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BH we had our grandson’s Bris today; his name is Aryeh Leib after my husband’s Zaide; the other family was concerned because my Mechutainesteh’s father’s name is Moshe Aryeh (which was a fact none of the children knew until now); i.e. the Zaideh goes by Moishe; now that the name is given already in error, any Takannah needed? they don’t plan to call him Aryeh and they told the Zaideh that the baby’s name is Leib.

Leave as is. Ensure baby goes by the name Leib only. Same applies to the English name as well. טעמים ומקורות: ראה אג״ק ז ע׳ רפו. וכ״ה אפי׳ בנדו״ד…

Can a baby boy wear gender neutral clothing that a baby girl has worn before?

Yes. However, the very first garment after birth should not be one that the opposite gender has worn before. In today’s day and age where mothers give birth in the…

שאלה: האם יש התייחסות מהרבי להשקלא וטריא אם ללדת בבית או בבית הרפואה?

תשובה בשיחת י״ט כסלו תשמ״ז (סה״ש תשמ״ז א ע׳ 146 ובהערה 10) בקשר עם תליית שיר המעלות בבית הרפואה, נזכר בדרך אגב, ש״בימינו אלה מסיבות רפואיות יולדות הנשים בבית…

Can one make a Shehechiyanu on the birth of a baby girl during Sefiras Haomer?

Yes. Sources: ובמכ״ש מבין המצרים כשיפסיד הברכה - ראה שו״ע או״ח תקנא, יז. רמ״א שם. ולהדיא כתב כן בסי׳ יעב״ץ דיני ביהמ״צ ח, ברואה חבירו ביהמ״צ. וראה גם…

Must a pregnant woman drink 4 cups of wine? Can grape juice suffice?

For those that dislike wine, with a medical condition or pregnant, Grape Juice may be used. It is recommended to add some wine to the grape juice if possible.…

Kiddush in honor of the birth of a baby girl

Question: Regarding a Kiddush for my daughter’s birth, can I do it on Friday night after the meal? Similarly, can I do it during the week? Answer: The…

Why do we name people with non Kosher animal names like Dov, Aryeh, Zev etc. But seeing them is avoided?

Because there are a lot of positive elements to those animals. There is a lot we can learn from them. The Mishnah tells us to learn to be bold…

I have a woman in my community who is still single in her 30s and she feels she needs a new “Mazal”. She received a Jewish name in Russia. Is it OK to add another Jewish name to add or change her Mazal?

See here for answer.

Can one bring a שיר למעלות card into the labor room?

Question: Can one bring a Shir Lamaalos card into the labor room to be visible during labor (for the woman to feel safer)? Can it be see through? Would…

At what point can one consider a woman a Yoledes and can start calling a taxi and do Melachos with a Shinui?

See here and here.

How is the name Nesha spelled on a Ksuba?

נעשא. מ''מ פשוט. וכ״כ במלואת אבן יד, א. מנחת אהרן גורדון ע׳ 12.

לאחד מהמקורבים שלנו נולדו בן ובת תאומים, הם רוצים לקיים מנהג ישראל לעשות סעודת הודאה/קידוש לכבוד הבת, האם יכולים לצאת ידי חובה בסעודת הברית בתור סעודת הודאה על הבת או צריכים אירוע נפרד?

יש לעשות קידוש או סעודה בנפרד, או לפחות כשאי אפשר או כשיש צורך - לייחד משהו מיוחד (תבשיל מיוחד, אורח מיוחד וכו׳) בסעודת הברית עבור - ולזכות - הבת. …

My wife is expecting and was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. The doctor said she should monitor her glucose levels 4 times every single day, including Shabbos. May she prick herself (שחיטה) and squeeze out blood (דש) and use the electronic blood reader, 4 times on Shabbos?

Please see here for answer.

Brachos After Birth (Hatov V’hameytiv, Shehecheyanu & Hagomel)

Question: What is the Minhag/Halacha for Anash regarding a parent making a Brocha on the birth of a child? The mother saying Hagomel upon giving birth? Answer: The…

Chiyuv Aliya for a husband after his wife gives birth

Question: I have seen about the Chiyuv Aliya a husband has when the wife goes to Shul the first time after birth, and after 40 days from birth, etc.…

Is it true that a mother should start nursing on the left side?

Q. It is brought in Tzava'as Rebbi Yehuda Hachassid (55) that a mother should start nursing on the left side. Is this the practice L'poel too? A. Yes, where…

Is the Halacha different regarding Onos that are within a couple of months post birth?

Must they all be kept? Is the difference only regarding Veses Kavua. How does it work? Answer: After a birth one must keep the Onos (Hachodesh, Beinoni, Hafloga)…

In the hospital on Shabbos within 3 days of childbirth, can a mother do these three things?

1) Push the buttons to adjust the hospital bed to a sitting/lying position (so she can nurse the baby and sleep when needed)? 2) Push the button to call the…

We know someone named צורישדי. Is there a problem with saying his name?

No.

We just found out that we’re pregnant and no one knows yet, and we were offered Kvaterin. Can we accept?

The accepted custom is that a woman who is expecting does not act as Kvaterin. There is however room to be lenient with this Minhag before 40 days, if…

Should a pregnant woman not go to a zoo?

Some are particular not to go to a zoo during pregnancy. There are sources for this custom. If you wish, you may go to the zoo, but do not…

Article: Is it permissible to buy clothing for the baby before birth?

Q. Are we allowed to buy children's books/Seforim before our baby is born? A. In this case, where it is for a Mitzvah, it is certainly OK. Read on…

If a girl is born after Shkiah but before Tzeis, when is considered her birth date?

Both days L'chumra. However, you should ascertain the exact time of birth so that there be no doubts. When most of the head emerges, is the time of birth according…

My husband named his sister’s daughter Sahar (Samech-Hay-Raish) at the Torah when she was born two years ago. It is based off of the word for moon. Now he is questioning whether this is a Hebrew name at all. Can you please advise as to if it is a proper Hebrew name or if we have to pick something else. Her mother is not religious and likes this name.

The name Sahar - סהר is a relatively new name. As you mentioned, it refers to the moon which is also referred to as סהר. See Shir Hashirim (7:3), and…

I am teaching a high school class about the Mitzva of Pru U’rvu. What is the Mitzvah M’doiraisa and what is the Mitzva M’derabanan? Please include which Pasuk we learn this from.

The Mitzvah D'oiraisa applies to having two children, one boy and one girl. The primary Passuk is in Parashas Noach 9:7. It is also mentioned elsewhere in the Torah,…