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Article: Glove-free Mitzvos

The Gemora tells of a rather finicky Kohen, Yisachar Ish K’far Barka’ee, who would put on gloves before performing the avodah (holy work) in the Beis Hamikdash. Besides for this conduct…

ברית מילה בתשעת בימים

שאלות: א. למי מותר לאכול בשרי בסעודת ברית מילה בתשעת הימים (בשבוע שחל בו ט"ב)? ב. איזה אוכל שאר האנשים צריכים לאכול (לדוגמא, האם מותר חזקת בשרי)? ג. האם מותר…

How important is it for the Bris Seuda to be Fleishik?

Fleishig should be served if possible. This applies to any seudas mitzvah, especially a Bris. There are also sources which attribute special segulos the fleishig meal has upon the…

There is a Yid on an island near me, with no Shliach, or any Frum Yidden whatsoever. They are having a baby boy in a few weeks and the borders are closed. Should they wait until the borders open to have a mohel fly in, or is there something else they should do?

It should be בשעה טובה ומוצלחת. A Bris must be done by a qualified mohel, not a doctor etc. I can not think of any options other than waiting…

The person chosen for Sandak Meumad is on a wheelchair, is that OK, or it needs to be someone that can stand?

It is okay. במכ״ש מדעת המתירים אפי׳ בברכת כהנים בכגון דא - ראה שו״ת שבות יעקב ב, א. ואף שיש חולקים, ראה פנים מאירות ב, קפו. נוב״י קמא או״ח…

5 questions regarding a Bris Milah with a clamp:

Does a a child who was circumcised with a Bronstein Mogen Clamp need hatafas dam bris (also implied in the question is would hatafas dam bris help), or not?…

Is there an Inyan that the Sandek should Davka be a ירא שמים?

Yes. However, one must also ensure the choice is made with utmost sensitivity to others, in a manner of Shalom. או״ז מילה קז. ריקאנטי תקצ. רמ״א ולבוש יו״ד…

May/Should one serve Fleishigs at a Bris taking place during the nine days?

Yes (see here). However, during the week of Tisha B’av only an exact minyan plus relatives who are ineligible to testify (קרובים הפסולים לעדות) may eat meat. The other…

אישה ילדה שבוע שעבר, והתינוק קצת צהוב. היום נפטר אבא שלה אך היא לא תיסע ללויה. עוד לא ידוע מתי הלויה…

1. מתי תתחיל לשבת שבעה? — מיד. ע״פ אג״ק ו ע׳ קג. וכן נתפשטה ההוראה. והטעמים המבוארים שם שייכים גם לעניננו. ובמק״א - לע״ע אינו מוכן לדפוס - הארכנו.…

Does a Sandek need to get an Aliyah on the Shabbos before the Bris?

Yes. A Sandak should attempt to get an Aliya the Shabbos before the Bris. קיצור שו״ע עח, יא. #4176

Is it OK for the Avi-Haben to buy a new kapota for the Bris during Sefira? I’ve heard that the Avi-Haben doesn’t take a haircut during Sefira, does the same apply to new clothes?

The Avi-Haben may buy new clothing for the Bris during Sefira. Regarding a haircu, there are different opinions on the matter. The general custom is not to. טעמים…

Is there an Inyan to have the same Mohel for all the boys in the family?

It's not just an Inyan; it’s usually halachically required. טעמים ומקורות: מועתק כאן מספר מקיף על הלכות מילה להרה״ג ר׳ מרדכי אורי אנגלמן שליט”א (בשינוים קלים - במודגש עם…

I remember there was an Inyan of giving money to a school when a baby is born, but I am not sure. Is it accurate?

Yes. This is our Minhag, at the time of the Bris. ראה היום יום כ״ח אדר שני. שיחת ז׳ אד״ש תשי״א. #981 (2)

מי קודם לעליה: אבי הבן או סנדק – האם יש מנהג חב”ד בענין זה?

המשך השאלה: וזהו מה שמצאתי בפוסקים: דעות המקדימים סנדק לאבי הבן – הלבוש והמגן אברהם סימן רפ"ב (ע"פ מנהגי פוזנא): "הסנדק דוחה לאבי הבן ולמוהל". אליה רבה סימן קל"ו (ע"פ מנהגי ווילנא): "ואח"כ…

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…

I am making a Bris for my son. I’m wondering what the Chabad Minhag is whether I should go to work after or not? I teach music (with Jewish songs and stories) and also secular studies.

Mazal Tov. Many Poskim advise that the father not work on the day of the Bris. Nonetheless, this isn’t strictly forbidden. There is no known Chabad tradition on this matter.…

Someone honored me to be Sandek. Am I required to pay them something for the Zchus?

There is no requirement, but it is a Minhag to pay for part or all of the Seudah, depending on circumstances. Sources: בארחות חיים הל׳ מילה שנותן מעות ליולדת…

At what point do we say L’hachniso and Shehecheyanu at a Bris?

In Eretz Yisroel the predominant Minhag is that everyone says Shehecheyanu by the Bris and that L'hachniso is said before the Chituch regardless if they are Ashkenazi or Sephardi. If…