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Minhag Chabad regarding Pores al Shema and Short Kedusha

Question: I have noticed that pores al shma (or just a short kedusha) is not usually done in Lubavitch shuls. Is this the official Chabad minhag or should it…

Is Atifa and kapital 23 said before relations just on Mikva night, or always?

Atifa bkitfa every time they have relations. Chapter 23 whenever there’s a possibility of her becoming pregnant. Nonetheless, it’s a good idea to say it every time too. See…

Does a wife say Tehilim chapter 23 before intimacy?

The wife should also say it. Sources: מקורו בפע״ח שער קשעהמ״ט יא. משנת חסידים ליל שבת ה, ו. סידור ר׳ שבתי. והובא גם בבאה״ט או״ח רמ, ד, בשם…

Are you allowed to get professional manicure and pedicure in honor of Shabbos during the 9 days, if you don’t cut the nails?

Tonight (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) this should be avoided, as it is Rosh Chodesh, unless you do this every Erev Shabbos. See here: https://asktherav.com/can-should-i-cut-my-nails-on-rosh-chodesh-which-falls-on-erev-shabbos/ Next week, better to avoid…

Can I get a manicure / pedicure / eyebrows waxed in 9 days?

All three should be avoided this week, the week of Tisha B’av, even this year when Tisha B’av falls on Shabbos. Explanation: Cutting nails this week is a Machlokes. Every manicure…

May one mend clothing during the nine days?

Yes. מועד לכל חי י, יח. כה״ח תקנא, קז. בא״ח דברים י. ולהעיר משו״ת שאילת יעבץ א, פב. #5015 #5018

Can a tear in pants be patched and/or sewn during 9 days?

Yes. בא״ח דברים י. #5015

Am I allowed to wear new clothes on Shabbos of the 9 days?

No. Sources: שו"ע תקנא יז. קיצור שו"ע קכב, ב. וראה היום יום כ"א תמוז. #5011

Can someone be “Yotze” a Siyum via Telephone etc.?

A Siyum on the radio, phone or video is acceptable and one may eat meat. However, L'Chatchilla one shouldn't rely on this and should make or hear a proper…

Can we hold our weekly Pirkei Avos Shiur on Shabbos Tisha B’Av? What can be studied?

Question: Each week the women of our community gather for a class on Shabbos Afternoon. On Shabbos Tisha B'Av it is my turn to host. What are the rules as far…

יש לנו מקוה ואנשים באים ומשתמשים במגבות של המקוה, האם מותר לכבס את המגבות שיהיו נקיים ליום הבא?

מותר. מקורות: ראה שו״ת שלמת חיים שי-יא. הליכות שלמה בין המצרים יד בהע׳ 42. קובץ פסקי הלכות (קמינצקי) יא, כה (ע׳ קנה). ועוד. וכ״ה בכ״מ לענין אורחים, בתי…

By mistake I ate a Schnitzel sandwich today and only realized after I had eaten it that it’s the nine days. I feel terrible and want to know how I could do Teshuva.

You should remove your mind from this completely and serve Hashem in a happy manner. It should be noted that according to the strict Halacha one may eat meat…

I am a really bad faster! What should I do on Tisha B’Av?

Question: About Tisha B'Av - I am a really bad faster. I'm not nursing or pregnant, I have 6 kids Ka"h, my youngest is 3. Still, I could not…

Closing on an investment property during the nine days

Question: If someone has an investment property that they need to close in the 9 days, otherwise they will lose the property and the deposit on the property. Is that…

Can one buy new glasses in the 3 weeks? And if I already ordered it, should one wait until after 9 Av to wear it?

You may buy glasses during the three weeks unless it's just for pleasure. עיין משנ״ב תקנא, מה. #4969

Can I pick up a couch during the nine days, if I paid for it before Rosh Chodesh?

Question: I am purchasing a 2nd hand couch from a friend in the next days, as she will be moving shortly, she asked me to pick it up during…

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 speaking, halachically it’s permitted. When there is need to go (she really wants, etc.), it’s best not to be in the…

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.…

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