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"…
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"…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
This is inaccurate. See here at length. #21456 (1)