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Month Elul
Shofar
Prayers during Rosh Hashana
Fast of Gedalya
Selchot/Eruv Rosh Hashana
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What does Elul stand for in Hebrew? and Name one of the two main customs that are added to the month of elul?
I am to my Beloved and my Beloved is to me; Shofar blasts and psalm Mizmor Ldavid
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Shofars must be from kosher animals; Which Shofar is not kosher eventhough it is from a kosher animal?
What is cow=keren not shofar Kosher=ram and goat
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What is the special prayer that many have the custom to say Rosh Hashana afternoon
Tashlich
100
When is this fast?
3rd of Tishrei
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Why is Shofar not blown eruv Rosh Hashana
In order to differentiate between custom and obligation.
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There is a custom to annul vows during Elul, when do Most people do this?
Eruv Rosh Hashana
200
Are woman obligated in the Mitzvah of Shofar?
No; this is a time bound Mitzva
200
The custom is ideally to say it near a river with fish why?
open eyes=like hashem caught in nets fruitful and multiply no evil eye..hidden under water
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Why is this a fast day?
After the 1st temple was destroyed, most jews were exiled. Some were left under Jewish rule by a rightous man named Gedalya. He was assassinated on this day and the remaining Jews then fled to Egypt. Final seal of the destruction
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Name one of many common preparations that should be done on Eruv Rosh Hashana?
Sincere Introspection and Repentence (can make up for past year) Well groomed for the Chag Charity Mikva Yom Tov Clothes; but not too lavish
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Why is the Shofar blown in Elul?
What is In order to arouse people to repent, as it says, "shall a shofar be sounded in the city and the people not be afraid (Amos 3:6) The Rambam explains the Shofar tells us to wake up from our sleep; inspect our deeds; mend our ways and remember Hashem; be honest with ourselves; abandon our mistakes and evil paths.
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Can one get credit for the mitzvah outside of the room of the Shofar?
yes if the person has in mind everyone who hears it and you have in mind to fullfill the mitzvah.
300
There is a custom to eat special foods on Rosh Hashana evening. What is the point of dipping the apply in honey, fish head, etc.
What is symbols in order to remind us to daven.
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What is the purpose of fasting?
fasting not the goal but a means towards repentence. Regarding Ninveh, the pasuk says "and Hashem saw their actions..." One shouldn't miss the main point of a fast
300
When do Selichos start according to Sefardi or Ashanazi Custom?
Sefardim: Rosh Chodesh Elul......Ashkanzim Sunday before Rosh Hashana Other points about Selichos: Come Saturday Night! Different Tune: Lets take a listen Special Prayers : Themes of Day 1
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Psalm Mizmor L'david mention King David's request "Achat Shaalti..." What is the one thing that Jews have always davened for in this psalm and our ultimate goal in life?
What is dwell in the house of Hashem....see the beauty of being close to Hashem.
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What is the minimum amount of blasts one must hear for the Mitzva?
30 sounds T'R'T T'Sh'' T'Sh'R''T 30 are added during Musaf and 40 at end =100
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What do we do special during Alenu on Rosh Hashana?
We bow....forbidden to bow onto stone floor so we cover it in all cases to make sure we don't transgress.
400
Can one use mouthwash or brush teeth on fasts?
If one has discomfort...
400
Can Selichot be said in English?
Can be said in English: but best in Hebrew 13 attributes of Hashem must be said with Minyan only unless said with Torah tune. Aramaic sections at end only with a Minyan
500
Historically, what happened to the Jewish people in Torah times linking the time period between 17th day of Tamuz and Yom Kippur.
What is Moshe broke the 1st tablets on the 17 day of tamuz after seeing the Golden calf. Moshe pleaded for the Jews. On Rosh Chodesh Elul Moshe was told that forgiveness had occured and to prepare to get the 2nd luchos. On Yom Kippur, he came down with the 2nd tablets and the nation was full of Joy and happiness. From then on, this period became one of divine mercy. Hashem's hands are open to those who want to return
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When hearing the shofar, what is one thing you should be thinking?
At least having in mind to fulfill the mitzvah on Rosh Hashana of Shofar In addition also repentance regretting mistakes and resolving to improve.
500
What is special about the Mussaf Prayer?
Three sections added: Malchiyos-Hashems eternal existence and accept his supreme kingship over ourselves and the entire creation Zichronos-divine providence; and our belief in divine reward and punishment; every deed counts forever! Daven Hashem should remember us for the good Shofaros-recalls Mount Sinai; divine revelation; prayer hashem should redeem himself with Moshiach
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What important rule about Loshon Hara do we learn from the assassination of Gedalya?
Not to always believe everything but to protect ourselves at the same time.
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Name at least 1/2 of the 13 attribues of mercy that Hashem revealed to Moshe.
Shmot 34:7 ו וַיַּעֲבֹר יְהוָֹה עַל-פָּנָיו וַיִּקְרָא יְהוָֹה יְהֹוָה אֵל רַחוּם וְחַנּוּן אֶרֶךְ אַפַּיִם וְרַב-חֶסֶד וֶאֱמֶת: ז נֹצֵר חֶסֶד לָאֲלָפִים נֹשֵׂא עָוֹן וָפֶשַׁע וְחַטָּאָה וְנַקֵּה לֹא יְנַקֶּה פֹּקֵד עֲוֹן אָבוֹת עַל-בָּנִים וְעַל-בְּנֵי בָנִים עַל-שִׁלֵּשִׁים וְעַל-רִבֵּעִים: