Dirshu Mishnah Berurah May 07, 2023

We begin to learn the surprisingly complex halachos of Tachanun.
What constitutes a problematic hefsek between Shemoneh Esrei and Tachanun?
Which arm should you lay your arm upon while reciting Tachanun? Why?

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Dirshu Mishnah Berurah May 04, 2023

We continue to learn the halachos of Birchas Kohanim:
Today we learn about the tefillah of Ribbono Shel Olam we insert within Birchas Kohanim. In this prayer, we pray for the amelioration of any bad dreams.

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Dirshu Mishnah Berurah May 03, 2023

We continue to learn the halachos of Birchas Kohanim:
When precisely are we to recite the prayer of רבונו של עולם that we insert between the three pesukim of Birchas Kohanim?
When precisely should the Kohanim be singing? There is more to this question than you think!
Also, may a no-Kohen ask a Kohen to help him carry his bags?

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Dirshu Mishnah Berurah May 02, 2023

We continue to learn the halachos of Birchas Kohanim:

Why do we who live outside of Eretz Yisroel only have Birchas Kohanim on Yom Tov?
And even then only during Mussaf?
Precisely how many berachos are there in Birchas Kohanim?

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Dirshu Mishnah Berurah May 01, 2023

We continue to learn the halachos of Birchas Kohanim:

May a Kohen who is an ovel (i.e., he is in mourning) perform Birchas Kohanim?
Does a single, unmarried Kohen perform Birchas Kohanim?

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Dirshu Mishnah Berurah April 30, 2023

We continue to learn the halachos of Birchas Kohanim. Is a kohen who violates the kedushah of the kehunah allowed to perform Birchas Kohanim?

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