I want to name a daughter after a great-grandmother, but don’t have proper records. Answer: Unless the great-grandmother is Israeli, or you live in Eretz Yisroel, the spelling…
I want to name a daughter after a great-grandmother, but don’t have proper records. Answer: Unless the great-grandmother is Israeli, or you live in Eretz Yisroel, the spelling…
Assuming the visit is beneficial and important for the patient: • One must first inquire if there are any Jewish deceased individuals in the hospital. • One must ensure…
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,…
?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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
