Questions tagged [maariv]
Maariv, מעריב (also spelled Ma'ariv, known as Arvit) is a Jewish prayer service held in the evening.
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Can I omit ברוך השם לעולם אמן ואמן to catch up in Maariv?
If the Shaliach Tzibbur for maariv (outside of Israel) goes too quickly for me to start the Amidah with him, is there a source which would allow me to omit the section
ברוך השם לעולם אמן ואמן?
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If women are not obliged to daven maariv, should they daven if they wish to?
This source said that women are not obliged to daven maariv but may do if they wish.
He since revised his view - see the source quoted by @Double AA's comment 25 Mar 16. This question was posed on ...
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Veshameru in Chabad siddur
Why do Chabad siddurim always print Veshameru before the Shabbat Ma'ariv Amida, even while also noting that the Chabad custom is not to say it? Are there any groups that use the Chabad Nusach Ari ...
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Davening early Maariv first night of Shavuos
I have always heard that on the first night of Shavuos you should wait till Tzais HaKochavim for Maariv in order to have Temimos - 7 complete weeks of Sefira. Recently I heard that Harav Ovadia Yosef ...
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Why do we say Vhu Rachum before Maariv?
Before Maariv, we say the pasuk "Vhu rachum yichaper avon..." (Psalms 78:38). Why?
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When is the earliest time you can daven ma'ariv during the week?
When is the earliest time you can Daven Maariv on a weekday?
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Ata Chonantanu after havdala
Should one say ata chonantanu if they have already heard havdala at home?
I don't know that there is a problem with it necessarily (it is not its own bracha, which is the point after all) but should ...
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Can one say Vayechulu Friday Night alone?
If one Davened an extra-long Shemoneh Esrei, and missed saying ויכולו... with the congregation, can he say it by himself? Or must he say it with someone else?
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In front of Moshe, why not all of Klal Yisrael?
We say in Tefillas Maariv
בוקע ים לפני משה
that the sea split before Moshe.
Why does it say "lifnei Moshe" (in front of Moshe) wasn't it lifnei (in front of) all of Klal Yisrael (the Jews)?
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Which minyanim light Chanuka candles?
In addition to the lighting at home, Chanuka candles are lit in shul to publicize the miracle, with the brachot (O"C 671:7).
Which minyanim do this? All maariv minyanim in the shul(*)? Just a ...
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Effect of Maariv being originally optional
Is there any practical application of the fact that maariv was originally instituted as an optional prayer, and only later became binding because it was universally accepted?
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Saying selichos before midnight
What is the position with saying selichos (end of Elul and Aseres Ymei Teshuva) with a minyan that starts straight after maariv at say 10:30 or 11pm?
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Kissing tzitzit for maariv
Why don't we kiss the tzitzit during the Vayomer section of shma of maariv? I would think we would since we are reading the same text as we do for shacharit.
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Saying Baruch HaShem L'Olam without a minyan
Should one say Baruch HaShem L'Olam when davening without a minyan? What if one is davening not in a synagogue but in a home? What if one is davening alone?
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When praying alone, can one say Ma'ariv/Arvit before shkia (sunset)?
I have heard in the past that one praying alone may not say Ma'ariv/Arvit until shkia/sunset but that one praying with a minyan can start Ma'ariv as early as Plag HaMincha. Could someone provide me a ...
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Semichath ge'ulah l'tfilah by Maariv with a minyan
The gemara in Brachoth emphasizes the importance of semichat ge'ulah l'tefilla (adjoining redemption to prayer):
דאמר ר' יוחנן איזהו בן העולם הבא זה הסומך גאולה לתפלה של ערבית...
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Missing Barchu at Maariv
If one misses Barchu at the beginning of Maariv, should one say it at the end of Maariv (as is commonly done)? If so when should it be done and who should do it?
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Ma'ariv vs. Arvit - when did these terms first appear?
I have seen two terms used to refer to the evening prayer Ma'ariv and Arvit. If I recall correctly, Arvit seems to be the more common Talmudic term esp. in Talmud Brachot. Ma'ariv is used near the ...
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Bowing during Barechu
Many Sepharadim have a custom to take a slight bow when saying Barechu both during Shacharit and Arvit. Others insist on standing. Is there any source for such a minhag in the sifrei Halacha (or ...
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Is there any opinion that permits davening Maariv before plag
I davened at a shul this morning that announced mincha at 5:30pm with maariv following immediately after. Plag mincha is around 6:45pm today. I pointed this out to the gabbai and he said that there is ...
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Davening maariv occasionally without minyan
The maariv prayer service was originally established as a reshut and that has ramifications in halacha. Does it affect the obligation to pray maariv with a minyan? Perhaps similar to how we can skip ...
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Why no Chazaras HaShatz at Maariv
Why do we do Chazaras HaShatz for Shacharit and Mincha, but not for Maariv?
(It would be appreciated if you can find a source/support)
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Can a mistaken extra Mincha count for Ma'ariv?
This M.Y. answer states that one can daven Mincha until the stars appear. This answer states that it is also the earliest time to daven Ma'ariv.
Someone enters a shul which gets a late start on ...
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Barchu or Kavana
If you are late to Maariv and miss barchu and you normally daven slowly should you...
Daven faster, even if it means saying the words with little to no Kavana so that you can say Barchu at the end.
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Early maariv on 2nd day Yom Tov
A shul in my city made an early maariv for the 2nd day of yom tov. Knowing who the Rabbi is, he did not do this out of ignorance. There are 2 issues I am unclear about:
Are there contemporary ...
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Shabbos Chol HaMoed / Shabbos Yom Tov
Why is Kabbolas Shabbos shortened on Shabbos Chol HaMoed / Shabbos Yom Tov?
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Aleinu After Kiddush Levanah
Why is aleinu said twice: once at the end of Maariv, and then again at the end of Kiddush Levanah?
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Is davening a "late" mincha in contradiction with counting an "early" sefira?
According to what Halichipedia states:
According to most poskim, it is correct to wait until Tzet Hakochavim
in order to count sefirat haomer; however, one fulfills his obligation
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Davening Mincha with their Mariv
If one needs to daven mincha and the only minyan that is close by is davening an early maariv can one daven their mincha shmoneh esri with their maariv shmoneh esri and then daven maariv with a ...
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Arvit/Maariv "after" Birkot HaShachar?
Generally one prays Arvit before Chatzot HaLayla; Also, one can say Birkot HaShachar as soon as right after Chatzot HaLayla (as far as I understand).
I came across a "logical hole" that I can't find ...
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Answering "amen" to "Ahavas olam" in the evening but not in the morning
Mishna B'rura (61:16) cites a difference of opinion regarding whether one should respond "amen" to the shatz's (leader's) blessing immediately before "Sh'ma" or should, on the contrary, finish saying ...
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Marovis on Yom Tov
Does anyone know of shuls that still say Marovis (piyutim) on Yom Tov nights? I'm particularly interested in any place in Teaneck.
Many seem to think that it's a yekki minhag but it's pretty clear ...
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Why is the beracha Me'ein Sheva omitted on the first night of Pesach?
My Artscroll siddur says that the beracha Me'ein Sheva is omitted when the first night of Pesach falls on Shabbat. I have seen this in other siddurim as well. What is the reason for not saying the ...
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If borchu of maariv is before plag hamincha and the amida after plag, is this “tartei desasrei” – two contradictory acts?
A minyan starts to daven mincha before plag hamincha with the intention to daven maariv after plag hamincha. In the event, mincha is too fast and the borchu of maariv is before plag hamincha while the ...
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Timing of Maariv / Havdalah at the end of Shabbos
Is it required that all elements of Maariv / Havdalah at the conclusion of Shabbos come after dusk, or may some part come between sunset and dusk?
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In maariv for 2nd night Shavuos לא תגנוב means “do not steal” and not “do not kidnap.” Why?
Rashi points out in Parshas Kodoshim 19(11) (and elsewhere) that the commandment “לא תגנוב” in the Ten Commandments refers to kidnapping. The poet in the additions to the evening service for the ...
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What does בהם refer to in some texts of אַתָּה חונַנְתָּנוּ?
In Maariv after Shabbos we insert אַתָּה חונַנְתָּנוּ into the Amidah. In some siddurim the word בהם is introduced making it read
אַתָּה חונַנְתָּנוּ לְמַדַּע תּורָתֶךָ. וַתְּלַמְּדֵנוּ לַעֲשות בהם ...
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Why is Boruch Hashem Leolam not said in Israel?
Outside of Israel we say ...ברוך ד' לעולם after השכיבנו by Maariv. Why is this part of tefilah not said in Israel (or: why is this said outside Israel)?
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When to Stand Friday Night by Hashkiveinu?
It seems on Friday night that various people rise at various times towards the end of השכיבנו (and before beginning ושמרו). When is the actual proper moment to rise? (Sources, please.)
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Wearing Tefilin at the earliest Maariv possible
Are there any halachic sources describing a case of someone who laid tefilin before before plag and daven Mincha with, does he have to remove them after plag (when it is still day time) before ...
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Alarm clock in place of a shomer
There is an idea that one can an appoint a shomer (guard) to daven maariv (shma) and some achronim extend this idea to lighting the menorah. What this does is allows one to do work and eat something ...
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Bringing in Yom Tov Sheni early
The Ben Ish Hai Parshat Bamidbar Din 2 holds it is permissible (and even recommended in Bagdhad), to bring in the second day of Shavuot early -- to daven and to make kiddush while it is still daytime ...
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Why do we say havdala if we already said ata chonantanu?
Based on my question here and the sources given by Double AA here it would seem logical that if ata chonantanu was the original havdala (and that is why we would say it even if we had already heard ...
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Is it better to daven a"tartei desasrei" mincha/maariv with a minyan or in the correct time without a minyan?
According to Mishnah Berura 233:11, it sounds like if the only available minyan was "tartei desasrei," i.e. mincha after plag and maariv immediately after, it would still be preferable than ...
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Mincha started before sheki'a, extended beyond it. What about davenning maariv straight after mincha?
A minyan starts to daven mincha before sheki’a with the intention to daven maariv after sheki’a. In the event, mincha extends beyond shki’a.
There are IMHO three possible cases:
They start but do ...
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On a "minor fast day" must one daven Maariv before eating once the fast is over?
Can a person eat once a fast is over and daven Maariv at a later time after eating? or is it a requirement to say Maariv prior to breaking one's fast?
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Why no ashrei in maariv?
Why no ashrei in maariv, despite its importance? Also, why in shacharit twice? (Perhaps these are related questions.)
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What to do after sh'mone esre before Sh'ma
Shulchan Aruch, OC 236:3:
If someone discovered a group that had already read [the evening] "Sh'ma" and is about to say amida [of maariv], then he should say amida with them and then say "Sh'ma" ...
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Maariv Motzoei Shabbos. Origin of the minhag not to say the verses of “Kedusha Desidra” aloud
The Oruch HaShulchan O. Ch. 132 (1) points out that Chazal did not institute to say “kedusha” at Maariv. Indeed we do not say “kedusha” at Maariv; but on Motzoei Shabbos we do say ואתה קדוש וכ׳ in ...
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Time for evening prayer when flying eastward over Greenland and the sun doesn’t set?
(This is the “return" question for my question on the right time for shaharis when encountering sunrise twice in a day)
In the summer, when flying from the East Coast to Tel Aviv on an afternoon ...
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