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Divrei Kedusha

  • Davening, Divrei Kedusha, Kedushah, Seforim, Tefillin
  • Tefillin bag

May I place something on top of Tefillin or Seforim when they are in a bag? May I put a Chitas on top of my Tefillin, in the bag?

  One should be careful not to put anything on top of tefillin or seforim even when the tefillin/seforim are in a bag. Some are lenient with regards to putting…

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  • Chabad Minhogim, Divrei Kedusha, Uncategorized
  • music, Niggunim, yom tov, Yome Dpagra

When may we sing Daled Bavos?

  The following is a list of days and special occasions where it is either recorded that the Niggun Daled Bavos can/should be sung, or that it was sung (some…

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  • Divrei Kedusha
  • bathroom, niggun, shower

Singing in the Bathroom or Shower

  Question: Can one sing Nigunim in bathroom or shower? Or a song with words of Torah? Or a song of other words but to tune of a Niggun?  …

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  • Divrei Kedusha
  • gartel, או"ח כא

Is one allowed to enter a bathroom/Mikvah with a Gartel in his pocket?

  Being that the Gartel is worn specifically during Davening, it is not proper to enter with it into the bathroom. If necessary, if it is covered it is OK.…

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  • Chanukah, Divrei Kedusha, Shaimos (Genizah)

Can I throw in the trash old Menorahs and oil cups?

  Yes. However, it’s best to wrap first in something and then discard.   ראה גנזי הקודש טז הערה יט. יט, יג.     #6466

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  • Divrei Kedusha, Shaimos (Genizah)
  • ksav ashuris

Is it okay to have my name written in a Smicha certificate with Ksav Stam (Ashuri)?

  There is no Issur to do so. However, ideally כתב אשורי should be used only for holy matters.     Sources: הנה, בשו״ת הרמב״ם בלאו רסח: הטעם השני  אשר…

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  • Chumros, Customs, Davening, Divrei Kedusha, Shnayim Mikrah
  • Birchas HaMazon, davening, double covering, second covering, yarmulke

Is it an obligation or a Minhag Chassidim to have a second covering over ones head while making a Bracha or saying Hashem’s name? (like during Shnayim Mikra or Chumash etc.)

  During Davening and Birchas HaMazon one should wear a double covering, specifically a hat on top of the Yarmulke. It is the Minhag of some Ba'alei Nefesh to wear…

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  • Divrei Kedusha, Shaimos (Genizah)
  • shaimos

Can I put N’shei chabad magazines into the recycling, or does it have to go into Shaimos? 

  Being that there are complete Torah thoughts, it would qualify as Shaimos. You may remove the Shaimos parts and discard the rest. See here.

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  • Divrei Kedusha
  • siddur, מעשה רב

Does a Tehillim go on top of a Siddur that has Torah in the back?

  Correct.   Sources: שקו״ט בקדושת סידור בכלל לענין זה (והרי י״ב פסוקי תורה, בפ׳ הקרבנות, שמע ועוד, נוסף לקריה״ת לימות החול), אם דינו כחומש, נ״ך או  תושבע״פ - ראה מחזיק…

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  • Divrei Kedusha
  • bathroom, good shabbos in mikvah, modeh ani

Is it permissible to talk about holy things in the bathroom when the children are undressed?

  I bathe the kids of a family I know. When I come the kids love to ask me questions and sometimes we talk about the Chassidishe Yomim Tovim as…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Divrei Kedusha, Shaimos (Genizah)
  • respect, sefer, seforim, shaimos, worn out

Article: Shaimos Bag How-To: Where does it go before Genizah?

  Judaica stores sell special boxes that are marked for Genizah (cached storage of holy material). One can fill the box with their Shaimos (literal translation: names, i.e., worn out holy material),…

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