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By כיכר השבת
Culture06:00 · 44m ago

Rabbi Rules on Reciting Liturgical Poems Before 'Nishmat Kol Chai'

Kikar HaShabbatReligious
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

Rabbi Benjamin Huta, a prominent halachic decisor, addressed a question regarding the recitation of liturgical poems (piutim) during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services. In his daily 'Halacha in 60 Seconds' segment on the website Kikar HaShabbat, Rabbi Huta clarified whether individuals are permitted to recite these special prayers before the 'Nishmat Kol Chai' prayer.

Rabbi Huta's segment focuses on current and practical halachic matters, summarizing laws and customs. The specific question discussed pertains to the unique piyutim reserved for the High Holy Days, which are known for their profound messages and emotional depth. The inquiry centers on the permissibility of reciting these piyutim before the 'Nishmat Kol Chai' prayer, a significant part of the liturgy.

The article also briefly mentions a separate incident where Jews were detained at checkpoints entering Uman, Ukraine, and that Rabbi Huta assisted them. However, the primary focus remains on the halachic ruling concerning the High Holy Day prayers.

Read the original at Kikar HaShabbat
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