Question: In addition to the Kaddeishim that a non-Chazzan recites, may he supplement them by attending another Minyan and reciting the Kaddeishim there as well, even though others are…
Question: In addition to the Kaddeishim that a non-Chazzan recites, may he supplement them by attending another Minyan and reciting the Kaddeishim there as well, even though others are…
30th of Shevat. Some say to observe 1 Nissan. ראה מג״א תקסח, ז. מחה״ש שם. מט״א דיני קדיש יתום ג, ח. משנ״ב תקסח, מב, ובירור הלכה זילבר שם.…
מה דינו של אבל במשך השבעה בנוגע ללימוד שיעורי חומש ורמב”ם?
איני יודע מקור להקל בדבר המפורש בפוסקים לאיסור. ראיתי מציינים למכתב שאלה הנדפס בס׳ תורת מנחם מנחם ציון ח״א ע׳ 312, שלומדים שיעור חת״ת ושאר פנימיות התורה, ובמענה שם…
Question: Is it OK to go to the Ohel at night? How about not eating; I can't eat all day, or it's OK not to eat just from Shkiah?…
אפשר לשלוח להם המידע שהיום היארצייט היהודי של מר פלוני - ללא לכתוב בעלך וכיו״ב - ושבבית חב״ד כאן יעשו כך וכך לעילוי נשמתו. וחשוב לציין את היום הזה ע״י…
שאין בזה שום מטרה וענין כ״א בל תשחית. ורצונה רק בשביל הענין הסטימנטלי. ועדיף שתעשה ענין בתומ״צ לעילוי הנשמה. #5562 (1)
Question: We are doing renovations on our home. As far as leaving an area untouched as a Zecher L'Churban; what is the bare minimum that must be done in…
You may buy your spouse a birthday present. ראה שו"ע יו"ד סי' שפ"ה סעי' ג', או"ח סי' תרצ"ו במ"א ס"ק י"א, דרכי חסד (אושפאל) סי' כ"ד סעי' י"ח,…
There is a Halachic requirement to bury the deceased in the ground itself. This prohibits burial in a wall, such as in the wall of a crypt or mausoleum.…
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…
You're allowed to go to the wedding. If you don’t usually travel overseas to your grandchildren‘s weddings, you should not travel now either. See here at length: https://asktherav.com/what-parts-of-a-wedding-am-i-allowed-to-go-to-during-the-year-of-aveilus-i-have-a-first-cousins-wedding-who-i-am-very-close-with-and-would-like-to-go-even-for-short-while/…
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.…
It's just like all other days of mourning. One may not wash in hot water but one may wash their hands, face, and feet in cold water. Alternatively, one…
It is forbidden to send gifts to an Avel during Shloshim (YD 385:3). If your main intention is not to provide the meal as a gesture, but rather, to…
You may join the Seudah and even have music if this is normally done every year and your participation is important as host. Nonetheless, you should not actively try…
One should avoid giving presents during the year of "Aveilus" on a parent. However if it is given as remuneration it is permissible, for example, a student to a…
Question: My husband has Yortzeit for his father today. His sister in law (My sister) is making a wedding for her daughter. The Chuppah is before Shkiah, so it…
I have a first cousins wedding who I am very close with, and would like to go even for short while. Answer: One may attend the Kabolas Ponim…
One who is cremated by their own choice is not mourned nor is Kaddish recited for them. However if it was not by choice or they did not have…
Question: I am living in Beersheva and I will be going to Jerusalem for the first time since arriving in Israel tomorrow. What are the important things I should…
