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Review of Halachos of Elul & Yamim Nora'im
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1) One who cannot make it to Shul (or one who came late, and missed the minyan) may recite Selichos on his own. However, the "Sh'losh Esrei Middos- the Tefilah enumerating the 13 attributes of Hashem's mercy" as well as any Selichos that mention them (e.g. U'Zchor Lanu HaYom Bris Sh'losh Esrei...") should not be recited without a Minyan. (See Mishna Berura Siman 565:13)
However, if they are read with the tune (Trup) used to read the Torah, they may be recited. (Shulchan Aruch Siman 565:5)
Women who say Selichos at home, should never say the Sh'losh Esrei Middos, as they aren't usually familiar with the tune used to read the Torah (ruling of Maran HaRav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv Zatzal)
Likewise, any parts of the Selichos that are written in Aramaic (e.g. Machei U'Masei..., Maran Di B'Shmaya...) should not be said without a Minyan. Saying these with the tune used for Torah reading wouldn't help, as they aren't Pesukim in the Torah. (Mishna Berura Siman 581:4)
2) One who is an Avel (a mourner during the first week after the passing of a close relative) may not leave his home to go to Shul for Selichos, and should recite it alone, or with a Minyan that comes to his home, except for Erev Rosh Hashanah, when he may go to Shul, if he cannot get a Minyan to come to his home. (Mateh Ephraim Siman 581:22)
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Reader Submitted Questions of interest on topics related to Halachos we covered, as well as other interesting topic and Answers.
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Although the answers I give to questions are taken directly from the Sifrei HaPoskim, and aren't my own, they are still for study purposes only, NOT for Psak Halacha.
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QUESTION:
Is a bracha acharona required after the consumption of a hard candy, or lollipop?
ANSWER:
Being that it is less than a kzayis, and even if it is a Kzayis, it is consumed in more time than Kdei Achilas Pras, no Bracha Achrona is recited.
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זכר צדיקים וקדושים לברכה
3 weeks away from Rosh Hashanah can find us with a lot on our plate.
This short but inspiring story reminds us what a difference our mindset can make.
"A king once announced that whoever would reach the top of a very high tower by his deadline would be richly rewarded. Many lined up to try. The bell sounded and they raced to climb the seemingly endless tower.
Hours passed and most of the people lost hope of making it to the top in time.
Two men were still climbing when one said, "I've had it! Look, there's only a few minutes to go and we are nowhere near the top! This king is mocking us! I have no more strength for this, I'm done!" and he left.
The last man was also exhausted but he declared, "My king is a loving king and I trust that he did not set us up to fail. I'm going to keep on going and even though I have no idea how, I am totally open to the possibility that I can get to where I need to go in time."
Just as he finished speaking he got to the next level and saw a sign: "Express elevator to the top."
He took it and reached the king who was waiting for him with open arms. "I am SO happy that you didn't give up! Now you can receive my blessings!"
This is a little clarity reminder that G-d has infinite ways to get you an express elevator to where you most need to go as long as you don't give up.
From a place of trust in G-d's love we can make it to Rosh Hashanah resolved to not give up on His great vision for us, on improving ourselves and embracing others.
Submitted by a daily reader; taken from a Gateways email
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