Question: My friend has an elderly and frail mother. She wakes up early on Shabbos morning and davens almost right away. It's hard for her to make kiddush, so…
Question: My friend has an elderly and frail mother. She wakes up early on Shabbos morning and davens almost right away. It's hard for her to make kiddush, so…
האם אפשר לצאת בקידוש והבדלה ממי שאינו שומר שבת?
תלוי. אם הסיבה שאינו שומר שבת מחמת שאינו מאמין בזה, אי אפשר לצאת ידי חובה ממנו. כמו כן אם הוא מחלל שבת בפרהסיא, קשה להקל לצאת ממנו. אבל אם מתבייש…
Yes. שו"ע אדה"ז נה, ו שבדברי סופרים סומכין על החזקה. וראה גם קצט, ט. #8778
One may only add water to the extent that the wine - or grape juice - can still be drunk as wine and served to guests that way. Regardless,…
Question: Me and my wife are starting a diet that eliminates all potential foods that can cause allergies, sensitivities, inflammations for 30 days. Among other things, we can't consume…
Question: Is there anything behind the custom seen amongst many in Lubavitch whereby during Kiddush the Kiddush cup is filled with 3 distinct pours of wine, instead of filling…
Question: I've found myself in this situation several times: I lay down to relax or nap Friday night before davening or Kiddush and wake up when it is already…
Question: We're buying glasses for our public seder. For a number of reasons, the stemmed glasses are more desirable (nicer, cheaper, and overall more a keepsake). Is there a…
Question: If someone hasn’t davened yet at chatzos are they mechuyav in kiddush? What about a woman? Meaning would she be unable to eat or drink before davening because…
Question: Concerning women who do not daven Shacharis on Shabbos morning (at least officially) - until what time may such women eat before kiddush? If her husband will make…
There is no clear Chabad custom in this matter. The Rebbeim would generally sit. It is reported that the Rebbe however stood. Some sit and raise themself up slightly…
Yes. Sources: בהקדם שג׳ טעמים בראשונים בחיוב לכסות הפת, משום יקרא דשבתא, זכר למן, ושלא יראה הפת בושתו. (וראה בבית ארזים רעא, ש, שבאמת ה׳ טעמים בפרטיות, עיי״ש).…
Question: If one doesn't have enough wine to fill up the kiddush cup, can water be added? (Speaking about regular wines which could be are already heavily diluted) or…
Question: I’ve seen people being careful to cover an open bottle while making Kiddush. From what I understand it’s not an halachic issue of pogum but I heard it…
Question: I was not feeling well, so I made kiddush and drank a second cup of wine for kiddush bemakom seudah. I threw up a couple of hours later…
And is there an inyan to do so by kiddush too if wine pours off the becher during kiddush? Answer: Yes, the cup should be refilled if it…
Question: Our son's bris is scheduled for Shabbos. We are planning on doing it shortly (not immediately) after Mussaf. What is the best conduct in regards to kiddush? Should…
Night time Kiddush: One may not drink even water before kiddush. When lighting candles, a woman may stipulate not to accept Shabbos till sunset, to be able to drink…
I go make Kiddush for somebody on Friday nights not where I eat my meal. Should I be koveya Seuda there or should I make Kiddush again where I…
Full Question: Recently in NJ, the government began a free lunch program for kids 18 and under. Over the past couple of weeks, my parents have been making use…
