Hi,
Beginning with the first of Elul (this coming Monday morning), Ashkenazi Jews blow Shofar after Shacharit (the morning prayers).
There is also a practice of saying ten chapters of Psalms each weekday during the month of Elul, completing the book of Psalms twice during the month.
(Code of Jewish Law Orach Chaim 581:1; Mishneh Berurah 581:3)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Elul
Hi,
Since we are now at the start of the month of Elul, we'll learn about some of the practices associated with this month.
Rosh Chodesh Elul is 40 days before Yom Kippur, and is considered the beginning of the season of Teshuvah (repentance). In part, this is because Moshe ascended Har Sinai (Mount Sinai) to receive the second set of tablets on Rosh Chodesh Elul, and those tablets were proof that Gd had forgiven the Jews for the Golden Calf.
Sephardic Jews rise during the night to recite Selichot this entire month; Ashkenazic Jews wait until closer to Rosh haShanah.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 581:1; Mishneh Berurah 581:introduction)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Since we are now at the start of the month of Elul, we'll learn about some of the practices associated with this month.
Rosh Chodesh Elul is 40 days before Yom Kippur, and is considered the beginning of the season of Teshuvah (repentance). In part, this is because Moshe ascended Har Sinai (Mount Sinai) to receive the second set of tablets on Rosh Chodesh Elul, and those tablets were proof that Gd had forgiven the Jews for the Golden Calf.
Sephardic Jews rise during the night to recite Selichot this entire month; Ashkenazic Jews wait until closer to Rosh haShanah.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 581:1; Mishneh Berurah 581:introduction)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Borrowing fragile items
Hi,
We have said that one may borrow an item which is left in a publicly accessible place, where people normally borrow items that have been left out. Of course, one must restore the item to its original condition and position after using it.
However, if the item could easily be damaged during use then one may not borrow it, even if one will be careful.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 14:4)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
We have said that one may borrow an item which is left in a publicly accessible place, where people normally borrow items that have been left out. Of course, one must restore the item to its original condition and position after using it.
However, if the item could easily be damaged during use then one may not borrow it, even if one will be careful.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 14:4)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Borrowing something which was left in a public place
Hi,
We have said that one may not borrow an object without the owner's permission.
If an owner leaves an item in a public area, where it is known that others might come and wish to use it, we may assume that the owner permits this type of borrowing. However, the borrower is required to restore the item to its original state when he finishes using it.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 14:4)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
We have said that one may not borrow an object without the owner's permission.
If an owner leaves an item in a public area, where it is known that others might come and wish to use it, we may assume that the owner permits this type of borrowing. However, the borrower is required to restore the item to its original state when he finishes using it.
(Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim 14:4)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Borrowing and Theft, Part II
Hi,
We have said that one may not borrow an object without informing the owner. The same is true regarding 'borrowing' something as a practical joke, whether intended to irritate or just to have fun; this constitutes theft in Jewish law.
(Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat 348:1)
Have a good day,
Mordechai
We have said that one may not borrow an object without informing the owner. The same is true regarding 'borrowing' something as a practical joke, whether intended to irritate or just to have fun; this constitutes theft in Jewish law.
(Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat 348:1)
Have a good day,
Mordechai
Monday, August 25, 2008
Borrowing vs. Stealing
Hi,
"Borrowing" means that there is an agreement between two parties (ie Bill and Darla) that Bill will use some entity owned by Darla.
Having that agreement is essential. If Bill were to borrow Darla's item without telling her, even with plans to return it immediately, that would constitute theft.
(Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat 348:1)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
"Borrowing" means that there is an agreement between two parties (ie Bill and Darla) that Bill will use some entity owned by Darla.
Having that agreement is essential. If Bill were to borrow Darla's item without telling her, even with plans to return it immediately, that would constitute theft.
(Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat 348:1)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Responsibility for a borrowed item
Hi,
One who borrows an item accepts all responsibility for harm it may cause a third party, during the period of the loan.
Therefore: If I borrow a computer, and the computer is infected with some kind of harmful software which then damages someone else's computer during the loan, I am held responsible.
(Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat 347:1)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
One who borrows an item accepts all responsibility for harm it may cause a third party, during the period of the loan.
Therefore: If I borrow a computer, and the computer is infected with some kind of harmful software which then damages someone else's computer during the loan, I am held responsible.
(Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat 347:1)
Have a great day,
Mordechai
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