The custom is to say extra Selichot on the first "Monday, Thursday and Monday" in the month following Pessach and Sukkoth.
Some communities do this on the last "Monday, Thursday and Monday" of the month.
Since Monday is "Yom Sheni" or "Yom Bet - ב" and Thursday is "Yom Chamishi" or "Yom Heh - ה" these days are referred to as BeHaB - בה"ב
Some people have the custom to fast on BeHaB.
A special Mi-Sheberach was recited on Shabbat before the Torah was returned to the Aron Hakodesh to bless those who will fast.
Despite being a "private" (not communal) fast day, a person need not "declare his intention to fast" during the Mincha-Amida of the preceding day, if he answered Amen to the Mi-Sheberach.
Yet, answering Amen to the Mi-Sheberach does not oblige one to fast.
Even if one intended to fast when answering Amen and then on the designated day there was a Se'udat Mitzva (e.g. Brit Mila or Siyum or Pidyon HaBen) one should join the meal and not fast.
However, if one "declared his intention to fast" during the Mincha-Amida of the preceding day, then one needs to fast.
Tomorrow (Monday), and Thursday and next week Monday are BeHaB in most communities.
Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 127:3, 14
- Danny
Sunday, 4 Sivan 5771 - 19th day of the Omer
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Halocho #798 - BeHaB; another fast?
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Halocho #743 - Yahrzeit of our teacher Moses; Moshe Rabeinu
According to most opinions on 7 Adar (Friday) will be the Yahrzeit of our teacher Moses - Moshe Rabeinu.
Many Jewish Burial Societies [Chevra Kadisha] have their annual meeting that day, including fasting and special prayers.
Halachot related to Moshe Rabeinu:
When babies start talking one should teach them the verse "תּוֹרָה צִוָּה-לָנוּ, משֶׁה. מוֹרָשָׁה, קְהִלַּת יַעֲקב" and Shma Yisrael...", after ensuring that they are clean while being taught.
Moshe Rabeinu went up to Har-Sinai to get the 2nd set of tablets on a Thursday and came down on a Monday, which is why these 2 days are auspicious for praying - and we therefore add the long "Vehu Rachum" prayer before Tachanun on these 2 days.
There's a limit as to how long one may mourn a deceased - but even for a great Torah scholar one may not mourn longer than 30 days, as nobody can be greater than our teacher Moshe for whom it is stated "and they mourned Moshe for 30 days".
Sources: Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 58:2, KSA 165:10, 22:9, 215:1
- Danny
Wednesday, 5 Adar-I 5771
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Halocho #669 - BeHaB; another fast?
The custom is to say extra Selichot on the first "Monday, Thursday and Monday" in the month following Pessach and Sukkoth.
Some communities do this on the last "Monday, Thursday and Monday" of the month.
Since Monday is "Yom Sheni" or "Yom Bet - ב" and Thursday is "Yom Chamishi" or "Yom Heh - ה" these days are referred to as BeHaB - בה"ב
Some people have the custom to fast on BeHaB.
A special Mi-Sheberach was recited on Shabbat before the Torah was returned to the Aron Hakodesh to bless those who will fast.
Despite being a "private" (not communal) fast day, a person need not "declare his intention to fast" during the Mincha-Amida of the preceding day, if he answered Amen to the Mi-Sheberach.
Yet, answering Amen to the Mi-Sheberach does not oblige one to fast.
Even if one intended to fast when answering Amen and then on the designated day there was a Se'udat Mitzva (e.g. Brit Mila or Siyum or Pidyon HaBen) one should join the meal and not fast.
However, if one "declared his intention to fast" during the Mincha-Amida of the preceding day, then one needs to fast.
Tomorrow (Monday), and Thursday and next week Monday are BeHaB in most communities.
Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 127:3, 14
- Danny
Sunday, 6 Marchesvan 5771
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Halocho #434 - What's BeHaB?
On the first "Monday, Thursday and Monday" in the month following Pessach and Sukkoth the custom is to say extra Selichot.
Some communities do this on the last "Monday, Thursday and Monday" of the month.
Since Monday is "Yom Sheni" or "Yom Bet - ב" and Thursday is "Yom Chamishi" or "Yom Heh - ה" these days are referred to as BeHaB - בה"ב
Some people have the custom to fast on BeHaB.
A special Mi-Sheberach was recited on Shabbat before the Torah was returned to the Aron Hakodesh to bless those who will fast.
Despite being a "private" (not communal) fast day, a person need not "declare his intention to fast" during the Mincha-Amida of the preceding day, if he answered Amen to the Mi-Sheberach.
Yet, answering Amen to the Mi-Sheberach does not oblige one to fast.
Even if one intended to fast when answering Amen and then on the designated day there was a Se'udat Mitzva (e.g. Brit Mila or Siyum or Pidyon HaBen) one should join the meal and not fast.
However, if one "declared his intention to fast" during the Mincha-Amida of the preceding day, then one needs to fast.
Tomorrow (Monday), and Thursday and next week Monday are BeHaB in most communities.
Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 127:3, 14
Don't forget to add "ותן טל ומטר לברכה" - as per Halocho #433
- Danny
Sunday, 7 Marcheshvan 5770
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Halocho #317 - Should we fast tomorrow - BeHa"B?
As we learned in Halocho 316, on Shabbat a special Mi-Sheberach was recited for those fasting tomorrow (Monday), Thursday and next Monday - בה"ב. Even if one intended to fast when answering Amen and then on the designated day there was a Se'udat Mitzva (e.g. Brit Mila or Siyum or Pidyon HaBen) one should join the meal and not fast. Despite being a "private" (not communal) fast day, a person need not "declare his intention to fast" during the Mincha-Amida of the preceding day, if he answered Amen to the Mi-Sheberach. If one "declared his intention to fast" during the Mincha-Amida of the preceding day, then one needs to fast. Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 127:3, 14 - Danny Sunday, 9 Iyar 5769, 24th day of the Omer
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Halocho #316 - Special "BeHaB Mi-Sheberach" this Shabbat
On the first "Monday, Thursday and Monday" in the month following Pessach (Iyar) and Sukkoth (Marcheshvan) the custom is to say extra Selichot during Shacharit. (Some communities do this on the last "Monday, Thursday and Monday" of the month. ) Since Monday is "Yom Sheni" or "Yom Bet - ב - and Thursday is "Yom Chamishi" or "Yom Heh - ה - these days are referred to as BeHaB - בה"ב BeHaB will be on this coming Monday, Thursday and again on Monday the following week. Some people have the custom to fast on BeHaB. A special Mi-Sheberach will be recited on Shabbat morning before the Torah is returned to the Aron Hakodesh to bless those who will fast. Answering Amen to the Mi-Sheberach does not oblige one to fast. Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 127:3, 14 Shabbat Shalom, - Danny Thursday, 6 Iyar 5769, 21st day of the Omer
Monday, March 2, 2009
Halocho #281 - The shortest Torah Reading
At each Aliya during Torah Reading, at least 3 verses have to be read.
Even when only 3 people are called up (like on Mondays, Thursdays, and Shabbat afternoon) a total of 10 verses need to be read. The last Aliya should read 4 verses.
On Purim, because the Torah Reading only has 9 verses in the relevant section, therefore 3 verses are read in each Aliya for a total of 9 verses.
Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 23:19
- Danny
Monday, 6 Adar 5769
Please daven for a complete recovery for Tamar bat Naama - תמר בת נעמה
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Halocho #195 What's BeHaB?
On the first "Monday, Thursday and Monday" in the month following Pessach and Sukkoth the custom is to say extra Selichot. Some communities do this on the last "Monday, Thursday and Monday" of the month. Since Monday is "Yom Sheni" or "Yom Bet - ב" and Thursday is "Yom Chamishi" or "Yom Heh - ה" these days are referred to as BeHaB - בה"ב Some people have the custom to fast on BeHaB. A special Mi-Sheberach was recited on Shabbat before the Torah was returned to the Aron Hakodesh to bless those who will fast. Despite being a "private" (not communal) fast day, a person need not "declare his intention to fast" during the Mincha-Amida of the preceding day, if he answered Amen to the Mi-Sheberach. Answering Amen to the Mi-Sheberach does not oblige one to fast. Even if one intended to fast when answering Amen and then on the designated day there was a Se'udat Mitzva (e.g. Brit Mila or Siyum or Pidyon HaBen) one should join the meal and not fast. If one "declared his intention to fast" during the Mincha-Amida of the preceding day, then one needs to fast. Tomorrow - Monday, and Thursday and next week Monday are BeHaB in most communities. Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 127:3, 14 - Danny Sunday, 4 Marcheshvan 5769
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Halocho #46 - Yahrzeit of our teacher Moses; Moshe Rabeinu
Today, 7 Adar, is the 3,279th Yahrzeit of our teacher Moses - Moshe Rabeinu (according to most opinions) and is a Ta'anis Tzadikim. (Many Jewish Burial Societies [Chevra Kadisha] have their annual meeting today, including fasting and special prayers.) Halachot related to Moshe Rabeinu: When babies start talking one should teach them the verse "Torah Tziva Lanu Moshe..."* and Shma Yisrael...", after ensuring that they are clean while being taught. Moshe Rabeinu went up to Har-Sinai to get the 2nd set of tablets on a Thursday and came down on a Monday, which is why these 2 days are auspicious for praying - and we therefore add the long "Vehu Rachum" prayer before Tachanun on these 2 days. There's a limit as to how long one may mourn a deceased - but even for a great Torah scholar one may not mourn longer than 30 days, as nobody can be greater than our teacher Moshe for whom it is stated "and they mourned for Moshe for 30 days" Sources: Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 58:2, KSA 165:10, 23:9, 215:1 *תורה צוה לנו משה, מורשה קהלת יעקב
Friday, July 20, 2007
Halocho #8 - no leather shoes on 9 b'Av
One does not wear leather shoes on 9 b'Av, and therefor one must remove them before sunset - Monday afternoon this year. One may wear shoes that have no leather in them; cloth, rubber and wood are OK. Source KSA 124:11
