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Yom HaAtzmaut

2025-05-26T23:09:10Z

Iariel:

==Shaving for Yom HaAtzmaut==
# Some authorities permit [[shaving]] in honor of Yom HaAtzmaut, however, some disagree. <ref> Rabbi Eliezer Melamed (Peninei Halacha “Yom HaAtzmaut”) writes that those who shave regularly should shave prior Yom HaAtzmaut in order to look presentable for the holiday. He also quotes Rav Yitzchak Nissim and Rav Tzvi Yehuda HaCohen Kook who agreed. Shana B’shana (5752, p. 145) quotes Rav Tzvi Pesach Frank as agreeing. Rav Shlomo Aviner (Shu"t Sheelet Shlomo 2:144) writes that it is a mitzva to shave in honor of the day. Rav Shaul Yisraeli in Mareh HaBezek 4:54 permits [[shaving]] from after midday prior to Yom HaAtzmaut even for those living outside [[Israel]]. However, Yaskil Avdi 6:10 and Rav Soloveitchik (quoted by Rav Schachter in Nefesh HaRav p. 94) argue. [https://www.torahmusings.com/2010/04/yom-haatzmaut-haircuts-and-shaving/ Rabbi Ari Enkin] writes that Rav Hershel Schachter is of the opinion that Yom Ha’atzmaut does not, in fact, suspend the mourning customs of sefirat ha’omer. Rather, one is permitted to engage in those activities which are clearly identified with celebrating the creation of the State of Israel, and shaving is not one of these activities. Similarly, [http://www.hidush.co.il/hidush.asp?id=18275 Rav Mordechai Eliyahu] was of the opinion that one should not shave, and this was certainly not out of a lack of appreciation for the day, as he found many other ways to celebrate</ref>
==Davening on Yom HaAtzmaut==
# One shouldn't say tachanun. <ref>Hacham Ovadia Yosef [https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnAW5dZkBY0Y8v2E1fg5h2TrbPmBe3Azof1wFoMXyvHvL_RCUnw1UU6NUUgb0Ip7DFv8zjHrrm1EuCM00r-Cz6TOGGUMnO8YNZ9jWYbzauB4HiWhCZih7B5U_06NCEMgwFoPCc797twS8/s1600/%25D7%2594%25D7%25A8%25D7%2591+%25D7%25A2%25D7%2595%25D7%2591%25D7%2593%25D7%2599%25D7%2594+%25D7%2599%25D7%2595%25D7%25A1%25D7%25A3+%25D7%2594%25D7%2595%25D7%25A8%25D7%2594+%25D7%25A9%25D7%259C%25D7%2590+%25D7%259C%25D7%2595%25D7%259E%25D7%25A8+%25D7%25AA%25D7%2597%25D7%25A0%25D7%2595%25D7%259F.jpg here]</ref>
# Some authorities opposed the minhag to say paragraphs from [[Kabbalat Shabbat]], Tehillim of [[Shabbat]] [[davening]] into Pesukei DeZimrah, and Haftorah without [[Brachot]]. <ref>Rav Soloveitchik (quoted by Rav Schachter in Nefesh HaRav p. 94-6) disagreed with these minhagim because they didn't have any source in halacha and failed to incorporate the significance of Yom HaAtzmaut with these minhagim.</ref>
# Many authorities hold that one should have half [[Hallel]] without [[Brachot]]. <ref>Rav Soloveitchik (quoted by Rav Schachter in Nefesh HaRav p. 96) held that one should only say half [[Hallel]] without [[Brachot]]. Sh"t Yabia Omer 6:41-2 writes that one shouldn't make a Bracha on [[Hallel]] on Yom HaAtzmaut. Yalkut Yosef 218:1 codifies this.</ref> Others hold that one should say a full hallel with a beracha. <ref> Rabbi Shalom Messas in Sh"t Shemesh UMagen says so, however, Rabbi Messas adds that those who do not have a custom to make a beracha should not begin to do so. </ref>
# One shouldn't make a [[Shechiyanu]] on Yom HaAtzmaut.<ref>Sh"t Yabia Omer 6:42, Yalkut Yosef 218:2</ref> see [http://hirhurim.blogspot.com/2007/04/hallel-on-yom-ha-atzmaut.html?m=1 Summary of Opinions} by Rabbi David Shabtai

==When to Celebrate==
# Yom Haatzmaut is generally celebrated on the fifth day of Iyar. The fifth of Iyar can fall out on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday (Shabbat). When it falls out on a Friday or Shabbat, there is good reason to fear that the celebrations and ceremonies will cause public desecration of the Shabbat. Therefore, the Chief Rabbinate of Israel decided that whenever it falls out on a Friday or Shabbat, the holiday is celebrated on the previous Thursday (the 3rd or 4th of Iyar). Eventually, the Rabbis realized that even when Yom HaAtzmaut falls out on a Monday, the preparations for Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day), which begins on Saturday night, cause many Jews to violate the Shabbat. Therefore, they decided that both of these special occasions be postponed by a day, establishing Yom HaZikaron on the fifth of Iyar and Yom HaAtzmaut on the sixth of the month. In practice, then, on three of the four days on which Yom HaAtzmaut can fall, we celebrate it either before or after its genuine date.<ref> see [https://ph.yhb.org.il/en/05-04-09/ Rav Eliezer Melamed] who discusses this and shows that there is a halachic precedence for such a concept.</ref>
# Some poskim say that in America, where the celebrations can be more easily controlled to avoid the desecration of Shabbat, we should celebrate on the set date of the 5th day of Iyar.<Ref> [https://www.torahmusings.com/2011/05/technology-halakhic-change-and-yom-ha-atzmaut/ Rabbi Gil Student ] cited the opinions of Rav Ahron Soloveichik and Rav Hershel Schachter. They insisted that people recite Hallel on the fifth of Iyar — the day of the miracle of the declaration of the State of Israel — regardless of when Israelis celebrate the day.</ref>

==Music==
# Some poskim allow music for the celebration of Yom Haatzmaut, even though it takes place during Sefirat Haomer, when normally it is customary to avoid listening to music.<ref> Rav Shlomo Aviner Shu"t Sheelat Shlomo 1:214:6 </ref>
==Moment of Silence==
# Some say that the standing silently for a moment of silence when the siren rings for Yom Hazikaron and Yom Hashoah, is a holy mitzva.<Ref> Rav Tzvi Yehuda Kook (Techumin vol. 2 pg. 388) is quoted by Rav Shlomo Aviner (Shu"t Sheelet Shlomo 3:145) as arguing that there is no concern of Chukat Hagoyim (following the practices of the non-Jews) because standing to honor the fallen is a logical practice and has a clear meaning. One who is concerned about taking time away from learning Torah during the siren should think about Torah related to the self-sacrifice. One also should not separate from the community.</ref> Others say that although it is not a Jewish practice, there is no problem with it, and therefore one should stand still and recite tehillim quietly.<ref> Rav Mordechai Eliyahu (Shu"t Harav Harashi 5750-5753 pg. 157) says in order not to break away from the rest of the country and upset others by showing a lack of respect to those who were killed, one should stand still during the sirens and quietly recite tehillim or other prayers. </ref>
==Further Reading==
* [https://hosen.harhamor.co.il/%D7%A7%D7%98%D7%9C%D7%95%D7%92-%D7%94%D7%A1%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9D/%D7%94%D7%A8%D7%91-%D7%90%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%90%D7%9C-%D7%90%D7%93%D7%A8%D7%99/%D7%A9%D7%97%D7%A8-%D7%90%D7%94%D7%9C%D7%9C%D7%9A-%D7%A1%D7%98.aspx Shachar Ahallelecha (3 vols.)] by [https://he.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D7%90%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%90%D7%9C_%D7%90%D7%93%D7%A8%D7%99 R' Eliyahu Ariel Edri]
==Links==
* [http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/774797/Rabbi_Reuven_Taragin/Halachot_of_Yom_Ha'atzma'ut Halachot of Yom Ha'atzma'ut] by Rabbi Reuven Taragin
* [http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/753359/Rabbi_Hershel_Schachter/Hilchot_Yom_Haatzmaut Hilchot Yom Haatzmaut] by Rabbi Hershel Schachter

==Sources==
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Tachanun, Ashrei, Aleinu, Shir Shel Yom

2025-05-26T23:07:06Z

Iariel: /* Holidays */

After Shemona Esrei, there are a few more sections to davening including Tachanun, Ashrei, Aleinu, and Shir Shel Yom.
==Tachanun==
===Holidays===

#According to Sephardim there is no [[Tachanun]] on the following days: [[Rosh Chodesh]], the [[month of Nissan]], [[Pesach]] Sheni (14th of Iyyar), [[Yom HaAtzmaut|Yom Haatzmaut]]<ref name=":0">Hacham Ovadia Yosef [https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnAW5dZkBY0Y8v2E1fg5h2TrbPmBe3Azof1wFoMXyvHvL_RCUnw1UU6NUUgb0Ip7DFv8zjHrrm1EuCM00r-Cz6TOGGUMnO8YNZ9jWYbzauB4HiWhCZih7B5U_06NCEMgwFoPCc797twS8/s1600/%25D7%2594%25D7%25A8%25D7%2591+%25D7%25A2%25D7%2595%25D7%2591%25D7%2593%25D7%2599%25D7%2594+%25D7%2599%25D7%2595%25D7%25A1%25D7%25A3+%25D7%2594%25D7%2595%25D7%25A8%25D7%2594+%25D7%25A9%25D7%259C%25D7%2590+%25D7%259C%25D7%2595%25D7%259E%25D7%25A8+%25D7%25AA%25D7%2597%25D7%25A0%25D7%2595%25D7%259F.jpg here]</ref>, [[Lag BaOmer]], Yom Yerushalayim<ref name=":0" />, [[Rosh Chodesh]] Sivan until the 12th of Sivan, [[Tisha BeAv]], 15th of Av, [[Erev Rosh Hashana]], [[Erev Yom Kippur]], from the 11th of Tishrei until the 2nd of Cheshvan<ref>Kaf HaChaim (Orach Chaim 131:98, 669:42), Chazon Ovadia (Yamim Noraim, page 394). Rabbi Shmuel Pinchas Gelbard in Rite and Reason: 1050 Jewish Customs and Their Sources pg. 97 collects 3 reasons for not saying tachanun after sukkot:
#Since tachanun is not recited for most of the month because of the holidays, they are not recited during the days following sukkot because it as if most of the month is comprised of holy days.
#The month is suffused with mitzvot
#Throughout history it has been a time of joy: it is a month of forgiveness, Shlomo completed the beit hamikdash etc.</ref>, 8 days of [[Chanuka]], 15th of Shevat, 14th-15th of Adar (and of Adar Sheni). <ref>Yalkut Yosef 131:36</ref>
#According to Ashkenazim, there is no [[Tachanun]] on the following days: [[Rosh Chodesh]], the [[month of Nissan]], [[Lag BaOmer]], [[Rosh Chodesh]] Sivan until [[Issru Chag]] of [[Shavuot]] (7th of Sivan in Israel and i.e. the 8th of Sivan outside), [[Tisha BeAv]], 15th of Av<ref>see [http://www.aish.com/jl/hol/o/48955491.html Aish.com] for a list of six events which occurred on that date by Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau </ref>, from [[Yom Kippur]] to [[Issru Chag]] of [[Sukkot]] (24th Tishrei), [[Chanuka]], 15th of Shevat, 14th-15th of Adar (and of Adar Sheni). Also there is no [[Tachanun]] at the [[mincha]] before these days, except that on at [[mincha]] of [[erev Rosh Hashana]] and [[erev Yom Kippur]] there is [[Tachanun]]. <ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 22:8</ref>.
#Some have the practice not to say [[Tachanun]] on the 15th of Iyar as a safek (doubt) for the day of [[Pesach]] Sheni, however, the authorities say that this is an incorrect minhag. <ref>Yalkut Yosef 131:37</ref>
#One shouldn't recite Tachanun on Motzei Shabbat until after Chatzot.<ref>Kaf HaChaim 131:14</ref>

===Occasions===

#The following occasions also warrant no [[Tachanun]]:
##[[Wedding]]
##[[Brit Milah]]
##[[Siyum Masechet]]<ref>Sh"t Yabia Omer 4:13 writes that one doesn't say [[Tachanun]] in the [[davening]] right before a siyum just like the mishna in Taanit (31a) says that in they made a holiday on Tu BeAv because certain families finished for the season the mitzvah of chopping wood for the Bet HaMikdash. See also [http://dailyhalacha.com/Display.asp?ClipID=596 Rabbi Mansour on DailyHalacha.com].</ref>
# If there is a chatan the day of his wedding in the shul the entire congregation does not recite tachanun. If a chatan is present on a Tanit Tzibur the entire congregation does not recite nefilat apayim but does recite the special selichot for the tanit tzibur, however, the chatan himself does not recite then the selichot.<ref>Likutei Mahariach v. 3 p. 415 and 455</ref> Some say that the chatan should recite selichot on a tanit tzibur.<Ref>Rav Chaim Kanievsky in Yismach Lev v. 1 p. 379</ref>
#If a chatan is in sheva brachot on a tanit tzibur he and the whole congregation should still recite the selichot but not tachanun.<ref>Or Letzion (v. 3 ch. 25 fnt. 1), Aliba Dhilchata v. 98 p. 54 quoting Yishmach Lev Nesuin v. 1 p. 202, [https://www.torahanytime.com/#/lectures?v=154795 Rav Yitzchak Yosef (Motzei Shabbat Balak 5781 min 29)]</ref>
# If there is a one making a brit milah in the shul the entire congregation does not recite tachanun. If he is present on a Tanit Tzibur the entire congregation does not recite nefilat apayim but does recite the special selichot for the tanit tzibur, however, the one making the brit does not recite then the selichot.<ref>Likutei Mahariach v. 3 p. 415</ref>

===Women===

#The minhag is that women don't say [[Tachanun]].<ref>Halichot Beitah 7:1, Piskei Teshuvot 131:1, [[Tefillah]] KeHilchata 15:5. See Rivevot Ephraim 4:34</ref>

===Night time===

#One shouldn't say [[Tachanun]] at night. If a congregation reached [[Tachanun]] of [[Mincha]] after sunset, they may say [[Tachanun]] during [[Bein HaShemashot]].<ref>Mishna Brurah 131:17, Yalkut Yosef 131:19</ref> But if the congregation doesn't want to, they don't have to and one shouldn't cause a fight about this.<ref>Yalkut Yosef 131:19</ref>

==Lamnase'ach==

#According to Sephardim anytime when one doesn't say Tachanun one also doesn't say Lamnase'ach.<ref>Ben Ish Chai (Ki Tisa n. 17)</ref> According to Ashkenazim one doesn't say Lamnase'ach on Rosh Chodesh, Chanuka, Purim, the 14th and 15th of Adar Aleph, Erev Pesach, Erev Yom Kippur, Tisha B'Av, or in the house of a mourner. <ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 25:2</ref>

==The Kedusha of Yotzer and Uva Letzion==

#The Minhag is to be lenient to say the [[Kedusha]] of Yotzer and Uva Letzion privately without the [[minyan]]. However, it’s proper that when says by oneself one should say it with the Torah reading tune. <ref>There’s a dispute in the Rishonim whether these kedushot are Dvar Shebekedusha that need to be said with a minyan or not. Masechet Soferim 16:12 says that these Kedushot can be said by an individual.

*However the Zohar (Yitro 34a quoted by Bet Yosef) says not to say it without a minyan. Rambam (Kriyat Shema 7:17) writes that an individual should skip it rather than say it without a minyan. However Sh”t Rambam 313 (Bilav Edition) writes that one an individual can say it. So writes Rabben Avraham ben HaRambam (beginning of Maseh Roke’ach) and Rabbenu Yerucham(3:2 pg 24d), and Mahari Avuhav (Tur 59) that the Rambam retracted from his opinion in Yad Chazaka. The following hold it’s a Dvar Shebekedusha: Rav Amram Goan hashalem 1:15 pg 33) in name of Rav Tzemach Goan by Kedushat Uva Lesion and Rav Saadiah Goan by Kedushat Yotzer, Shibolei HaLeket Brachot 13 in name of many Geonim, Piskei Riaz (Megilah 3:3), and Sh”t Rashba (1:7,5:9), while the following hold it can be said by an individual: Ravya 1:2,66, Talmedei Rabbenu Yonah 13a in name of some Geonim, Hagahot Maymonit Tefilah 7:90 in name of Rashi, Sh”t Maharam 143, Mordechai Brachot 69, Rosh (Brachot 3:18, Megilah 3:7), Tur 59, Orchot Chaim (Din Kedusha Meyushav 1), and Ritva Megilah 23b.
*Some Rishonim differentiate between Yotzer which can’t be said by an individual and Kedushat Uva LeTzion which can be said by an individual including Ran (Megilah 13b), Ramban (Lekutim Beginng of Brachot s.v. VaAni Evin S”A 59:3, Rabbenu Yerucham (3:3), and Rivavan ([[Brachot]] 45b). Bet Yosef 59:3 concludes even though the Minhag is to say it privately since there’s no Gemara on the topic one should follow the Zohar as halacha. Nonetheless, as by Vayavor (which is Dvar Shebekesha) one can say it privately with the Torah reading tune (Sh”t Rashba 1:211) so too by concerning Kedushat Yotzer one can say it privately with the Torah reading tune (Sh”t Trumat HaDeshen 8). S”A 59:3 writes that some say an individual can say Kedushat Yotzer and some say not to and one should be concerned for this opinion and say it with the Torah reading tune. The Rama adds that the minhag is to say it as an individual. Sh”t Radvaz 4:10 and Biur HaGra 59:5 rule that even saying with the Torah tune isn’t sufficient and an individual should just skip it.
*Ben Ish Chai (Od Yosef Chai Shemot 6-7) writes that the Minhag Bagdad is to say it with the Torah reading tune to satisfy the opinion of the Zohar. Kesher Gudal 10:11, Levush 59:3, Shulchan Aruch HaRav 59:2, Magen Giborim (Aleph HaMagen 59:4), Mishna Brurah 59:11, Halacha Brurah 59:10, Sh”t Yabia Omer O”C 5:7(2). The Minhag nowadays is to say it privately even without the Torah reading tune but it’s preferable to say it with the tune.</ref> If there’s one is praying in a [[minyan]] that already said Kedushat Yotzer (for example one is late) one can be lenient to say it individually even without the Torah reading tune. <ref>Pri [[Chadash]] 59:3 writes that everyone agrees that if one is praying with a [[minyan]] that already said it that one can say it individually. This quoted by Pri Megadim (A”A 59:3) Magen Giborim (Aleph HaMagen 59:3), and Mishna Brurah 59:10. However the Mamer Mordechai 59:6 argues that it seems that all the poskim (including S”A) don’t make this distinction. This quoted by Shalmei Tzibbor pg 91c, Minchat Aharon 13:5, Od Yosef Chai Shemot 7, and Kaf HaChaim 59:21. Halacha Brurah 59:10 writes that since the Minhag is to be lenient in the first place to say it privately even without Torah reading tune, in such a situation one can be lenient. </ref>
#One must sit for Kedushat Yotzer and if one was previously standing one should sit. Ashkenazim hold that it’s preferable to sit but not necessary. <ref>Sh”t Teshuvat HaRambam (Mekisei Nirdamim, Freedman, 33, Bilav 262) writes that it’s improper to stand for Kedushat Yotzer especially when the entire congregation is sitting (he even calls it Lo Tigodedo!). The Zohar (Trumah pg 132b) writes that one should sit for Kedushat Yotzer. This is brought down by Arizal (Shaar Kavanot 2 Chazarat HaAmida 38d), Magen Avraham 59:2, Solet Belulah 59:1, Kesher Gudal 10:10, Shalmei Tzibbor 91c, Siddur 1, Chesed LeAlafim 59:2, Sharei Teshuva 59:3, Ben Ish Chai (Shemot 2). Pri Etz Chaim (Chazarat Amida 4) and Kaf HaChaim 59:20 extend this also to Uva Letzion. Thus, Halacha Brurah 59:11 rules that one must sit even if he was previously standing. However, Sh”t Rama MePano 102 writes that if one was standing and sat for [[Kedusha]] one is making a mistake and if one was sitting and stood for [[Kedusha]] it’s recognized that he’s not wise, implying that one shouldn’t change from the position he is in already. So writes Knesset HaGedolah (who limits the Rama MePano to Kedushat Yotzer), Olot Tamit 59:1, Shulchan Aruch HaRav 59:2, and Machasit Shekel 59:2. Bear Heteiv 59:3 summarizes both the Magen Avraham and Rama MePano. Based on this, Mishna Brurah 59:12 writes that it’s preferable to sit for Kedushat Yotzer. </ref>
#One should kiss his [[Tefillin]] Shel Yad during Kedushat Yotzer. <ref>Ben Ish Chai (Shemot 2) and Halacha Brurah 59:11. </ref>
#The congregation should say it out loud and if an individual says it he should say it quietly. <ref>Ravyah [[Brachot]] 1:66, Hagahot Maimon (Tefilot Kol HaShana 3), Rama 59:3 say that Kedushat Yotzer should be said out loud. Eliyah Raba 59:4 says that this only applies with the congregation but an individual should say it quietly. Sharei Teshuva 59:3 and Mishna Brurah 59:13 quote the Eliyah Raba and Shalmei Tzibbor pg 155a who says that there’s no concern for an individual to say it aloud. Halacha Brurah 59:12 rules like the Eliyah Raba because that distinction is clear in the Ramban (Lekutim beginning of [[Brachot]] s.v. VeAni Evin). </ref>
#When saying Ashrei one should have the proper Kavana (concentration) especially for the pasuk Pote'ach Et Yadecha. <ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 25:1</ref>
#One may not leave shul before the [[Kedusha]] of Uva Letzion. <ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 25:4</ref>
#One should say the aramaic translation of the Kedusha of Uva Letzion quietly. <ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 25:3. Ben Ish Chai (Ki Tisa n. 16) writes that even though there's some kabbalists who say it aloud the minhag of Baghdad is to say it quietly.</ref>

==Aleinu==

#One should say Aleinu standing<ref>Ben Ish Chai (Ki Tissa, 18) </ref> with awe and trepidation. <ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 26:6, Chida in Machzik Bracha 132:2</ref> According to tradition, it was instituted by Yehoshua Ben Nun.<ref>Teshuvat Geonim (Shaarei Teshuva 43), Chida in Machzik Bracha 132:2 and Meam Loez Yehoshua 6:15)</ref>
#When the congregation is saying Aleinu, one should also say it along with them. <ref>Mishna Brurah 65:9, Yalkut Yosef ([[Tefillah]] vol 2, p. 462)</ref>
#One may not leave shul before Aleinu is recited at the end of [[davening]], even if he has personally finished, unless there is a particular need. <ref>Sh"t Rivivot Ephraim 1:43:1 </ref>
#Women are not obligated to recite Aleinu but it is a praiseworthy thing for them to do so.<ref>Yalkut Yosef Dinim L'isha page 38, Machaze Eliyahu 20 and Halichot Bas Yisroel 2:13</ref>

==Shir Shel Yom==

#The Ashkenazic custom is to say Shir Shel Yom after Aleinu. <ref>Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 26:6</ref>

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Yom HaAtzmaut

2025-05-26T23:01:53Z

Iariel: /* Davening on Yom HaAtzmaut */

==Shaving for Yom HaAtzmaut==
# Some authorities permit [[shaving]] in honor of Yom HaAtzmaut, however, some disagree. <ref> Rabbi Eliezer Melamed (Peninei Halacha “Yom HaAtzmaut”) writes that those who shave regularly should shave prior Yom HaAtzmaut in order to look presentable for the holiday. He also quotes Rav Yitzchak Nissim and Rav Tzvi Yehuda HaCohen Kook who agreed. Shana B’shana (5752, p. 145) quotes Rav Tzvi Pesach Frank as agreeing. Rav Shlomo Aviner (Shu"t Sheelet Shlomo 2:144) writes that it is a mitzva to shave in honor of the day. Rav Shaul Yisraeli in Mareh HaBezek 4:54 permits [[shaving]] from after midday prior to Yom HaAtzmaut even for those living outside [[Israel]]. However, Yaskil Avdi 6:10 and Rav Soloveitchik (quoted by Rav Schachter in Nefesh HaRav p. 94) argue. [https://www.torahmusings.com/2010/04/yom-haatzmaut-haircuts-and-shaving/ Rabbi Ari Enkin] writes that Rav Hershel Schachter is of the opinion that Yom Ha’atzmaut does not, in fact, suspend the mourning customs of sefirat ha’omer. Rather, one is permitted to engage in those activities which are clearly identified with celebrating the creation of the State of Israel, and shaving is not one of these activities. Similarly, [http://www.hidush.co.il/hidush.asp?id=18275 Rav Mordechai Eliyahu] was of the opinion that one should not shave, and this was certainly not out of a lack of appreciation for the day, as he found many other ways to celebrate</ref>
==Davening on Yom HaAtzmaut==
# One shouldn't say tachanun. <ref>https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnAW5dZkBY0Y8v2E1fg5h2TrbPmBe3Azof1wFoMXyvHvL_RCUnw1UU6NUUgb0Ip7DFv8zjHrrm1EuCM00r-Cz6TOGGUMnO8YNZ9jWYbzauB4HiWhCZih7B5U_06NCEMgwFoPCc797twS8/s1600/%25D7%2594%25D7%25A8%25D7%2591+%25D7%25A2%25D7%2595%25D7%2591%25D7%2593%25D7%2599%25D7%2594+%25D7%2599%25D7%2595%25D7%25A1%25D7%25A3+%25D7%2594%25D7%2595%25D7%25A8%25D7%2594+%25D7%25A9%25D7%259C%25D7%2590+%25D7%259C%25D7%2595%25D7%259E%25D7%25A8+%25D7%25AA%25D7%2597%25D7%25A0%25D7%2595%25D7%259F.jpg</ref>
# Some authorities opposed the minhag to say paragraphs from [[Kabbalat Shabbat]], Tehillim of [[Shabbat]] [[davening]] into Pesukei DeZimrah, and Haftorah without [[Brachot]]. <ref>Rav Soloveitchik (quoted by Rav Schachter in Nefesh HaRav p. 94-6) disagreed with these minhagim because they didn't have any source in halacha and failed to incorporate the significance of Yom HaAtzmaut with these minhagim.</ref>
# Many authorities hold that one should have half [[Hallel]] without [[Brachot]]. <ref>Rav Soloveitchik (quoted by Rav Schachter in Nefesh HaRav p. 96) held that one should only say half [[Hallel]] without [[Brachot]]. Sh"t Yabia Omer 6:41-2 writes that one shouldn't make a Bracha on [[Hallel]] on Yom HaAtzmaut. Yalkut Yosef 218:1 codifies this.</ref> Others hold that one should say a full hallel with a beracha. <ref> Rabbi Shalom Messas in Sh"t Shemesh UMagen says so, however, Rabbi Messas adds that those who do not have a custom to make a beracha should not begin to do so. </ref>
# One shouldn't make a [[Shechiyanu]] on Yom HaAtzmaut.<ref>Sh"t Yabia Omer 6:42, Yalkut Yosef 218:2</ref> see [http://hirhurim.blogspot.com/2007/04/hallel-on-yom-ha-atzmaut.html?m=1 Summary of Opinions} by Rabbi David Shabtai

==When to Celebrate==
# Yom Haatzmaut is generally celebrated on the fifth day of Iyar. The fifth of Iyar can fall out on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday (Shabbat). When it falls out on a Friday or Shabbat, there is good reason to fear that the celebrations and ceremonies will cause public desecration of the Shabbat. Therefore, the Chief Rabbinate of Israel decided that whenever it falls out on a Friday or Shabbat, the holiday is celebrated on the previous Thursday (the 3rd or 4th of Iyar). Eventually, the Rabbis realized that even when Yom HaAtzmaut falls out on a Monday, the preparations for Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day), which begins on Saturday night, cause many Jews to violate the Shabbat. Therefore, they decided that both of these special occasions be postponed by a day, establishing Yom HaZikaron on the fifth of Iyar and Yom HaAtzmaut on the sixth of the month. In practice, then, on three of the four days on which Yom HaAtzmaut can fall, we celebrate it either before or after its genuine date.<ref> see [https://ph.yhb.org.il/en/05-04-09/ Rav Eliezer Melamed] who discusses this and shows that there is a halachic precedence for such a concept.</ref>
# Some poskim say that in America, where the celebrations can be more easily controlled to avoid the desecration of Shabbat, we should celebrate on the set date of the 5th day of Iyar.<Ref> [https://www.torahmusings.com/2011/05/technology-halakhic-change-and-yom-ha-atzmaut/ Rabbi Gil Student ] cited the opinions of Rav Ahron Soloveichik and Rav Hershel Schachter. They insisted that people recite Hallel on the fifth of Iyar — the day of the miracle of the declaration of the State of Israel — regardless of when Israelis celebrate the day.</ref>

==Music==
# Some poskim allow music for the celebration of Yom Haatzmaut, even though it takes place during Sefirat Haomer, when normally it is customary to avoid listening to music.<ref> Rav Shlomo Aviner Shu"t Sheelat Shlomo 1:214:6 </ref>
==Moment of Silence==
# Some say that the standing silently for a moment of silence when the siren rings for Yom Hazikaron and Yom Hashoah, is a holy mitzva.<Ref> Rav Tzvi Yehuda Kook (Techumin vol. 2 pg. 388) is quoted by Rav Shlomo Aviner (Shu"t Sheelet Shlomo 3:145) as arguing that there is no concern of Chukat Hagoyim (following the practices of the non-Jews) because standing to honor the fallen is a logical practice and has a clear meaning. One who is concerned about taking time away from learning Torah during the siren should think about Torah related to the self-sacrifice. One also should not separate from the community.</ref> Others say that although it is not a Jewish practice, there is no problem with it, and therefore one should stand still and recite tehillim quietly.<ref> Rav Mordechai Eliyahu (Shu"t Harav Harashi 5750-5753 pg. 157) says in order not to break away from the rest of the country and upset others by showing a lack of respect to those who were killed, one should stand still during the sirens and quietly recite tehillim or other prayers. </ref>
==Further Reading==
* [https://hosen.harhamor.co.il/%D7%A7%D7%98%D7%9C%D7%95%D7%92-%D7%94%D7%A1%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9D/%D7%94%D7%A8%D7%91-%D7%90%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%90%D7%9C-%D7%90%D7%93%D7%A8%D7%99/%D7%A9%D7%97%D7%A8-%D7%90%D7%94%D7%9C%D7%9C%D7%9A-%D7%A1%D7%98.aspx Shachar Ahallelecha (3 vols.)] by [https://he.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D7%90%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%90%D7%9C_%D7%90%D7%93%D7%A8%D7%99 R' Eliyahu Ariel Edri]
==Links==
* [http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/774797/Rabbi_Reuven_Taragin/Halachot_of_Yom_Ha'atzma'ut Halachot of Yom Ha'atzma'ut] by Rabbi Reuven Taragin
* [http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/753359/Rabbi_Hershel_Schachter/Hilchot_Yom_Haatzmaut Hilchot Yom Haatzmaut] by Rabbi Hershel Schachter

==Sources==
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