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Culture10:00 · 1h ago

Rabbi Jacob Sinai Discusses Pre-Yom Kippur Halachic Guidance

By כיכר השבת, הרב יעקב סיני
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
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Ahead of the conclusion of Shabbat Shuva and Yom Kippur, Rabbi Jacob Sinai is offering a halachic (Jewish law) lesson focusing on caution regarding controversial topics. He will also discuss an annual declaration made by the late Rabbi Ovadia Yosef in synagogue. The lesson is part of Rabbi Sinai's daily "Halacha Order" series, which delves into current halachic issues.

The article also briefly mentions a large Selichot (penitential prayers) service at the Western Wall attended by approximately 100,000 people, including freed hostages and broadcast to Hostages Square. This event is separate from Rabbi Sinai's halachic discussion but is presented in the same context of the period leading up to Yom Kippur.

Read the original at Kikar HaShabbat
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