Q1. Does a pregnant woman need to do Kaparos on behalf of the fetus? A. A pregnant woman uses two chickens and one rooster. She uses the plural formula…
Q1. Does a pregnant woman need to do Kaparos on behalf of the fetus? A. A pregnant woman uses two chickens and one rooster. She uses the plural formula…
The custom is to avoid going, although strictly it’s permitted. When there is need to go (she really wants, etc.), it’s best not to be in the same room…
Tisha B'Av is a more stringent fast day and certainly one should try their absolute best to complete the entire fast. The Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chayim 554:5) writes that…
Question: I am 32 years old and would like to look into fertility egg freezing. I have to look more in depth into the procedures but it could be…
The exemption from fasting applies only to a woman who is already in the fourth month of pregnancy, or in the case of pain from 40 days onwards. However,…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Yes. The custom does not apply to Kivrei Tzadikim. Sources: .בכלל, שקו״ט במקור המנהג - ראה שו״ת מנח״י י, מב. ויש שכתבו שהוא ע״פ שבט מוסר כד. ועד״ז…
One should not publicize their pregnancy until entering the 5th month. This applies only to “publicizing”. One may share the information with close friends and family. Likewise, it’s ok…
