Halocho #2407 - Remembering miracles

If one experiences a miracle, one should celebrate the day of the miracle every year. 

On this day one should give charity and set aside time to thank Hashem for the miracle and talk about the miracle. 

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 61:3  

מִי שֶׁנַּעֲשָׂה לוֹ נֵס, יֵשׁ לוֹ לְהַפְרִישׁ לִצְדָקָה מָמוֹן כְּפִי הַשָּׂגַת יָדוֹ, וִיחַלֵּק לְלוֹמְדֵי תּוֹרָה. וְיֹאמַר: הֲרֵינִי נוֹתֵן מָעוֹת אֵלוּ לִצְדָקָה, וִיהִי רָצוֹן שֶׁיְהֵא נֶחְשָׁב כְּאִלּוּ הִקְרַבְתִּי תוֹדָה (וְעַיֵּן סֵדֶר אֲמִירַת קָרְבַּן תּוֹדָה בַּסֵּפֶר חַיֵּי אָדָם סוֹף חֵלֶק רִאשׁוֹן). 

וְטוֹב וְרָאוּי לוֹ לְתַקֵּן אֵיזֶה צָרְכֵי רַבִּים בָּעִיר, וּבְכָל שָׁנָה בַּיּוֹם הַזֶּה יִתְבּוֹדֵד לְהוֹדוֹת לַה' יִתְבָּרַךְ שְׁמוֹ וְלִשְׂמוֹחַ וּלְסַפֵּר אֶת הַנֵּס (סִימָן רי"ח ובחיי"א).

- Danny

Tuesday, 6 Iyar 5784 - 21st day of the Omer - Israel's 76th Independence Day

 Please daven for the full recovery of the seriously wounded soldier

 מֹשֶׁה אַהֲרֹן בֶּן לֵאָה בֵּילָא 

לרפואה שלמה

Halocho #2395 - The great Shabbat Hagadol

Today, 10 Nissan, in the year 2449, the Jews in Egypt selected lambs for their Pessach sacrifice.

Forty years later, on 10 Nissan, the prophetess Miriam - sister of Aaron and Moshe - died.

A year later on 10 Nissan, the Jews crossed the Jordan river, as recorded in Joshua 3-4.

The Jews in Egypt were commanded to take home a lamb for their pre-Exodus Seder on 10 Nissan, four days before it was going to be sacrificed.

It was a miracle that the Egyptians didn't harm the Jews when they did this, since lambs were considered sacred objects in Egypt.

Since we left Egypt on Thursday 15 Nissan, this miracle happened on a Shabbat. To commemorate this miracle, the Shabbat before Pessach is called Shabbat Hagadol - the Great Shabbat - and a special Haftara is read; the last chapter in Malachi which predicts the future redemption, may we merit it speedily in our days.

The custom is to read the narrative section of the Haggada - from Avadim Hayinu (we were slaves) until (but not including) Rabban Gamliel's admonition to say "Pesach, Matza and Marror" - at Mincha on Shabbat Hagadol.

Source: Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 430

 שַׁבָּת שֶׁלִפְנֵי הַפֶסַח קוֹרִין אוֹתוֹ שַׁבָּת הַגָּדוֹל, מִפְנֵי הַנֵּס שֶׁנַּעשָׂה בּוֹ. 

הגה: וְהַמִּנְהָג לוֹמַר בְּמִנְחָה הַהַגָּדָה, מִתְּחִלַּת עֲבָדִים הָיִינוּ עַד לְכַפֵּר עַל כָּל עֲוֹנוֹתֵינוּ; וּפוֹסְקִים לוֹמַר בָּרְכִי נַפְשִׁי.

Shabbat Shalom

- Danny Schoemann

Thursday, 10 Nissan 5784

Please daven for the full recovery of the wounded soldier

מֹשֶׁה אַהֲרֹן בֶּן לֵאָה בֵּיילָא

לרפואה שלמה

Halocho #1806 - What's great about Shabbat Hagadol?

Today, 10 Nissan, in the year 2449, the Jews in Egypt selected lambs for their Pesach sacrifice.

Forty years later, on 10 Nissan, the prophetess Miriam - sister of Aaron and Moshe - died.

A year later on 10 Nissan, the Jews crossed the Jordan river, as recorded in Joshua 3-4.

The Jews in Egypt were commanded to take home a lamb for their pre-Exodus Seder on 10 Nissan, four days before it was going to be sacrificed.

It was a miracle that the Egyptians didn't harm the Jews when they did this, since lambs were considered sacred objects in Egypt.

Since we left Egypt on Thursday 15 Nissan, this miracle happened on a Shabbat. To commemorate this miracle, the Shabbat before Pesach is called Shabbat Hagadol - the Great Shabbat - and a special Haftarah is read; the last chapter in Malachi which predicts the future redemption, may we merit it in our days.

The custom is to read the narrative section of the Haggada - from Avadim Hayinu (we were slaves) until (but not including) Rabban Gamliel's admonition to say "Pesach, Matza and Marror" - at Mincha on Shabbat Hagadol.

Source: Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 430

Shabbat Shalom

- Danny
Thursday, 10 Nissan 5777

Halocho #800 - Celebrating miracles

If one experiences a miracle, one should celebrate the day of the miracle every year.

On this day one should set aside time to thank Hashem for the miracle and to talk about the miracle.


Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 61:3

- Danny Wednesday,
5 Iyar 5769, 21st day of the Omer - יום העצמאות

Halocho #788 - The great Shabbat Hagadol

Today, 10 Nissan, in the year 2449, the Jews in Egypt selected lambs for their Pessach sacrifice.

Forty years later, on 10 Nissan, the prophetess Miriam - sister of Aaron and Moshe - died.

A year later on 10 Nissan, the Jews crossed the Jordan river, as recorded in Joshua 3-4.

The Jews in Egypt were commanded to take home a lamb for their pre-Exodus Seder on 10 Nissan, four days before it was going to be sacrificed.

It was a miracle that the Egyptians didn't harm the Jews when they did this, since lambs were considered sacred objects in Egypt.

Since we left Egypt on Thursday 15 Nissan, this miracle happened on a Shabbat. To commemorate this miracle, the Shabbat before Pessach is called Shabbat Hagadol - the Great Shabbat - and a special Haftara is read; the last chapter in Malachi which predicts the future redemption, may we merit it in our days.

The custom is to read the narrative section of the Haggada - from Avadim Hayinu (we were slaves) until (but not including) Rabban Gamliel's admonition to say "Pesach, Matza and Marror" - at Mincha on Shabbat Hagadol.

Source: Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 430

Shabbat Shalom

- Danny
Thursday, 10 Nissan 5770

Halocho #766 - How do we publicize the miracle of Purim?

One of the Mitzvot of Purim is hearing Megilat Esther being read at night and again in the morning.

One needs to hear every single word to fulfill this Mitzva.

The Megila should be heard in a shul if possible; the bigger the crowd the bigger the publicity of the miracle.

Everybody needs to hear the Megila including men, women and children old enough to attend without disturbing.

The reading needs to be done from a Kosher Megila; one that is handwritten by a Sofer on parchment.

The entire Megila - some 20 columns in a standard edition - is unrolled and folded like a letter before it is read.

Three Brochos are recited before the Megila is read (both in the evening and the morning) and a single one after the reading.

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 141:7, 9, 10, 11

- Danny
Monday, 8 Adar-II 5771

Halocho #542 - The great Shabbat Hagadol

Today, 10 Nissan, in the year 2449, the Jews in Egypt selected lambs for their Pessach sacrifice.

Forty years later, on 10 Nissan, the prophetess Miriam - sister of Aaron and Moshe - died.

A year later on 10 Nissan, the Jews crossed the Jordan river, as recorded in Joshua 3-4.

The Jews in Egypt were commanded to take home a lamb for their pre-Exodus Seder on 10 Nissan, four days before it was going to be sacrificed.

It was a miracle that the Egyptians didn't harm the Jews when they did this, since lambs were considered sacred objects in Egypt.

Since we left Egypt on Thursday 15 Nissan, this miracle happened on a Shabbat. To commemorate this miracle, the Shabbat before Pessach is called Shabbat Hagadol - the Great Shabbat - and a special Haftara is read; the last chapter in Malachi which predicts the future redemption, may we merit it in our days.

The custom is to read the narrative section of the Haggada - from Avadim Hayinu (we were slaves) until (but not including) Rabban Gamliel's admonition to say "Pesach, Matza and Marror" - at Mincha on Shabbat Hagadol.

Source: Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 430

Shabbat Shalom

- Danny
Thursday, 10 Nissan 5770

Halocho #515 - Be happy! Adar is here

One increases joy when Adar begins because Adar and (next month) Nissan historically have been full of miracles, including the redemption from Egypt and (nearly a millennium later) the miracle of Purim.

Adar is considered an auspicious month for the Jews.

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 141:1

- Danny
Monday, 2nd day Rosh Chodesh Adar 5770

Please daven for newborn Noa Chaya bat Nava Yehudit, who is recovering from open heart surgery

Halocho # 480 - Looking after your health

The Torah gave permission to Doctors to heal and therefore someone ill may not rely on miracle, but must go see a doctor and follow his instructions.

Somebody who ignores medical advice is not only endangering his life but is also considered to be arrogant; rather he should use the top expert in the field.

That said, a person needs to realize that the actual cure comes from The One Above and should pray that his doctor be a successful messenger to heal him.

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 192:3

- Danny
Monday, 11 Tevet 5770

Halocho # 466 - Where should one light the Chanukah Menorah?

Originally the Chanukah Menorah was lit at the entrance closest to the street, in order to publicize the miracle.

When put in a doorway with a Mezuzah, the Menorah should be placed opposite the Mezuzah so that one is surrounded by Mitzvot.

If the doorway doesn't have a Mezuzah, then the Menorah goes on the right, when walking in.

Nowadays most people light indoors, preferably at a window. If this is not practical, the Menorah should be placed in a doorway.

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 139:6-7

- Danny
Tuesday, 21 Kislev 5770

Halocho #315 - Remembering miracles

If one experiences a miracle, one should celebrate the day of the miracle every year. On this day one should set aside time to thank Hashem for the miracle and to talk about the miracle. Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 61:3 - Danny Wednesday, 5 Iyar 5769, 20th day of the Omer - יום העצמאות

Please daven for a complete recovery for Z'ev Eliezer ben Devorah who is undergoing a bone marrow transplant on Thursday

Halocho #277 - Be happy! Adar is here

Today - Tuesday - and tomorrow are Rosh Chodesh Adar.

One increases joy when Adar begins because Adar and (next month) Nissan historically have been full of miracles, including the redemption from Egypt and (nearly a millennium later) the miracle of Purim.

Adar is considered an auspicious month for the Jews.

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 141:1

Chodesh Tov

- Danny

Tuesday, Rosh Chodesh Adar 5769

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

Halocho #230 - Which Bracha does one say when lighting the Chanukah Menorah?

On the first night of Chanukah one says 3 Brachot:

1. Lehadlik Ner Sel Chanukah - Blessed... to light the Chanukah lights

ברוך אתה ה' א‑לוהינו מלך העולם

 אשר קדשנו במצותיו 

וצונו להדליק נר שלחנוכה

2. She'Asa Nissim La'Avoteinu Bayamim Hahem Bazman Hazeh - Blessed.. who did miracles for our ancestors in those days at this season

ברוך אתה ה' א‑לוהינו מלך העולם,

 שעשה נסים לאבותינו 

בימים ההם בזמן הזה

3. Shehechiyanu - "Blessed... who has kept us alive, sustained us and permitted us to reach this occasion."

ברוך אתה ה' א‑לוהינו מלך העולם,

שהחינו וקימנו והגענו לזמן הזה

These Brachot are said before lighting.

On the other 7 nights one only says the first 2 Brachot.

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch  139:12, 13

- Danny

 Sunday, 24 Kislev 5769

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

Halocho #220 - Remembering miracles

182 years ago on 10 Kislev the 2nd Lubavitcher Rebbe was released. You can read about him at http://www.answers.com/topic/dovber-schneuri.

Anytime a miracle happens to you, you should give charity and have in mind that it is instead of bringing a Thanksgiving sacrifice.

One should also fix or establish something for the public good.

On the yearly anniversary of the miracle one should seclude oneself and spend the day thanking Hashem for the miracle.

One should also publicize the miracle.

Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 61:3

- Danny Sunday, 10 Kislev 5769

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