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Marriage

  • - עברית, Wedding

האם יש מקור למנהג לרקוד עם מטאטא בנישואי בן הזקונים?

  בינתיים מצאנו רק אצל אוה״ע. ולע״ע לא מצאתי שום מקור אמיתי אצל בנ״י, ורק ״המצאות״ לבאר טעם ה״מנהג״. וראה המצו״ב. וניכר שהטעמים נתחדשו זה מקרוב.     #14588

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  • Wedding
  • Chupah, kavanah, אה"ע כז, אה"ע מב

Is the kiddushin valid if one was too overwhelmed and didn’t have kavana while saying “harei at mekudeshes”?

  Question: I am very worried whether my kiddushin was valid, because when I said "harei at mekudeshes..." I was very overwhelmed and I don't remember that I had the…

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  • Music, Sefiras HaOmer, Wedding

Participating in a Wedding During Sefiras HaOmer

  Question: I have a Sefardi cousin who is getting married a week after Pesach. Am I allowed to go to the Chasunah, be there by the music and dancing…

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  • Wedding
  • second marriage

Is it permitted for children to attend a parent’s chupah on Zoom?

  Question Continued: My father is getting remarried tomorrow, and we, his children will not be able to travel to attend due to the covid-19 pandemic. He has sent us…

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  • Mourning (Aveilus), Sheva Brachos
  • aveilus

May I go to Sheva Brochos, I am in the year of Aveilus on my parent?

  Please see here, the same rules would apply. May we have only Simchas!   #3285

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  • Mourning (Aveilus), Shidduchim, Women
  • hair, mourning, shloshim, waxing, women

May a woman who is in Shloshim do waxing, color hair, and pedicure?

The following applies solely to a married woman, or to a girl who is of marriageable age: Yes, you may wax and color your hair. Pedicure is permitted in case…

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  • - Archives, Marriage

Wedding Guide

  We are happy to present you with the AsktheRav "Wedding Guide" A collection of laws & customs relating to Shidduchim, Wedding Preparations and The Wedding Day in Q&A format.…

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  • Shidduchim, Tznius

Chosson and Kalla posing for a picture during the engagement

  Question: What is the Rebbe's opinion regarding the chosson and kalla posing for a picture during the engagement? And what about without officially posing just someone taking a picture…

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  • Shidduchim, Yichud
  • אה"ע כב

At what time does it become an issue of Yichud while driving in NYC?

  There is no problem if the streets are well-lit and there is a steady stream of traffic. See link: https://asktherav.com/what-are-the-halachos-of-yichud-when-using-uber-or-uber-pool/     #6721

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  • - Halacha Articles, Aliyos, Bris Milah, Davening, Shemoneh Esrei, Wedding
  • chatzitzah, gloves

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…

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  • Wedding
  • Chupah, הלכות קידושין

As a guest, must one stand for the Chupa and if so, for all of it, or only certain parts?

  One should stand at least to the Sheva Brachos, known as Birchos Nisu’in. Some Poskim specify to stand also for Birchas Eirusin. Nonetheless, the common custom is to be…

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  • Harchokos, Tznius, Wedding
  • Harchakos in public

Wedding Dancing

  Question: I have noticed that at a lot of weddings during the dancing they lift the Choson on a table from the men's side, and then the Kallah on…

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  • Marriage, Wedding
  • Kesubah, names

If one’s name was changed, does he need to fix the Kesuba?

  No. בפועל, נהוג שלא לשנות את הכתובה. לפירוט השיטות בנושא, ואריכות בהסברת השיטות ראה בהלכה יומית אות תקיד.     #967

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Do I have to let my date know that I am currently in therapy?

  Question: Hi, I am not actively dating yet though I am in Shidduchim. I was wondering if halachically I have to let my date know - obviously in later…

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  • Sheva Brachos, The 3 Weeks
  • wedding dates

Sheva Brachos During the Three Weeks

  Question: I am trying to choose a date to get married. A good date would be Yud Beis Tammuz. Would there be a halachic issue having the wedding so…

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  • Wedding
  • checking tefillin, Chupah

Is it true that a Chosson should wear all new clothes by his Chuppah?

  Question: I’ve heard that the minhag is for the Chosson to wear all new clothing by the Chuppah. What is the source for this? And does it include a…

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  • Calendar, Marriage, Taharas Hamishpacha
  • kallah teacher

Can I learn with a non Lubavitcher Kallah Teacher

  Question: I, as well as my chosson are devoted chassidim of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. There is a kallah teacher that I am very close to that is Chassidish (non-Lubavitch).…

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  • Wedding
  • Kesubah

Is it OK for me as rabbi who is officiating at a wedding to use a Kesuba which has English translation after the signatures of the witnesses.

  Yes, however the witness should not sign the English. The reason why it's OK, is because it says clearly that it's not a literal translation, thus any discrepancies between…

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  • Marriage, Mourning (Aveilus)

My wife A”H was niftar last summer. I learned that you must wait for three Yomim Tovim to pass before you can remarry.

  Question: Could I get married Lag B’omer or Should I better wait until after Shavuot? In other words, Does Shmini Atzeres count as one of the three?   You…

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  • Mishloach Manos, Purim, Wedding

Can a Chosson send Mishloach Manos to the Kallah?

  Also, can they directly pass items purchased for each other?   Answer: It’s permitted to pass items to each other, if not done with the intention of gazing at…

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  • Wedding
  • chosson, shomer

Can the Shomer for a Chosson be a Goy? Like an Uber driver etc.? How old does he or she need to be? 

  No. A Jewish child qualifies.   מקורות טעמים:  מסברא, נראה לכאו' דלא מהני גוי הן לפני החתונה והן לאחרי׳ ומכמה טעמים: הנה, המנהג שגם לפני החתונה לא יצאו החתן…

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  • Wedding

Is it Minhag Chabad to have the Chupa outside in the street or is it OK to have it indoors with an opening above the Chupah as is standard in many halls?

  It is okay.   ראה אג״ק חי״ב אגרת ג׳תתקכח: יישר כח על מאמרו נגד הפשרות, שזהו בקעה היותר מבהילה במדינה זו ובתקופה זו, ולא לבד שאין נוהגין כהוראת תורתנו במקרים…

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  • Shidduchim

Do I need to pay a friend for advice he gave me regarding Shidduchim (I already paid the Shadchan)?

  Question: A Bochur closed a Shidduch and during the meetings he was was guided by a friend whose guidance was very useful in sealing the shidduch. The Shadchan has…

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  • Marriage, Wedding
  • cheshvan, wedding dates

Can I get married during the month of Cheshvan?

  There is no Halachic prohibition in weddings during Cheshvan. Sefer HaMinhagim records Minhag Chabad as avoiding weddings in Cheshvan. However, in the later years (5740's), the Rebbe made it…

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  • Marriage, Taanis Tzibur (Fast Days), Wedding
  • brush teeth

Can the Kallah who is fasting on her wedding day brush her teeth?

  Yes this is permitted.   דהוי תענית יחיד וע"פ המבואר בשו"ע סי' תקס"ז ס"ג ונו"כ, (ומה גם דאינו תענית חמור) וראה גם נ"ג נישואין פ"ו אות י"ג.   #5301

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