Introduction to Halacha series

This Halacha series comprises a few basic practical issues surrounding Rosh Hashana, specifically related to women. They are explained in a very rudimentary fashion. As with all Halacha, always ask your Local Orthodox Rabbi for proper personal guidance, as Halacha can be fluid and halachic judgement often depends on an individual's personal life situation. I am happy to try to answer any unresolved questions, or even better, point you towards people who are far more knowledgeable than me and could help you with your questions.

Important when reading these postings is that whilst the learning of Halacha is crucial if one wants to keep Rosh Hashana according to orthodox Jewish understanding, one should however never lose focus at these times that the whole point of Rosh Hashana is to do Teshuva (Repentance), before Hashem and before other people. Thus whilst we should learn the intricacies of Jewish Law we should also focus strongly on our behaviour towards Hashem ("bein adam lemakom") and towards other people ("bein adam lechavero").