Orchot Chayim - Pathways of Life

Monday, August 28, 2017 · Posted in , ,

"Orchot Chayim - Pathways of Life" 
by the ROSH - acronym for Rabbi Asher ben Yechiel

"Orchot Chayim," is divided into thirty sections, which many have the practice of studying on the thirty days of Elul. These are "pathways" to sincere piety and virtuousness, the path to holiness, and the road to G-d. The ROSH tells us not just how we should act, but how to think and what are the proper attitudes of life the committed Jew just have - absolute prerequisites for proper Torah observance and practice.

“Great matters are written herein. Take them to heart”. (Harashaz of Kelm)

Perek 1


Do not speak when handling a Cup of Blessing, such as one used during the Grace after Meals (Birkat Hamazon), until you drink from it.

Do not talk between Baruch She’amar and the end of the silent, Shemoneh Esrei Prayer, and including Tachanun, nor when the Chazan is reciting his Repetition, unless it is a matter of Torah, determining a Halacha or performing a pressing Mitzvah, or to greet someone with or respond to Shalom.

Do not talk neither when Hallel is recited nor when the Torah is being read in public.


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