Shavuos: Guidelines for Saying Morning Brachos After a Sleepless Night

Shavuos: Guidelines for Saying Morning Brachos After a Sleepless Night

QUESTION:   I know that according to many poskim the brachos of Elokai Neshama and Hamaavir Sheina are not recited in the morning if one did not sleep. How long must a person sleep at night to justify reciting the brachos? ANSWER: The Mishnah Berurah (46:24) quotes the Chayei Adam (7:8) that if one slept at night for a duration of sixty breaths, he may recite the brachos of Elokai Neshama and Hamaavir Sheina in the morning. How long is a duratio…

Shavuos: Investing in the Relationship

We live in an age defined by songs, slogans, hashtags, and status updates. Boruch Hashem, many in Klal Yisroel have found ways to use these tools to enhance their avodas Hashem. But there is a downside: We may find ourselves emotionally moved by the lyrics and phrases, yet forget to think deeply about the […]