Halachic Guide - Shavuos | לוח יומי - חג השבועות

Why do we cover our eyes only by Shema and not for any other Kavonos (Mitzvos)?

The simple explanation is because Shema requires more concentration than any other part of davening. It’s the only section of davening which Kavanh is required Min HaTorah. There are…

Can Parve bread baked in a Fleishig oven, specifically in Fleishig Keilim, be served with a Milchig meal?

See Halacha2go.com #622. #4297

Can I use a Whipped Cream Dispenser on Yom Tov?

Link to product. Please see Halacha2go.com #484. #4303

I have a Softsoap Milk and Honey Liquid Hand Soap, It says in the ingredients that it includes lactose. Can I use it? How about in the kitchen sink?

Yes, you can use it. מקור: שו"ע יו"ד סימן קג סעיף א. #4304

האם יש ענין לומר שיר המעלות (לפני ברכת המזון) בכל יום, גם כשאומרים תחנון (האם היתה כזאת הנהגה בתומכי תמימים)?

המפורש בסידור אדה״ז - לומר על נהרות בבל ביום שאומרים בו תחנון - ידוע. וכ״ה בכל סידורי חב״ד שהודפסו ע״י ובפיקוח רבותינו נשיאינו. וכ״ה כהוראה למעשה בהיום יום יו״ד…

האם יש איזכור מרבותינו נשיאנו על זהירות ברצועות התפילין של יגעו בריצפה אפילו בשעת הנחתן? אם כן, היכן המקור?

ראה פע״ח שער התפילין. - הובא בסה״מ תש״י ע׳ 209. סה״מ תש״ג ע׳ 43. מלוקט ב ע׳ צב הע׳ 68. וראה שער רוה״ק יב, רק למי שהוא משרש קין.…

It says in Pirkei Avos (5:18) “HaMizake Es HaRabim Ein Cheit Ba Al Yadoi”. What is the meaning of this?

"One who causes the community to be meritorious, no sin will come by his hand". What is the meaning of this? — The merit of Zikui HaRabim will help…

What is Minhag Chabad when it comes to eating Milchigs on Shavuos? Is it only the first day or also the second day?

The custom officially is only on the first day. There are however those who have the custom to do so on the second day too. טעמים ומקורות: כן…

Does a Sandek need to get an Aliyah on the Shabbos before the Bris?

Yes. A Sandak should attempt to get an Aliya the Shabbos before the Bris. קיצור שו״ע עח, יא. #4176

I had a 7 hour surgery 5 months ago and never said Hagomel, is it too late or should I still say it?

You should say it. טעמים ומקורות: סדר ברכת הנהנין פי"ג ה"ה: "ואם איחר מלברך יש לו תשלומין כל זמן שירצה ונכון שלא לאחר ג' ימים". וראה בברכת הבית…

מחר הבר מצוה של אחי הצעיר והוא בע”ה יעלה לתורה ב-770. אבא שלי לא יכל להגיע. בנוגע לברכת ברוך שפטרני – האם אפשרי לברך באמצעות הטלפון?

האב אינו צריך להיות נוכח בשעת העלי׳. ויברך ממקומו. אבל, עליו לומר בשינוי קצת ״מעונשו של בני״, או ״בני פלוני״. וכדאי שיהיו עשרה במקומו. אבל אינו מעכב. ואם רוצה…

Where I live there is only one Minyan that takes Shabbos in early every week…

Question: I live out of town and there is only one Ashkenaz Minyan that takes Shabbos in early at 7PM every week. At times, both Mincha and Maariv are…

If one puts on only Tefillin Shel Rosh, which Brocho should he make?

על מצות. מקורות: ראה מה שכתבנו מזה בארוכה בקובץ העו״ב יו״ד שבט תשס״ז ע' 167. #4175

What is the difference between a Rav and a Mashpia?

A Rov is someone who answers halachic queries. A Mashpia, AKA Aseh Lecha Rav, answers queries in Avodas Hashem, and assesses your spiritual standing in a regular basis. …

I come from a town with one kosher restaurant. Many locals and tourists alike rely on the restaurant. The restaurant has to do construction (otherwise the city will remove the permits) which requires it to be closed for an entire day. This causes a major inconvenience and even can cause some to eat non-kosher R”L. Is their any way to hire a Goy to do the construction on Yom Tov when the restaurant is closed anyways?

No. #4274

Is it okay to have my name written in a Smicha certificate with Ksav Stam (Ashuri)?

There is no Issur to do so. However, ideally כתב אשורי should be used only for holy matters. Sources: הנה, בשו״ת הרמב״ם בלאו רסח: הטעם השני אשר בגללו…

Can the Avi-Haben buy a new Kapota for the Bris during Sefira?

I've heard that the Avi-Haben doesn't take a haircut during Sefira, does the same apply to new clothes? Answer: The Avi-Haben may buy new clothing for the Bris…

When should one get his hair cut before Shavuos this year, since Erev Shavuos is Shabbos?

It is a Mitzvah to have hair cut before every Yom Tov, so as not to enter into Yom Tov unkempt. The prohibition of haircutting on Chol Hamoed was…

Is it okay to say that Moshiach is already here and the Geulah is already here? The Rebbe said it and printed it and even said that a Yid needs to agree that it’s here. But a lot of people are telling me that it’s wrong.

Your question reminds me of the story where the rabbi presiding over a Din Torah has determined that both parties are in the right. His wife in the kitchen…

Is a non Jewish family who will soon be going through conversion allowed to say Brochos on lighting the Menorah? And are there a group of Brochos they are not allowed to say in general?

They may not say Brachos on Mitzvos or Brachos which contain content which isn’t applicable such as "שלא עשני גוי" or ״אלקי אבותינו״. They may say Brachos on food.…

Halachic Guide – Shavuos | לוח יומי – חג השבועות

Why do we cover our eyes only by Shema and not for any other Kavonos (Mitzvos)?

Can Parve bread baked in a Fleishig oven, specifically in Fleishig Keilim, be served with a Milchig meal?

Can I use a Whipped Cream Dispenser on Yom Tov?

I have a Softsoap Milk and Honey Liquid Hand Soap, It says in the ingredients that it includes lactose. Can I use it? How about in the kitchen sink?

האם יש ענין לומר שיר המעלות (לפני ברכת המזון) בכל יום, גם כשאומרים תחנון (האם היתה כזאת הנהגה בתומכי תמימים)?

האם יש איזכור מרבותינו נשיאנו על זהירות ברצועות התפילין של יגעו בריצפה אפילו בשעת הנחתן? אם כן, היכן המקור?

It says in Pirkei Avos (5:18) “HaMizake Es HaRabim Ein Cheit Ba Al Yadoi”. What is the meaning of this?

What is Minhag Chabad when it comes to eating Milchigs on Shavuos? Is it only the first day or also the second day?

Does a Sandek need to get an Aliyah on the Shabbos before the Bris?

I had a 7 hour surgery 5 months ago and never said Hagomel, is it too late or should I still say it?

מחר הבר מצוה של אחי הצעיר והוא בע”ה יעלה לתורה ב-770. אבא שלי לא יכל להגיע. בנוגע לברכת ברוך שפטרני – האם אפשרי לברך באמצעות הטלפון?

Where I live there is only one Minyan that takes Shabbos in early every week…

If one puts on only Tefillin Shel Rosh, which Brocho should he make?

What is the difference between a Rav and a Mashpia?

Is it okay to have my name written in a Smicha certificate with Ksav Stam (Ashuri)?

Can the Avi-Haben buy a new Kapota for the Bris during Sefira?

When should one get his hair cut before Shavuos this year, since Erev Shavuos is Shabbos?

Is it okay to say that Moshiach is already here and the Geulah is already here? The Rebbe said it and printed it and even said that a Yid needs to agree that it’s here. But a lot of people are telling me that it’s wrong.

האם מותר לעשות מסיבת “קבלת תורה” לגן ילדים עם מוזיקה ביום שלישי ראש חודש סיון ביום?

If I Daven after Chatzos on a regular Friday, do I say Tachnun?

Lighting Shabbos Candles When Wife Isn’t Home For Shabbos

ממתי אפשר להסתפר השנה שערב שבועות חל בשבת? אפשר כבר מליל שישי?

May I split the cost of buying a video with someone and each of us will keep a digital copy?

Is a non Jewish family who will soon be going through conversion allowed to say Brochos on lighting the Menorah? And are there a group of Brochos they are not allowed to say in general?