Halachic Guide - Shavuos | לוח יומי - חג השבועות

I bought a new Tallis before the three weeks started. Can I wear it for the first time on this Shabbos which is during the nine days?

No. Sources: אסור ללבוש בגדים חדשים בשבת חזון - מג"א תקנ"א, ו. משנ"ב שם, ס"ק ט. ומה גם שה"ז בגד חשוב. ראה אג"מ או"ח ח"ד סימן פ. רבבות…

What is our custom regarding the nusach after doing a siyum. Do we say the long Kaddish that is printed in the back of the Gemara. Or we do Kaddish D’Rabonon?

Our Minhag at a Siyum Mesechta is to recite Kadish D'Rabonon. Please see also the following link: https://asktherav.com/do-we-say-kaddish-at-a-siyum/ #10035

What is the Bracha on puffed corn?

This depends on the process used. The process would determine what is the correct Bracha. If the process is that it remains as corn and it is steamed, the…

Can I buy a minivan in the 9 days? It can’t be done before and the seller can’t wait till after. It’s a good deal.

You may. Sources: ראה אג"מ או"ח ח"ג (ח"ה), סימן פ וברבבות אפרים ח"א סי' שעה, שאסור מר"ח דהוא כבנין של שמחה. וראה במ״מ כאן https://asktherav.com/771-is-one-allowed-to-purchase-new-cutlery-for-shabbos-in-the-nine-days-if-one-already-purchased-dishes-for-shabbos-in-the-nine-days-by-accident-can-they-be-toiveled-in-the-nine-days-or-do-we-hav/#.XxYqs1lT2qs.link ובמשנ"ב תקנ"א ס"ק יא…

Is it permitted to use Ma’aser money for a teacher training course?

Maaser is intended to benefit the poor. Nonetheless, it is customary to use Maaser money for other non obligatory mitzvos. If this is an obligatory training course, Maaser may…

Cutting down a dead fruit tree…

Question: It says here that "Being that this is a complex Halachic question involving a Sakana from Rebbi Yehuda Hachasid, you should ask three Rabbonim...." In the notes, it…

Menorah for a girl alone in her apartment over Chanukah

Question: If I will be alone in my apartment over Chanukah, should I still light there for myself? Should I also pay an extended family member to be part…

If I’m the only one at home, may I light the Menorah at שקיעה or after צאת הכוכבים with a Brachah?

If you are lighting on time or if no one else lives with you, you may light with a Bracha. If you’re lighting late and you’re living with family…

May one place a Menorah higher than 10 Tefachim to keep it out of reach from children?

If absolutely necessary, you may. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-467-height-of-menorah/ #6445

האם יש מנהג לא לשתות משיירי הכוס שנשפכו לתוך הקערה אחרי קידוש?

שאלה: האם יש מנהג לא לשתות משיירי הכוס שנשפכו לתוך הקערה אחרי קידוש וכדומה? ואם יש מקום לומר שיש לחוש למה שהבריות אומרים, וכמנהג נשים זקינות שנהגו לחוש להן?…

As a Lubavitcher, Do I have to follow what the local Lubavitcher Rov says? Where does it talk about one way or the other?

In general a Psak which the local Rov gives for his community has to be adhered to by the members of the community. The Rebbe in many of his…

Is french toast Mezonos? (By changing the tzura of the bread; soaking it then frying it etc.)

Hamotzie. Sources: See Seder Birkas Hanehnin 2:13 as to what would make it change to Mezonos. #9955

Do I have to let my date know that I am currently in therapy?

Question: Hi, I am not actively dating yet though I am in Shidduchim. I was wondering if halachically I have to let my date know - obviously in later…

My doctors are pushing me to take the 5-month sonogram…

Question: They say there is a lot that they can prepare for if Chas V'Sholom something is wrong. My friends are being told that it is okay to take it.…

May a woman make a Siyum on a Mesechta (not for men)?

Obviously not Kaddish... But enough to eat meat and say hadran alach, modim anachnu, yehi ratzon? Answer: Halachically, a woman may make a Siyum upon finishing to learn…

Are you allowed to give sewing lessons in the 9 days?

If not doing so would cause one to incur a financial loss, it is permitted. Best to sew non clothing material or fix old clothing and not sew new…

גנב השתמש בכרטיס אשראי שלי וקנה מכשיר אלקטרוני, תודה לא-ל התקשרתי לבנק בזמן והחזירו לי הכסף, אך מצד שני המוכרים שלחו אלי את המכשיר במקום לשלוח לגנב, האם עלי להחזיר את המכשיר למוכרים?

נכון להתקשר לבנק ולספר להם דברים כהווייתן. הרחבה: באם מצד החוק מחוייבים להחזיר, יש להחזיר בכל מקרה. גם כשאין החוק מחייב, הנה, מצד אחד בפשטות ה״ז בגדר טעות גוי, כיון…

Does a person need to make a Bracha if they are smelling wine and seeking pleasure?

No. One should avoid smelling it due to a question of a Bracha. Sources: ע״פ סדר ברכת הנהנין יא, א. וכן המנהג שלא לברך. והרי בכ״מ שיין אינו…

May one use a French press coffee maker on Shabbos? What about pour-over coffee through a filter?

Please note that the following answer addresses only the issue of Borer, not Bishul. One may not use a french press on Shabbos due to the Issur of Borer. Pour-Over Coffee:…

May I arrange music and dancing for Sunday night – Motzei Tisha B’Av Nidche?

One may listen to music on Motzai Tisha B’Av nidche. However arranging official dancing is not very appropriate to do right after the fast, being that it is still…

Can I buy/wear new Tzitzis during the three weeks?

Yes. You should wear it for the first time before the beginning of the nine days. Sources: אין מברכים עליו ברכת שהחיינו כמבואר כאן: https://asktherav.com/9770-my-son-seems-eager-and-ready-to-put-on-tzitzis-2-6-years-old-does-he-make-shehechiyanu/ ולכאורה אין קפידא…

My son seems eager and ready to put on Tzitzis (2.6 years old), does he make Shehecheyanu?

No, because the Bracha of Shehechiyanu for Tzitzis is for the clothing of it, not the Mitzva, and a Tzitzis is not (generally) considered an important garment in this…