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Question: Is 15 Kislev considered a taanis yochid or taanis tzibur? Do we have to be mekabel taanis? Does the answer depend if we have a minyan of people fasting, or if we have a minyan for… Question: Is 15 Kislev considered a taanis yochid or taanis tzibur? Do we have to be mekabel taanis? Does the answer depend if we have a minyan of people fasting, or if we have a minyan for krias haTorah? Answer: According to some opinions, it’s considered a Taanis Tzibur, therefore one should not rinse out their mouth like all Taanios Tzibur. However there are some opinions that it is a Taanis Yochid, therefore one should be Mekabel the Taanis by Mincha the day before. It is a Taanis Tzibur according to those opinions, even if there…Show more
Yes. One should make an extra effort to be holding with the Minyan for Hallel. The Rebbe once told someone who was accustomed to daven be’arichus that he should begin prior to the Minayn so that when they reach… Yes. One should make an extra effort to be holding with the Minyan for Hallel. The Rebbe once told someone who was accustomed to daven be’arichus that he should begin prior to the Minayn so that when they reach Hallel he should be holding with them. Similarly, the Rebbe writes in Igros Kodesh: ”Despite the fact that our Rebbeim would extend their Shabbos prayers over many hours – long after the congregation had concluded the service – they would nevertheless organize their time on Yom Tov so that they would conclude the amidah with the congregation and then recite…Show more
Question: What is the proper order for Kriah this coming Shabbos - Shabbos, Rosh Chodesh, Chanukah - in a place where there is only 2 Sifrei Torah? Which sefer to use for the Chanukah Kriah and when to be… Question: What is the proper order for Kriah this coming Shabbos - Shabbos, Rosh Chodesh, Chanukah - in a place where there is only 2 Sifrei Torah? Which sefer to use for the Chanukah Kriah and when to be golel? Answer: The Maftir (Chanukah) should be read from the first Sefer, provided there is time to roll it before the end of Shvi’i (reading of Rosh Chodesh). Otherwise, it should be read from the second Sefer. Practically: In both cases, the Sifrei Torah should be prepared for the readings of Miketz and Rosh Chodesh. In the first…Show more
Question: I am a chiyuv. I am usually a chazan on Yom Kippur, but this year my normal shul is closed. I got an offer from a different shul, can I be chazan? I saw seforim bring down… Question: I am a chiyuv. I am usually a chazan on Yom Kippur, but this year my normal shul is closed. I got an offer from a different shul, can I be chazan? I saw seforim bring down that if you were חזן for many years it’s not a problem. Answer: No. The allowance is only in the same exact shul. Sources: מט"א תקפא, כט. וכפשוט, כן הכוונה גם באג״ק ח״ז…Show more
If you do this work as part of your monthly mashgiach job and the pay is arranged so that it is not described as "Shabbos pay" or "Shabbos hours" so you may do the work. However, if the work… If you do this work as part of your monthly mashgiach job and the pay is arranged so that it is not described as "Shabbos pay" or "Shabbos hours" so you may do the work. However, if the work is not structured in a way that preparations for your job would take place on the weekday, it’s a machlokes if this is permitted. Many say that one will not see a siman bracha. Of course, this is only if you greatly need the work, otherwise, it would be best to have your day of Shabbos exclusively for מנוחה…Show more
Question: If I gave someone my Credit card to use as a loan and he paid me the full amount exactly and I get points for each dollar, are those points considered avak ribbis and is it better to… Question: If I gave someone my Credit card to use as a loan and he paid me the full amount exactly and I get points for each dollar, are those points considered avak ribbis and is it better to do היתר עיסקא for each charge? Answer: If there are no late fees, and your question is ONLY regarding cc points, then there is no need for a היתר עיסקא. See also: Halacha2go.com #241: Interest on a Credit Card Sources: בכמה פוסקים שכרטיס אשראי כמו ערב שלוף דוץ המבואר…Show more
שאלה: בשנת אבילות, שמנהגנו לומר אחרי כל תפלה משניות פכ״ד דכלים ופ״ז דמקואות: מה הדין אם שכחתי להגיד משניות בתפילת שחרית, ונזכרתי בתפילת ערבית האם אני יכול להשלים את המשניות של הבוקר (ללא הקדיש). מענה: לכתחילה יש להשתדל… שאלה: בשנת אבילות, שמנהגנו לומר אחרי כל תפלה משניות פכ״ד דכלים ופ״ז דמקואות: מה הדין אם שכחתי להגיד משניות בתפילת שחרית, ונזכרתי בתפילת ערבית האם אני יכול להשלים את המשניות של הבוקר (ללא הקדיש). מענה: לכתחילה יש להשתדל לאמרם סמוך לתפילה או לפחות במשך היום ממש. באם לא אמרם במשך היום, חייב להשלים בלילה. טעמים ומקורות: ראה ליקוט מאג״ק בשולחן מנחם יו"ד ח"ב סימן קס"ב בנוגע לאמירת ט"ז קדישים לפחות ביום, ומשמע שם שזהו גם עיקר טעם אמירת המשניות כדי להשלים המספר. [שם בנוגע למספר ט"ז בכדי להציל הנשמה ממדורי גהינם במשך המעת לעת, שכל קדיש פועל…Show more
Question: If the Minyan is saying Birchas Hachodesh and you don't know when the molad is, is it preferred to say it later on, after you can find out? How about for one who anyway isn't holding where the… Question: If the Minyan is saying Birchas Hachodesh and you don't know when the molad is, is it preferred to say it later on, after you can find out? How about for one who anyway isn't holding where the Minyan is? Answer: If you will be able to say it later with a minyan while knowing when the molad is that is preferred. If that is not an option you can still say it with the minyan even though you don't know the molad. This is preferred rather than finding out the molad later and saying it…Show more
Question: I would like to avoid having to burn the leftover Chanukah wicks and oil. Can I make a tenai before Chanukah and then dispose of them by wrapping and putting them in the garbage? Answer: Yes. The… Question: I would like to avoid having to burn the leftover Chanukah wicks and oil. Can I make a tenai before Chanukah and then dispose of them by wrapping and putting them in the garbage? Answer: Yes. The tanai only works for oil remaining after the allotted time, half-hour or 50 minutes according to Minhag Chabad, passed. Sources: נסתפקתי לענין הפתילות אם מועיל תנאי, דלכאו׳ עדיפי מהשמן…Show more
Yes, so long that you said first yihyu l’ratzon. Sources: תוספתא ברכות ג, י. ברכות לא, א. ע״ז ח,…
According to most Poskim it’s permissible when the seltzer is used for Shabbos. Others are concerned about מוליד, עובדין דחול, מכה בפטיש, however, the custom is to be lenient. Sources: See the sources tab of Halacha2go.com #484: May I…
Question: If one missed the time for Shacharis on a Shabbos or Yom Tov, how do they daven? Do you say Mincha first or Musaf first? Answer: Musaf. Then Mincha, and then tashlumin for Shacharis. If the time… Question: If one missed the time for Shacharis on a Shabbos or Yom Tov, how do they daven? Do you say Mincha first or Musaf first? Answer: Musaf. Then Mincha, and then tashlumin for Shacharis. If the time of Mincha arrived, Mincha takes precedence. In this case, Mincha is first, then Musaf, and then tashlumin for Shacharis. Mincha takes precedence only after the time of Mincha Ketana has arrived. However, even before this, from the time of Mincha Gedolah, one must daven Mincha first, in the event that for whatever reason he must daven both tefillos now, for…Show more
Yes. Sources: בהקדם שג׳ טעמים בראשונים בחיוב לכסות הפת, משום יקרא…
Question: My daughter is 9 and has a very very hard time with bentching. Would it be ok to have her bentch just the first paragraph? Even that Is a challenge for her but bezh I feel it’s something… Question: My daughter is 9 and has a very very hard time with bentching. Would it be ok to have her bentch just the first paragraph? Even that Is a challenge for her but bezh I feel it’s something realistic to help her do. (Otherwise, she ends up being koveh seudah on Mezonos or complains that she has ‘nothing' to eat)... Answer: Here is shortened version of benching for this situation specifically: בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יי אֱ־לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, הַזָּן אֶת הָעוֹלָם כֻּלּוֹ בְּטוּבוֹ בְּחֵן וּבְחֶסֶד וּבְרַחֲמִים. הוּא נוֹתֵן לֶחֶם לְכָל בָּשָׂר כִּי לְעוֹלָם חַסְדּוֹ, וּבְטוּבוֹ הַגָּדוֹל עִמָּנוּ תָּמִיד…Show more
פשוט שכן הוא, כשאפשר. מקורות: כן מובן ממקור הדברים בס׳ המוסר ד בהגה ד״ה…
מענה: דין התפלין ככלי שמלאכתו לאיסור שמותר לטלטלו לצורך גופו ומקומו, אלא אם כן במי שמקפיד מאד על התפלין ולא ישתמש בו לשום דבר. מקורות: ראה שו״ע אדה״ז שח, יט. ובביאור דבריו - לב…
There is such a tradition to melt lead into water as a remedy for an Ayin Hara, however, there is no known Jewish source as to where it originates. In the responsa of the Tzemach Tzedek, it is brought… There is such a tradition to melt lead into water as a remedy for an Ayin Hara, however, there is no known Jewish source as to where it originates. In the responsa of the Tzemach Tzedek, it is brought in reference for healing some sickness with worms. It seems that it is normally done in the presence of the person who is seeking the Segulah, although some write that it can be done remotely as well. Sources: ראה שו"ת צ"צ או"ח סי' לח. האלף לך שלמה…Show more
No. One however may place there seforim. Sources: ראה שו״ת מהרש״ם ד, נז. ויצבור יוסף בר-שלום ה,…
The custom is not to change the chazan, although it is permitted and should be done when there is a valid reason. Sources: ראה יוסף דעת תנינא יו"ד שעו, ז ד״ה בהגה…
Question: I was wondering if doughnuts need to be pas yisroel or bishul yisroel? I.e. Would it be permitted to purchase a doughnut with a hechsher which isn’t particular about this? I am asking because I had once… Question: I was wondering if doughnuts need to be pas yisroel or bishul yisroel? I.e. Would it be permitted to purchase a doughnut with a hechsher which isn’t particular about this? I am asking because I had once seen an article which explains that doughnuts are not “olah al shulchan melochim”. Answer: They need to be bishul yisroel. Sources: יש שרצו להתיר מחמת שאעעש״מ. ונסתרו דבריהם מהמציאות, שרגיל שאדם…Show more
Question: Is there anything halachically wrong with hypnosis? Specifically doing it to yourself with audio guides. There are classes that teach women to hypnotize themselves to reduce pain in labor and delivery. Would this be halachically permissible? Answer:… Question: Is there anything halachically wrong with hypnosis? Specifically doing it to yourself with audio guides. There are classes that teach women to hypnotize themselves to reduce pain in labor and delivery. Would this be halachically permissible? Answer: Yes, practicing Hypnobirthing is Halachicly permissible. It goes without saying that if it includes involvement of the husband, for support, touch and massage it is absolutely forbidden. Sources: לענין היפנוזה בכלל - ראה בשו״ת בנין ציון (לבעל…Show more
Question: A friend of mine, who is a yid that rachamana litzlan doesn't keep Shabbos gave me a monetary gift, and I'm wondering if I'm allowed to benefit from it, being that parts of it were most likely made… Question: A friend of mine, who is a yid that rachamana litzlan doesn't keep Shabbos gave me a monetary gift, and I'm wondering if I'm allowed to benefit from it, being that parts of it were most likely made on Shabbos? Answer: Halachically you may benefit from the money. If you feel that by refusing it you may encourage him to keep Shabbos, then that would be proper. Some tzadikim were particular not to benefit from the money of people who don’t keep Shabbos. But this is for great tzadikim and not halachically required. Sources: ע"פ שו"ע או"ח ריש סימן שיח. ועיין שם במשנ״ב…Show more
Question: There were recently accusations regarding a specific author of children’s books that he acted inappropriately. I saw different statements going around about how to treat his books. I want to know what the right thing to do is… Question: There were recently accusations regarding a specific author of children’s books that he acted inappropriately. I saw different statements going around about how to treat his books. I want to know what the right thing to do is in the eyes of the Beis Din. Answer: There is no halachic objection to reading books of an author who was accused of misbehavior (provided that such conduct is not conveyed in their works, of course). This is purely an educational decision. Since no one can be presumed guilty till proven, you might wish to wait with your decision…Show more
Question: Is it necessary to wear a gartel at a chupah if I am...: Reading the kesubah, Reading the Rebbe's letter, One of the eidei kiddushin, Saying one of the Brachos? Answer: Most of these matters depend on… Question: Is it necessary to wear a gartel at a chupah if I am...: Reading the kesubah, Reading the Rebbe's letter, One of the eidei kiddushin, Saying one of the Brachos? Answer: Most of these matters depend on hergesh. See below specifically for each matter. Kesubah: Not necessary. But should be noted that reading the kesubah is similar to reading the Torah and to Matan Torah. Rebbe's Letter: Yes. This is minhag chassidim. Witness: Not needed. Eidim are encouraged to do Teshuvah first. Perhaps, a gartel assists. Sheva Brachos: One should follow the practice they do whenever…Show more
Question: I have a son who went on shlichus recently to a place where he does not have yet a minyan. He is very lonely on Shabbos and he's asking me to come for Shabbos. I would love to… Question: I have a son who went on shlichus recently to a place where he does not have yet a minyan. He is very lonely on Shabbos and he's asking me to come for Shabbos. I would love to go to him but are reluctant to go to a place without a minyan. What is the right thing for me to do? Also, he tries to go away for Shabbos as much as he can, but it's very hard for him logistically to shlep with family to go often, what is the right thing for him to do? …Show more
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