Halachic Guide - Shavuos | לוח יומי - חג השבועות

Are you allowed to spit cherry pits into a plate in front of you on a table on Shabbos?

This should only be done if there is some food on the plate. When there is food, the entire plate can be lifted and placed in the garbage. If…

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גדול שלא פדאו אביו, ועכשיו אב ובנו לפנינו ורוצים שניהם לקיים המצוה. מיהו הפודה בפועל? האב או הבן בעצמו?

תשובה: המצוה מוטלת על האב. והוא קודם לבנו. אבל לצאת ידי הדעות שהמצוה על הבן, יפדה האב גם בשליחות הבן ויועיל לדעת הסוברים דשליחות מהני. ואם רוצה יכול הבן…

הגומל למי שהחלים מנגיף הקורונה

שאלה: ראיתי בתשובת א׳ הרבנים שליט"א שנוטה לומר שבן 60 שהיה לו חום לכ"ד שעות מהוירוס של קורונה צריך לברך ברכת הגומל, אפילו אם לא היו לו בעיות נשימה…

At what point does an ill person recite Birchas Hagomel?

Question: If someone had an uncontrollable infection, to the point of almost dying and actually saying Vidui twice and now is infection free (although there is no saying it…

Can I put Milchig and Fleishig towels in the same wash for laundry?

Yes. Sources: דאם אין בו רק בליעות, אין חשש איסור בישול בו״ח - ראה בהגהות יד אברהם יו״ד סי׳ פ״ז ס״ו. וראה האלף לך שלמה קנ, שהנבלע בבגד…

תיקון טעויות בספרים

שאלה: האם מותר, ואולי אף מצוה, לתקן טעויות שהנני מוצא בספרים של אחרים? האם יש חילוק בין ספר של חבר ובין ספר שייך לספרייה ציבורית (של הישיבה וכדו')? אם…

Melatonin on Shabbos for Children

Question: My kids have a difficult time falling asleep and take melatonin (in a liquid form) every night for this. May I give it to them on Shabbos? …

Pouring out boiling water from a Pareve urn over Fleshig Cholent

Question: I poured out the boiling water from an urn after Shabbos into the sink and it landed in the pot which had cold residue of a Fleishig cholent.…

Can I wet my hair a bit (not enough to squeeze etc.) with my hand on Shabbos while making my hair?

Yes. Sources: משום סחיטה ליכא - שוע"ר שכו, סס"ו. ואף משום בונה - עיין מ"א שג, סקכ"ג בשם הריב"ש, ובמחצית השקל שם ד"ה משמע, שמדביק השערות זו בזו…

Beard Care on Shabbos and Yom Tov

Question: Is it permitted to tie a beard on Shabbos and Yom Tov? Is the use of beard oils permitted on Shabbos and Yom Tov? Answer: Tying hair…

Mivtza Neshek (Shabbos Candles) for someone who gets home after the commencement of Shabbos

Question: On my Mivtzoim route someone goes home from work after Shabbos starts. Should I give him Shabbos candles to light at work? Also, a woman on my Mivtzoim route finishes work…

Greeting during Aveilus

Question: I work with someone who is in Aveilus and I would like to find out more about the appropriate way to greet them so as not to appear…

Can we use Ma’aser money to pay for a Matzeiva-tombstone for our father?

No. As it is an obligation on the children and one may not pay for an obligation with Masser. Sources: ראה שו"ע יו"ד שמה, ב. ובבית הלל שם…

Are women obligated halachically to say Shema before sleeping at night? If yes, what parts?

Yes, women should say Shema before going to sleep. The minimum should be: שמע, ברוך שם, ואהבת, יושב בסתר, אשמנו, בידך אפקיד, המפיל The יהי רצון does not need to…

My elderly grandfather forgot that he had Yahtzeit and wants to know what he can do now as far as the Minhogim of the Yahrtzeit?

He should do the Minhogim any day after the Yahrtzeit - the sooner the better. In addition, some are accustomed in such a case to commit oneself to say…

Is the popular Chinese yin-yang symbol a symbol of Avodah Zarah?

If I have toys that have it on them, must I destroy them? Can I draw it on a paper? Answer: From my understanding it represents a philosophy…

Ginger cut with Milchig knife

Question: I cut ginger and lemon with a milchig knife for my tea. Can I eat it after my Fleishig supper? Is ginger a sharp food or does that…

Does the powder that comes from filing nails have the same halachic problem as actual nail clippings and need to be burned or buried?

There is no difference between filing and cutting nails. Care should be given that it is disposed of properly. A practical solution is to do it over the sink…

Preparing Menorah by oneself vs. buying nicer ready made ones

Question: Is it more preferable to prepare Chanukah candles by oneself than buying ready-made ones, and if it is: what if the ready-made ones burn nicer? Answer: There…

Payment for work done on Shabbos

Question: I work as a para for a little girl with autism. She is an active child and her mother is expecting a baby and is desperate for help…

What is the proper way to dry yourself after Mikvah on Shabbos?

To dry the hair lightly so it shouldn't be squeezing deliberately, you should also use a towel so that you don't mind it getting wet. Sources: סימן שכ"ו…

While I was frying chicken, some hot oil splattered on some freshly cleaned Milching Keilim. What can I do so I can once again use those Keilim?

If it's a Kli that's able to be kashered (see attached) you can pour boiling hot water over it or do full hagala. For Keilim that can't usually be…

Timeframe for Kvius Seudah

Question: Is it mitztaref for kvius seudah if one eats Mezonos crackers more than 4 ביצים but each kzayis was eaten during a timeframe more than אכילת פרס? Same…

Shatnez checking a suit of the same brand that was checked and found Kosher

Question: If I had a new suit tested and it was found to be Shaatnez-free, and then I purchased the same exact model suit from the same company, do…

Halachic Guide – Shavuos | לוח יומי – חג השבועות