Podcasts about yom tov

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 516: Seif 1 - Siman 517: Seif 1 סימן תקט"ז סעיף א - סימן תקי"ז סעיף א Hilchos Yom Tov - דין איזה דברים מותרים לשלוח בי"ט Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 515: Seif 7-9 סימן תקט"ו סעיף ז-ט Hilchos Yom Tov - דין דברים הבאים בי"ט חוץ לתחום Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 515: Seif 5-6 סימן תקט"ו סעיף ה-ו Hilchos Yom Tov - דין דברים הבאים בי"ט חוץ לתחום Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

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Mishnah Berurah - Siman 515: Seif 5-6 סימן תקט"ו סעיף ה-ו Hilchos Yom Tov - דין דברים הבאים בי"ט חוץ לתחום Rabbi Mordechai Fishman Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 515: Seif 4 סימן תקט"ו סעיף ד Hilchos Yom Tov - דין דברים הבאים בי"ט חוץ לתחום Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

We continue to learn at TheFamilyMinyan.com aka Shtiebel on Yud Tet Kislev from pillar Chassidus & Pinimiyus HaTorah in Likutei Moharan 41 Rebbe Nachman ben Faiga Simcha brings down Kabbalah on Joy... After such a Fabrengen last night at Tzama (see link below) we come on such a Yom Tov with huge Chizzuk from Chassidus, Hashem is the Messenger guiding us towards A Chanukah which will give us the renewed Emuna to elevate our Journeys & Connections. We began discussing from Kisvei Ari the sweetening of judgements, by the knees, the pillars of Netsach and Hod, Chabad & Breslov Chassidus is leading the way for Yaakov aka Yisrael to chup back the cold dark winter days of the coming blessed month of Tevet etc...Rav Shlomo Katz “Podeh Shalom” Tzama Fabrengen @Jerusalem x Rav Moshe Weinberger & Rav DovBer Pinson - https://youtube.com/shorts/XlyDhIF9Qog?si=ko0QVcHUzP6bPcmlUpdated United Souls 58 - Unity Inspires Projects "the Good Points, Charlie Kirk Legacy, Hashem is True Presence & Unifying Business, Friendship & Family!" https://open.substack.com/pub/eligoldsmith/p/unity-inspires-projects-united-souls-f0f?r=oyu71&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true #unitedsouls #goodpoints #charliekirklegacy #presence #unifying #truth #business #friends #family...Dear Eli Goldsmith x Unity Bookings and family,Thank you for becoming a Kehilat Shirat David ambassador!Here is your custom fundraising page: https://causematch.com/shiratdavid/unityflowNow this is live, help us reach the goal by sending the campaign to your friends and family.Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or for support. Thank you for your dedication,Kehilat ShiratDavid.com

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 515: Seif 1B-3  סימן תקט"ו סעיף א-ג  Hilchos Yom Tov - דין דברים הבאים בי"ט חוץ לתחום Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Lkvod the Yom Tov of Yud-Tes Kislev, marking the Geula of the Alter Rebbe. Below you will find a link to the voice file, which includes Yud Tes Kislev over the years by the Rebbe. This was originally posted in our “Zichronos of the Rebbe" Group. Running time is about 15 minutes. Gut Yom Tov!

The Rebbe encourages the writer to correct a possible lack of maaser from the property's income—explaining that completing past omissions and giving generously can help remove ongoing difficulties. He also urges maintaining the daily Chitas cycle and that the writer's wife give tzedakah before lighting Shabbos and Yom Tov candles. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5879

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 515: Seif 1A סימן תקט"ו סעיף א Hilchos Yom Tov - דין דברים הבאים בי"ט חוץ לתחום Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

We continue learning at TheFamilyMinyan.com Tanya chapter 39 a very deep Contemplation of the Soul, Elevation to Higher Worlds, and all in the spirit of The Yom Tov of Chassidus Yud Tet Kislev. Erev Chanukah we touching on the tests of Parshat Vayeshev of the misnagdus aka opposition to the Tzaddick aka Yosef aka Chassidus. The unification of Atzilus of The Rambam and Maharal, practical Halacha and Kabalah. The Kesser Shem Tov of Pinimiyus HaTorah building inner worlds of the Soul with delightful understanding. All to bring the healing words of Chassidus to our Generation. Cover

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 514: Seif 9 - Siman 515: Introduction סימן תקי"ד סעיף ט Hilchos Yom Tov - שלא לכבות ביום טוב Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 514: Seif 5-8 סימן תקי"ד סעיף ה-ח Hilchos Yom Tov - שלא לכבות ביום טוב Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 514: Seif 3-4 סימן תקי"ד סעיף ג-ד Hilchos Yom Tov - שלא לכבות ביום טוב Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 514: Seif 1-2 סימן תקי"ד סעיף א-ב Hilchos Yom Tov - שלא לכבות ביום טוב Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 513: Seif 6-8 סימן תקי"ג סעיף ו-ח Hilchos Yom Tov - דין ביצה שנולדה בי"ט Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 513: Seif 3-5 סימן תקי"ג סעיף ג-ה Hilchos Yom Tov - דין ביצה שנולדה בי"ט Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 512: Seif 1 - Siman 513: Seif 2 סימן תקי"ב סעיף ב - סימן תקי"ג סעיף ב Hilchos Yom Tov - שלא לבשל לצורך עכו"ם בי"ט Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 512: Seif 1 סימן תקי"ב סעיף א Hilchos Yom Tov - שלא לבשל לצורך עכו"ם בי"ט Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 511: Seif 3-4 סימן תקי"א סעיף ג-ד Hilchos Yom Tov - הבערה ולהחם מים מותר בי"ט Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

This episode continues the halachos in Siman 334 on what may be rescued from a fire on Shabbos. We clarify how much food may be saved, the rules for Shabbos when it borders Yom Kippur or Yom Tov, and why certain days permit saving more than others. The discussion explains when one may save food for after Yom Kippur, when raw materials may be taken, and the distinctions between saving on Shabbos versus other holy days.We then cover the limits on carrying containers, how combining items affects what is permitted, and why a person may make multiple trips when wearing clothing but not when carrying food.Finally, we examine when neighbors may help, how declaring items ownerless works, and under which conditions helpers may be compensated after Shabbos.

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 511: Seif 1-2 סימן תקי"א סעיף א-ב Hilchos Yom Tov - הבערה ולהחם מים מותר בי"ט Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 510: Seif 4-11 סימן תק"י סעיף ד-יא Hilchos Yom Tov - כמה דברים האסורים לעשות ביו"ט ואיזה מהם מותרים ע"י שינוי Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 510: Seif 1-3 סימן תק"י סעיף א-ג Hilchos Yom Tov - כמה דברים האסורים לעשות ביו"ט ואיזה מהם מותרים ע"י שינוי Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 509: Seif 2-7 סימן תק"ט סעיף ב-ז Hilchos Yom Tov - כמה דינים פרטיים להלכות יום טוב Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 508: Seif 1- Siman 509: Seif 1 סימן תק"ז סעיף א-ג Hilchos Yom Tov -דברים האסורים בי"ט להכנת צלי Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 507: Seif 6-7 סימן תק"ז סעיף ו-ז Hilchos Yom Tov -דיני לישה ביום טוב Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

Mishnah Berurah - Siman 507: Seif 1-3 סימן תק"ז סעיף א-ג Hilchos Yom Tov -דיני לישה ביום טוב Rabbi Mordechai Fishman   Purchase  The Laws and Customs of Krias HaTorah, by Rabbi Mordechai Fishman here: www.kriashatorah.com   www.orachchaim.com For sponsorship opportunities contact: www.rabbifishman.com or email: rabbifishman@gmail.com #mishna berura

In Season 2 Episode 6, Kenny and Rabbi Bernath review many of the wines they had over the last couple months, covering many of the new wines and regions available in the kosher marketplace.They discuss such wines as Chablis Grand Cru, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, a Premier Crus Beaune, and many others.Rabbi Bernath talks about his special house guest, Dr. Moises Cohen of Elvi Winery. Kenny immediately gets jealous.In this wide-ranging episode, Kenny and Rabbi Bernath get back to what they do best: shooting the breeze between two great friends and chatting kosher wine.Support the showEmail your questions and comments to kosherwinepodcast@gmail.com

The Rebbe joyfully acknowledges the letter about Yom Tov and Simchas Torah, blessing that the joy and holiness of Tishrei continue throughout the year with health, peace, and revealed good, noting that what a Chassidic farbrengen can accomplish even angels cannot. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/001/5813

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In this class, we'll trace how the sale of mitzvos in shul began, why it caught on, and how it spread across the Jewish world. We'll look at halachic debates about selling on Shabbos and Yom Tov and at the fiery disputes that erupted over bidding rights, auction miscommunications, and the occasional auctioneer mischief. We'll also hear from the voices who opposed the practice and what their protests reveal about their communities and times. Bidding Wars: Inside the History of Selling Shul Honors

התוכן כאשר יהודים עומדין ליפרד איש מרעהו אומר הקב"ה "קשה עלי פרידתכם". וזה מודגש שבסיום חודש תשרי – החודש שבו מודגש ענין האחדות, החל מראש השנה ("אתם נצבים היום כולכם"), ומיום ליום מתעלים בזה מדרגא לדרגא, עד שזה בא בגלוי ובפרטיות במשך ז' ימי הסוכות (ע"ד כללות הבריאה מאין ליש ברגע הא' של הבריאה נתפרטה במשך ז' ימי בראשית) – בא היו"ט דשמע"צ שסיבתו הוא הענין ד"קשה עלי פרידתכם". הענין ד"קשה עלי פרידתכם" הוא (ע"ד המבואר בענין "קשה כו' כקריעת ים סוף") כי זה שינוי ברצונו ית' שכל בנ"י יהיו במעמד ומצב של אחדות, ורק שהענין ד"פרידתכם" הוא "הכרחי" להבאת התורה ויהדות בכל קצוי תבל. וע"י היו"ט דשמע"צ, שבו מודגש ענין האחדות ("פר אחד איל אחד") נפעל שגם במצב של "פרידתכם" יומשך ענין האחדות. וזהו מה שלפני שנפרדים איש מרעהו – מתכנסים יחד, שעי"ז "מקשרים" את מה שלקחו במשך חודש תשרי במצב של כולם יחד – עם "מקומו" הפרטי של כ"א ובימי חול דחודש חשון וכו', שזהו"ע ד"ויעקב הלך לדרכו".משיחת יום ג' פ' נח, אדר"ח מרחשון ה'תשמ"ו ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=16-10-2025 Synopsis When Jews part from one another, Hashem says, “It is difficult for Me to part with you,” which is emphasized particularly at the conclusion of the month of Tishrei –a month of Jewish unity, beginning from Rosh Hashanah (“You are all standing today together”), and increasing step by step until it is revealed openly and in detailed form throughout the seven days of Sukkos (similar to the creation of the world, which took place in one moment but was then developed into details over the course of seven days). Then comes the Yom Tov of Shemini Atzeres, which was established because “It is difficult for Me to part with you.” The reason it is “difficult” (as explained regarding the teaching, “as difficult as the splitting of the Sea of Reeds”) is because when Jews part, it is a departure from Hashem's will, which is that all Jews should be together. It is just that the parting necessary in order to bring Torah and Yiddishkeit to all corners of the world. And through the Yom Tov of Shemini Atzeres, which emphasizes Jewish unity (“one bull, one ram”), the unity continues ever after they part. This is why we hold a gathering before parting – to tie everything that was gained during Tishrei (when everyone was together) to every individual's place during the days of Cheshvan etc. when “Yaakov goes on his way.”Excerpt from sichah of Tuesday, parashas Noach, 30 Tishrei 5746 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=16-10-2025 לזכות דבורה לאה בת חנה יהודית שתחי' בחורבערג ליום ההולדת שלה כ"ד תשרי - לשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות

This episode is the synopsis and continuation of the Halachah portion of the Shabbos Shuva Drashah - בענין מצות צריכות כוונה במצות סוכה וציצית - it largely discusses the question of the Biur Halachah whether Sukkah the rest of Yom Tov requires Kavanah or not.

Chof-Alef Tishrei - Hoshaana Rabbah (16:48)

Arbaat Ha-Minim - Using a Pitam-less Etrog After Yom Tov by Rabbi Avi Harari

1)       Does a door that is shorter than 10 Tefochim have bearing re. Heker Tzir?[1]2)      A Jewish man was married to a non-Jewish woman, and they had a daughter together. The man now wishes to provide food for his [biological] daughter. May he buy treif food? [2]3)      We have no local Shochet. What's preferred for Kaporos: fish or money?[3]4)      I was appointed to blow Tekios Meumad, but I daven slower than the congregation. Is it okay for me to blow the Shofar although I haven't reached the end of מלכיות etc.?[4]5)      The sequence in Shacharis is חמול, באין מליץ יושר, עוד יזכר לנו; in Musaf it is חמול, עוד יזכר לנו, באין מליץ יושר. Why the change?[5]6)      Regarding the primary mitzvah of Viduy for Yom Kipur, the Alter Rebbe[6] brings two opinions: a) On the eveof Yom Kipur; b) Just before the onset of Yom Kipur. There are, however, several additional minor changes between the first and second opinions. To be discussed: 7)      Feedback on keeping track of Shabbos & Yom Tov pledges using slips of paper: a) Boirer? b) Aren't we forbidden to prepare on Shabbos for weekday?[7]8)      For Erev Yom Kippur: A man who lights candles should say שהחיינו  when lighting or with the [male] congregation, right after Kol Nidrei?[8][1]  בס' שערי המזוזה (פי"א ס"מ) מביא שאינהנחשבת כדלת לחייב במזוזה למאן דמצריך דלת. ונ"ל דה"ה לנדו"ד. [2] הרמ"א (יו"ד קיז:א) אוסרלקנות מאכל איסור בכדי להאכיל לפועליו שהם נכרים. אבל הש"ך מתיר הדבר. וה"הבנדו"ד.[3] נטעי גבריאל – יוה"כפ"י סי"ז.[4] בשוע"רסי' תקצב ס"י מצדיק התקיעה לש"ץ תוך כדי תפלתו "לפי שהתקיעה אינההפסק כלל בתפלה כיון שצריך לתקוע על סדר התפלה, א"כ הוא צורך התפלה".מקורו במג"א סי' תקפה סק"י. משמע שכאשר אין התקיעה נדרשת לו עתה, הויהפסק.באם איןאחר שיתקע יש להקל – כדין ש"ץ שהוא כהן, במקום שאין כהן אחר (ראה הדעות בזהבשוע"ר סי' קכח סל"ג).[5] [6] ריש סימן תרז. [7] נזר ישראל - ליקוטי רימ"א סי' יד הע' ט.[8] גברים רגילים לעשות מלאכה אחר זמן ההדלקה. אםיברך 'שהחיינו' שוב ייאסר עליו לעשות שום מלאכה.​ 

Halachos for A Yom Tov Tevillah Q&A with Mrs Sara MorozowPlease ⁠click here⁠ for the accompanying article

If a person hears a Beracha for the purpose of fulfilling an obligation, and he listens attentively and responds "Amen," then hearing this Beracha counts toward the required recitation of 100 blessings each day. Thus, for example, when a person hears Kiddush on Friday night to fulfill the Misva of Kiddush, those two Berachot – "Ha'gefen" and "Mekadesh Ha'Shabbat" – count as two of the 100 Berachot which he is obligated to recite each day. The same is true of the Misva over the Shofar blowing on Rosh Hashanah ("Li'shmoa Kol Shofar") and the Berachot recited over the Megilla reading on Purim ("Al Mikra Megilla," "She'asa Nissim," and – at night – "She'hehiyanu"). By listening to these Berachot and responding "Amen," one adds to his total number of Berachot recited that day. If a person recites a Beracha for others to fulfill their obligation, then, according to the ruling of Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (Jerusalem, 1910-1995), this Beracha counts toward his recitation of 100 blessings. Thus, for example, if someone works as a chaplain in a hospital, and on Friday night he goes around the hospital making Kiddush for patients, all those Berachot can be counted toward his obligation. Even though he had already fulfilled the Misva of Kiddush, and he is reciting Kiddush solely for the sake of others, nevertheless, since he is, after all, reciting these Berachot, they count toward his 100 daily blessings. An interesting question arises in the case of somebody who recited the Amida, and then realized that he did not concentrate on the meaning of the words during the first Beracha. The Shulhan Aruch ruled that although we must of course endeavor to pray the entire Amida with Kavana (concentration), one fulfills his obligation even if he prayed without Kavana, as long as he recited the first blessing with Kavana. If, however, one did not concentrate on the meaning of the words while reciting the first Beracha, then he did not fulfill his obligation. Nevertheless, the accepted practice follows the ruling of the Rama (Rav Moshe Isserles, Cracow, 1530-1572) that one does not repeat the Amida in such a case, given the likelihood that he will not have Kavana the second time, either. The Poskim posed the question of whether these 19 Berachot – the blessings that comprise the Amida – can be counted toward one's required 100 daily Berachot in such a case. Seemingly, since it turns out that the person did not fulfill his obligation through the recitation of the Amida, the Berachot are considered to have been recited in vain, and thus they cannot count toward the required 100 blessings. Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, however, ruled that these Berachot do, in fact, count toward the 100 Berachot. He proves this from the fact that if a person realizes during the recitation of the Amida that he did not have Kavana while reciting the first Beracha, he nevertheless continues reciting the Amida. Although he cannot fulfill the Amida requirement, as he recited the first blessing without Kavana, nevertheless, he completes the Amida. This proves that the Berachot of the Amida are not considered to have been recited in vain even if one had not concentrated while reciting the first Beracha. Rav Shlomo Zalman explains that although the person does not fulfill his obligation in this case, his prayer still formally qualifies as a valid Amida prayer. Thus, for example, the prohibition against walking in front of someone praying the Amida applies even if someone prays the Amida and did not have Kavana during the first blessing. Since the remainder of his Amida qualifies as an Amida – notwithstanding the fact that the individual does not fulfill his prayer obligation through this Amida – one may not pass in front of him. By the same token, Rav Shlomo Zalman rules, the Berachot can be counted toward the obligatory 100 blessings. Rav Shlomo Zalman applies this ruling also to the case of somebody who mistakenly omitted "Ya'aleh Ve'yabo" from the Amida on Rosh Hodesh, or recited "Ve'ten Tal U'matar" in the summer, and thus needs to repeat the Amida. Although the Amida was invalid, and the individual did not fulfill his obligation, Rav Shlomo Zalman maintained that these blessings count toward the 100 required daily Berachot. Rav Shlomo Zalman writes that if someone hears his fellow make such a mistake in his Amida prayer without realizing it, and the fellow continues the Amida, the person may not walk in front of him, as the one reciting the Amida is still considered to be praying the Amida. As in the case of one who did not concentrate during the first Beracha, the Amida still qualifies as an Amida prayer, even though the person does not fulfill his prayer obligation through the recitation of this prayer. (Regarding "Ya'aleh Ve'yabo," there is a debate among the Rishonim as to whether one who mistakenly omits this addition is considered not to have prayed at all, or has simply not fulfilled the obligation of "Ya'aleh Ve'yabo." According to one view, if one forgets "Ya'aleh Ve'yabo" at Minha on Rosh Hodesh, and he realizes his mistake only that night, when it is no longer Rosh Hodesh, he must recite an extra Amida at Arbit, even though he will not be adding "Ya'aleh Ve'yabo," since he is considered not to have prayed Minha. The other view maintains that this fellow has fulfilled his obligation of Minha, but failed to fulfill his obligation to recite "Ya'aleh Ve'yabo," and so there is no value in adding an Amida at Arbit, since he will not be reciting "Ya'aleh Ve'yabo." At first glance, it seems that Rav Shlomo Zalman's ruling was said specifically according to this second view, though in truth, it applies according to all opinions. A comprehensive analysis of this subject lies beyond the scope of our discussion here.) The Poskim offer different solutions for reaching a total of 100 Berachot on Shabbat and Yom Tob, when the Amida prayer is much shorter than the weekday Amida. The Amida prayer on Shabbat and Yom Tov consists of only seven blessings, as opposed to the weekday Amida, which contains 19. The Musaf prayer – with its seven Berachot – is added on Shabbat and Yom Tob, but nevertheless, one is left with 19 fewer Berachot – and these become 20 Berachot once we consider that one does not recite the Beracha over Tefillin on Shabbat and Yom Tob. Several of these missing Berachot are supplied by reciting and listening to Kiddush, but nevertheless, one is missing a considerable number of Berachot. The Shulhan Aruch writes that this problem can be solved by listening attentively and answering "Amen" to the Berachot recited over the Torah reading. On Shabbat morning, eight people are called to the Torah (seven regular Aliyot, and Maftir), and another three are called to the Torah at Minha – and each of these 11 men recite two Berachot. If a person listens to these Berachot and recites "Amen," he adds 22 Berachot to his total. The Magen Abraham (Rav Avraham Gombiner, 1633-1683) writes that this solution should be relied upon only if one has no other possibility of reaching a total of 100 Berachot. Preferably, one should fulfill the obligation in other ways. This is the position taken by others, as well, including the Shulhan Aruch Ha'Rav (Rav Shneur Zalman of Liadi, founding Rebbe of Lubavitch, 1745-1812), and the Mishna Berura. This was also the view taken by Hacham Ovadia Yosef in his earlier works. However, in his Hazon Ovadia, which he wrote later in life, he cites the Magen Giborim as stating that one can rely on this solution even Le'chatehila (on the optimal level of Halachic observance), and this is the Halacha. By listening attentively to the Berachot recited before and after the Haftara reading, one adds even more Berachot to his total. Hacham Baruch Ben-Haim taught us an allusion to this Halacha in the final verses of Shir Hashirim, which speak of the fruit of King Shlomo's vineyard. The Gemara tells that if someone slaughtered a chicken, and before he fulfilled the Misva of Kisui Ha'dam (covering the blood), somebody else came along and covered the blood, the person who covered the blood owes the Shohet (slaughterer) 100 gold coins. The reason, the Gemara explains, is that this person caused the Shohet to lose the opportunity to recite the Beracha over this Misva, and so he owes compensation. It thus turns out that a Beracha is worth 100 gold coins – such that the 100 Berachot we recite each day have a total value of 1000 gold coins. The verse in Shir Hashirim says, "A thousand for you, Shlomo, and 200 for those who guard the fruit." The name "Shlomo" in Shir Hashirim sometimes refers to Hashem, and thus this verse alludes to the 1000 gold coins we are to earn through the recitation of 100 Berachot each day. The phrase "and 200 for those who guard the fruit" alludes to the 20 missing Berachot on Shabbat – valued at 200 gold coins – which some people achieve through "fruit," by eating extra delicacies on Shabbat so they add more Berachot. The next verse then says, "Haberim Makshibim Le'kolech" – "friends heeding your voice," alluding to attentively listening to the Torah reading, which is the other method of reaching the required 100 blessings. Rabbi Bitan notes that in light of this Halacha, it seems that one should not respond "Baruch Hu U'baruch Shemo" to Hashem's Name in the blessings recited over the Torah reading. Since one needs to be considered as though he recites these Berachot, so he can reach a total of 100 blessings, he should listen silently without saying "Baruch Hu U'baruch Shemo." Moreover, those who are called to the Torah should ensure to recite the Berachot loudly and clearly, so that everyone can hear the recitation. The Mishna Berura writes that if one listens attentively to the Hazan's repetition of the Amida, then he is considered to have recited those Berachot, and they count toward his total of 100 Berachot. The Abudarham (Spain, 14 th century), quoted by the Bet Yosef, goes even further, saying that one is considered to have recited the Hazan's blessings by listening to them, and then, by answering "Amen," he receives credit again for all those Berachot. According to the Abudarham, then, one can be credited with 57 Berachot at each weekday Shaharit and Minha. The Ben Ish Hai (Rav Yosef Haim of Baghdad, 1833-1909) finds an allusion to this concept – that listening to the Hazan's repetition counts as the recitation of Berachot – in the verse, "L'Hashem Ha'yeshu'a Al Amcha Birchatecha Sela" (Tehillim 3:9). This could be read to mean that G-d's salvation is upon those who bless Him "Sela" – who recite 95 blessings, the numerical value of "Sela." By listening to the Hazan's repetition, one is considered as though he recites 38 Berachot (19 X 2) at Shaharit, another 38 at Minha, and 19 at Arbit (when the Hazan does not repeat the Amida), for a total of 95. However, the Shulhan Aruch clearly disagreed with this opinion. In presenting the way to reach 100 Berachot each day, he makes no mention at all of the Hazan's repetition, indicating that he did not feel that this counts toward the required 100 daily blessings. Some Poskim proposed that one can be considered to have recited 100 Berachot simply by reciting the blessing of "Modim" in the Amida with concentration. The word "Modim" in Gematria equals 100, and thus reciting this Beracha properly, with Kavana, is equivalent to reciting 100 blessings. Others suggest that this can be achieved through the recitation in Shaharit, after Shema, of the phrase "Ve'yasib Ve'nachon Ve'kayam…Ve'yafeh." This clause consists of 15 words which begin with the letter Vav, which in Gematria equals 6, for a total of 90. The next two words – "Ha'dabar Ha'zeh" – both begin with the letter Heh, which in Gematria equals 5, thus adding another 10, for a total of 100. By reciting these words with this in mind, one can perhaps be considered to have recited 100 Berachot. The Shiboleh Ha'leket (Rav Sidkiya Ben Abraham, Rome, 13 th century) writes that the recitation of "En K'Elokenu" adds an additional 12 Berachot to one's total. This prayer begins, "En K'Elokenu, En K'Adonenu, En Ke'Malkenu, En Ke'Moshi'enu" – four phrases that begin with the word "En." It continues with the same four phrases but that begin with "Mi," followed by these four phrases beginning with the word "Nodeh." The first letters of "En," "Mi" and "Nodeh" are Alef, Mem and Nun, which spell "Amen." Reciting this hymn, therefore, is akin to answering "Amen," and by answering "Amen" one is considered to have recited a Beracha. These three lines, then, can qualify as 12 Berachot (as each line contains four phrases). Other Poskim, however, are skeptical as to whether this recitation is really effective to be considered as the recitation of Berachot. The Ben Ish Hai, in Parashat Vayesheb, brings a source that suggests a different way of reaching 100 Berachot: reciting seven or ten times each day the verses of "Va'yebarech David" (Divrei Hayamim I 29:10-12), which contains a Beracha ("Baruch Ata Hashem Elokeh Yisrael…") and reciting after each time the verse "Baruch Ata Hashem Lamedeni Hukecha" (Tehillim 119:12). This recitation qualifies as the recitation of 100 Berachot. This practice is recommended for women, who do not recite as many Berachot as men, and thus face a challenge trying to reach a total of 100 Berachot each day. (As we saw in an earlier installment, Hacham Ovadia maintained that women are included in the obligation to recite 100 daily Berachot.) Hacham Ovadia Yosef had the practice of smelling different fragrant items over the course of Shabbat in order to add more Berachot. One who smells Hadas branches recites "Boreh Aseh Besamim"; before smelling mint leaves one recites "Boreh Asbeh Besamim"; over the scent of a fragrant fruit one recites "Ha'noten Re'ah Tob Ba'perot"; and over perfume one recites "Boreh Mineh Besamim." By smelling different items at different points over the course of Shabbat, one can add more Berachot. One can recite a new Beracha over a fragrance after "Heseh Ha'da'at" – meaning, when he smells it again after it was no longer on his mind. Normally, if a person has a fragrant plant requiring the Beracha of "Aseh Besamim," another which requires "Asbeh Besamim," and a third whose Beracha is uncertain, he simply recites the Brachot over the first two, having mind to cover the third. However, Hacham Ben Sion Abba Shaul (Jerusalem, 1924-1998) writes that on Shabbat, one should first recite the generic blessing of "Boreh Mineh Besamim" over the questionable plant, and then recite the Berachot over the other two, in order to have the opportunity to recite an additional Beracha. Although we generally discourage unnecessarily putting oneself into a position to recite a Beracha ("Beracha She'ena Sericha"), this is permitted on Shabbat for the purpose of reaching a total of 100 blessings.