Is a Position Inherited?

Appreciating Tashlich

Second Day of Rosh Hashanah

Is it universally accepted that everyone in Eretz Yisroel is required to observe two days of Rosh Hashanah? Why do we read the specific haftarah that we do on the second day of Rosh Hashanah? How can our tefillos refer to the second day of Rosh Hashanah as the ‘Day of Judgment,’ when we were already judged on the first day?

Is That Shofar Kosher?

Keeping my Feet Together

Appreciating Tashlich

A deep understanding of Tashlich and the connection to the 13 Attributes of G-d.

Does a Shofar need a Hechsher?

An in-depth review of what makes a Shofar kosher and how to buy the right one.

The Whys, Hows, and Whats of Eruv Tavshillin

When Tekias Shofar Goes Wrong

Various Halachot of the Shofar blowing, The Seder of the T'kiot, How long should the Tkiah, Truah and Shevarim be? Halachot of woman with Shofar blowing and more...

Do I One or Two?

What Determines Whether One Observes a Second Day of Yom Tov?

The Musaf of Rosh HaShanah

The special meening of Tefilat Musaf on Rosh Hashana, omtting parts of Shmoneh Esreh and what we really ask for onRosh Hashana.

Halacha Talk A Shofar Mishap

What if your Baal Tekiah is Not a Master Blaster?

Reciting a Bracha for a Mitzvah that one is not performing himself. The difference between men and woman when reciting a Bracha on the Shofar. The length of the Tekiah and Shvarim.

The Musaf of Rosh HaShanah

Insights into the Rosh Hashana Musaf - Halacha and Hashkafa