- Q. We recently added a number of new members to our Beis Midrash and some have a very Chassidic background. Their leader mentioned that since Rosh Hashana is approaching and we are going to say and add many different tefilos, we should follow the new majority of the congregants.
A small example that was mentioned in our last shull meeting, was adding this coming Shabbos on the Birchas Hachodesh (blessing for the New Elul Month) the words “Uleteshuva Shleimah” (for complete repentance) normally not said. But since this is the month of Teshuva it belongs and should be mentioned. What is better and correct? To follow the new majority or keep the established way and “Nusach” mentioned for many years (almost eighty since the creation of this minyan)?
A. Horav Yaakov Hirschman Shlit’a opinion is that whatever will avoid a dispute and maintain peace, should be implemented and that should be the most important goal and destination to be followed, especially during the days of Elul.
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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