10 Tishrei, 5785
If you have enough time before Kol Nidrei, say viduy (Ashamnu, Al Chet, etc.).
We say kapitlach 115–123 of Tehillim.
Kol Nidrei
(At least) three Sifrei Torah are removed from the aron kodesh. The individuals holding the Sifrei Torah stand next to the chazzan.
We say the kapitel of Hashem Malach, saying the possuk Or zarua latzaddik out loud.
The chazzan says Al daas hamakom three times—in a muted tone, but loud enough for those standing next to him to hear.
Say Kol Nidrei along with the chazzan—quietly, but loud enough for those standing next to you to hear.
The chazzan says Venislach three times, followed by the congregation. In the next paragraph, the congregation concludes Vayomer Hashem salachti kidvarecha three times, followed by the chazzan.
The chazzan says the berachah of Shehecheyanu slowly. The congregants say the berachah quickly, so they finish before the chazzan does and can answer Amen to his berachah.
Those who said Shehecheyanu when bentching licht should not say it now.
We return the Sifrei Torah and close the aron kodesh.
Maariv
We begin Kabbalas Shabbos with Mizmor Ledavid.
When saying Shema, we say Baruch Sheim out loud.
In Shemoneh Esrei, we insert the additions for Shabbos. (See last week’s Luach for more on the viduy said during Shemoneh Esrei.)
After Shemoneh Esrei and before selichos, we say Vayechulu and Magen Avos, saying “Hamelech Hakadosh” instead of “Hakel Hakadosh.”
We don’t say Avinu Malkeinu.
Selichos are followed by Ledavid Mizmor, Kaddish Shaleim, Mizmor ledavid Hashem ro’i, Chatzi Kaddish, Borchu, and Aleinu.
After davening, men say the first four kapitlach of Tehillim, having in mind the nonstandard nekudos of Hashem’s name as printed in the Machzor.
The Rebbe instituted the custom to recite the entire Tehillim after Maariv.
When visiting the restroom after Maariv, touch something unclean so that you will be able to wash your hands (until the knuckles). However, when visiting the restroom before Maariv or on Yom Kippur day, you may wash your hands (until the knuckles) even if you have not touched anything unclean.
When saying Krias Shema Al Hamitah, say Baruch Sheim out loud. Omit the paragraphs that are omitted on Shabbos and Yom Tov.
Before going to sleep, say kapitlach 124–132 of Tehillim.
