shlomo (Moadim 2 p.36:4 80) is lenient on haircuts made at night, mentioning that since bonfires etc. are allowed, the rest of practices should not be any different.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is similar for those who have that tradition.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
July 16, 2025
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Posted 5/10/2026 11:32 AM |
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# 5898 - The Healing Day
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Ask Behar Bechukosai 86 # 5898 - The Healing Day - Q. Kvodo, is it proper to visit the burial place af my grandfather who was a great Tzadik on Lag Baomer, the day of his Yohrzait, to pray for much needed help for our family?
A. There is dispute regarding the propriety of visiting kevarim at certain times, such as Rosh Chodesh, Chanukah and Erev Purim, Lag B'omer, the days in Nissan which precede Passover, and other days on which tachanun is not recited. Therefore, on these days one should avoid the visitation of a cemetery.
However, we recommended in a similar question, the following:
“Q. 4981: Dear Rov Shlit”a. My father shlit’a needs an open hearth surgery and he was given the opportunity to do it on Lag Baomer. Should he do it on that day?
A. Indeed, Sefarim do mention that Lag Baomer is a day that advocates and promotes Refuos and healing.
The Tzemach Tzedek mentions that the blessing of “Melech Rofeh Neeman Verachaman” (The truthful and compassionate healing King), has the first letters (in Hebrew) of Meron, the city that is most well-known for the burial site of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai.
Every year, on Lag BaOmer, the anniversary of his passing, hundreds of thousands converge in Meron for a joyous celebration of Rabbi Shimon’s great and most wondrous life.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that if there is no added discomfort or irritation on doing it then, it is correct and worthwhile to seek the Segula and propitious blessing of this very special day.
May he have a prompt Refuah Shleimah.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.”
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Posted 5/10/2026 11:30 AM |
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#5896 – Going to the Source!
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Ask Behar Bechukosai 86 #5896 – Going to the Source! - Q. Someone who was balding, did a procedure in Europe where they transplant hair. He now has what seems to be regular hair growing where he was completely bald before. The question is since we know that placement of the Tefilin Shel Rosh is supposed to be above the hairline, and if it’s past the hairline one does not fulfill his obligation, so if they added more hair than he ever had, essentially extending his hairline past where it was when he had hair, would he now be Yotzei by placing the tefilin by the new hairline, or must he put them higher to where the hairline originally started. I would also like to ask if there is an issue with this transplanted hair being a chatzitza between the hair and the tefilin, and if that has any bearing on the first question. Thank you!
A. Horav Aharon Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that one must indeed put them higher to where the hairline originally started.
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Posted 5/10/2026 11:12 AM |
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#5897- Honour Our Mothers Today? Part 1
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- Q. (Question in ShuI shiur.) Is it permitted and recommended to celebrate Mothers Day?
A. We Wrote the following Teshuva for Father’s Day:
#5008 – Q. Is there anything wrong with celebrating the recent Father’s Day to honour and give the rightful thanks and recognition to one’s father? Is that not a real great Mitzvah? How about if they openly declare and imply that one always needs to give their parents special attention on every day of the year?
A. Many Poskim and Rabbonim have expressed their disagreement and displeasure with the celebration of Mother’s or Father’s Day for a number of reasons.
Horav Avigdor Miller ZT’L (Toras Avigdor and tape 122 – May 1976) is well known for his prohibitive opinion on celebrating those days, due to Halachic problem of Chukos Hagoyim, or following in the ways of the non-Jews.
He writes: “There’s no question that the American public has been sold an item that was created for the purpose of filling the pockets of businessmen. The American public is the real proverbial gull because no matter what you’ll say about Mother’s Day, it’s a day when people make money. Not only florists! Jewelers and bakers and caterers – everyone is lining his pockets because of Mother’s Day.
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Posted 5/10/2026 3:08 AM |
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#5896 – Going to the Source!
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- Q. Someone who was balding, did a procedure in Europe where they transplant hair. He now has what seems to be regular hair growing where he was completely bald before. The question is since we know that placement of the Tefilin Shel Rosh is supposed to be above the hairline, and if it’s past the hairline one does not fulfill his obligation, so if they added more hair than he ever had, essentially extending his hairline past where it was when he had hair, would he now be Yotzei by placing the tefilin by the new hairline, or must he put them higher to where the hairline originally started. I would also like to ask if there is an issue with this transplanted hair being a chatzitza between the hair and the tefilin, and if that has any bearing on the first question. Thank you!
A. Horav Aharon Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that one must indeed put them higher to where the hairline originally started.
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Posted 5/10/2026 2:41 AM |
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#5895 - Lag Baomer “Huevos Haminados”
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- Q. Estimado Rabino.
We have a very unusual tradition in our old age family in Mexico, namely we prepare on Lag Baomer huevos Haminados, meaning eggs roasted in onion skins for a long time. I have not seen others comply with that practice. Is there a source for it? Should we maintain it?
A. I have heard in the past about such a tradition. I did some research and contacted some friendly old timers and some internet sites and indeed got the following import and meaning for the recipe.
“Making Round circular fruits and foods has been a longstanding Sephardic and also for others tradition for Rosh Hashanah (round foods symbolizing completed cycles) and for Pesaj (for the beitzah on the seder plate).
For many their grandmother taught them how to make them. They claim that: “They're always a favorite at any table ever brought them to”.
I also found some Chabad background as following: “A really easy shortcut I've used is to cook the eggs overnight in a crock-pot. Layer the skins on the bottom of the pot, "nest" the eggs in the skins, cover them in water and put the pot on low for 8-10 hours. The slow cooking really infuses the eggs with a great colour and also a mild nutty flavor.”
I guess it has a great meaning for many. “Buen Mazal”.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld
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Posted 5/4/2026 3:13 PM |
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#5894 - Shave First and Then Join the Party?
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- Q. Dearest Rabbi.
As the Rabbi knows, Baruch Hashem! I’m attending the first wedding of my very first greatest granddaughter this year on Lag Baomer night.
Since I really want to look great for that most beautiful and precious occasion, can I shave on Erev Lag Baomer when it starts at that night?
A. Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 473: 2), Remah rules that one should wait until the morning of Lag Baomer to shave.
However, Kovetz Halochos (8: 10, p. 94) rules that in need, one may shave also at the beginning of the night before.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a
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Posted 5/3/2026 2:33 PM |
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#5893 - Now! Join the Party?
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- Q. Dear Rov, Long Life.
I have a number of questions regarding Lag Baomer.
1) Can one join a Lag Baomer party offered by our neighbors on their backyard, done with an open fire and music with guitars that continues on the night after Lag Baomer. It is a party from our neighbors that involves Kiruv of all the not so religious nearby friends?
A. Kovetz Halochos (p. 73) mentions that regarding a wedding that continues into the night after Lag Baomer, since they are engaged in the great Mitzva of honoring and giving happiness to the Chatan and Kalah, it is permitted.
In our case if it seriously involves real Kiruv or bringing close to our Torah and Mitzvos people that are not yet there, it should be permitted.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a
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Posted 5/3/2026 2:21 PM |
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#5892 – Where can my Yom Tov Real Party be?
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- See question above. Q. Can the Shavuoth party meal of milk sources on Lag Baomer be done in our Shul party room?
A. In principle if the kosher conditions of the shul’s party room permit eating there a milk meal, there is no reason why it should not be done. The ones in charge should also explain to the invited the reason and purpose of the meal.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a
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Posted 5/3/2026 2:11 PM |
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#5891 - Milking Lag Baomer More Dry?
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- See question above.-
Q. What is the reason for eating a meal of milk sources on Lag Baomer?
A. The reason given by our Sages is that during Sefira days, before the completion of the seven weeks, the Jewish Nation is considered to be still in a state of tumah or impurity similar to a nidda, (menstruating woman) seeking purification. The final tahara is to be achieved at the time of receiving the Torah on Shavuos.
Since the dam (blood) of a nidda is related by our Sages and by medical science experts to the human milk production, the process is alluded in the eating of milchig food on the day we receive our Holy Torah.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that each person should maintain the traditions and minhogim of his family and community.
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Posted 5/3/2026 2:01 PM |
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#5890 - Milking Lag Baomer Dry?
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- Q. Dear Rabbi Shlit’a. I heard that there is a minhag (tradition) to eat a meal of milk sources on Lag Baomer, is that true?
A. We had years back a similar question 1701.
Q. Kvod Harav, a couple of questions on Lag Baomer minhagim.
Is it true that there is a minhag to make a milchig (milk) seuda on Lag Baomer?
A. Nitei Gavriel (Pesachim 3: 59: 22) quoting Ezor Eliahu, indeed quotes a minhag to eat milchig foods on Lag Baomer.
See next question.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a
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Posted 5/3/2026 1:14 PM |
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#5889 - Hartzige Music During Sefira?
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Q. Hon. Rabbi, Can one during the Sefira days just sing a song for himself as some do when working or traveling?
A. On question 3135 and we wrote:
“Although, Oz Nidberu (8: 58), Shevet Halevi (8: 127), Tzitz Eliezer (15: 33) and others prohibit listening to taped vocal singing even without instrumental accompaniment, many Poskim permit just plain singing songs of praise, thanks and dveikus to Hashem even on a seudas mereius (a meal gathering of friends) when no dancing is involved. (Aruch Hashulchan 493: 2, Shulchan Aruch Horav ibid :1. See Igrois Moishe E.H. 1: 98, in regards to occasions of intense joy).
A single individual singing to himself when learning or davening etc,. is plainly permitted (Piskei Teshuvos 493: 4, Nitei Gavriel – Bein Hametzorim 15: 11). Still, Leket Yoisher quotes, that his rebbi, the Terumas Hadeshen, would not sing at all during Sefira days. Yosef Ometz (p. 128) mentions that this was also the tradition of the kehila of Frankfurt-Am-Main.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that as long as the tunes are sober and not over-joyous, the benefit, healing and well-being created by singing to the stroke patients and paralyzed individuals, preempts and supersedes all the above issues, even during the Nine Days, since the songs are not for joyfulness they are not prohibited.
The Rov maintains that the chessed done to others in distress and in pain, is the greatest segula and source of brocho and hatzlocho.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit’a
May 26, 2022.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a
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Posted 5/3/2026 1:08 PM |
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#5888 - Keep On Line!
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- Q. Hon, Rabbi. Can someone who lost his mother and leads the praying services every day, should also do so on Pesach Sheni or is it similar to another Yom Tov and should avoid it?
A. Nitei Gavriel (57: 2) quotes indifferent traditions.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion is as usual that one should follow his family traditions.
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Posted 5/3/2026 1:02 PM |
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#5887 – - Really! Another Pesach, Another Seder?
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See question above
Q. What are the traditions that one should keep on this year (2026) on Pesach Sheni (second Pesach) that is also on Erev Shabbat?
A. As usual for those who keep this tradition, it is customary to eat a common meal with matzah, preferably shmurah matzah on this day. The Nadborna Chassidim would drink also four cups of wine (Nitey Gavriel 57: 16).
The meal could be in the morning or in the afternoon. One should follow his usual family tradition.
See next question.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a
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Posted 5/3/2026 12:57 PM |
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#5886 – One More Pesach – Now More Simcha?
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- See question above.
Q. I have another question to add. I heard on the comments of a shiur that there is also a mitzva of Simja or joy on Pesach Sheni. Is that correct?
A. There are indeed some Poskim such as the Chida (8: 222) and Moed Lakol Chai (7: 6) that maintain so. Nitey Gavriel (57: 11) rules that one should add some Simja since the day is holy.
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Posted 5/3/2026 12:49 PM |
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#5885 – Open the Doors for One More Pesach?
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Q. Rabbi.
Thanks again for answering and clarifying the different traditions and practices we observe and have in our many communities. I recently noticed a sign in a Shul I visited for a Brit Mila party, about timings for the Second Yom Tov of Pesach. Is that really true. Is there more Yom Tov days for another Pesach???
A. Pesach Sheini meaning is indeed the Second Passover. Our Torah teaches us that this second day of sacrificing the Korban Pesach was created for those who could not comply with the first one, due to accidental overpowering circumstances, such as traveling far away or if they were ritually impure during the first Passover. Thus allowing them to bring the most important Korban Pesach (Passover offering) one month later.
On this year (2026) it is observed on Friday, May 1, beginning at sundown on Thursday, April 30, and ending at nightfall, this is exactly one month after the first Passover.
See next question.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a
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Posted 5/3/2026 12:45 PM |
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#5884 – Behab Should be Beahaba!
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- Q. Kvod Rabbenu Shlit’a .
I heard on a recent shiur that in the next weeks we are going to commemorate three different days for some to fast or recite special prayers named as Behab. What exactly is it and how does it affect people going to shul?
A.The Fast Days of Behab (or Beahab) is an Ashkenazi tradition of fasting on the first Monday, Thursday, and following Monday after Pesach (in Iyar) and also after Sukkot (in Cheshvan). "Behab" is an acronym for Bet (or Monday), Hay (Thursday), Bet (and again Monday), established to atone for potential sins or excessive indulgence that some may have done during the holidays.
The Behab traditions are not necessarily kept by all communities, such as Chasidim or Sefardic congregations.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a
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