Hi,
We have noted the difference in observance of Yom Tov Sheni, the second day of Yom Tov, in Israel and outside of Israel. At what point is a non-Israeli considered Israeli?
Some authorities rule based on acquiring a permanent dwelling - see R' Moshe Feinstein in Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 3:74. Others require twelve months, based on Bava Batra 7b. There is still further debate regarding one whose plans are uncertain; Rav Moshe Feinstein (Igrot Moshe Orach Chaim 4:108) ruled that one who is scouting in Israel still observes the second day of Yom Tov.
The Aruch haShulchan (Orach Chaim 496:5) ruled that one who has decided to move to Israel, and is in the process of overcoming a specific obstacle, is considered an Israeli already.
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Another view on the status of a Chutznik in Israel
Hi,
We have explained that Rav Yosef Karo ruled that a non-Israeli visiting Israel on Yom Tov should observe the stringencies of his normal place of residence and keep two days of Yom Tov.
Rav Tzvi Hirsch Ashkenazi, the Chacham Tzvi, disagreed, pointing out that such stringencies are also, automatically, leniencies. One violates "Bal Tosif," the prohibition against adding to the mitzvot, by observing Yom Tov practices for an extra day.
(Chacham Tzvi 167)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
We have explained that Rav Yosef Karo ruled that a non-Israeli visiting Israel on Yom Tov should observe the stringencies of his normal place of residence and keep two days of Yom Tov.
Rav Tzvi Hirsch Ashkenazi, the Chacham Tzvi, disagreed, pointing out that such stringencies are also, automatically, leniencies. One violates "Bal Tosif," the prohibition against adding to the mitzvot, by observing Yom Tov practices for an extra day.
(Chacham Tzvi 167)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
A Chutznik in Israel on Yom Tov
Hi,
Yesterday we presented the Shulchan Aruch's view that an Israeli who visits another country during Yom Tov would need to observe two days of Yom Tov when in a Jewish community.
The author of the Shulchan Aruch also ruled that a non-Israeli visiting in Israel during Yom Tov would be required to observe two days of Yom Tov, like the practices of his main residence.
This is because Rav Yosef Karo, the author of the Shulchan Aruch, believed that the issue of the second day of Yom Tov is addressed like other matters of custom - one who is not in his home community observes the stringencies of his home community as well as the community in which he is located.
(Avkat Rochel 26; see also Mishneh Berurah 496:13)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Yesterday we presented the Shulchan Aruch's view that an Israeli who visits another country during Yom Tov would need to observe two days of Yom Tov when in a Jewish community.
The author of the Shulchan Aruch also ruled that a non-Israeli visiting in Israel during Yom Tov would be required to observe two days of Yom Tov, like the practices of his main residence.
This is because Rav Yosef Karo, the author of the Shulchan Aruch, believed that the issue of the second day of Yom Tov is addressed like other matters of custom - one who is not in his home community observes the stringencies of his home community as well as the community in which he is located.
(Avkat Rochel 26; see also Mishneh Berurah 496:13)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
An Israeli outside Israel on the second day of Yom Tov
Hi,
There is considerable debate regarding the status of an Israeli who is visiting another country during Yom Tov, vis-a-vis the second day of Yom Tov.
The Shulchan Aruch rules that such a Jew would be required to observe the laws of the second day of Yom Tov while present in a Jewish community.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 496:3)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
There is considerable debate regarding the status of an Israeli who is visiting another country during Yom Tov, vis-a-vis the second day of Yom Tov.
The Shulchan Aruch rules that such a Jew would be required to observe the laws of the second day of Yom Tov while present in a Jewish community.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 496:3)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Monday, May 3, 2010
Differences for Yom Tov Sheni
Hi,
We have explained that the existence of an extra day of Yom Tov outside of Israel is an artifact of calendar uncertainty.
Despite this odd origin, as a matter of law we take the second day very seriously. All of the prohibitions of the first day apply, except insofar as needed to tend to someone who is ill, or to take care of a deceased person. In these latter two areas we are more lenient; for specifics, please ask your local rabbi.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 496:1-2)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
We have explained that the existence of an extra day of Yom Tov outside of Israel is an artifact of calendar uncertainty.
Despite this odd origin, as a matter of law we take the second day very seriously. All of the prohibitions of the first day apply, except insofar as needed to tend to someone who is ill, or to take care of a deceased person. In these latter two areas we are more lenient; for specifics, please ask your local rabbi.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 496:1-2)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Yom Tov Sheni
Hi,
Today we begin a new topic: The special status of the extra day of Yom Tov which is added outside of Israel [Yom Tov Sheni shel Galuyot].
The lunar cycle takes 29.5 days. Therefore, some months will be 29 days and some 30, depending on the time of day on Rosh Chodesh, when the old cycle ends and the new cycle begins.
In the era when the start of the lunar month was fixed by a central court based on the testimony of witnesses as well as social needs, Jewish communities who would not receive news of the central court's decision in a timely manner would not know whether the previous month had been 29 or 30 days, and this would affect celebration of holidays. Therefore, those communities observed an extra day [Yom Tov Sheni shel Galuyot] for Succot/Shmini Atzeret, Pesach and Shavuot, to be certain that they were observing the correct day.
For the past 1500 or so years, Jews have used a fixed, pre-calculated calendar, instead of testimony and courts. Nonetheless, Jews who live in communities that historically would have needed an extra day continue that custom. The gemara notes a concern that, as occurred for some communities during World War II, Jewish communities might at some point be unaware of the correct day for Rosh Chodesh.
(Talmud, Beitzah 4b; Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 496:1)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Today we begin a new topic: The special status of the extra day of Yom Tov which is added outside of Israel [Yom Tov Sheni shel Galuyot].
The lunar cycle takes 29.5 days. Therefore, some months will be 29 days and some 30, depending on the time of day on Rosh Chodesh, when the old cycle ends and the new cycle begins.
In the era when the start of the lunar month was fixed by a central court based on the testimony of witnesses as well as social needs, Jewish communities who would not receive news of the central court's decision in a timely manner would not know whether the previous month had been 29 or 30 days, and this would affect celebration of holidays. Therefore, those communities observed an extra day [Yom Tov Sheni shel Galuyot] for Succot/Shmini Atzeret, Pesach and Shavuot, to be certain that they were observing the correct day.
For the past 1500 or so years, Jews have used a fixed, pre-calculated calendar, instead of testimony and courts. Nonetheless, Jews who live in communities that historically would have needed an extra day continue that custom. The gemara notes a concern that, as occurred for some communities during World War II, Jewish communities might at some point be unaware of the correct day for Rosh Chodesh.
(Talmud, Beitzah 4b; Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 496:1)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Shavuot is coming!
Hi,
For laws of Shavuot, see the following older posts:
Eating Dairy on Shavuot
Staying up Shavuot night
The Shavuot davening
The Shavuot Torah reading
Shavuot Grass and Trees
Celebration of the week following Shavuot
Note that any dates/times in those posts refer to the schedule for the year in which I published the posts, and not this year.
Have a great day,
Mordechai
For laws of Shavuot, see the following older posts:
Eating Dairy on Shavuot
Staying up Shavuot night
The Shavuot davening
The Shavuot Torah reading
Shavuot Grass and Trees
Celebration of the week following Shavuot
Note that any dates/times in those posts refer to the schedule for the year in which I published the posts, and not this year.
Have a great day,
Mordechai
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