- Shabbat and Holidays
- General Questions
Standing by kiddush
Rabbi Ari Shvat
Question
It was explained that we stand by kiddush because of testimony. Why do we stay standing after the first paragraph? Why do some stand for day kiddush?
Answer
Once we started the Friday night kiddush standing because of the testimony, some say it's logical to continue the rest standing, as well. There's a kabbalistic reason as well, to stand (Shabbat is likened to a bride, who's blessings are recited standing), and there are those who apply this reason to stand for kiddush in the morning, as well.
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Rabbi Ari Shvat
Lectures at various yeshivot, michlalot and midrashot. Has published many books & Torani articles and is in charge of Rav Kook’s archives.
Yericho conquest by Yehoshua
Tevet 28, 5771
Orlah fruit trees
Adar I 5, 5771
Investing in firm selling Chametz
Adar I 23, 5771
Keeping non-definite chametz and staying in a dorm
Nisan 3, 5771
Women and Medical Modesty
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Eulogy quotation
Rabbi Yoel Lieberman | Adar I 27, 5771
tzitzit in the bathroom and in general
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The Jewish Conception of the Messiah
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Kislev 22, 5782
What are angels and Satan in Judaism?
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