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Counting a Non-Observant Jew Toward a Minyan
The Gemara posits the principle that "Yisrael Af Al Pi She'hata Yisrael Hu" – a Jew does not lose his status as a Jew even after he sins. As a general...
Taking Three Steps Back for “Oseh Shalom” at the End of Kaddish
Whereas some Kaddishim end with "Da'amiran Be'alma Ve'imru Amen," others consist of additional prayers and conclude with "Oseh Shalom Bi'mromav…" Is t...
Reciting “Kodam Abuna De’bi’shmaya Ve’ar’a” in Kaddish Titkabal
Our community's practice is to recite in Kaddish Titkabal the phrase "Kodam Abuna De'bi'shmaya Ve'ar'a" – asking that our prayers be accepted "before...
The Phrase “Titkabal Selotana U’ba’utana” in Kaddish
The Hazzan recites a special Kaddish after the Amida (or the repetition of the Amida) known as Kaddish Titkabal. Following the basic Kaddish text (whi...
Insights Into the Phrase “Yitbarach Ve’yishtabah…” in Kaddish
In the phrase in Kaddish "Yitbarach Ve'yishtabah Ve'yitpa'ar…" the word "Ve'yishtabah" begins a series of seven words that consist of six letters each...
The Phrase “Le’ela Min Kol Birchata…” in Kaddish
When reciting in Kaddish the words "Le'ela Min Kol Birchata Ve'shirata," one should ensure to recite "Min Kol" as two words, as opposed to "Mi'kol." T...
Kaddish – Should One Say “Le’almeh” or “U’l’almeh”?
Different customs exist regarding the phrase "Le'alam U'l'almeh Almaya" in the "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba" response to Kaddish. Some recite this phrase this...
The Proper Pronunciation of “Shemeh Rabba Mebarach” in Kaddish
The Poskim address the question as to the proper pronunciation of the word "Shemeh" in the "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba" response to Kaddish – whether or not t...
The Meaning of “Yeheh Shemeh Rabba Mebarach”
The simple interpretation of the phrase "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba Mebarach" – which we respond to Kaddish – is "May the Great Name be blessed." Meaning, we...
The Proper Pronunciation of “Di Bera Chi’r’uteh” in Kaddish
One who recites Kaddish must ensure while saying the phrase "Be'alma Di Bera" to pronounce "Di Bera" as two separate words. If one recites this phrase...
Reciting “Amen Yeheh Shemeh Rabba”
When one responds, "Amen Yeheh Shemeh Rabba" to Kaddish, he must ensure to pause between "Amen" and "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba." The word "Amen" is a respons...
The Proper Pronunciation of the First Two Words of Kaddish
April 21 first The custom among many Ashkenazim is to pronounce the first two words of Kaddish as "Yitgadel Ve'yitkadesh." This follows the ruling of...
The Proper Position When Reciting Kaddish
Hacham Ovadia Yosef ruled that when one recites Kaddish, it is proper for him to keep his feet together, just as we do when reciting the Amida and Nak...
Bowing While Reciting Kaddish
The Shulhan Aruch writes that one who recites Kaddish should bow at five points during the recitation: the first word, "Yitgadal"; "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba...
Bowing When Responding to Barechu
There are those who have the practice to rise for Barechu, though this is not the generally accepted custom among Sepharadim. An exception is the reci...
Walking in Front of Someone Reciting Kaddish
It is well-known that one may not walk in front of somebody while he recites the Amida. Is it similarly forbidden to walk in front of somebody while h...
Purim – When and How Should Matanot La’ebyonim be Given?
The Rambam writes that Matanot La'ebyonim – giving charity to the poor on Purim – is the most important of all the Purim obligations. If a person has...
May One Stand for Kaddish When This is Not Required?
Whereas Ashkenazic custom requires standing during Kaddish, the accepted practice among Sepharadim is to remain seated during Kaddish, unless one was...
If Someone Stood Up for a Rabbi During Kaddish
Sephardic custom allows one to remain seated during Kaddish, but if one was standing at the time when Kaddish began, then he must remain standing. If...
Should a Person be Told Not to Sit Down During Kaddish?
Sephardic practice allows one to remain seated during Kaddish, but if one had been standing when Kaddish begins, then he must remain standing. If some...
Should a Sepharadi in an Ashkenazic Minyan Stand During Kaddish?
Ashkenazic custom requires standing during Kaddish, whereas Sephardic practice allows sitting during Kaddish (unless one had been standing before Kadd...
Must One Stand for Kaddish?
Our practice follows the custom of the Arizal to remain sitting during Kaddish. Although Ashkenazim make a point of standing for Kaddish, Sephardic pr...
If Everyone in the Minyan Needs to Say Kaddish
When a person recites Kaddish, he says at several points, "Ve'imru Amen" ("And say: Amen"), urging the congregation to respond "Amen" to what he has r...
May One Recite Kaddish Silently?
One who recites Kaddish should do so loudly enough for the entire congregation to hear him. If, however, one is incapable of reciting Kaddish loudly,...
When Several People Say Kaddish Together
When two or more people recite Kaddish together, they must make an effort to recite the words in unison, at the same pace. Otherwise, this causes a gr...
If One Arrived in the Middle of Kaddish
When a person answers "Amen Yeheh Shemeh Rabba" to Kaddish, he is expressing his agreement to the prayer recited by the Hazzan, that G-d's Name should...
The Proper Intention When Responding “Yeheh Shemeh Rabba” in Kaddish
Kaddish is a prayer asking that Hashem's Name shall be recognized, revered and glorified throughout the world. When we answer to the Hazzan, "Amen, Ye...
Should the Hazzan Recite “Yeheh Shemeh Rabba” Out Loud?
During Kaddish, the Hazzan must recite "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba" along with the congregation. The Mishna Berura writes that the Hazzan recites "Yeheh Sheme...
Interrupting “Yeheh Shemeh Rabba” to Answer “Amen” to “De’Kudsha Berich Hu”
Our custom is to extend the "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba" response during Kaddish all the way to "Da'amiran Be'alma." It sometimes happens that the Hazzan does...
Should One Pause Between “U’l’olmeh Almaya” and “Yitbarach”?
The Bet Yosef cites the famous kabbalist Rav Yosef Gikatilla (Spain, 13th century) as establishing that in the "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba" response to Kaddis...
How Much Does the Congregation Say When Answering “Yeheh Shemeh Rabba” During Kaddish?
Different views exist regarding the congregation's "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba" response during Kaddish. All agree that this response is associated with the n...
The Ashkenazic Practice to Respond “Berich Hu” During Kaddish
One of the points during Kaddish when the congregation answers "Amen" is after "Shemeh De'Kudsha Berich Hu." Ashkenazic custom, however, is not to rec...
When a Sepharadi Recites Kaddish in an Ashkenazic Minyan
Our practice is to answer "Amen" five times to the Hasi Kaddish: after "Shemeh Rabba," after "Ve'yasmah Purkaneh Vi'ykareb Meshiheh," after "U'bi'zman...
May the Congregation Join The Hazzan Singing The Kadish?
Often, on Shabbat and Yamim Tobim, the Hazzan sings the Kaddish in a melodious tune, and in some synagogues, the congregation joins the Hazzan's singi...
If There is No One to Recite the Final Kaddish
The final Kaddish recited in the prayer service (either Kaddish Al Yisrael, or Kaddish Yeheh Shelama) is customarily recited by mourners. If there are...
If One Must Choose Between Kaddish and Nakdishach
The Shulhan Aruch writes that one should "run" to hear and respond to Kaddish. If one has the opportunity to hear the recitation of Kaddish, he should...
Responding to Kaddish Out Loud
The Gemara in Masechet Shabbat (119) speaks of the great merit earned by responding "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba" to Kaddish, stating that responding "with all...
Responding to Kaddish With Concentration
The Gemara in Masechet Shabbat (119) teaches that responding "Yeheh Shemeh Rabba" to Kaddish "with all one's strength" has the power to annul harsh de...
Adding Unnecessary Kaddishim
Just as it is improper to intentionally create a situation that requires an additional Beracha, it is similarly improper to intentionally create a sit...
The Great Rewards for Responding to Kaddish
Numerous sources emphasize the great importance and value of answering to Kaddish. In Masechet Berachot (6b), the Gemara teaches that when Hashem come...