6 Lessons
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…
Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions 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?
Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions 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?
Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions Greeting before Davening
The Mishna Berura rules that one may not go over to his friend’s place in shul before davening. As the shul’s rabbi, is there a heter for me to go over to a new congregant to make him feel welcome and comfortable with our tefilla?
