Halocho #2424 - Special days coming up: Yom Hameyuchas

On the 2nd day of Sivan in they year 2449 - a few days before Matan Torah - Hashem informed us that we're a Chosen Nation:

 וִהְיִיתֶם לִי סְגֻלָּה מִכָּל-הָעַמִּים, כִּי-לִי כָּל-הָאָרֶץ 

(Shmoth 19:5)

As a result, 2 Sivan is often referred to as the Pedigree-Day; Yom-Hameyuchas.

The next 3 days are called שְלוֹשֶת יְמֵי הַהַגבָּלָה

 -  the 3 days days of limitations, during which we were given certain limitations as it says:

וְהִגְבַּלְתָּ אֶת-הָעָם סָבִיב לֵאמֹר הִשָּׁמְרוּ לָכֶם עֲלוֹת בָּהָר וּנְגֹעַ בְּקָצֵהוּ

No Tachanun is said during the first part of Sivan; until Isru-Chag Shavu'ot (or a week later - depending on local custom).

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 22:8,

אֵין אוֹמְרִים תַּחֲנוּן לֹא בְּרֹאשׁ חֹדֶשׁ ... וְלֹא מֵרֹאשׁ חֹדֶשׁ סִיוָן עַד לְאַחַר אִסְרוּ חַג דְּשָׁבוּעוֹת וְלֹא בְּאִסְרוּ חַג דְּסֻכּוֹת, בְּכָל אֵלּוּ אֵין אוֹמְרִים בְּמִנְחָה שֶׁלִּפְנֵיהֶם.

Rosh Chodesh Sivan will be tomorrow (Thursday night and Friday). Shabbat will be Yom Hameyuchas.

Chodesh Tov and Shabbat Shalom

- Danny Schoemann

Thursday, 29 Iyar 5784 - 44th day of the Omer

Please daven for the full recovery of the seriously wounded soldier:

מֹשֶׁה אַהֲרֹן בֶּן לֵאָה בֵּילָא לרפואה שלמה 

Halocho #2418 - What is a Chagiga?

In the time of the Bet Hamikdash (may it be rebuilt speedily in our days) all men above Bar Mitzva have a Mitzva to appear in the Bet Hamikdash thrice yearly; during the Yom Tov of Pesach, Shavuoth and Sukkoth.

This Mitzva includes offering 2 sacrifices; a Korban Re'iya ("appearance sacrifice") which was completely burnt, and a Korban Chagiga ("festive sacrifice") which was eaten. 

These sacrifices cannot be offered on Shabbat. 

Preferably this Mitzva should be fulfilled on the first day of each Yom Tov. If the first day of Yom Tov is Shabbat, or if the person has other reasons to delay, then the Mitzva can be done during the remaining days of Sukkoth and Pessach. 

Even though Shavuoth is only one day long (in Israel) this Mitzva can also be fulfilled during the 6 days following Shavuoth. This is the reason why some congregations do not say Tachanun during the entire week following Shavuoth. 

Source: The Book of our Heritage, Vol III, Page 50

- Danny

Wednesday, 21 Iyar 5784 - 36th day of the Omer

Please daven for the full recovery of the seriously wounded soldier:

מֹשֶׁה אַהֲרֹן בֶּן לֵאָה בֵּילָא לרפואה שלמה

Halocho #2397 - Fasting on Isru Chag?

The day after Pesach, Sukkoth and Shavuoth is called Isru-Chag.

That would be today (Tuesday) in Israel and Wednesday everywhere else.

On Isru Chag the custom is to eat a larger meal than usual. Nobody - not even a bride and groom on their wedding day, nor a Yahrzeit - may fast on Isru Chag.

One does not say Tachanun on Isru Chag - since we don't say it during the entire month of Nissan. Some communities don't say לַמְנַצֵּחַ (before וּבָא לְצִיּוֹן in Shacharit) on Isru Chag.

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 22:8, 103:14

אֵין אוֹמְרִים תַּחֲנוּן לֹא בְּרֹאשׁ חֹדֶשׁ וְלֹא בַּחֲמִשָּׁה עָשָׂר בְּאָב, וְלֹא בַּחֲמִשָּׁה עָשָׂר בִּשְׁבָט וְלֹא בַּחֲנֻכָּה וְלֹא בְּפוּרִים גָּדוֹל בּ' יָמִים, וְלֹא בְּפוּרִים קָטָן בּ' יָמִים, וְלֹא בּל"ג בָּעֹמֶר, וְלֹא בְּכָל חֹדֶשׁ נִיסָן, וְלֹא בְּתִשְׁעָה בְּאָב, וְלֹא בַּיָּמִים שֶבֵּין יוֹם כִּפּוּר לְסֻכּוֹת, 

נוֹהֲגִין לְהַרְבּוֹת קְצָת בַּאֲכִילָה וּשְׁתִיָּה בְּיּוֹם שֶׁלְּאַחַר הֶחָג בְּכָל שָׁלֹשׁ רְגָלִים, וְהוּא אִסְרוּ חָג. וְנוֹהֲגִין שֶׁאֵין מִתְעַנִּין בּוֹ, אֲפִלּוּ חָתָן וְכַלָּה בְּיוֹם חֻפָּתָן, וְלֹא יָארְצֵייט 

- Danny, in Jerusalem

Tuesday, Isru-Chag Pessach, 22 Nissan 5784 - 7th day of the Omer

Halocho #1835 - Isru Chag; the day after Yom Tov

The day after Yom Tov is called Isru Chag.

Isru Chag is today - Thursday - in Israel, and on Friday everywhere else.

One may not fast on Isru Chag and no Tachanun is said on Isru Chag.

The Minhag is to eat a bigger meal than usual, to mark the day as Isru Chag.

Some do not say Tachanun for the entire week after Shavu'ot since the Korbanot that one had to bring when coming to the Bet Hamikdash on Yom Tov could be brought for the entire week after Shavu'ot.

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 22:8, 103:14

- Danny, Jerusalem, Israel
Thursday, Isru Chag Shavuot 5777

אֵין אוֹמְרִים תַּחֲנוּן לֹא בְּרֹאשׁ חֹדֶשׁ ... וְלֹא מֵרֹאשׁ חֹדֶשׁ סִיוָן עַד לְאַחַר אִסְרוּ חַג דְּשָׁבוּעוֹת וְלֹא בְּאִסְרוּ חַג דְּסֻכּוֹת

נוֹהֲגִין לְהַרְבּוֹת קְצָת בַּאֲכִילָה וּשְׁתִיָּה בְּיּוֹם שֶׁלְּאַחַר הֶחָג בְּכָל שָׁלֹשׁ רְגָלִים, וְהוּא אִסְרוּ חָג. וְנוֹהֲגִין שֶׁאֵין מִתְעַנִּין בּוֹ, אֲפִלּוּ חָתָן וְכַלָּה בְּיוֹם חֻפָּתָן, וְלֹא יָארְצֵייט (יום זכרון להוריו)

 וּבְאִסְרוּ חַג שֶׁלְּאַחַר חַג הַשָּׁבוּעוֹת, גַּם מִצַּד הַדִּין אָסוּר לְהִתְעַנּוֹת בּוֹ, לְפִי שֶׁבִּזְמַן שֶׁבֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ הָיָה קַיָּם, אִם חָל שָׁבוּעוֹת בַּשַׁבָּת, הָיָה יוֹם טְבוֹחַ הַקָּרְבָּנוֹת בְּיּוֹם שֶׁלְּאַחֲרָיו. אֲבָל שֶׁל פֶּסַח וְשֶׁל סֻכּוֹת, הָיוּ מַקְרִיבִין בְּיוֹם רִאשׁוֹן דְּחֹל הַמּוֹעֵד 

Halocho #1071 - Fasting on Isru Chag?

The day after Pessach, Sukkoth and Shavuoth is called Isru-Chag.

That would be today (Tuesday) in Israel and Wednesday everywhere else.

Various reasons are given for Isru Chag after Pessach and Sukkoth.

On Isru Chag the custom is to eat a larger meal than usual. Nobody - not even a bride and groom on their wedding day, nor a Yahrzeit - may fast on Isru Chag.

One does not say Tachanun on Isru Chag. Some communities don't say למנצח (before Uvo L'Zion in Shacharit) on Isru Chag.

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 22:8, 103:14, 146:2

- Danny, in Jerusalem
Tuesday, 22 Nissan 5773 - 7th day of the Omer

Halocho #821 - Isru Chag; the day after Yom Tov

The day after Yom Tov is called Isru Chag.

Isru Chag is today - Thursday - in Israel, and on Friday everywhere else.

One may not fast on Isru Chag and no Tachanun is said on Isru Chag.

The Minhag is to eat a bigger meal than usual, to mark the day as Isru Chag.
Some do not say Tachanun for the entire week after Shavu'ot since the Korbanot that one had to bring when coming to the Bet Hamikdash on Yom Tov could be brought for the entire week after Shavu'ot.

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 22:8, 103:14

- Danny, Jerusalem, Israel
Thursday, Isru Chag Shavu'oth 5771

Halocho #790 - What is Isru Chag?

The day after Pessach, Sukkoth and Shavuoth is called Isru-Chag.

That would be today (Tuesday) in Israel and Wednesday everywhere else.

Various reasons are given for Isru Chag after Pessach and Sukkoth.

On Isru Chag the custom is to eat a larger meal than usual. Nobody - not even a bride and groom on their wedding day, nor a Yahrzeit - may fast on Isru Chag.

One does not say Tachanun on Isru Chag. Some communities don't say למנצח (before Uvo L'Zion in Shacharit) on Isru Chag.

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 22:8, 103:14, 146:2

- Danny, in Jerusalem
Tuesday, 23 Nissan 5771 - 8th day of the Omer

Halocho #572 - Isru Chag; the day after Yom Tov

The day after Yom Tov is called Isru Chag.

Isru Chag is today - Thursday - in Israel, and on Friday everywhere else.

One may not fast on Isru Chag and no Tachanun is said on Isru Chag.

Some do not say Tachanun for the entire week after Shavu'ot since the Korbanot you had to bring when coming to the Bet Hamikdash on Yom Tov could be brought for the entire week after Shavu'ot.

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 22:8, 103:14

- Danny, Jerusalem, Israel
Thursday, Isru Chag Shavu'oth 5770

Halocho #544 - What is Isru Chag?

The day after Pessach, Sukkoth and Shavuoth is called Isru Chag.

That would be yesterday (Tuesday) in Israel and today (Wednesday) everywhere else.

Various reasons are given for Isru Chag after Pessach and Sukkoth.

On Isru Chag the custom is to eat a larger meal than usual. Nobody - not even a bride and groom on their wedding day, nor a Yahrzeit - may fast on Isru Chag.

One does not say Tachanun on Isru Chag. Some communities don't say למנצח (before Uvo L'Zion in Shacharit) on Isru Chag.

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 22:8, 103:14, 146:2

- Danny
Wednesday, 23 Nissan 5770

Halocho #424 - The Isru Chag meal

The day after Pessach, Sukkoth and Shavuoth is called Isru Chag.

Today (Sunday) is Isru Chag in Israel and tomorrow (Monday) is Isru Chag everywhere else.

On Isru Chag the custom is to eat a larger meal than usual.

Nobody - not even a bride and groom on their wedding day, nor a Yahrzeit - may fast on Isru Chag.

Some communities don't say Lamenatze'ach (before Uvo L'zion in Shacharis) on Isru Chag.

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 22:8, 103:14, 146:2

- Danny
Sunday, 23 Tishrei 5770

Halocho #338 - The missing Parsha

In the Diaspora, Shavouth was on Friday and Shabbat. This coming week will be Parshat Naso - נשא. In Israel, Shavouth was on Friday; on Shabbat we already read Parshat Naso. This coming week we will read Parshat Beha'alotcha - בהעלותך. This divergence continues for the next 5 weeks, at which time in Israel we will read Parshat Balak - בלק, while in the Diaspora they will read the double Parsha of Chukath-Balak - חוקת-בלק. From then on we will be reading the same Parsha again for almost 3 years, until after Pessach 2012 - ה'תשע"ב when we will diverge again for 6 weeks. (Pessach will end on Friday on Israel, and on Shabbat in the Diaspora.) - Danny Monday, 9 Sivan 5769

Please daven for a complete recovery for Tamar bat Naama - תמר בת נעמה

Halocho #337 - Isru Chag; the day after Yom Tov

The day after Yom Tov is called Isru Chag.

One may not fast on Isru Chag and no Tachanun is said on Isru Chag.

Some do not say Tachanun for the entire week after Shavu'ot since the Korbanot you had to bring when coming to the Bet Hamikdash on Yom Tov could be brought for the entire week after Shavu'ot.

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 22:8, 103:14

- Danny Sunday, 8 Sivan 5769

Please daven for a complete recovery for Tamar bat Naama - תמר בת נעמה

Halocho #333 - Today is Yom Hameyuchas

Today - in they year 2449 - a few days before Matan Torah, Hashem informed us that we're a chosen nation:

וִהְיִיתֶם לִי סְגֻלָּה מִכָּל-הָעַמִּים, כִּי-לִי כָּל-הָאָרֶץ (Shmos 19:5)

As a result, today is often referred to as the Pedigree-Day; Yom-Hameyuchas.

No Tachanun is said during the first part of Sivan; until Isru-Chag Shavu'ot (or a week later - depending on local custom).

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 22:8, 198:14

- Danny Monday, 2 Sivan 5769, 46th day of the Omer

Please daven for a complete recovery for Tamar bat Naama - תמר בת נעמה

Halocho #99 - What is Isru Chag?

The day after Pessach, Sukkoth and Shavuoth is called Isru Chag. That would be yesterday (Tuesday) in Israel and today (Wednesday) everywhere else. Various reasons are given for Isru Chag after Pessach and Sukkoth. Isru Chag of Shavuoth is of biblical origin; if Shavuoth is on Shabbat then the festive sacrifices (Chagiga and Re'iya) are brought to the Bet Hamikdash on the day after Shavuoth. On Isru Chag the custom is to eat a larger meal than usual. Nobody - not even a bride and groom on their wedding day, nor a Yahrzeit - may fast on Isru Chag. One does not say Tachanun on Isru Chag. Some communities don't say Lamenatze'ach (before Uvo L'zion in Shacharis) on Isru Chag. Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 22:8, 103:14, 146:2 (I no longer can afford the hour a day to prepare the Halocho a Day; however I will try send it out periodically.) - Danny

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