Oct. 7, 2024
Tashlich
Rama cites the custom of reciting the Tashlich (lit. "to cast") prayer by a body of water on Rosh Hashanah. This prayer asks God to cast away our sins. The Maharil explains that we recite it near water based on a Medrash that tells how When Avraham was on his way to Akeidas Yitzchak, the Satan created a river to block him and prevent him from fulfilling the Mitzvah. To remember the Akeidah, we recited the Tashlich prayer near water. The Ketzei Hamateh notes that this prayer may be said during the Ten Days of Repentance.
Laws and Customs Regarding Making a Siyum During The Nine Days
Making a Siyum During The Nine Days
The Shulchan Aruch (551:10) rules that one may not eat meat or drink wine during the nine days unless it's a Seudas Mitzvah. Included in the list of what's considered a Seudas Mitzvah is making a siyum.
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Freshly Cleaned Clothing During the Nine Days
*Freshly Cleaned Clothing*
The Rama (551:3) says that from Rosh Chodesh Av until after Tisha B’Av, one may not wear freshly laundered clothing.
If one wishes to wear freshly washed garments during the Nine Days, they should be worn beforehan…