Yes, it can. Sources: Sefer Hasichos 5748 vol. 2 pg 407 See also here: https://asktherav.com/4021-shehechiyanu-on-new-talis-sirtuk-or-other-clothing-hatov-vehameitiv-on-wine/ To note, that perhaps there is an advantage in saying the shehecheyanu specifically…
It may be discarded. If it is obvious that this was used for mitzvah purposes it should be discarded in a respectful way, not straight into the garbage with…
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Answer: No, Krias Shma should be said first. One should not say Krias Shma before Mishyakir unless they are in a pressing situation. But it is not right to…
There is no new mitzvah (of shvisa) at that time. Do we say it because of lo plug? Or because of Simcha? If it's the latter, what about the…
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One may pay for such mitzvos with maaser money. However, one must have in mind at the time of purchase that it will be from maaser money. Some permit this…
שאלה: אחד שלח משלוח מנות לחבירו משלוח מנות שקיבל מאדם אחר, והיה השם של האחר עוד על המשלוח מנות ושכח להסירו, וכשבא ליתנו לחבירו לא היה בבית והניחו על…
Wouldn't some sort of hair net that contained the hair without interfering with the water make much more sense? Answer: Please note that AskTheRav receives many questions from…
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Children should not listen to music in the 3 weeks. If they did not reach the age of Chinuch (2-5 years old), and there is a need (to distract…
Regarding placing the head on the arm etc. - it is done as usual. When the Sefer Torah is being moved and requires one to stand, one should not…
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אם עדיין לא התגרש - בודאי אומר. ואם התגרש כבר - פשוט שלא. הרי אינו אשתו. ובכלל, בכמה נוסחאות - אין אומרים כן כלל. ואינו מופיע בסידור הרב. וכמדומה…
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ביצים קלופים מערב שבת. האם יש רוח רעה בשבת?
שאלה: הרב ברוין שיחי' שלום וברכה. מעשה היה בקהילתנו שקילפו ביצים עבור התוועדות 'שבת מברכים' מערב שבת. אמנם לא השאירו מעט מקליפתם או תיבלו במלח או תבלין. וכאשר אמרו…
There’s a difference of opinions on this matter. Ideally, it should not be used together. Sources: יש שהתירו בצירוף הדעות שאין בזה סכנה בימינו, או שרק "ביניתא" אסור,…
