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Answer: You should put on your right arm but you should also continue putting on your left arm afterwards. Sources: וכהכרעת הצמח צדק בשו”ת או”ח סי’ ד סעיף ב:…
Strictly speaking, there is no need to do so, unless there’s a concern it might get ruined otherwise. Still, if they wish to follow the common custom of shaking lulav with the rings still on you might wish to… Strictly speaking, there is no need to do so, unless there’s a concern it might get ruined otherwise. Still, if they wish to follow the common custom of shaking lulav with the rings still on you might wish to replace it for them. Sources: בכ״מ נהגו שמתירין אגודו של לולב עוד לפני הברכה…Show more
Question: What are the exact halachos of a woman or girl who is a niddah in regards to kissing a Sefer Torah or looking at an open scroll? Is there anything that can practically be done to prevent these… Question: What are the exact halachos of a woman or girl who is a niddah in regards to kissing a Sefer Torah or looking at an open scroll? Is there anything that can practically be done to prevent these issues in cases like kissing the Rebbe's Sefer Torah on Simchas Torah and Vzos HaTorah in shul? Answer: Out of respect, women have adopted a custom not to look at an open Torah scroll or touch a Torah scroll when they are in the state of niddah. This isn’t strictly required halachically, but it’s a custom it has…Show more
No. But if one did so they are Yotze Bedieved. Also, if that is the only time they will end up shaking Lulav, it may - and should - be done then. Sources: שכל שעהד״ח כדיעבד דמי. וכמפורש בשו״ע רסי׳ תרנב והוא…
You should not spit on the grass. Sources: א״א מבוטשאטש שיט. וי״ג כך ברמ״א סוסי׳ שיט. שביתת…
Question: I'm in a Chabad house and we are making a BBQ for the second days and in order for it to be made I need to use a thermometer to properly check the tenderness of the meat, I… Question: I'm in a Chabad house and we are making a BBQ for the second days and in order for it to be made I need to use a thermometer to properly check the tenderness of the meat, I won't be able to make it without it, can I use a non-electric thermometer on Yom Tov? Answer: Permitted. Sources: ראה מאורי אש ב, יב ( לג, ב), ושש״כ…Show more
There’s no need, in general, to do so only on the first day, and in chutz laaretz, the second day. Nonetheless, the Chabad custom is to do so throughout all of Yom Tov. Still, this does not apply… There’s no need, in general, to do so only on the first day, and in chutz laaretz, the second day. Nonetheless, the Chabad custom is to do so throughout all of Yom Tov. Still, this does not apply to Hallel according to most opinions. This is indeed the common custom. If one wishes to be stringent, there’s certainly room to do so. Sources: "לכם" בשאר הימים - כ״ה בהיום יום ט״ו תשרי.…Show more
ספק ברכות להקל. ומ״מ אם אפשר לא יאכל פת רק דברים הפטורים מסוכה. וכמובן, יכול לבקש מאחר שיוציאנו. מקורות: ראה שו״ת שבו״י א, לב והובא בשע״ת תרלט, יח.…
Question: On Shabbos, while an appliance is running off a timer, would one be allowed to: Move the pieces of the timer to make it turn off sooner? Move the pieces while the appliance is off to cause it… Question: On Shabbos, while an appliance is running off a timer, would one be allowed to: Move the pieces of the timer to make it turn off sooner? Move the pieces while the appliance is off to cause it to turn on sooner? Answer: When an appliance is running on a timer, one is allowed to move the pieces in order to maintain the existing position. Thus, one may cause it to go off later than scheduled while it's on, or make it go on later than scheduled while it’s off. One is not allowed to move the…Show more
Question: I am not yet certified and want to practice sharpening my knife as well shechita, however, it would only be for Goyim. May I do this Chol Hamoed? Answer: No. Sources: להשחיז סכין מותר רק כשאין לו סכין אחר -…
Question: If someone is Davening in a shul by themselves, should they take out the Sefer Torah for hoshaanos and put it on the Bima, or is it only taken out betzibur? Answer: They shouldn’t take out… Question: If someone is Davening in a shul by themselves, should they take out the Sefer Torah for hoshaanos and put it on the Bima, or is it only taken out betzibur? Answer: They shouldn’t take out the Sefer Torah but should circle the bimah. Sources: בבא״ח ש״א האזינו ט: ההקפות בלולב בכל ימות החג…Show more
Q. Can I swap the box of matzah I used for eruv chatzeiros from expensive to cheaper? A. No. But you can make a new one after you eat the old one or discard it. ע"פ שו"ע אדה"ז שסו,… Q. Can I swap the box of matzah I used for eruv chatzeiros from expensive to cheaper? A. No. But you can make a new one after you eat the old one or discard it. ע"פ שו"ע אדה"ז שסו, ד. #8999 Q. My backyard opens into an alley and I want to make an eiruv with my Jewish neighbors so that we can carry into the alley and to each others backyards/houses. Do I need to rent from the non-Jewish neighbors? In Shulchan Aruch Siman 389 - חלון פתוח למבוי - it seems that it is not required…Show more
שאלה: בתמונה נראה מסגרת של סוכה העומדת כל השנה. ויש בה בה צורת הפתח שנוצר מהעמודים. ומשמש גם בכפתח בסוכות. והשאלה היא חייבת היא במזוזה שהרי אולי יש לדמותו ל"פצימין" ש"להעמיד התקרה הם עשויים" (רפו, ו) או אולי מפני… שאלה: בתמונה נראה מסגרת של סוכה העומדת כל השנה. ויש בה בה צורת הפתח שנוצר מהעמודים. ומשמש גם בכפתח בסוכות. והשאלה היא חייבת היא במזוזה שהרי אולי יש לדמותו ל"פצימין" ש"להעמיד התקרה הם עשויים" (רפו, ו) או אולי מפני שמשמש כפתח בחג הסוכות אי"ז לנדו"ד. או יש לפטרו מטעם אחר מפני שעלול להתקלקל מחמת השלג והגשמים והרוח, שהרי היא עומדת תחת כיפת השמים . וא"כ אולי יש לדמותו ל"מזוזה בשערי רחובות" שאין קובעים שם מחמת שיגרמו "בזיון לכתבי הקדש" (ש"ך רפו סק"ז). ואולי יש לצרף גם שיטת הרמב"ם שבלא דלת אין חייבים. וגם אולי יש לדונו כבית בלא תקרה…Show more
Question: If I left my bamboo poles on my Sukkah since last Sukkos and there's enough of it to make the Sukkah kosher, but I am putting new evergreen branches on top of them, do I need to lift… Question: If I left my bamboo poles on my Sukkah since last Sukkos and there's enough of it to make the Sukkah kosher, but I am putting new evergreen branches on top of them, do I need to lift up the bamboo poles, or is it enough to just put new Schach on top of them? Answer: You should first lift up schach in an area which is a tefach by a tefach, and then put it back leshem sukkos. Alternatively, you can do the same with even a smaller amount, a mashehu, as long…Show more
One shouldn't go out with pins on Shabbos. No need to be מוחה to those that do. Sources: ה”ה דומה למש”כ בשוע”ר סי’ שא ס”ט: לא יצא…
No need, especially if it’s usually on throughout the week. Regardless, food may remain cooking over Yom Kippur if it will be used on Yom Kippur itself, such as for children, unhealthy people, etc., or for a weak person… No need, especially if it’s usually on throughout the week. Regardless, food may remain cooking over Yom Kippur if it will be used on Yom Kippur itself, such as for children, unhealthy people, etc., or for a weak person who needs it right after Yom Kippur, or when being prepared for a Shul. In all these cases, one should follow all relevant Halachos like on Shabbos. Sources: במים שבמיחם לית לן בה, שלהטעם שהוא משום הכנה…Show more
Candies should certainly not be thrown as they are extremely dangerous. The original custom was to throw soft treats, such as roasted wheat and nuts, raisins, popcorn, etc. This too was practiced only for a Chosson. I know of… Candies should certainly not be thrown as they are extremely dangerous. The original custom was to throw soft treats, such as roasted wheat and nuts, raisins, popcorn, etc. This too was practiced only for a Chosson. I know of no source which indicates such a custom for a Bar Bitzvah boy, at least in Ashkenazi communities. Sources: ראה הקטן והלכותיו ג פג הע׳ קד - ע׳…Show more
Question: I have something I need to toivel but the label sticker won't come off all the way. is it still a chatzitzah or can it be toiveled any way? Answer: Ideally, one should remove all the stickers… Question: I have something I need to toivel but the label sticker won't come off all the way. is it still a chatzitzah or can it be toiveled any way? Answer: Ideally, one should remove all the stickers or labels from the dishes before the tevila. However, in a case where the stickers are covering only the minority of the dish and it is in such a manner that most people don’t mind its presence, one may toivel the dishes with the stickers on, if removing them would be a big hassle. If on occasion one minds its…Show more
Question: If I am given a seat on an airplane between two women, is it absolutely forbidden for me to sit there, or are there ways to permit it? (I am extremely uncomfortable asking people to start switching for… Question: If I am given a seat on an airplane between two women, is it absolutely forbidden for me to sit there, or are there ways to permit it? (I am extremely uncomfortable asking people to start switching for no apparent reason - which they can understand -, as well worried it may make a Chillul Hashem if I start making a whole fuss.) Answer: In this case, there is room to be lenient due to several factors. Nonetheless, it’s best if you place something in between to separate or hold something in your hand. Also, you should…Show more
Question: A mekureves of mine is invited to two different parties at non-Kosher restaurants, both of very close friends of hers. Can she attend as long as she doesn't eat anything or only eats kosher food if they can… Question: A mekureves of mine is invited to two different parties at non-Kosher restaurants, both of very close friends of hers. Can she attend as long as she doesn't eat anything or only eats kosher food if they can order something kosher for her? Answer: If her close friend is Jewish, she should not attend. If the friend is not Jewish, and not attending might cause animosity, she may attend if it will be obvious to all onlookers that she is not eating the non-kosher food. This usually is accomplished better when bringing their own food which stands…Show more
It is usually OK Lchatchillah. Some suggest having the walls reach the schach as not everyone is expert in these matters. Sources: ראה ערוה״ש תרל, כא: וגם יזהר שיהיו המחיצות סמוכות…
Question Continued: (I.e. do we hold of the כלבו referenced in אג"ק ח"ח ע' רסו, that one should only reveal his age through a lengthy mathematical calculation?) Answer: There’s nothing wrong with it, it’s just a question of… Question Continued: (I.e. do we hold of the כלבו referenced in אג"ק ח"ח ע' רסו, that one should only reveal his age through a lengthy mathematical calculation?) Answer: There’s nothing wrong with it, it’s just a question of mannerisms. Usually, it’s not appropriate to ask an older person for their age. Sources: בכלבו לא נז׳ שאין לענות להדיא. וכן גם באג״ק…Show more
It is permissible if you don’t intend for the water to cause it to grow, under either of the following conditions: The water Isn’t spilled directly on the plants or grass. It pours first on concrete etc. and then… It is permissible if you don’t intend for the water to cause it to grow, under either of the following conditions: The water Isn’t spilled directly on the plants or grass. It pours first on concrete etc. and then on the plants. If the plants or grass were fully watered before and any extra water will only ruin things. Sources: האופן הראשון - משום גרמא. וגרמא לא מהני בפס״ר…Show more
When one passes away without children, someone else should observe the yartzeit. Usually, the father observes the yartzeit, though some are particular not to say kaddish for a child and ask someone else. Other relatives or associates… When one passes away without children, someone else should observe the yartzeit. Usually, the father observes the yartzeit, though some are particular not to say kaddish for a child and ask someone else. Other relatives or associates need not observe the yartzeit, where there is someone doing so. Nonetheless, it’s a chesed for the neshama if they choose to do so. Customs normally associated with observing a yartzeit include: extra mitzvos and massim tovim, giving tzedeaka in memory of the neshama, learning Mishnayos and Torah in general, fasting or making a siyum, lighting…Show more
Question: If I'm on Mivtzoim and I ask someone to shake Lulav and he doesn't want to, it's he yotzei if I tell him to "hold my Lulav for me while I tie my shoe", or do we say… Question: If I'm on Mivtzoim and I ask someone to shake Lulav and he doesn't want to, it's he yotzei if I tell him to "hold my Lulav for me while I tie my shoe", or do we say that מצוות צריכות כוונה? Answer: On the first day of Yom Tov it is a mitzvah m'doraysa and therefore needs proper kavanah to fulfill the mitzvah. Nonetheless, he should still be asked to do the mitzvah but a Bracha shouldn’t be made. However, on the other days of Yom Tov/chol hamoed intent is not needed. https://asktherav.com/31036-mivtza-daled-minim-question/ Sources: שוע"ר סי' ס סעי' ה ושם סי' תרמט סעי'…Show more
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