1) The custom is to remove the Tefillin on Rosh Chodesh before beginning Tefilas Mussaf.
One
reason for this is that many congregations (Nusach Sefard) the Kedusha
that is said in Mussaf of Rosh Chodesh begins with "Keser Yitnu Lecha
Hashem Elokeinu- We crown You Hashem our G-d". Thus it is not proper to
be wearing our crown (i.e. our Tefilin) while we are proclaiming the
crowning of Hashem. (See Mishna Berura Siman 25:61)
Even
though Nusach Ashkenaz does not say "Keser", it has still become the
universal custom to remove the Tefilin before Musaf, as another reason
for removing the Tefillin is to show that just as on Yom Tov we do not
wear Tefilin (as it's an Os, a sign, in its own right, not necessitating
the Os of Tefilin), so too on Rosh Chodesh , at least during Musaf when
we mention the Karbanos (which are also akin to an Os) the Tefillin are
not worn. (Mishna Berura Siman 424 S"K 10)
2)
Some people remove the Tefillin during the recital of "Ashrei" and
"U'Va L'Tzion" before they reach the words "Yehi Ratzon Shenishmor
Chukecha", while some people only remove the straps from their hands at
that juncture. (Mishna Berura ibid.)
The prevalent custom is to remove the Tefillin after the Kadish preceding the Shemona Esrei of Musaf. (See Mishna Berura Siman 25 S"K 59)
Halachos for Shabbos Kodesh
1)During
the Shliach Tzibbur's repetition of the Shemona Esrei of Musaf (as with
every Chazoras HaShatz) it is incumbent on every individual in the
Tzibur to pay attention and hear the words and answer Amen to each
Bracha.
Thus, it is not proper to roll up one's Tefillin and put them away during Chazoras Hashatz.
Likewise,
those whose custom it is to don the additional pair of Tefillin of
Rabbeinu Tam each day, should not do so in the midst of the Chazoras
Hashatz of Musaf. (See Pri Megadim; Aishel Avraham Siman 423:5)
Doing
so is a lack of respect for Hashem and also makes it seem like
listening to Chazoras Hashatz is a chore; the Tefillin should be rolled
up only after Aleinu. (Sefer Chayei Moshe Siman 423 footnote 9 quoting the Orchos Chaim)
2)On
Rosh Chodesh after reciting the "Shir Shel Yom" for whatever day of the
week it is, in most congregations the chapter of "Barchi Nafshi" (Tehilim 104) is recited as well.
(See Mishna Berura Siman 423 S"K 9 for the reason. Some congregations
only recite Barchi Nafshi in lieu of the psalm that is usually said on
that day of the week. See Ma'aseh Rav from the Gaon of Vilna Siman 158)
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Submitted Questions of interest on topics related to Halachos we
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Question:
I
have been wondering- what exactly is allowed to be sung in the shower,
can Hebrew songs be sung if they don't contain Hashem's name? Are
passukim definitely not allowed? if my little sister is speaking words
on the parsha etc. in the tub is that assur? Are all torah thoughts
completely not allowed?
Answer:
Divrei Torah in the shower is a complicated shailah.
If the shower is in the same room as the toilet, then it is absolutely forbidden to say , or even think, any Torah there.
If
the shower is in its own room, or in an enclosed area, then it may be
considered a bathouse (Merchatz) according to some Poskim (including Rav
Chaim Pinchas Scheiberg Zatzal) and not a bathroom (Bais HaKisei) and
then certain things may be able to be said, or at least thought there.
It is best to not say any Pesukim or any Divrei Torah, parsha etc. in the shower/tub.
Hebrew, per se is not prohibited though. So if it is a song in Hebrew that isn't a Posuk or Torah, it may be permitted.
If the word "Shalom" is in the
song, it is more stringent, as "Shalom" is one of the names of Hashem,
and as such may not be uttered in unclean places.
CHIZUK CORNER
This
section is dedicated L'Ilui Nishmos the Telzer Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav
Chaim Yaakov Stein Zatzal , the Mir Rosh Yeshiva, HaRav Noson Tzvi
Finkel Zatzal and the Rosh Yeshiva of Torah Ohr, the great Posek
HaRav Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg Zatzal.
May we all strive to follow in their ways and may they be Melitzei Yosher for all of Klal Yisroel.
We
will B'Ezras Hashem post here each day a short inspirational thought to
help us all improve our lives and grow in our service of our Father in
heaven, HaKadosh Baruch Hu.
"All of the
biggest technological inventions created by man - the airplane, the
automobile, the computer - says little about his intelligence, but
speaks volumes about his laziness."
The
technology in the world we live in has advanced a hundred-fold since
the times of our grandparents, yet most of us still don't have the time
to accomplish half the tasks they did. Our grandparents spent a whole
day doing laundry by hand, but now with a click of a few buttons on a
washing machine, it's done instantaneously. We have easy access to
information,thanks to the internet and our mobile devices, yet we still
don't know as much as our ancestors.
In
my humble opinion, I think it is because we don't value our time
(myself included) and we waste it doing useless things and
procrastinating from doing what's needed. We learn in Mishlei(Proverbs)
that one should watch an ant to be able to overcome the trait of being
lazy. An ant gathers and stores in advance what it will need at a later
time when it will not be able to gather.
It
gathers food in the summer for storage for the winter time. Also, when
it finds grains on which the rain fell and which will spoil in storage,
it exposes them to the air to dry before finally storing them. The ant
does what it needs to do by pure instinct, but it exists to teach us a
lesson on laziness. An ant does not have someone to motivate him to do
what he needs to do, yet he does it anyway. And on top of all that, the
queen ant does not only collect for herself, but for the entire ant
colony. This should also teach us to not be selfish.
We
should be quick on our feet and do what needs to be done at its
appropriate time, rather than fooling around and playing games. By being
swift, our life will be more accomplishing. It is also important to
plan ahead and not just take each moment as it comes. Additionally, by
using our time wisely, we are able to fulfill more Mitzvos which will
result in blessings,goodness and longevity.
"Know
the true value of time; snatch,seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No
idleness, no laziness, no procrastination: never put off until tomorrow
what you can do today."
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