{"id":10120,"date":"2014-05-02T00:07:24","date_gmt":"2014-05-01T21:07:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ph.yhb.org.il\/en\/?p=10120"},"modified":"2020-09-14T13:09:49","modified_gmt":"2020-09-14T10:09:49","slug":"15-02-07","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ph.yhb.org.il\/en\/15-02-07\/","title":{"rendered":"07. Laws of <em>Seli\u1e25ot<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Seli\u1e25ot<\/em> are recited with a <em>minyan<\/em>, because the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy are \u201c<em>devarim she-bikedusha<\/em>\u201d (holy words), which may only be recited in a quorum of ten (SA 565:5). Of course, a <em>minyan<\/em> is also required for the recitation of the half <em>Kaddish<\/em> at the beginning of <em>Seli\u1e25ot<\/em> and the full <em>Kaddish <\/em>at the end. If the time to recite <em>Seli\u1e25ot<\/em> arrives and there is no <em>minyan<\/em> yet, the congregation should recite <em>Ashrei<\/em>, the supplications, and the <em>piyutim<\/em> while skipping the Thirteen Attributes and the paragraph that introduces them. When the tenth man arrives, the congregation should first recite three verses, follow them with the half <em>Kaddish<\/em>, and then say the Thirteen Attributes from then on, in their assigned places (MB 581:4).<\/p>\n<p>One who is in a place without a <em>minyan<\/em> for <em>Seli\u1e25ot<\/em> may recite them on his own. However, he must either skip the Thirteen Attributes or read them with the cantillations, as if he were reading from the Torah. Some say he should also skip the Aramaic prayers (SA 565:5; MB 581:4), while others disagree (<em>Kaf Ha-\u1e25ayim<\/em> 581:26; see <em>Har\u1e25avot<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p>Even though there is no mitzva to wear a <em>talit<\/em> at night, according to Ashkenazic custom the <em>\u1e25azan<\/em> for <em>Seli\u1e25ot<\/em> wears a <em>talit<\/em> to honor the prayers and the congregation (MA 18:2; SHT 581:3). Yemenite custom is for all male participants to wear a <em>talit<\/em>. According to Sephardic practice, the <em>\u1e25azan<\/em> for <em>Seli\u1e25ot<\/em> does not wear a <em>talit<\/em>. After all, he does not wear it for <em>Min\u1e25a<\/em>, and certainly not for <em>Ma\u2019ariv<\/em> and <em>Seli\u1e25ot<\/em>, which are recited at night. However, if the <em>\u1e25azan<\/em> is not dressed respectably, for example if he is not wearing a jacket, it is proper for him to put on a <em>talit<\/em> (R. Eliyahu, cited in <em>Mikra\u2019ei Kodesh: Rosh Ha-shana<\/em>, p. 72, n. 35).<\/p>\n<p>If the service is at night, the <em>\u1e25azan<\/em> does not recite a <em>berakha<\/em> when putting on the <em>talit<\/em>, as there is uncertainty. According to Rosh, one recites a <em>berakha<\/em> when putting on a <em>talit<\/em> at night, whereas according to Rambam, one does not, and in cases of uncertainty about <em>berakhot<\/em>, we are lenient and do not recite them (<em>Levush<\/em> 581:1; see MB <em>ad loc<\/em>. 6). Some <em>\u1e25azanim<\/em> make a point of borrowing a friend\u2019s <em>talit<\/em> (having in mind not to acquire it); since a borrowed <em>talit<\/em> does not require <em>tzitzit<\/em>, everyone agrees that a <em>berakha<\/em> is not recited over it (<em>Taz<\/em> 581:2).<\/p>\n<p>Even in the presence of a bridegroom or the father (and other honorees) of a child on the day of his <em>brit mila<\/em>, the <em>vidui<\/em> and <em>Ta\u1e25anun<\/em> of <em>Seli\u1e25ot <\/em>are nevertheless recited. Some disagree with this; nevertheless, it is the common practice. Since reciting <em>Seli\u1e25ot<\/em> is not absolutely obligatory, it is preferable for a newlywed or someone making a <em>brit<\/em> not to attend. This way, the congregation does not face uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>Sephardim say some of the <em>Seli\u1e25ot<\/em> sitting and others standing. Yemenites recite most of them while sitting, while Ashkenazim stand for all of them. Those who find it difficult to stand may sit. They should try to stand when reciting <em>vidui <\/em>and the Thirteen Attributes, as well as when the ark is open. The elderly, the weak, and the sick who find even that too difficult may sit for the entire service. (See section 12 below.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seli\u1e25ot are recited with a minyan, because the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy are \u201cdevarim she-bikedusha\u201d (holy words), which may only be recited in a quorum of ten (SA 565:5). Of course, a minyan is also required for the recitation of the half Kaddish at the beginning of Seli\u1e25ot and the full Kaddish at the end. 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