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== | When one completes a Masechet (tractate) of Gemara, it is a Mitzvah to rejoice and celebrate with a Seudat Mitzvah.<ref>Shabbat 118b, Rama Yoreh Deah 246:26</ref> It is considered a Seudat Mitzvah for others who didn't learn the Masechet, as well.<ref>Moed Kattan 9a, Shach, Yoreh Deah 246:27</ref> | ||
==Procedure of a Siyum== | |||
# One reads the last part of the Masechet, recites the Hadran, the list of Rav Papa's ten sons, the "Vehaerev Na" prayer, and [[Kaddish]].<ref>Aruch HaShulchan, Yoreh Deah 246:44</ref> | |||
#[[Kaddish]] De'itchadeta is commonly recited at the conclusion of the Siyum.<ref>Yalkut Yosef Tefillah vol.1 56:33 and vol. 2 110:17</ref> Some recite Kaddish DeRabbanan.<ref>Aruch HaShulchan, Yoreh Deah 246:44</ref> | |||
#The Maharshal suggested that "Shehasimcha Bimono" should be added to the [[Zimun]] at a Siyum, but his suggestion has not been accepted.<ref>Yam Shel Shlomo (Bava Kama 7:37), Aruch HaShulchan (Yoreh Deah 246:45)</ref> | |||
==What Learning Entitles One To Make a Siyum== | ==What Learning Entitles One To Make a Siyum== | ||
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# It is not necessary to study the entire masechet in order. <ref> Yalkut Yosef 470:20 </ref> | # It is not necessary to study the entire masechet in order. <ref> Yalkut Yosef 470:20 </ref> | ||
# If someone studies through one of the books of the holy Zohar, it is considered an act of genuine Torah study even if he does not understand any of the mystical meanings of the passages. Celebrating the completion of these books is sufficient to exempt a firstborn from fasting on the 14th of Nissan. <ref> Yalkut Yosef 470:19 </ref> | # If someone studies through one of the books of the holy Zohar, it is considered an act of genuine Torah study even if he does not understand any of the mystical meanings of the passages. Celebrating the completion of these books is sufficient to exempt a firstborn from fasting on the 14th of Nissan. <ref> Yalkut Yosef 470:19 </ref> | ||
==[[Tachanun]]== | |||
#[[Tachanun]] is not recited at the Tefillah following or preceding a Siyum.<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.</ref> | |||
==Who May Not Attend a Siyum== | ==Who May Not Attend a Siyum== | ||
# A firstborn who is within a year of [[mourning]] for his father or mother may nevertheless attend the celebration of the completion of a masechet on the 14th of Nissan to exempt himself from fasting.<ref> Yalkut Yosef 470:24 </ref> | # A firstborn who is within a year of [[mourning]] for his father or mother may nevertheless attend the celebration of the completion of a masechet on the 14th of Nissan to exempt himself from fasting.<ref> Yalkut Yosef 470:24 </ref> | ||
# Likewise, someone within the thirty-day [[mourning]] period for another immediate relative ([[Shloshim]]) may attend such a celebration, as well.<ref> Yalkut Yosef 470:24 </ref> | # Likewise, someone within the thirty-day [[mourning]] period for another immediate relative ([[Shloshim]]) may attend such a celebration, as well.<ref> Yalkut Yosef 470:24 </ref> | ||
# However, someone within the seven-day [[mourning]] period ([[Shiva]]) may not attend such a celebration. See below about Erev Pesach.<ref> Yalkut Yosef 470:24 </ref> | # However, someone within the seven-day [[mourning]] period ([[Shiva]]) may not attend such a celebration. See below about Erev Pesach.<ref> Yalkut Yosef 470:24 </ref> | ||
#One who usually fasts for his parent's [[Yahrzeit]] may attend a Siyum and break his fast.<ref>Aruch HaShulchan, Yoreh Deah 246:45</reF> | |||
==[[Taanit Bechorot]]== | ==[[Taanit Bechorot]]== | ||
{{Siyum_on_Erev_Pesach}} | {{Siyum_on_Erev_Pesach}} | ||
==The [[Nine Days]]== | ==The [[Nine Days]]== | ||
{{Siyum_During_the_Nine_Days}} | {{Siyum_During_the_Nine_Days}} | ||
==When Else a Siyum May or May Not Be Made== | ==When Else a Siyum May or May Not Be Made== | ||
See [[Not_Bundling_Mitzvot]], [[Chol_HaMoed#Having_Simchas|Chol_HaMoed, Having_Simchas]], and [[Having_a_Meal_on_Erev_Shabbat#Siyum_on_Friday|Having a Meal on Erev_Shabbat | See [[Not_Bundling_Mitzvot]], [[Chol_HaMoed#Having_Simchas|Chol_HaMoed, Having_Simchas]], and [[Having_a_Meal_on_Erev_Shabbat#Siyum_on_Friday|Having a Meal on Erev_Shabbat, Siyum on Friday]] | ||
==See Also== | |||
#[https://www.kof-k.org/articles/040208030401W-36%20Making%20a%20Siyum.pdf Making a Siyum] by R' Moshe Dovid Lebovitz | |||
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
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[[Category:Learning Torah]] | [[Category:Learning Torah]] | ||
