Halachic Guide - Shavuos | לוח יומי - חג השבועות

Is there any source for/validity to a מנהג not to blow out candles but rather to wave them out with your hand or the like?

This is sourced in many Sefarim. It is considered a Sakana to blow out candles. כלבו קיח. ראשית חכמה בחופת אליהו רבה ג. והוב״ד בבא״ח ש״ב פינחס יח. לחה״פ…

I want to sell a second hand item to a friend. We have made up a price that we both agree on. Now I found out that it may be worth much less in the market, although he really likes specifically what I have. Is it a problem to sell it for the agreed price?

One should let the buyer know about the market rate of this second hand item, and if he agrees it is permitted. Sources: חו״מ רכ״ז סכ״א. שוע"ר הלכות…

Can I throw in the trash old Menorahs and oil cups?

Yes. However, it’s best to wrap first in something and then discard. ראה גנזי הקודש טז הערה יט. יט, יג. #6466

If a couple has a boy and a girl, thereby Halachically fulfilling the Mitzvah of Pru U’Rvu, then why is necessary to get a Heter for birth control?

See here for a thorough analysis of the parameters of this Mitzvah: https://asktherav.com/i-am-teaching-a-high-school-class-about-the-mitzva-of-pru-urvu-what-is-the-mitzvah-mdoiraisa-and-what-is-the-mitzva-mderabanan/#.XcvxTrulXq8.link This link in itself deals with the basic premise in your question. In addition…

זיווג בליל שני של שבועות: האם אפשר או שנכלל בהימים שנוהגים חומרא בהם עפ״י קבלה?

תשובה: אפשרי. אבל יש שנהגו להחמיר. מקורות: בשכנה״ג רמ בהגה״ט: וכש״כ לילי שבועות עצמן. ומוכח שהוא בשני הימים. וכ״מ באור צדיקים לח, יא. (וצ״ע בכוונתו - ראה שם…

ארכיון חוברות באתרא דרב ועוד

חוברות באתרא דרב חוברת א: בסוגיא דכורך לאור שיטת אדמו"ר הזקן (סיון תשע"ג) - י"ל עם הרבה הוספות בחוברת ד. חוברת ב: בסוגיא דעירוב תבשילין ודין אורח בו (תשרי…

Is it halachicly forbidden to pay for an item with cash so as to avoid paying sales tax?

Forbidden. ראה שו״ע חו״מ שסט, ו. שו״ע אדה"ז דיני גזלה וגניבה סעיף טו ואילך. שו״מ אג״מ חו״מ א, פב. אבל ראה שו״ת משנ״ה תנינא ב, תמה. #5625 …

Rosh Hashana Foods

https://asktherav.com/eating-nuts-on-rosh-hashana-which-nuts-when-how/ Q. Can I use lemon in the Rosh Hashana food if it’s not strong tasting? A. One can use lemon if it is mixed with other flavors…

Is Shabbos makeup is permitted?

I am extremely self-conscious on Yom Tov because I am severely pale (also at end of pregnancy now making it much worse) and often people think I look sick…

Any problem with using sugar or date syrup instead of honey to dip the Challah?

If honey isn’t possible, sugar may be used. ראה יפ״ל ג, תקפג, א. מל״ח יב, טז. בא״ח נצבים ש״א ד. שו״ת תורה לשמה תק. כה״ח תקפג, ד. שם…

האם בחור הניגש לעמוד כש”ץ לסליחות צריך להתעטף בטלית גדול?

ש. האם בחור הניגש לעמוד כש”ץ לסליחות צריך להתעטף בטלית גדול? באג"ק ח"ט ע' ריד וחי"ב ע' תמה וחי"ט ע' רמט שולל כללות הענין אצל בחור, אמנם בחט"ז ע'…

Kaporos for a Pregnant Woman

Q1. Does a pregnant woman need to do Kaparos on behalf of the fetus? A. A pregnant woman uses two chickens and one rooster. She uses the plural formula…

Is an oven with Cook-time or Stop-time Mode acceptable for Shabbos use?

There are many ovens on the market, and it is impossible in this short space to investigate and address every single model. The best we can do is provide…

Am I allowed to use a commercial warmer on Shabbos with a timer, so I can put things in before Shabbos and the timer turns off itself on Shabbos making me be able to take whatever is in there out after it turns off?

Yes. However, the food must be at least half cooked before Shabbos, see halacha2go.com #753. ראה שאלה #3506 #5506

I am teaching 8th graders how to make Tzitzis. What is the minimum Kosher size 20″ or 22″? Is it better to get a bigger size?

The minimum size of a Talis Koton - Tzitzis is approximately 19 in. wide and 19 in. long on each side until the hole for the neck Which is…

What is the proper Tikkun for one who missed putting on Rabeinu Tam Tefillin?

The Rebbe writes to an individual that forgot to put on Rabeinu Tam that he should learn the laws of Tefillin and be an expert in their laws (it…

Tzar Balei Chayim & Kaporos

Question: The way Kaporos is done these days it looks like there’s a lot of tzar balei chaim going on. Therefore I ask, why are we so makpid to…

A corelle Fleishig plate was found in the Milchig sink after being used for hot Milchig pizza. What should be done with the plate?

The plate should be thrown out, since corelle cannot be Kashered. In desperate situations, where one’s financial situation is tight, and throwing it out is a significant loss, there…

What’s the Geder of מוטב שיהיו שוגגין?

When do we say it’s better not to correct someone violating Halacha because they won’t listen and will end up violating Halacha B’Mazid (deliberately)? For example, if you notice…

Is one allowed to wear Invisalign (plastic aligner worn to slowly push teeth into a different place) or anything similar to that on Shabbos?

Is there any difference if one can feel any (even if slight) pain from them. Is it different in a case where they have not been adjusted for a…

Halachic Guide – Shavuos | לוח יומי – חג השבועות