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The Halacha below was generated by AI based on multiple classes given by Rabbi Eli Mansour in the Bekiim B'Halacha series. Click on any of the dates below to hear the original audio file. This write-up has been reviewed, but if any errors remain , we welcome corrections. 06-17-25 ; 06-18-25 The Three Weeks—also known as Ben HaMesarim —represent a time of national mourning over the destruction of the Bet HaMikdash . While many of the customs during this period are observed passively (such as refraining from music or haircuts), Tikun Hatzot is an active custom that allows a person to express sadness over the Hurban (destruction of the Bet HaMikdash ) in a personal, heartfelt way. In this Halacha, we will explore what Tikun Hatzot is, why it is especially appropriate during the Three Weeks, and how and when it should be said. What Is Tikun Hatzot ? Tikun Hatzot refers to a set of prayers recited around midnight to mourn the Hurban and the exile of the Shechina . The Zohar and many Mekubalim praise it as one of the highest spiritual practices, particularly during this period. Rav Haim Vital writes that the Arizal himself would say Tikun Hatzot regularly, and especially during the Three Weeks. The Tikun is traditionally divided into two parts: Tikun Rahel : Emphasizes mourning and sorrow over the destruction. Tikun Leah : Focuses more on hope, rebuilding, and longing for redemption. During the Three Weeks, especially at night, it is fitting to recite both parts, though some only recite Tikun Rahel if they are pressed for time or emotionally unable to complete both. Why Is Tikun Hatzot So Powerful During This Time? The Three Weeks are designated as a time to feel the loss of the Bet HaMikdash and yearn for Geula. Tikun Hatzot allows us to turn that feeling into prayer. The Arizal taught that crying during Tikun Hatzot at this time carries immeasurable value. The act of waking up at night, sitting on the floor, and expressing pain over the exile of the Shechina is considered a personal partnership in the national mourning of Am Yisrael. As the Midrash says, "Whoever mourns the Hurban will merit seeing the rebuilding." How and When Is Tikun Hatzot Recited? Tikun Hatzot is ideally recited at Halachic midnight ( Chatzot Halayla ), which varies depending on the season. It typically falls around 12:30 a.m. in the summer months. The person should sit on the floor or a low stool, remove leather shoes, dim the lights, and recite the Tikun slowly and tearfully. If one cannot stay up until midnight, it may still be recited later in the night, and some authorities permit it slightly before Chatzot . If one is unable to recite the entire Tikun, he should at least say a portion or even sit in silence contemplating the loss of the Bet HaMikdash . The sincerity is more important than the length. Can Tikun Hatzot Be Said on Shabbat or Friday Night? No. Tikun Hatzot is not recited on Shabbat or Yom Tob, including Friday night, as it is a time of joy. Mourning rituals are suspended on these days, just like we don't say Tahanun or observe other mourning customs. Is This Custom for Everyone—Or Only the Very Pious? While Tikun Hatzot is classically associated with Mekubalim and very pious individuals, during the Three Weeks it becomes a powerful tool available to all. Even one who does not say it year-round should consider adding it during this time. One does not need to be a scholar or mystic to sit on the floor and say Tehillim or express longing for the Bet HaMikdash . The emotion and sincerity are what matter most. Summary Tikun Hatzot is a midnight prayer of mourning the Hurban, highly appropriate during the Three Weeks. It consists of Tikun Rahel and Tikun Leah; both are ideal, but even saying part has value. It is best said at Halachic midnight, but later or earlier is allowed in some cases. Not recited on Shabbat or Yom Tob. Open to everyone—not just scholars—and especially encouraged during Ben HaMesarim .

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Today we will study the song of the horse : סוּס אוֹמֵר. הִנֵּה כְעֵינֵי עֲבָדִים אֶל יַד אֲדוֹנֵיהֶם כְּעֵינֵי שִׁפְחָה אֶל יַד גְּבִרְתָּהּ כֵּן עֵינֵינוּ אֶל יי אֱלֹהֵינוּ עַד שֶׁיְּחָנֵּנוּ: (תהלים קכג ב) Like the eyes of the servant on its master, the eyes of the maid-servant to her mistress, so too our eyes on Hashem our God until He has mercy on us. Many commentaries of the basic theme cite the Birkat HaShir, that tells us that a horse is an arrogant being. It says the Egyptians went to war with their horses, and the pride of their horses. The horse is proud, he rears himself up on his hind legs. He's arrogant, and he sometimes he gets arrogant over his rider, but the horse is still trainable . And once he has been trained, even a child can sit on his back and direct him. Similarly, the Jewish people are humbled to our Master. The Sefer Esh Das by Rabbi Epstein, the Rav of Ozharov, (4th gate 1st Maamar ) discusses this in depth. He cites the Midrash Raba in Bereshit perek 68 that tells us a horse is secondary to its rider, and not the other way around, which means the horse recognizes its rider and doesn't look at itself as its own entity. That's an expression of Bitul Gamur to Hashem Yitbarach . The horse is totally batel . It becomes just the energy of the rider. The horse recognizes that ultimately, the rider knows where he's going. The rider knows better. It's only a horse and it follows. The Rabbi from Oshorov adds a beautiful diyuk . It says, the eyes of the horse, our eyes are to God. Simply it's because we have two eyes, but there's an added depth to this. It says that when a person prays, he's supposed to think of two things: he's supposed to look up and see the greatness of God, and look down and see the weakness of man. This is the Maala of Klal Yisrael, that they humble themselves to God, like the horse humbles itself to its rider. He goes on to quote from the Tikunei Zohar, Tikun number 3, that explains the pasuk in Shir Hashirim, chapter 1, pasuk 9 לְסֻֽסָתִי֙ בְּרִכְבֵ֣י פַרְעֹ֔ה דִּמִּיתִ֖יךְ רַעְיָתִֽי׃ / like the horses and the chariots of Paroah, My beloved one is compared. The Jewish people are compared to the horses of Paroah . What's the comparison? As we said, the Jewish people humble themselves th Hashem like the horse humbles itself to its rider and allows it to be tilted and directed every which way. In our Rosh Hashanah prayers there is a famous pitut, הַיּוֹם הֲרַת עוֹלָם, הַיּוֹם יַעֲמִיד בְּמִשְׁפָּט כָּל־יְצוּרֵי עוֹלָם, אִם כְּבָנִים אִם כַּעֲבָדִים. אִם כְּבָנִים רַחֲמֵנוּ כְּרַחֵם אָב עַל בָּנִים. אִם כַּעֲבָדִים עֵינֵינוּ לְךָ תְלוּיוֹת, עַד שֶׁתְּחָנֵּנוּ וְתוֹצִיא לָאוֹר מִשְׁפָּטֵנוּ, קָדוֹשׁ: Hayom Harat Olam/Today is the creation of the world, Today we'll set up everyone in judgment. Are we like sons or are we like slaves? If we're like sons, so a father have mercy on his children. And if I'm like a slave? Then we need to invoke something else that's not automatic mercy. Our eyes are dependent on You until you have Chen for us, and you'll bring out to a good light on our judgment, the Holy one. This statement is based on our pasuk , that we are like slaves with our eyes to our Master. That is the horse's song. I'm not a son, I'm a horse, but I'm looking to You to have mercy. The horse needs the mercy of its master to feed it, to take care of it. Rav Kanievsky, in his commentary, adds that the horse eats a lot, like it says in Pesachim 113B, and its master feeds it nicely as well. The Gemara says that certain animals can take care of themselves, and you don't feed them on Shabbat. But a horse is one that you have to feed; you have to take care of. If it's not taken care of, it won't survive. That's how we have to look at Hashem, like that horse that wants (and needs) to eat a lot. He's not a son, but he's counting on Him, like a servant counts on his master. That's the song of our horse, perfectly fit for his nature and perfect for us to learn this beautiful lesson.

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Halachot from the Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909) in Parashat Nisavim concerning the first night of Rosh Hashana Foods: One should avoid sour foods on Rosh Hashana. Therefore, lemon flavors should not be used. If the pomegranate, which is customarily eaten on the first night of Rosh Hashana, is tart, sugar should be added. In general, on should not eat fruits that are not fully ripe. It is fitting to eat choice cuts of meat and sweet foods as a good Siman (omen). One should not indulge and eat to his full satiation. Rather, he should merely taste from each of the different foods. Also, he should drink pleasant beverages. This is based on the Pasuk in Ezra that says Ezra instructed the people to eat fatty foods, drink sweet beverages and send gifts to those who do not have. Anger: One should be especially careful not to get angry on Rosh Hashana. Of course this a terrible P'gam (flaw) throughout the year, all the more so, it is a dire omen for the new year if one gets angry on Rosh Hashana. On the first night of Rosh Hashana, the table should be set by the time the husband comes home from Shul. This is considered a good sign for the new year. However, if he comes home and sees that the table is not ready, he should not get into an argument with his wife. He should be patient and not hold it against her, even in his heart. The Tikun and Kiddush: Before Kiddush, there are a number of Pesukim and passages recited. He opens with P'Tach Eliyahu, and then says the Pasuk "V'Noach Masa Hen" and "VaYizra Yishak" (Bereshit 26:12) twelve times. Then he says "Ki Imha M'kor Haim" (Tehilim 36:10) ten times. This is followed by "Or Zarua La'Sadik" (Tehilim 97:11) seventeen times and "V'Amartem Koh L'Hai" (Shmuel I 25:6) ten times. After that he says "Tachel Shana U'Birkoteha" (Begin the New Year and its blessings) and then he stands and makes the Kiddush. Much of this is recorded in the Machzorim. On both nights of Rosh Hashana, the Beracha of Shehecheyanu is recited. If one has a new fruit, which mandates a Shehecheyanu, he should put it on the table on the second night. The Ben Ish Hai's custom was to repeat the entire Seder of Rosh Hashana on the second night as well. Those who want to follow this practice, may do so. The custom is to study the Mishna of Rosh Hashana, one chapter at each of the four meals. One should have intent that each of the four chapter corresponds to one of the four letters of the divine name ADoNaI. The study should not be rushed. It is also customary to read the passage from the Zohar HaKadosh, which is brought in the Machzorim. Mikveh: If the woman's Mikveh night is on Rosh Hashana, she should immerse, and they should be together. It is "Hasidut Shel Shtut" (foolish piety) to abstain on her Mikveh night. Even if it is not the night of the Mikveh, if one sees that his desire for his wife is aroused, he may be with her, in order to avoid distraction during the prayers of this holy day. In either case, one should insure that he immerses in the Mikveh the next day before Tefila, so that he prays with holiness and purity.

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In 1972, Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair opened SARM Studios the first 24-track recording studio in Europe where Queen mixed “Bohemian Rhapsody”. His music publishing company, Druidcrest Music published the music for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1973) and as a record producer, he co-produced the quadruple-platinum debut album by American band “Foreigner” (1976). American Top ten singles from this album included, “Feels Like The First Time”, “Cold as Ice” and “Long, Long Way from Home”. Other production work included “The Enid – In the Region of the Summer Stars”, “The Curves”, and “Nutz” as well as singles based on The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy with Douglas Adams and Richard O'Brien. Other artists who used SARM included: ABC, Alison Moyet, Art of Noise, Brian May, The Buggles, The Clash, Dina Carroll, Dollar, Flintlock, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Grace Jones, It Bites, Malcolm McLaren, Nik Kershaw, Propaganda, Rush, Rik Mayall, Stephen Duffy, and Yes. In 1987, he settled in Jerusalem to immerse himself in the study of Torah. His two Torah books The Color of Heaven, on the weekly Torah portion, and Seasons of the Moon met with great critical acclaim. Seasons of the Moon, a unique fine-art black-and-white photography book combining poetry and Torah essays, has now sold out and is much sought as a collector's item fetching up to $250 for a mint copy. He is much in demand as an inspirational speaker both in Israel, Great Britain and the United States. He was Plenary Keynote Speaker at the Agudas Yisrael Convention, and Keynote Speaker at Project Inspire in 2018. Rabbi Sinclair lectures in Talmud and Jewish Philosophy at Ohr Somayach/Tannenbaum College of Judaic studies in Jerusalem and is a senior staff writer of the Torah internet publications Ohrnet and Torah Weekly. His articles have been published in The Jewish Observer, American Jewish Spirit, AJOP Newsletter, Zurich's Die Jüdische Zeitung, South African Jewish Report and many others. Rabbi Sinclair was born in London, and lives with his family in Jerusalem. He was educated at St. Anthony's Preparatory School in Hampstead, Clifton College, and Bristol University. A Project Of Ohr.Edu Questions? Comments? We'd Love To Hear From You At: Podcasts@Ohr.Edu https://podcasts.ohr.edu/

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Recording Available Via Telephone Dial: (605) 475-4799 | Access ID: 840886# | Reference #: 828 The Gemara in Chagigah (p. 5) says that Hashem cries over the fact that the we are in exile and that our pride has been taken away. However, the angels are not allowed to see Hashem cry; He does it in a private chamber. The only time Hashem ever cried openly was during the actual destruction of the two Bateh Mikdash. Then, He cried for us together with the angels. He wants to live with us, but our sins chased Him away. We didn't appreciate what it meant to have Hashem living with us. The Gemara says that Tisha B'av became a day of misfortune when the Jewish people cried in the desert after hearing the negative report of the spies. They thought that when they tried to conquer Israel their men would be killed by the sword and their women and children would be taken captive. Hashem told them that they cried for nothing; He was with them openly. He was going to destroy their enemies like nothing. They didn't appreciate Hashem being with them, and they fell into despair. Although we are still in exile, and Hashem does not live with us openly, He is still behind the scenes controlling everything. Perhaps, if we appreciate Him now, when He is so hidden, that would make a Tikun, and cause Hashem to bring the Bet Hamikdash back and live amongst us openly again. How do we appreciate Hashem? First, we have to realize that we are in the best of hands. Everything He chooses for us is good. Who knows what we need better than Hashem? Therefore, a person should never be upset with his current situation. There is no need to worry regarding the future. If we want or need something, there is no reason to ever despair of getting it, because Hashem can do anything. The job of the Boteach B'Hashem is to not only accept the life Hashem gave him in the present, but to be happy with it, and feel secure regarding the future, knowing that Hashem could help in an instant. A person who knows of Hashem's abilities and love for us will never despair or be depressed. As long as there is hope, there can be happiness. This can be explained by way of a parable. There was once a person who became very sick. His friend asked him how he was. He responded, "I'm okay. I just got an appointment with a great doctor, and I'm very hopeful he is going to help." A month later, his friend asks again, "Did you see the doctor?" He responds, "Yes, but he didn't have enough experience with my condition. He referred me to a specialist who does. I have an appointment with him in two weeks. I am very hopeful that he will help." His friend sees him a few weeks later and asks how was the appointment. The man responds, "It was good. He gave me medication, and I am waiting for it to work." A month later, when asked whether the medication worked, he responds, "No, but I'm on a different medication now. I am hopeful that this one will work." When asked about the second medication, he says, "It also didn't work, but my specialist got me an appointment with best doctor in the world in this field. I am very excited, because I know that he is going to help." He goes to that doctor, and he tells him, "I am sorry, there is nothing that can be done to heal you." Once the man hears that there is no more hope, he despairs. As long as he had hope, he felt good, but now he is going to be depressed. A person who knows that he has Hashem never feels that he is out of options. Hashem never told anyone, "Sorry, I am not able to help." Hashem might say, "Wait," or, "It's not good for you right now." But there is always hope that He could help us at the right time. Just last week in Israel, a sixty-year-old woman gave birth to her first child, a healthy strong baby girl. She said, "I just experienced the greatest happiness of my life, when the staff showed me my baby, for whom I have waited so many years." Everyone can be helped no matter how hopeless the situation seems. Hashem is with us, even if He is hiding. B'ezrat Hashem, if we appreciate Him now when He is hidden, in that merit He will come and live with us openly with the rebuilding of the Bet Hamikdash, במהרה בימנו אמן . ".

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The Poskim discuss whether it is permissible to use a plunger to unclog a sink or toilet on Shabbat. The consensus of Hacham Ovadia and Hacham Bension is to prohibit doing so. Hacham Bension even implies that it may be an Isur D'oraita-a Torah Prohibition, since the sink and toilet are connected to the house and ground, it may constitute a violation of Boneh-constructing. Nevertheless, he allows instructing a non-Jew to perform the operation, since it involves Kavod Habriyot-human dignity and is a source of significant suffering. ---The Shemirat Shabbat K'hilhata (R. Yehoshua Y. Neuwirth, Jerusalem, 1927-2013) allows pulling apart a pair of new socks which are attached by the plastic thread. Doing so is not considered Tikun-the finishing act of forming the socks. They already exist independently and were only attached to prevent them from being separated.Similarly, he permits removing the pins in a new shirt. They are only placed there to keep the creases in place; this is not considered finishing the garment.---The Poskim also discuss whether it is permitted to lace a shoe on Shabbat. Hacham Bension and the Menuhat Ahaba (Rabbi Moshe Halevy, Israel, 1961-2001), concur that the Halacha depends on whether it is the first time the shoe is being laced. In a new shoe, the first lacing is considered part of the completion of the shoe, and is therefore prohibited. In an old shoe, which has been laced previously, it is not considering a finishing act.SUMMARYIt is prohibited to use a plunger to unclog a sink or toilet on Shabbat.It is permitted to pull apart a pair of new socks and to remove the pins in a new shirt.It is prohibited to lace a new shoe, but it is permitted to lace a shoe that has been laced previously.