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Rabbi Yaakov Sinai Explains If Torah Blessings Are Required Before Selichot Prayers

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 6 hours ago

What happened

Rabbi Yaakov Sinai discusses whether Torah blessings must be recited before Selichot prayers during the Days of Repentance, clarifying a common halachic question.

  • 01Rabbi Yaakov Sinai addresses the obligation to recite Torah blessings before Selichot prayers.
  • 02Selichot are recited early morning or before midnight during the Days of Repentance.
  • 03The discussion is part of Sinai's daily halachic series, "Kol Sinai, Halacha Order."
  • 04A musical piece titled "Arset" by King Halpagot accompanies the teaching.
  • 05Viewers can watch the segment and access previous lessons online.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew14 minutes ago
Rabbi Yaakov Sinai Explains If Torah Blessings Are Required Before Selichot Prayers
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew6 hours ago
Rabbi Shabtai Levi Advises on Saying Selichot During the Day and Precautions on Eve of the Holiday

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