Today's Halachos dedicated by daily reader, H.G., L'Ilui Nishmas Moshe Yehoshua ben R' Shlome Zalman Z"L
May his Neshama continue to climb higher and higher in Gan Eden
Current Topic:
Review of Halachos of Elul & Yamim Nora'im
1) It is customary [for men] to immerse in a kosher Mikvah on Erev Rosh Hashana, irrespective of their purity status, in order to spiritually purify themselves in preparation for the holy day. (Rama Siman 581:4)
The acepted custom is to immerse in the Mikvah three times to signify the 3 times it says a variation of the word "Tahara- purity" in the Pasuk (Yechezkael 36:25): "V'Zarakti Aleichem Mayim Tehorim U'Tehartem MiKol Tumoseichem U'Mikol Giluleichem A'Taher Eschem- [Hashem says] I will sprinkle purified water upon you, and purify you from all your impurities; and from all your filthiness I will purify you" (See Mateh Ephraim Siman 581:53 )
2) There are other Minhagim regarding how many times to immerse; some do it once, some do it seven times, others do it twelve times.
If one doesn't have an established personal or familial custom regarding this, rely on the above and do it three times.
The earliest ideal time for going to the Mikvah is an hour before Chatzos, which is approximately 1:00 pm. (Mishna Berura Siman 581:26. See MyZemanim.com for exact Halachic times in your specific location).
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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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Question:
Is it permissible for one individual to recite 2 of the sheva brachos under the chupa at a wedding? For example, to say both the Borei Pri Hagefen and the Yotzer Haadam bracha?
Answer:
Yes, one individual can say 2, 3, or even all the Brachos under the Chuppah. It is only a Minhag to honor different people with Brachos. In some communities, the Rabbi or another dignitary indeed recites all of them. (See Be'er Heitev Even HaEzer Siman 61:7 where it is clear that the minhag was for one person to say all the Brachos)
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