Halachic Guide - Shavuos | לוח יומי - חג השבועות

Someone who’s staying in a hospital on Chanukah, and they don’t allow fire to be lit there, can he light there even though he might have to put it out shortly thereafter?

Light without a Brachah. Of course we are not advising to go against hospital protocol, especially since there is a potential danger here C"V. You should coordinate with those in…

My wife is in the rehab for Chanukah and they only let them light candles in the Shul downstairs. Should she light in the Shul, or should I have her in mind and be Motzei her when I light at home?

She should be Yotzei from you, but she should watch someone in Shul lighting and answer Amen. #2007

Am I allowed to move the Menorah if I think it isn’t safe? If I am not allowed, do I have to relight it if I started moving it and then placed it back in its original place?

If the Menorah was moved to a different location in the same area, one is Yotzei B'dieved. Some permit it even L'chatchilla. After 50 minutes, one may certainly move…

Students at college are having difficulty lighting the Menorah in their dormitories due to fire regulations. May they light in the Chabad House with a Brachah?

One person may light in the Chabad House with a Brachah as Pirusmei Nisa, but this does not dispense him from his personal obligation to light the Menorah at…

Is it not ideal to light the Menorah using Pomace olive oil?

Correct. It is kosher, but not ideal. Question 2: What about refined olive oil? Is only extra virgin olive oil ideal? Answer 2: They are all kosher…

As we were doing Mivtzoim and giving out Menorahs someone gave me a $10 donation. We planned on using this $10 to buy Menorahs for the next time we go on Mivtzoim. The money fell out of my coat pocket a little while later. Do I have to pay $10 from my own money?

If the Tzedakah money had not been designated to a particular recipient, no one has a claim to it; thus the one that was holding the money doesn’t have the…

If for whatever reason the main rooms of the house, like the kitchen and dining room, don’t have a Mezuzah, would it be better to light the Menorah by a bedroom or front door that do have a Mezuzah?

You should light at the entrance of the main room, even if it has no Mezuzah. Sources: לא מצינו בשום דוכתא שיש להדר להדליק בפתח שי״ב מזוזה. ומוכח…

Article: Height of Menorah

When it says that the Menorah is supposed be lit between 3 and 10 Tefachim from the ground, does this refer to the height of the stool that the…

If I will be lighting Menorah late at night due to traveling, may I be קובע סעודה on the plane? Can I appoint someone to remind me to light upon arrival at the destination?

Answer: They may not eat Mezonos or Hamotzi more than a Kebeitza. There are a variety of satiating foods that are not in that category. If there is a…

I am having a large group of people for a Chanukah Seuda. Most likely those people will not light the Menorah when they come home after the meal. Can I set up a table and have everyone light the Menorah before the Seuda?

Another event where many families will join for a Seuda in a private home. Can the host light candles and be Motzai everyone? Once again these people may not…

When is the best time to light the Menorah according to Minhag Chabad?

After Shkiah Ha’amitis, several minutes after sunset. Sources: ראה ספר המנהגים חב״ד במקומו. ובלוח כולל חב״ד: תיכף אחרי השקיעה. שקיעה האמתית - ראה סדר הכנסת שבת. וראה אצלנו…

If we do a public Menorah lighting in a bowling alley, or any other event, how long do the candles have to burn to in order to make a Bracha on the lighting? How many Jews need to be present in order to light with a Brachah?

Half hour. Ten Jews must be present when lighting in order to make a Brachah. ראה בלוח יומי לחנוכה השקו”ט אם צ”ל עשרה בעת הברכה. וטוב שיהיו כבר…

שמעתי שמועה שיש ענין להשתמש דוקא בשמן זית שמייצרים יהודים בשביל נרות חנוכה במיוחד. האם זה נכון?

לא נכון. אמנם, חשוב לדעת, ש מצוי בשוק שמן זית מזוייף שנמכר במחיר נמוך מאוד. השמן המזוייף הוא צהבהב יותר, פחות מריר ויותר מימי. שמן זית אמיתי אינו מבעבע או מקציף…

Lighting Menorah While Traveling

Question: I will be traveling this Sunday with a long stopover. When I reach my final destination it will be after Chatzos and perhaps even close to Alos. Should…

Where should I light my Menorah? By the doorpost to our bedroom, or by one of the doorposts that are facing the dining room?

Does the Menorah have to be directly in middle of the doorway (though it may block entry through it)? Can it be along the outside wall of the doorway?…

Does dried pineapple need a Hechsher? The only ingredient is pineapple.

Dried pineapple might be treated with oil or other additives. Unless you are certain that they are naturally dried without any additives, it would require a Hechsher.

How much Tzedaka should one give instead of one day fasting for Kaparah?

Question: How many US dollars should a person give to fulfill what the Alter Rebbe says in Tanya about the 18 polish coins for each particular Aveirah instead of…

May a woman sing in front of her father? (& other questions)

Q. May a woman sing in front of her father? A. A father may hear his daughter singing. Q. May a woman sing with her father as he…

A Pareve knife was only used for cutting bread but was washed together with Fleishig dishes. May I use that knife to cut bread and then use that bread with butter?

If the knife was washed with soap or if the water did not reach , the knife is considered Pareve and you may use the bread for Milchig. However,…

What is the Rebbe’s view in regard to Thanksgiving? Are Jewish people allowed to celebrate it?

Halachically, Thanksgiving is not similar to other non-Jewish holidays. This holiday is not based on a specific religion and one who celebrates it does not transgress the prohibition of…

Halachic Guide – Shavuos | לוח יומי – חג השבועות