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Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

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Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman leads Washington Heights Congregation (“The Bridge Shul”). He is a member of the Kollel L’Horaah of RIETS and has had a lifelong interest in the history of halacha. He can be reached at rabbi@bridgeshul.com.
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The “Minor” Fasts: Obligatory Or Optional?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
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Yom Tov Candles: Obligation Or Violation?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
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Should One Eat Seudah Shlishit This Erev Pesach?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
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‘Shmurah Matzah’: For the Seder or All of Pesach?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
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How Early Can One Read The Megillah At Night?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
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Covering The Challah: Why And When?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
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How Early Must One Eat Shabbat Lunch?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
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May One Daven Maariv Early On Motzei Shabbat?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
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Canvas Sukkah: Practical Or Pasul?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
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When Should You Do Tashlich This Year?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
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Can One Take In Shavuot Early?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
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Kabbalat Shabbat After Sunset: Sublime Or Superfluous?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
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Machine Matzah Today: Better Or Worse?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
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May A Guest Use Non-Toveled Utensils?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
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Mourner’s Kaddish: Should We Be Saying It So Often?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
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What Time Should Rosh Hashanah Services Conclude?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
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Washing Before Kiddush: Just For Yekkes?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
Halacha & Hashkafa

May One Shower During the Nine Days?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
Halacha & Hashkafa

An All-Dairy Shavuot: Preferred Or Prohibited?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
Halacha & Hashkafa

The Early Shabbat Minyan: Too Early? Too Late?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
Judaism

May An Ashkenazi Eat At A Sephardi’s Home On Pesach?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
Holidays

The Four Cups: Moscato Or Merlot?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
Holidays

Should You Say Hallel in Shul On Seder Night?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
Holidays

How Late May One Eat the Purim Se’udah?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
Halacha & Hashkafa

Should You Light Shabbat Candles When Invited Out?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
Op-Eds

Are Sheitels Better? A Response

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
Halacha & Hashkafa

Sheitels: Forbidden, Allowed, Or Preferred?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
Holidays

Chanukah Scheduling Conflicts: The Time Frame For Lighting Menorah

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
Halacha & Hashkafa

Kiddush And Havdalah: Should One Sit Or Stand?

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman
Torah

Crocs Or Socks? A Halachic Analysis Of Yom Kippur Footwear

Rabbi Yaakov Hoffman

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