Halachic Guide - Shavuos | לוח יומי - חג השבועות

באם קטן עושה סיום מסכת בבית הכנסת לגדולים, האם יוצאים בזה לענין סיום בתשעת הימים?

כן. מקורות: ראה שו״ת צפע״נ ב, י. והובא בלקו״ש חכ"ו ע׳ 73 הע׳ 39. וראה גם שם הע׳ 42. וכ״ה ע״פ המבואר שם בלקו״ש בפנים. וראה גם לקו״ש חי״ז ע׳…

My wife is pregnant. Can she go to a relatives funeral; to the cemetery?

The custom is to avoid going, although strictly it’s permitted. When there is need to go (she really wants, etc.), it’s best not to be in the same room…

What is the Lubavitch Minhag regarding showers on Erev Shabbos Chazon?

Do we do it as on a regular Shabbos, hot water, soap/shampoo, whole body at once? Answer: Nowadays the common custom is to take a regular shower. …

Is it true that one must wear a hat and jacket (and gartel if married) for Krias Shema al Hamita? What about HaMapil, after which we’re not meant to do anything–won’t we need to remove and hang up our suit jacket, pants, hat, etc.?

It was the Minhag of many elder Chassidim to say Krias Shema while wearing a hat and jacket as well as a Gartel. However it's not a halachic requirement,…

If I start Davening a hour and a half before Chatzos on Shabbos, is it preferable to Daven slowly and Daven Shmona Esrai after Chatzos or to Daven with the Minyan at a faster pace?

The Rebbe encouraged even those who Davened Be'arichus to begin with the Minyan. Regardless, starting so close to Chatzos is itself problematic. You should begin earlier. #5004 …

Is it better to iron clean childrens cloths or wash dirty ones?

For little kids that soil their clothing frequently they are both acceptable. Even for older kids, this year they are both acceptable. Generally, ironing without water is better than…

We will try to laundry all clothes before start of nine days. However if we run out of children’s clothes during 9 days can we laundry their clothes?

You should wash enough clothes for all the nine before the nine days begin. If children under the age of Chinuch (6-7 years old) have made their clothes dirty…

האם תענית י”ז בתמוז מתחיל בחצות הלילה?

שאלה: ראיתי בשיחה שכ''ק אד''ש מזכיר את דברי אדה''ז בסידורו ע''ד עלות השחר במדינות הצפוניות, שלכן תענית י''ז בתמוז מתחיל בחצות הלילה, ושלכן אפשר להמשיך ההתעדות עד חצות הלילה.…

1) May we eat meat on Rosh Chodesh Av or not? 2) Can we taste meat to see if the seasoning is good for Shabbos on Rosh Chodesh Av as it’s Erev Shabbos this year?

1. One may not eat meat on Rosh Chodesh. 2. If necessary, one may taste the Fleishig food when preparing it for Shabbos, provided that it is expelled without swallowing.…

When can we start listening to music and doing laundry this year as Motzei Tisha B’Av will already be Av 11?

As soon as the fast ends. #4941 (3)

I purchased these forks and spoons for my son. I just noticed on the package it says it’s made of recycled milk jugs. Is it ok to use it or not?

Picture. It's ok to use.

I’m going out of town to a wedding on 12 Av. I have a gown that requires some alterations, can this be done during the 9 days?

Yes. מועד לכל חי י, יח. כה״ח תקנא, קז. ולהעיר משו״ת שאילת יעבץ א, פב. #5045

אנחנו עושים סיום הרמב”ם. האם אפשר להביא בשר ויין?

בספר המנהגים כתוב שהרבי הרש"ב לא אכל בפועל בשר ויין בסיום מסכת. השאלה אם סיום הרמב"ם זה שונה? מענה: מותר. מקורות: בספר המנהגים מובא שעשה סיום אף…

Cutting Nails in the Nine Days

Question: My nails are long and protruding and I was not able to cut them before Shabbos. Is there any Heter given this year -that Tisha B'av falls on…

May one cut nails this whole week (in the 9 days) due to the fast being pushed off to sunday?

The is a Machlokes in this matter. Practically, we are only lenient L’kovod Shabbos. Sources: נחלקו הפוסקים באיסור נטילת צפרניים - רק בשבוע שחל בו או מר״ח. וכבר…

My kids come home with muddy and wet clothes, if I dont wash them right away they get moldy. Can I wash them in the nine days, so that they don’t get ruined?

You may wash anything which you are concerned might get ruined. Other items should not be washed. כיבוס בדבר האבד - כך נתפשטה ההוראה, שאי״ז היסח הדעת מאבילות…

Halachic Guide – Shavuos | לוח יומי – חג השבועות

באם קטן עושה סיום מסכת בבית הכנסת לגדולים, האם יוצאים בזה לענין סיום בתשעת הימים?

My wife is pregnant. Can she go to a relatives funeral; to the cemetery?

What is the Lubavitch Minhag regarding showers on Erev Shabbos Chazon?

Is it true that one must wear a hat and jacket (and gartel if married) for Krias Shema al Hamita? What about HaMapil, after which we’re not meant to do anything–won’t we need to remove and hang up our suit jacket, pants, hat, etc.?

If I start Davening a hour and a half before Chatzos on Shabbos, is it preferable to Daven slowly and Daven Shmona Esrai after Chatzos or to Daven with the Minyan at a faster pace?

Is it better to iron clean childrens cloths or wash dirty ones?

We will try to laundry all clothes before start of nine days. However if we run out of children’s clothes during 9 days can we laundry their clothes?

האם תענית י”ז בתמוז מתחיל בחצות הלילה?

1) May we eat meat on Rosh Chodesh Av or not? 2) Can we taste meat to see if the seasoning is good for Shabbos on Rosh Chodesh Av as it’s Erev Shabbos this year?

When can we start listening to music and doing laundry this year as Motzei Tisha B’Av will already be Av 11?

I purchased these forks and spoons for my son. I just noticed on the package it says it’s made of recycled milk jugs. Is it ok to use it or not?

I’m going out of town to a wedding on 12 Av. I have a gown that requires some alterations, can this be done during the 9 days?

אנחנו עושים סיום הרמב”ם. האם אפשר להביא בשר ויין?

Cutting Nails in the Nine Days

May one cut nails this whole week (in the 9 days) due to the fast being pushed off to sunday?

My kids come home with muddy and wet clothes, if I dont wash them right away they get moldy. Can I wash them in the nine days, so that they don’t get ruined?

מה מנהגנו בנוגע לסיום מסכת, האם אומרים קדיש?

Shidduch with Children of Ba’alei Teshuvah

Are we allowed to cut our nails on Friday 8 Av?

Is one who finds it harmful to eat dairy permitted to eat chicken during the Nine Days?

Are we allowed to eat fleishigs after the fast this year because Tisha B’Av is Nidche?

If one exercises by going swimming, is this permissible during the nine days?

I am pregnant/nursing. Do I need to fast Tisha B’av this year (5782), being that it is a Nidche (pushed off)?

Can one go shopping during the nine days to outlets with big sales?

Can nails be cut on Friday Rosh Chodesh Av?