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Question: Should you say the words “dayanim mumchin” in hataras nedarim on Erev Rosh Hashanah?

Short Answer: Some omit the word “mumchin,” as we no longer allow a yachid mumchah” to perform hataras nedarim by himself.    

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

Question: May one get married during Elul or Aseres Y’mei T’shuvah?

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

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.