articles on Preparation and Guidance for the Davening
Lessons on Preparation and Guidance for the Davening

May I Eat before I Daven?
Since the Gemara notes that a source in this week’s parsha teaches that Yaakov introduced the Maariv prayers…
Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | 4 Kislev 5783

Taking Over as Chazan after Yishtabach
I was supposed to take over as chazan at Yishtabach, but I absentmindedly said Yishtabach quietly as the previous chazan was finishing Az Yashir. I quickly asked him to say Yishtabach and Chatzi Kaddish, after which I took over. Was this appropriate?
Rabbi Daniel Mann | Tishrei 29 5783

Do Clothes Make the Man?
Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | Kislev 10 5781

Drinking during Davening
I showed my surprise to a serious young man who was drinking coffee during Shacharit. He said it helps him daven and is permitted. Can that be correct?
Rabbi Daniel Mann | Adar 13 5780








