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# Some poskim encourage crying during the prayers of Rosh Hashana while some forbid it. <ref> Rav Moshe Shternbuch in Teshuvot Vihanhagot 2:268 quotes the the Vilna Gaon in his Sefer Maaseh Rav 207 that it is forbidden to cry, but also quotes the Arizal (brought down in Baer Heitev 584) that any person with a good soul would cry on Rosh Hashana. He claims that they aren't disagreeing, but rather that the Vilna Gaon is talking about crying from fear of the day of judgement and viewing the day as one of sadness and gloom. But if the tears come spontaneously from a longing for Hashem during the prayers, that it praiseworthy. </ref>
# Some poskim encourage crying during the prayers of Rosh Hashana while some forbid it. <ref> Rav Moshe Shternbuch in Teshuvot Vihanhagot 2:268 quotes the the Vilna Gaon in his Sefer Maaseh Rav 207 that it is forbidden to cry, but also quotes the Arizal (brought down in Baer Heitev 584) that any person with a good soul would cry on Rosh Hashana. He claims that they aren't disagreeing, but rather that the Vilna Gaon is talking about crying from fear of the day of judgement and viewing the day as one of sadness and gloom. But if the tears come spontaneously from a longing for Hashem during the prayers, that it praiseworthy. </ref>
==Yaaleh Veyavo==
==Yaaleh Veyavo==
# If one forgot [[Yaaleh VeYavo]] in Benching on Rosh Hashana during the day one does not have to repeat benching, but during the nighttime one must repeat benching. <ref>Mishna Brurah 188:19 quotes the Magan Avraham 188:7 who says one doesn't repeat [[Birkat HaMazon]] and the Eliyah Rabba who argues and the Mishna Brurah leaves it unresolved. Shemirat [[Shabbat]] Kehilchata 57:7(4) quotes both opinions and in note 25 he concludes that one doesn't have to repeat benching because it's a Safek Brachot LeHakel. Similarly, [http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/764351/Rabbi_Hershel_Schachter/Inyanei_Rosh_Hashanah Rabbi Hershel Schachter in a shuir] (min 41-43) mentions that some achronim hold that one doesn't have to repeat benching because there is an opinion that one is allowed to fast on Rosh Hashana. When asked whether this would be considered Safek Deoritta Lechumra he explained that even if one forgot [[Yaaleh VeYavo]] one fulfills the Deoritta obligation of benching it just that one didn't fulfill the din derabbanan to have a meal for [[Yom Tov]]. </ref>
# If one forgot [[Yaaleh VeYavo]] in Benching on Rosh Hashana during the day one does not have to repeat benching, but during the nighttime one must repeat benching. <ref>Mishna Brurah 188:19 quotes the Magan Avraham 188:7 who says one doesn't repeat [[Birkat HaMazon]] and the Eliyah Rabba who argues and the Mishna Brurah leaves it unresolved. Shemirat [[Shabbat]] Kehilchata 57:7(4) quotes both opinions and in note 25 he concludes that one doesn't have to repeat benching because it's a [[Safek Brachot LeHakel]]. Similarly, [http://www.yutorah.org/lectures/lecture.cfm/764351/Rabbi_Hershel_Schachter/Inyanei_Rosh_Hashanah Rabbi Hershel Schachter in a shuir] (min 41-43) mentions that some achronim hold that one doesn't have to repeat benching because there is an opinion that one is allowed to fast on Rosh Hashana. When asked whether this would be considered Safek Deoritta Lechumra he explained that even if one forgot [[Yaaleh VeYavo]] one fulfills the Deoritta obligation of benching it just that one didn't fulfill the din derabbanan to have a meal for [[Yom Tov]]. </ref>
==Customs of Erev Rosh Hashana==
==Customs of Erev Rosh Hashana==
# There are five main customs observed on Erev Rosh Hashana: 1) Laundering one's clothing. 2) Cutting one's hair. 3) Dipping in the mikveh. 4) Visiting the cemetery. 5) Giving tzedaka. <ref> Shulchan Aruch, Siman 581:4  </ref>
# There are five main customs observed on Erev Rosh Hashana: 1) Laundering one's clothing. 2) Cutting one's hair. 3) Dipping in the mikveh. 4) Visiting the cemetery. 5) Giving tzedaka. <ref> Shulchan Aruch, Siman 581:4  </ref>
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'''Changes in Shemona Esreh'''
'''Changes in Shemona Esreh'''
# During the Aseret Yemei Teshuva, the conclusion of the Bracha HaEl HaKadosh is switched to HaMelech HaKadosh. <Ref>S”A 582:1, Kitzur S”A 129:3 </ref> If one forgot to say HaMelech HaKadosh and remembered within Toch Kedi Dibbur (2-3 seconds), then one should say HaMelech HaKadosh right then. <Ref>S”A 582:2, Kitzur S”A 129:3 </ref> If one remembered only afterwards one must start from the beginning of [[Shemoneh Esrei]]. If one is unsure, it is assumed that one forgot. <Ref>S”A 582:1, Kitzur S”A 129:3 </ref>
# During the Aseret Yemei Teshuva, the conclusion of the Bracha HaEl HaKadosh is switched to HaMelech HaKadosh. <Ref>S”A 582:1, Kitzur S”A 129:3 </ref> If one forgot to say HaMelech HaKadosh and remembered within Toch Kedi Dibbur (2-3 seconds), then one should say HaMelech HaKadosh right then. <Ref>S”A 582:2, Kitzur S”A 129:3 </ref> If one remembered only afterwards one must start from the beginning of [[Shemoneh Esrei]]. If one is unsure, it is assumed that one forgot. <Ref>S”A 582:1, Kitzur S”A 129:3 </ref>
# The conclusion of the Bracha Melech Ohev Tzedaka UMishpat is changed to HaMelech HaMishpat. According to Ashkenazim, if one forgot, one doesn’t go back to the beginning of Shemona Esreh. <Ref>Rama 118:1, Mishna Brurah 582:9 </ref> According to Sephardim, if one forgot and remembered within Toch Kedi Dibbur (2-3 seconds) then one should say HaMelech HaKadosh right then. If one remembered afterwards, some say that one should return to the Bracha of Hashiva, however, if one finished [[Shemoneh Esrei]] one must start from the beginning of [[Shemoneh Esrei]]. If one is unsure, it’s the same as if one forgot. <Ref>S”A 582:2. Chazon Ovadyah (Yamim Noraim pg 193) writes that this is the halacha and we don't say Safek Brachot LeHakel however it is more correct to stipulate: if I'm obligated to repeat [[Shemoneh Esrei]] then I'm praying for my obligation, and if the halacha is that I don't have to repeat my prayer should be considered a voluntary prayer.</ref>However, some say that if one remembered after Toch Kedi Dibbur one need not repeat anything. <ref>Rav Mordechai Eliyahu in Maamer Mordechai (Aseret Yami Teshuva #19) based on Ben Ish Chai (Nitsavim #19). </ref>
# The conclusion of the Bracha Melech Ohev Tzedaka UMishpat is changed to HaMelech HaMishpat. According to Ashkenazim, if one forgot, one doesn’t go back to the beginning of Shemona Esreh. <Ref>Rama 118:1, Mishna Brurah 582:9 </ref> According to Sephardim, if one forgot and remembered within Toch Kedi Dibbur (2-3 seconds) then one should say HaMelech HaKadosh right then. If one remembered afterwards, some say that one should return to the Bracha of Hashiva, however, if one finished [[Shemoneh Esrei]] one must start from the beginning of [[Shemoneh Esrei]]. If one is unsure, it’s the same as if one forgot. <Ref>S”A 582:2. Chazon Ovadyah (Yamim Noraim pg 193) writes that this is the halacha and we don't say [[Safek Brachot LeHakel]] however it is more correct to stipulate: if I'm obligated to repeat [[Shemoneh Esrei]] then I'm praying for my obligation, and if the halacha is that I don't have to repeat my prayer should be considered a voluntary prayer.</ref>However, some say that if one remembered after Toch Kedi Dibbur one need not repeat anything. <ref>Rav Mordechai Eliyahu in Maamer Mordechai (Aseret Yami Teshuva #19) based on Ben Ish Chai (Nitsavim #19). </ref>
# Three other additions to [[Shemoneh Esrei]] are the lines of Zachrenu LeChaim, Mi Kamocha, Ketov BeSefer Chaim, and UveSefer Chaim. One may not skip UveSefer Chaim in order to catch Kedusha with the congregation. <ref>Chazon Ovadyah (Yamim Noraim pg 205) </ref>
# Three other additions to [[Shemoneh Esrei]] are the lines of Zachrenu LeChaim, Mi Kamocha, Ketov BeSefer Chaim, and UveSefer Chaim. One may not skip UveSefer Chaim in order to catch Kedusha with the congregation. <ref>Chazon Ovadyah (Yamim Noraim pg 205) </ref>
# On Friday night, the words HaEl HaKadosh are changed to HaMelech HaKadosh in the Bracha Mein Sheva that the Sheliach Tzibbur says. <Ref> S”A 582:3 </ref>If he forgets and remembers before the end of the Bracha he goes back to HaEl HaKadosh, if he remembers after concluding the Bracha, he doesn't repeat it. <Ref> Mishna Brurah 582:11 writes that if he remembers before the end of the Bracha he goes back, however, after he finishes the Bracha, there’s a dispute in the achronim. However, the Kitzur S”A 129:4 writes that unless he remembers within Toch Kedi Dibbur he doesn’t go back. </ref>
# On Friday night, the words HaEl HaKadosh are changed to HaMelech HaKadosh in the Bracha Mein Sheva that the Sheliach Tzibbur says. <Ref> S”A 582:3 </ref>If he forgets and remembers before the end of the Bracha he goes back to HaEl HaKadosh, if he remembers after concluding the Bracha, he doesn't repeat it. <Ref> Mishna Brurah 582:11 writes that if he remembers before the end of the Bracha he goes back, however, after he finishes the Bracha, there’s a dispute in the achronim. However, the Kitzur S”A 129:4 writes that unless he remembers within Toch Kedi Dibbur he doesn’t go back. </ref>