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  • Pesach, Pregnancy
  • kitniyos, prenatal

Are prenatal pills Kosher for Pesach?

  Most contain Kitniyos. You can consult one of the Pesach medication lists to see if there are Kosher Lepesach certified (or approved) options that don’t contain Kitniyos. In general,…

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  • - עברית, Pregnancy

?שמעתי שנמנעים מלאחל מזל טוב על בשורה שהאשה נכנסה בהיריון. האם זה נכון

  אין קפידא בדבר. אבל המנהג בדרך כלל שלא לומר רק בעת הלידה.   מקורות: ולהעיר מהמשמעות בשער בת רבים ויצא, שבא גד, בא מזל טוב, מוסב על הריונה של…

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  • Birth, Bris Milah

After birth a woman is supposed to hear a Davar Kedusha. Is going to a Bris counted as hearing a Davar Kedusha?

  No, unless she heard kaddish at the bris. If the bris was in a shul there is more room for leniency.   Sources: ע״ד המנהג בכלל - ראה תורת…

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  • - עברית, Birth
  • visitng shul after birth

מנהג יציאת יולדת לבית הכנסת

  שאלה: המנהג שיולדת הולכת לבית הכנסת ביציאתה הראשונה מהבית - האם צריכה לשמוע קדושה דוקא? מה עם ברכו, קדיש וכו'?   מענה: המנהג לשמוע (ולענות) ברכו, קדיש או קדושה.…

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  • Birth, Motzei Shabbos, Women
  • Melaveh Malkah, segulah, Techiyas Hameisim

Is a woman obligated in Melava Malka? Will she have Techiyas Hameisim if she doesn’t?

  Question: Regarding the Luz bone needed for Techiyas Hameisim, it is known that eating Melava Malka only by washing for bread will one be zoche for Techiyas Hameisim. Is…

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  • - עברית, Calendar, Pregnancy, Taharas Hamishpacha
  • יו"ד קפט

עקירת וסת קבוע בג״ח הראשונים דימי עיבורה

  במאי דשאילנא קדמיכון, בדין עקירת וסת קבוע בג״ח הראשונים דימי עיבורה, אם מה שלא ראתה בג׳ חדשים הראשונים מהני לעקור וסת קבוע.   לפענ״ד בוסת שאינו קבוע נעקר, משא״כ…

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  • Hashem's name

Is one allowed to pronounce the name of a Shul “Beth El”?

  Question: Is one allowed to pronounce the name of a Shul "Beth El"? Being that "E-l" is a name of Hashem. Also, would one be required to write "E-l"…

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  • - Archives, Birth

Halachos of Childbirth on Shabbos & Yom Tov

  Click to download PDF   The Halachos of Childbirth on Shabbos and Yom Tov By HaRav Yosef Braun, Mara D’Asra of the Crown Heights Beis Din    

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  • Birth, Yom Kippur

I just gave birth/I am nursing. Do I have to fast on Yom Kippur?

  A woman after birth - up to and including the third day since birth - need not fast. Within seven days - consult with a Rov. After that period…

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  • Fasting, Pregnancy, Yom Kippur

I am pregnant. Do I have to fast on Yom Kippur?

  Pregnant women must fast on Yom Kippur. Pregnant women who are high risk need to discuss with a Rov whether they should fast or not. Nausea, tiredness, or weakness…

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  • Birth, Fasting, Pregnancy, Yom Kippur

How do I eat and drink on Yom Kippur with Shiurim?

  If one is required to eat on Yom Kippur due to medical reasons, a Rov should be consulted in advance to receive specific dispensation from fasting. However, in case…

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  • Birth, Yom Kippur

What if I go into labor on Yom Kippur…

  Question: I'm due for a baby a couple days after Rosh Hashanah. I usually run late. If I go into labor on Yom Kippur what is allowed in regard…

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  • Pregnancy
  • Ayin Hara, emes, lying, truth, יו"ד קפה

How do I answer the question: Are you expecting?

  Question: How do I answer people who don't know better, or my children, if they straight out ask if I'm expecting and it's too early to talk about it?…

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  • Names

Naming After Someone That Passed Away Young

  Question: Is it a problem to name a baby after his great uncle that passed away at 65 years old? (he was married, children etc.), or do we see…

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  • Names

Can we name our child one name after two people?

  It is OK to name a baby after two people.   Sources: שמות אחר ב׳ בנ״א - ראה שו״ת מחנה חיים אה״ע מג. ברית אבות ח, לא בשם הרה״צ…

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  • Medical, Names
  • Mi Shebeirach

Adding a Name for a very ill person

  Question: Please specify a detailed procedure on how to add a name to a relative who is in a hospital and is in need of a big Refuah Shleimah.…

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  • Non-Jewish Activities, Pregnancy
  • Miscarriage, segulah

Is wearing a ruby stone a legitimate Segula for not miscarrying?

  Such a segula is mentioned in Seforim. However, there are many conditions mentioned. Among them, the stone must be it's natural size not cut and tempered with, it should…

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  • Pru U'rvu, Spending Ma'aser
  • Infertility, יו"ד רמט

Can Ma’aser be put towards fertility treatments?

  Question: I know ma'aser isn't supposed to be used for mandatory mitzvos, of which pru u'rvu is one. Is there leniency for ma'aser to be put towards fertility treatments?…

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  • Birth
  • birth on shabbos

Traveling over a bridge to go to/from a hospital on Yom Tov

  Question: B"h my wife is due around yom tov. Her doctor is based out of a hospital in Staten Island. Can we go there from Crown Heights on Shabbos/Yom…

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  • Birth, Shabbos
  • birth on shabbos

Halachos of Birth on Shabbos

  This post has been compiled from all questions on this topic we have received and answered over the years, thus it includes all the information from all other posts…

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  • Birth, Pregnancy
  • gender, ultrasound

Is there an ענין not to find out the gender of a child in the womb?

  Question: I am pregnant and have had to do an ultrasound as per Dr. request. In such cases, should I ask the technician specifically not to tell me the…

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  • - עברית, Names, Wedding
  • kesuba

השמות העשל ושלום דובער בכתובה

  שאלה א: בכתובתי כתוב העשל בלי יו"ד. ושאלתי האם יש צורך או ענין לתקן הנ"ל?   תשובה:  א. אין לתקן. איך שיהי׳, ה״ז כשר, שבכתובה בכלל אינו מעכב. אלא…

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  • Pregnancy, Refuah, Shabbos
  • taking medicine on shabbos, מאכל בריאים

May a woman take pre-natal pills on Shabbos?

  It's a health supplement for those pregnant or hoping to conceive   Answer: Yes. Nonetheless, it is better to take before Shabbos and after Shabbos. Alternatively, it can be…

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  • Names
  • leib, אה"ע קכט

What is the proper spelling of the name Leib?

  The correct spelling among Askenazim is ליב. If the tzaire beneath the ל is pronounced similar to a patach as is done in many Hungarian, Polish and Galician communities,…

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  • Marriage, Names, Shidduchim

If two Mechutanim (or Mechutenestes) have the same exact name – should a name be added?

  Generally it is recommended to do so although a decision should be made on a case to case basis.   Sources: כ״ה בצוואת ריה״ח כד. ונסתפקו בזה אם הוא…

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