About the Author

Rabbi Elozor Barclay and Rabbi Yitzchok Jaeger

Rabbis Elozor Barclay and Yitzchok Jaeger of Jerusalem are the authors of the bestselling series, Guidelines, on the laws and customs of the Jewish Holidays and essential areas of everyday Jewish life.

Eiruv Tavshilin

Eiruv Tavshilin

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When Yom Tov falls on Friday, there is an allowance to prepare on Yom Tov for the needs of Shabbat.

The Hoshana Ceremony

The Hoshana Ceremony

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Guidelines for circling the bima with the four species, and the special willow-beating on Hoshana Rabba.

The Search for Chametz

The Search for Chametz

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Besides the weeks of cleaning is the essential search the night before Passover.

Gifts to the Poor

Gifts to the Poor

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In-depth laws for how to do Matanot La'evyonim correctly!

Building A Sukkah - Advanced

Building A Sukkah - Advanced

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Detailed guidelines for ensuring that your sukkah is 'kosher'.

Laws of Mishloach Manot

Laws of Mishloach Manot

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In-depth laws for how to do the mitzvah correctly!

Dwelling in the Sukkah - Advanced

Dwelling in the Sukkah - Advanced

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Detailed guidelines for when to eat, sleep and bless in the sukkah.

Selected Guidelines for The Seder

Selected Guidelines for The Seder

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A handful of essential tips for a smooth and kosher Seder.

Laws of Selling Chametz

Laws of Selling Chametz

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Might as well know how to do it right!

Hanukkah: Lighting on Erev Shabbos

Hanukkah: Lighting on Erev Shabbos

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Navigating the delicate moments on Friday afternoon of Chanukah.

The Half-Shekel

The Half-Shekel

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In-depth laws for the mitzvah of commemorating Machatzit HaShekel.

Lighting Away from Home

Lighting Away from Home

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In-depth laws of the menorah for travelers and guests.

Where to Light

Where to Light

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The proper placement of the menorah, for a variety of situations.

When Tisha B'Av falls on Shabbat or Sunday

When Tisha B'Av falls on Shabbat or Sunday

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Special laws that apply when the Tisha B'Av observance begins on Saturday night.

Menorah, Oil and Wicks

Menorah, Oil and Wicks

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In-depth laws of how to perform the Chanukah mitzvah properly.

Laws of Shoes and Chairs

Laws of Shoes and Chairs

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Tisha B'Av is a day of mourning, and minimizing physical pleasure.

Fasting on Yom Kippur

Fasting on Yom Kippur

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Guidelines for children and sick people who need to eat.

All About Tashlich on Rosh Hashanah

All About Tashlich on Rosh Hashanah

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Cast your baggage into the river.

Laws of the Festive Meals

Laws of the Festive Meals

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Symbolic foods and lots of honey, too.

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