Halachic Highlights

Question: May a 29-year-old serve as chazan on Yamim Nora’im?

Short Answer: Even though the Rama writes that we should choose a chazan who is at least 30 years old, many Acharonim disagree.

Question: How do you know which is the correct side of the doorpost to affix your mezuzah?

Short Answer: Each situation must be separately analyzed, using certain guidelines, including which way the door opens, which room has greater use, and which way people walk through the rooms.

Question: When do we start reciting S’lichos and why?

Question: Should one affix a mezuzah on both sides of the doorpost when there is a doubt which is the proper side for the mezuzah?

Question: Should you kiss your mezuzah every time you pass it?

Question: May a non-Jew affix your mezuzos or must it be affixed by someone who is obligated in mezuzah?

Short Answer: A Jew must affix the mezuzos in your house according to most poskim.