The third aliyah begins with Bayom hateshi’i, and continues until the words ken asah es hamenorah (Bamidbar 7:60–8:4).
The Rebbe would often instruct that the menorah that had been lit in shul on Zos Chanukah should not be extinguished, allowing the lights to continue burning even once Chanukah is over.
After Chanukah
As mentioned in last week’s Luach, when preparing the menorah, it is recommended to have in mind that you are only designating for the mitzvah what is needed to burn until a half hour after tzeis hakochavim. This way, you will be allowed to throw out the leftover oil, wicks, and/or wax.
If you did not have this in mind, burn the leftovers in a fire prepared for this purpose. The remaining oil in the bottle, however, may be used for other purposes.
Someone who did not give (enough) Chanukah gelt over the course of Chanukah should make up for it as close to Chanukah as possible.
Today’s shiur Chumash concludes with vatechi ruach Yaakov avihem (45:27).
Today’s shiur Chumash concludes with ito mitzraymah (46:7)
Today marks the anniversary of the decision of the United States Federal Court in the historic case involving the seforim and manuscripts of the Rebbeim, in 5747.
From the second Sefer Torah, Bayom hashvi’i is read (Bamidbar 7:48–53), followed by Chatzi Kaddish, hagbah and gelilah.
Next, say Ashrei and Uva Letzion. The chazzan concludes Uva Letzion quietly, and the Sifrei Torah are returned to the aron kodesh.
Next, remove Rashi’s tefillin, don Rabbeinu Tam’s tefillin, and say Shema, Kadesh li chol bechor, and the Sheish Zechiros. After removing Rabbeinu Tam’s tefillin, say the Musaf of Rosh Chodesh. The chazzan should recite a chapter of Tehillim before saying the Chatzi Kaddish that precedes Musaf.
If you are wearing tefillin when the minyan reaches Kesser, cover the shel rosh when responding.
Bentching
It is a mitzvah to increase in today’s meal in honor of (Chanukah and) Rosh Chodesh.
Say Yaaleh Viyavo and the Harachaman for Rosh Chodesh (in addition to Ve’al Hanissim). Additionally, replace the word Magdil (in the possuk Magdil yeshuos malko) with Migdol.
When saying a Berachah Acharonah Mei’ein Shalosh (e.g., Al Hamichyah), add the addition for Rosh Chodesh. (However, there is no need to repeat the berachah if it was omitted.)
Minhagei Rosh Chodesh
It is customary for women to refrain from performing certain types of work on Rosh Chodesh (see note).
It is customary to refrain from taking a haircut and cutting nails on Rosh Chodesh.
