Halachic Guide - Shavuos | לוח יומי - חג השבועות

A couple of years ago, I accidentally consumed and enjoyed Chalav Akum. I was taught that Chalav Akum can cause Timtum Halev, and I want to do Teshuva. Can the Rov give me a Tikkun for this?

Tzedaka in the equivalent of the meals eaten on 41 days should be given. This Tzedaka does not have to be given at once and can be given over…

Article: Are Public Hot-Water Urns Kosher?

A hot water urn that is available for public use in a place of business, work or school cafeteria or an airline kitchen may become Treif (non-kosher) when it comes…

Article: The Halachah of Shtei Kedeiros (Two Pots)

Le’chatchilah (the correct behavior before the fact), a hot milchig (dairy) pot and a hot fleishig (meat) pot should not come into contact with each other. In case they did touch, Be’dieved (after the…

Article: Opening Cans on Shabbos

Opening a can on Shabbos involves a host of halachic issues, some of which are subject to serious debate amongst contemporary poskim. The issues include the risk of transgressing…

Article: Does a Glass Bottle of Snapple Require Tevilah?

An issue frequently addressed by poskim is whether disposable utensils require Tevilah. The majority opinion is that since these utensils are not intended to last, and will eventually be disposed of,…

Recently I have been feeling Hargashos many times. Do I need to do a Bedika?

Question: Recently I have been feeling Hargashos many times, I do a Bedika, usually it comes out good, however twice it did have blood in it. The other night…

We are Bochurim in Yeshiva who watch Farbrengens of the Rebbe and we would like to know if we can use Tzedakah/Maaser money for refreshments?

Most certainly since videos of the Rebbe constitute Limmud HaTorah and/or inspire people to the observance of Mitzvahs. However, this only applies if: People won’t come otherwise. Amount and/or…

Is our Minhag to say or not to say Baruch Hu Uvaruch Shemo by the Birchos Hatorah?

Question Continued: What about Birchos Haftarah? If yes, what about when a person is relying on listening to these Brachos for the account of 100 Brachos required daily? Answer:…

We are going to be staying at my in-laws house for Pesach, but they won’t be there. They will be selling their Chametz there. Can we do Bedikas Chametz there even if we are not the owner of the house? And, what are my obligations regarding cleaning the house for Pesach? We will be cleaning and Kashering a part of the kitchen, and otherwise, the house has been cleaned.

Someone who intends to travel on Erev Pesach in order to spend Pesach in a different location should not sell their entire property to a non-Jew as Chametz . Rather, at least one…

On Which Days Should I Wear a Kapoteh?

Question: I know one wears a Kapoteh on Shabbos, Yom Tov, Chol Hamoed, and 19th of Kislev. What other times is it Minhag Chabad to wear a Kapoteh? 10…

A non Cholov Yisroel K-kup was used in our school Keurig machine. Can it be Kashered?

Thoroughly clean the needles and K-cup pack holder. Pour in detergent. Replace the cup holder with a new K-cup holder (a replaceable part). Do not use the machine for…

Can one Lechatchila Kasher something through Libun on Chol Hamoed?

Yes, if it is a Libbun Gamur. However, it is recommended not to leave it till Pesach in case one will forget and use it without Libbun. Sources:…

אני עורך סדר פסח לזקנים דוברי רוסית. אני רוצה להתחיל את הסדר מוקדם מזמן צאת הכוכבים מכיוון שהם לא יוכלו לשבת כל כך מאוחר ועוד זמן קידוש ושאר הדברים. האם אוכל להתחיל את הסדר מפלג המנחה?

בנדון כזה אפשר לסמוך על המקילים בשעת הדחק. מצה חייבת להיות בלילה. מקורות: ראה בארוכה מה שכתבנו בקובץ התמים בשעתו (גליון כב - ניסן ה'תשס"ג). #3511

Does the kettle used to Kasher a sink have to be a Pesachdik or Chometzdik or either one?

These are the choices: Chometzdik - should be Kashered first. Pesachdik - should be Kashered after. Special designated kettle for Kashering. Sources: שו״ע אדה״ז תנב, טו. …

I am now applying to jobs in the corporate environment and I would like to know what should be my position in negotiations with potential employers in terms of working on Chol Hamoed. Is it something I must present as days when I absolutely cannot work, or as days where I can be called on for only urgent projects, etc?

In general work on Chol Hamoed is forbidden. However, under certain circumstances work can be permitted. One such example is Davar Hoaved, work that if not done immediately will lead…

I am leaving town Sunday and do not plan to be home all Pesach. However, the night of Bedika I will be in a hotel where I wont be the next day as I will be checking in to another hotel room. Do I need to do a Bedika at home? and do I need to do a Bedika when I check in to the new hotel room if I am not going to be there before Sof Zman?

This is not an acceptable arrangement. You should not put yourself in a situation where you circumvent the need for checking for Chometz. If you are already in such a situation,…

If someone needs to change a baby diaper after Kiddush, would it be better to do it between Kiddush and washing or after washing where then another washing would need to take place to eat more bread?

After washing, provided that the pamper does not give off smell which makes it problematic to recite Brachos. Sources: הנה, בשו״ת מהרי״ל החדשות לב במה שצ״ל קידוש במקום…

In what situation is a doctor allowed to go to the hospital to work on a patient on Shabbos? And is he allowed to take pay for his work?

In general a doctor needs to be in contact with a competent Rav for general guidelines for the multiple and constant Shaylos that relate to Shabbos and Yom Tov.…

Is pet food which is grain free acceptable on Pesach?

Yes. However, it is recommended you check one of the Pesach lists to make sure it is indeed acceptable for Pesach. #3508

Is there an issue with using a juicer (non electric) on Shabbos or Yom Tov to squeeze our oranges for orange juice?

Not allowed. Squeezing in general even by hand is not allowed. Sources: בנוגע שבת- ראה סימן ש"כ בהתחלתו בנוגע יו"ט ראה סימן תצה סעיף ב ואדה"ז סעיף ט.…

I am teaching about Pesach in a Chabad House preschool. Some children are somewhat Frum/modern orthodox. Can I allow the children to taste Matzah from last years Shmura Matzah?

One may eat Matzah till Erev Pesach. Chabad custom is not to eat it thirty days before Pesach, but this custom is not practiced universally. Even according to Chabad…

What is the status on Pesach of breast milk which was pumped using Chometzdike Keilim?

If the breast pump was washed with Chometz vessels throughout the year, the milk should not be used over Pesach. One should set aside an additional breast pump that is…

Can I Kasher my oven for Pesach or during the year with a blow torch?

A oven can be Kashered with a blowtorch. However, using a blowtorch on the inside walls of a oven until it is red hot (what would be required if using…

If one washed and ate only a tiny piece of bread (they did not like the bread) is one supposed to say Birchas Hamazon? If not, what does one Bentch? (They ate other foods in this meal as well).

All articles of food combine to make up a Kazayis. So, if you ate half a Kazayis of something that requires the after-Brachah, Borei Nefashos Rabbos, and then you ate another half a Kazayis…

Can we use a hot water urn that we use for year round – for Pesach as well? As it boils anyways when we use it?

If Chometz touches it from the outside (while hot), then it needs to be Kashered on the outside. See also article #352 and article #739. #3448 …

Halachic Guide – Shavuos | לוח יומי – חג השבועות