Halachic Guide - Shavuos | לוח יומי - חג השבועות

Is there a way to have a Goy bid on a house for you, if the auction is taking place on Shabbos? He would have to show up with a check of a significant amount in hand and actually buy it.

Where there is no choice one may do it. Sources: אף שהקנין חל בשבת - ולדעת רעק״א קנט ג״ז אסור - הרי במחלוקת שנוי. וי״א בדעת אדה״ז להיתר.…

Is it acceptable to use Maaser to train in First Aid/CPR/AED, being that it is to save other people’s lives and rarely benefits the trainee?

You would be able to use Maaser if all of the following apply: 1. You are not benefitting financially from this training, such as by obtaining a paid job…

Flying from LAX to Mel, Monday night flight, if I cross the dateline before Chatzos, (or even after Chatzos, but before Alos), do I need to Daven a 2nd Maariv? (and do I repeat Shmone Esrei to make up for Tuesday Mincha?)

You should daven Maariv only once, and then Daven Shacharis after it becomes light, by which time it is Wednesday morning (due to crossing the Dateline). Explanation: The…

The Mezuzah of the front door to my apartment fell down, do I make a new Bracha when I put it up?

Generally yes. However front doors normally are smaller than 4x4 Amos, thus they are put up without a Bracha. The area in front of the door doesn't have…

Is it necessary to scrub the oven clean between cooking uncovered fish and cooking meat?

The oven should be clean from actual residue between fish and meat. Some are particular to designate separate pots for both or in the case of an oven preheat…

האם מותר ע”פ הלכה להתקין במחשב שלי את התוכנות וורד ופטשופ וכו’ הפרוצים?

אסור להתקין תוכנות אלו. מקורות: ראה אצלנו כאן בשאלה 1000. https://asktherav.com/copyright-with-seforim/ ומועתק בכאן ממאמר אחר בנושא: נחלקו פוסקי הדורות האחרונים האם שייכת 'בעלות' על יצירה שאינה…

Can one conclude from this Ksav Yad that its more lenient to throw out a paper with בס”ד than with ב”ה?

Ksav Yad Kodesh There is a discussion between the Poskim on this subject. Some say that one should be Machmir Le'Chathila to write בס"ד and not ב"ה in order…

I have a Pareve bowl, and I mixed something that was hot and Pareve in it, but mixed it with a (clean) Milchig spoon, which I doubt has been used in the past 24 hours. (Almost sure it wasnt used in 24 hours) Is my bowl now Milchig? If yes, how do I kasher it?

The bowl is still Pareve. Sources: מה שחידש הש"ך בסי' צ"ד ס"ק ט"ו לענין קביעת תשמיש הוא כשהכף הוא בן יומו. וחומרא הוא והבו דלא לוסיף עלה. …

If one has a family member who “went off the Derech”, is it OK to have non Mevushal wine by the table for drinking?

Generally, not okay. However, it depends on the extent of his Chilul Shabbos. It’s advisable to discuss your situation with a Rov. Sources: ראה בה״ג הל׳ שחיטת חולין…

האם אפשר לשים מצה במרק (כלי שלישי) בשבת?

יש מחמירים גם בכלי שלישי. טעמים ומקורות: כ״כ להדיא ביראים סי׳ עדר (אף שבכל דבריו לא הזכיר כלל חשש בישול בכלי שלישי. ועמד בזה בבית ארזים שיח, קפז).…

Which Brocho does one make on a pie with a crust (the crust is here for holding the pie and not for the taste, but it has a taste)?

If the purpose is purely to hold the pie without intending to taste the pie, it would be the Bracha of the pie. Usually, if the crust is sweet…

אישה ילדה שבוע שעבר, והתינוק קצת צהוב. היום נפטר אבא שלה אך היא לא תיסע ללויה. עוד לא ידוע מתי הלויה…

1. מתי תתחיל לשבת שבעה? — מיד. ע״פ אג״ק ו ע׳ קג. וכן נתפשטה ההוראה. והטעמים המבוארים שם שייכים גם לעניננו. ובמק״א - לע״ע אינו מוכן לדפוס - הארכנו.…

I am planning to make a Bar Mitzvah at 7 or 7:30, is there an issue with the timing because of Maariv which can only be Davened much later?

It’s not a problem. But make sure to break for Maariv. See Halacha2go.com #648. #4560

What are minimum and maximum numbers and lengths for the hairs sticking out from head Tefillin base front hole (right for Rashi, central for Rabbeinu Tam)?

There is no minimum amount. although it should be noticeable, not just on the hole. We are particular that it shouldn’t be longer than Shiur כשעורה, approximately 1 cm.…

If someone runs a Gmach that has money that belongs to other people (all the money has to be returned eventually). What principles could there be with regard to someone’s check bouncing? What kinds of limitations are there with regard to contacting him about making the payment?

One who lends money to others is fully entitled to collect the loan. One may ask for repayment, and if a check bounces, one may contact the borrower to…

Full Brachos List

What Bracha do I make on...? A Applesauce Avocado dip (guacamole) B Babka, made with Challah dough Bamba (peanut butter-flavored snack) Beer Bread Blintzes Borekas; water-based dough Borekas;…

How should schools deal with the tuition crisis?

Question: Many schools struggle with finances often forced to raise millions of dollars a year and have difficulty paying their teachers timely and covering their bills. Tuition is discounted…

Does plain sugar in a package need a Hechsher? How about coffee?

Plain sugar doesn’t need a Hechsher. Unflavored coffee beans or Instant coffee doesn’t need a Hechsher. Some are particular to always get even harmless raw ingredients with a Hechsher…

What products may one buy in a remote place, like India, without a Hechsher? Pasta? Rice? what about produce? like nuts or spices?

Pasta raw, without eggs or oil - Does not require certification. Quinoa, raw – Does not require certification. Rice, raw or parboiled, unseasoned - Does not require certification. Rice…

Is it permissible to go paintball shooting?

It is important to point out that if this is regarding a camp activity, then whatever written further below has no bearing on what should be done in camp. The…

May I buy Keilim from someone who cooked food in them on Shabbos B’Meizid? How about buying kosher products that were cooked in these Keilim?

The Keilim may be bought but must first be kashered. Food cooked in these Keilim are forbidden. טעמים ומקורות: ראה מג״א שיח, א. פמ״ג בא״א. תהל״ד א. ובאו״א -…

Can we place our BBQ grill on top of a non-kosher BBQ grill in the park?

L'Chatchila one should not do so, unless another layer is placed in between. See also here for more info: מקור: רמ"א סי' צ"ב ס"ח. #4521

I have a pocket of time – 3 weeks during the summer – that I am free. I would love to go to Eretz Yisroel. However, the 9 days are during that time. Flying to and from would not be during the 9 days, but my time there would be. Is that ok? Are there any guidelines for it?

The custom is to avoid traveling unless done for a Mitzvah or if it can’t be delayed. Traveling for fun should not be done during this time. When necessary…

I’ve seen people covering the Challos during the Brocha of Hamotzi on Shabbos. I didn’t see this in the Alter Rebbe’s Shulchan Aruch. Is there any Chabad Minhag regarding this?

While the Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch states to cover the Challos until after Kiddush, rumor has it that the Rebbe had them covered till after Hamotzi. טעמים ומקורות:…

In a shul, about 3 minutes before Shkia someone started to drill a Mechitza into the wall. Shkia came and he was told more than 3 times to stop, but he didn’t…

In a shul, about 3 minutes before Shkiah someone started to drill a Mechitza into the wall. Shkiah came and he was told more than 3 times to stop,…

Halachic Guide – Shavuos | לוח יומי – חג השבועות