Halachic Guide - Shavuos | לוח יומי - חג השבועות

I had a couple of disturbing dreams that I was doing something against halacha. is it something I should ignore or is there something I should do about it?

In general we are not particular about dreams nowadays, because we don't really know how to interpret them properly; only a Rebbe can tell us their meaning. Sometimes the yetzer…

It’s Friday night after the meal. May I put my leftover chicken in the freezer for later on in the week? Or do I need to put in the fridge? Is putting it in the freezer an issue of hachana on Shabbos for after Shabbos?

Putting away leftover food in the freezer instead of fridge is allowed and is not considered preparing for after Shabbos. Sources: בכלל, התירו הכנה להציל מהפסד, כשאא״פ בע״א,…

When Yud Beis Tammuz falls on Shabbos (like this year, 5780), what should be said by Lecha Dodi, Besimcha or Berina?

Besimcha. Sources: This is our custom and is based on a directive from the Rebbe in 5712. ונזכר ביומנים דאז של הר״א גרוס, הר״י כהן ובבטאון חב״ד. וראה…

Is one allowed to pick up a child to put them in a swing on Shabbos, and then push them in the swing, if there is no fence around the park?

Yes. As long as you push lightly and the swing doesn't move more than four Amos (Aprox. 5.5 feet). Same rule applies even if there is a fence, if…

Can I get an aliyah the Shabbos before 3 Tammuz?

Question: I have been נוהג all these years, since 5755, דוקא NOT to take an עלי' לתורה on the Shabbos before 3 Tammuz and on 3 Tammuz itself so…

Can one use an egg slicer on Shabbos?

There are different opinions on the matter. If the slices are slightly thick, or the slicer is designed only for eggs, it’s permitted. Sources: בביצים אין משום טחינה.…

Atifa Vekitfa Prayer Before Relations

Question: Does a woman say atifa vekitfa after kiras shema before zivug? Do we say the last few words that are in parentheses after atifa? Answer: A woman…

Does a Challah board need Toiveling?

The Challah board is glass on wood and silver plated. Answer: It should be Toiveld, but WITHOUT a Bracha. Reasoning: A Challah board is considered a kli…

Is there a source that states it is better to specifically use challos made from white flour for Shabbos?

Poskim do bring that one should make an effort to use kemach yafa (white flour) when baking challahs, in order to honor Shabbos. It is OK to use whole…

Waking up a friend to say Shema before sof zman

When waking a friend for Shema in the morning and he would not be willing to say Berochos before Shema. Should I wake him up and tell him to…

When hair falls out from someone’s beard, is it necessary to put it in a Sefer? It always made me uncomfortable opening a Sefer and seeing it.

There are various sources that indicate that this was a common practice amongst tzadikim, due to the holiness of their beard. However in more recent times, many Poskim have…

Men Greeting Woman

Question: It’s known that a man should not say hello to a woman. What if she said hello to me, what do I do? And is a man allowed…

Women Spitting & Bowing By Aleinu

Question: Are women and girls suppose to spit when they say להבל ולריק? Also, regarding bowing by ואנחנו כורעים, what is the proper way for that to be done?…

Do we double wrap all bread before putting in the garbage? Why do we do this? Are there other foods we should also wrap?

Bread is given special status, and therefore may not be thrown around, even if it will not become repugnant when one throws it. Once it’s spoiled or inedible, it…

Should I be washing my baby Negel Vasser properly?

Full Question: I read on AskTheRav that the Alter Rebbe says that since the Bris one who doesn't allow your baby to touch food without Negel Vasser is considered…

I am the new owner of a food store…

Question: I am the new owner of a food store. The previous owner had a organization pay for the glass near the register in exchange for being able to…

What is the guidance of koshering freshly frozen chicken liver at home? Can I use oven for broiling?

It permissible to roast in an electric oven with the following conditions (there are those that are stringent and necessitate that roasting be done on an actual flame). Preheat…

Can I use a private street Eruv?

Full Question: This Shabbos an Eruv was constructed by a few of my neighbors. The Eruv was constructed in front of a number of houses, and included the sidewalk…

If I said Shnayim Mikrah a week early, (I.e. on Shavuos I said Parshas Naso), was I Yotze?

According to Halacha, yes. You may begin from Sunday a portion of the Parasha that was read Shabbos Mincha. Nonetheless, according to Kabbalah it should be read only on…

I would like to cut down a dead apple tree in my yard, in order to put up a swing set. Is this permitted? It has not grown any leaves since I have the house.

Being that this is a complex Halachic question involving a Sakana from Rebbi Yehuda Hachasid, you should ask three Rabbonim whether they agree that it is permitted to be…

May girls swim in a place where there are male lifeguards?

This is not acceptable. A Rav should be consulted in extenuating circumstances. See Shu"t Divrie Yatziv E"H 45. https://asktherav.com/a-guide-for-a-yiddishe-summer-experience-%d7%a4%d7%a1%d7%a7%d7%99-%d7%93%d7%99%d7%a0%d7%99%d7%9d-%d7%9c%d7%91%d7%a0%d7%95%d7%aa-%d7%97%d7%91%d7%93-%d7%9e%d7%90%d7%aa-%d7%a8%d7%91%d7%a0%d7%99/

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Halachic Guide – Shavuos | לוח יומי – חג השבועות

I had a couple of disturbing dreams that I was doing something against halacha. is it something I should ignore or is there something I should do about it?

It’s Friday night after the meal. May I put my leftover chicken in the freezer for later on in the week? Or do I need to put in the fridge? Is putting it in the freezer an issue of hachana on Shabbos for after Shabbos?

When Yud Beis Tammuz falls on Shabbos (like this year, 5780), what should be said by Lecha Dodi, Besimcha or Berina?

Is one allowed to pick up a child to put them in a swing on Shabbos, and then push them in the swing, if there is no fence around the park?

Can I get an aliyah the Shabbos before 3 Tammuz?

Can one use an egg slicer on Shabbos?

Atifa Vekitfa Prayer Before Relations

Does a Challah board need Toiveling?

Is there a source that states it is better to specifically use challos made from white flour for Shabbos?

Waking up a friend to say Shema before sof zman

When hair falls out from someone’s beard, is it necessary to put it in a Sefer? It always made me uncomfortable opening a Sefer and seeing it.

Men Greeting Woman

Women Spitting & Bowing By Aleinu

Do we double wrap all bread before putting in the garbage? Why do we do this? Are there other foods we should also wrap?

Should I be washing my baby Negel Vasser properly?

I am the new owner of a food store…

What is the guidance of koshering freshly frozen chicken liver at home? Can I use oven for broiling?

Can I use a private street Eruv?

If I said Shnayim Mikrah a week early, (I.e. on Shavuos I said Parshas Naso), was I Yotze?

I would like to cut down a dead apple tree in my yard, in order to put up a swing set. Is this permitted? It has not grown any leaves since I have the house.

May girls swim in a place where there are male lifeguards?

A Guide for a Yiddishe Summer Experience – פסקי דינים לבנות חב”ד מאת רבני אנ”ש

Is it true that a Chosson should wear all new clothes by his Chuppah?

Is there a מקור or reason why when some people sneeze they pull their ear?

Is one allowed to “cake” the birthday boy (smash the birthday cake in his face)?