Derech Ha'Ir


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The Halachos
of Facing
Yerushalayim
Yerushalayim is the focal point of our nation's home, history, longing,
aspiration - and our tefillos. Three times dally we turn toward
Yerushalayim and the Har HaBayis, In recognition of the fact that it is
there that the Shaar HaShamayim Is located. The term mizrach, east,
has become synonymous with facing Yerushalaylm.
But is Yerushalayim truly to our east? On a map, Yerushalayim seems
southeast of New York. Yet flights from New York to Eretz Yisrael fly north
over Canada! Is there something flight navigators know that we don't?
Many tefillah direction apps have two settings: "Rhumb Line" and "Great
Circle." What do those terms mean?
To top it off, Acharonim who discuss how to face Yerushalayim make a
surprising claim: even cities located north of Yerushalayim still might need
to turn north! How is that possible?
So which way is Yerushalayim? Derech Ha'Ir demystifies this heavily
misunderstood topic, using easy language and clear pictures to help even
the novice gain a clear understanding of the counterintuitive reality and
the words of the Acharonim who discuss it.
This sefer also presents an in-depth analysis of the many questions
relevant to the requirement of facing Yerushalaylm during tefillah,
such as:
• At what point during davening should one face Yerushalayim?
• What should one do during Shemoneh Esrel if he suddenly
realizes that he is not facing Yerushalayim?
• Which direction does one face in a shul where the Aron
Kodesh is on the wrong side?
• When davening at the Kosel HaMa'aravi, should one
turn toward the left to face the Kodesh HaKodashim?
Also included are listings of the correct tefillah directions for over 500 locations.
Sku:
F-8590
Author:
Rabbi Yosef Weisenfeld
Isbn 13:
9781680256727
Isbn 10:
1680256726
Pages:
215
Size:
6.3" x 9.3"
Binding:
Hardcover
Date:
3/11/2025
Imprint:
Feldheim Publishers

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