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Folding garments improve the garment, and therefore it is forbidden to fold clothes on Shabbos. One may fold old garments, not on the original fold line. Some are stringent with this too. If the folding prepares the garment for… Folding garments improve the garment, and therefore it is forbidden to fold clothes on Shabbos. One may fold old garments, not on the original fold line. Some are stringent with this too. If the folding prepares the garment for weekday use it also shouldn’t be done on Shabbos. However, if the folding is done as part of organizing the home, i.e. there is no room for the garments and they are taking up space, and for whatever reason one couldn’t do this before Shabbos, one may fold them on Shabbos, not on the original fold lines. Sources: אדה"ז או"ח סי' ש"ב סעי' ח וסעי' ט. משנ"ב…Show more
Questions: Shower: What is the din with regards to taking a shower on Shabbos? Does it make a difference if the shower is cold or hot (if the hot water was turned on before Shabbos)? Are there any… Questions: Shower: What is the din with regards to taking a shower on Shabbos? Does it make a difference if the shower is cold or hot (if the hot water was turned on before Shabbos)? Are there any heteirim to take any sort of shower (cold/hot or limb by limb etc. or if you are an איסטניס etc.)? Is there a problem with taking a shower in a public mikveh or shower house because of 'מראית עין וכדו? Mikvah: Similarly, what is the din with regards to going to the mikvah? Is one allowed to "קראץ" in a…Show more
Question: These are the relevant details: It has been used by previous non-Jewish owners, The inside of the door is stainless steel with a plastic dispenser for the soap. It has 3 plastic racks. The walls on the sides,… Question: These are the relevant details: It has been used by previous non-Jewish owners, The inside of the door is stainless steel with a plastic dispenser for the soap. It has 3 plastic racks. The walls on the sides, bottom, and ceiling are plastic. There is a turnstile that rotates which is plastic on top and a metal one on the bottom. It is a Samsung Model DW80N3030US I keep kosher while my husband does not. Although he keeps kosher at home, he does not understand the need to potentially not be able to use this perfectly new model…Show more
Question: I have internet at home and my friends also do have social media. Some have the TAG filter on their devices and some not. (We don’t need it for business). I’ve read that corona and other tragedies occur… Question: I have internet at home and my friends also do have social media. Some have the TAG filter on their devices and some not. (We don’t need it for business). I’ve read that corona and other tragedies occur due to the internet. Does that mean that because of me or my friends all tragedies happen? Answer: I’m not sure where you heard that. None of us can say with certainty that we know why tragedies happen. It’s true that Torah tells us that when tragedies happen we need to examine our behaviors and see which things…Show more
Question: I would like to purchase a hotel as an investment. The current arrangement in place is that a worker on salary does all the work, and lives there as a free tenant. I am not sure if there… Question: I would like to purchase a hotel as an investment. The current arrangement in place is that a worker on salary does all the work, and lives there as a free tenant. I am not sure if there are any Halachic issues involved here. A friend of mine explained to me that there are a number of potential issues and he recommended that I contact your site. Thank You! Answer: There are a couple of issues that need to be dealt with: 1. Non-Kosher food: One may not engage in business with Non-Kosher food. One solution to…Show more
It applies to curtains and couches as well. שו"ע יו"ד שא, א. שם ט. #14862
לא. ויש מחמירים להצריך עמידה. ולמעשה, כן המנהג. אבל בברכת על נט״י צ״ל בעמידה מן הדין. מקורות: קייל״ן שברכת המצוות צ״ל בעמידה. וכ״פ אדה״ז סי ח,…
שאלה: ראיתי למי שכתב (שו"ת שבט הלוי ועוד) בענין מי שהתחיל בשוגג לומר או"א של תחנון ביום ש(מן הדין אומרים בו תחנון, אבל) מפני שבו ביום יש יאהרצייט של צדיק לכן מנהגו לא לומר תחנון, שפסק שם שיסיים עד… שאלה: ראיתי למי שכתב (שו"ת שבט הלוי ועוד) בענין מי שהתחיל בשוגג לומר או"א של תחנון ביום ש(מן הדין אומרים בו תחנון, אבל) מפני שבו ביום יש יאהרצייט של צדיק לכן מנהגו לא לומר תחנון, שפסק שם שיסיים עד 'אבל אנחנו ואבותינו חטאנו' ולא יעצור ב'תבא לפניך תפילתינו' כמו שהי' צריך לעשות אם הי' טועה ביום שמן הדין אומרים בו תחנון, ונסתפקתי איך להתנהג אם טעיתי בהנ"ל ביומא דפגרא חסידי כמו י"ב תמוז וי"ט כסלו, שמחד גיסא אינו יאהרצייט ומאידך אינו יום שמן הדין אין אומרים בו תחנון. בסגנון אחר מהו גדרו ההלכתי של ימים טובים חסידיים לענין אמירת…Show more
מותר. מקורות: כללא כיילו לן בכ״מ לנקוט ד׳ ריה״ח בצוואתו כפשוטם,…
There are many customs with regards to the particular way a Kohen should spread his fingers during N’sias Kapayim, but first, it is important to outline what is Halachically required: The Hands are spread only after the Brocho -… There are many customs with regards to the particular way a Kohen should spread his fingers during N’sias Kapayim, but first, it is important to outline what is Halachically required: The Hands are spread only after the Brocho - L’voreich Es Amoi Yisroel B’ahava which is said only after turning around to the Tzibur. The Hands must be raised to at least Shoulder Height. If difficult to hold the hands up continuously, they may be lowered only in between the words. According to many, it’s appropriate to raise the hands slightly higher, up to eye level. This is indeed…Show more
If it's not noticeable that they are shatnez, they may not be returned, or even given to a Goy due to a concern that the Goy may pass them on to a Yid. P.S. In many cases the shatnez… If it's not noticeable that they are shatnez, they may not be returned, or even given to a Goy due to a concern that the Goy may pass them on to a Yid. P.S. In many cases the shatnez can be properly removed in a (halachically and professionally) qualified shatnez lab. Sources: ראה שו"ע יו"ד שא, ח. ונחלקו הפוסקים אי הוי…Show more
שאלה: מאכל ממולא בשוקולד (כמו וופל או בלינצעס) - האם מילוי השוקולד מצטרף לכזית בכדי לחשב כזית לברכה אחרונה? ובכלל: בוופל עם המילוי שאין כזית בכדי אכילת פרס, האם הכל נחשב כתערובת אחת, ולא ניתן לברך עליו מעין ג',… שאלה: מאכל ממולא בשוקולד (כמו וופל או בלינצעס) - האם מילוי השוקולד מצטרף לכזית בכדי לחשב כזית לברכה אחרונה? ובכלל: בוופל עם המילוי שאין כזית בכדי אכילת פרס, האם הכל נחשב כתערובת אחת, ולא ניתן לברך עליו מעין ג', או שמתייחסים לבצק בפני עצמו, כיון שהוא נאפה ואח"כ שמו בו את המילוי, ויהיה ניתן לברך עליו? וא"כ בכזית מהבצק? או כזית מכל הוופל? וכן: במצב בו נאכל עוגת גבינה שלא היה בה כזית בכדי אכילת פרס, ואין מאכל אחר, האם מברכים בורא נפשות? תשובה: בוופלים, בלינצ'ס, ועוגת גבינה: אם יחס הדגן לשאר הרכיבים הוא אחד מששה, היינו שלפחות…Show more
Brocha Rishona: Mezonos. With regard to the Brocha Achrona: If there is a ratio of 1/6 of mezonos to the other ingredients (which I think is the case for Toffuti ice-cream sandwich), the Brocha Achrona would be al hamichya… Brocha Rishona: Mezonos. With regard to the Brocha Achrona: If there is a ratio of 1/6 of mezonos to the other ingredients (which I think is the case for Toffuti ice-cream sandwich), the Brocha Achrona would be al hamichya. If the ratio is less than 1/6, you should eat another kezayis of mezonos (from a cake or a cookie) in order to say al hamichya, and another kezayis upon which one recites borei nefashos. Sources: סדר ברכת הנהנין ג, ב. וראה בארוכה שאלה 4393.…Show more
Question: I try to keep the minhag of melave malka every week, including washing. Sometimes it's hard to eat a lot after having eaten recently at the Shabbos meal... What is the minimum of challah/Matzah one can eat and… Question: I try to keep the minhag of melave malka every week, including washing. Sometimes it's hard to eat a lot after having eaten recently at the Shabbos meal... What is the minimum of challah/Matzah one can eat and still be able to wash/bentch? Over the years I've seen many different places where there is a weight amount or, worse yet, a description such as "kazayis" or "kabeitza" to describe food shiurim, and those leave a person very confused as to the exact amount of food. Would the Rav be so kind as to…Show more
If everything is automated and set up before Shabbos, there wouldn't be an issue. See also similar topics here: Halacha2go #598: May my website remain open on Shabbos? מ"מ Halacha2go #644: May my website generate revenue on… If everything is automated and set up before Shabbos, there wouldn't be an issue. See also similar topics here: Halacha2go #598: May my website remain open on Shabbos? מ"מ Halacha2go #644: May my website generate revenue on Shabbos? ראה שאלה #11392 #14643Show more
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 plan on having my meal? You should be Kovea Seuda… 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 plan on having my meal? You should be Kovea Seuda where you make the kiddush. שוע"ר סי רע"ג ס"ו. Alternatively, you can have the one hearing Kiddush eat a seudah and you make kiddush again later where you will eat a meal. Also if I am to be koveya seudah is it enough to do it on mezonos? Yes. שם סעיף ז'. ואף שמצוה להמנע מלאכול שום דבר…Show more
Question: Halacha states that as long as you haven’t explicitly decided to stop eating - such as by saying, “I want to Bentch” - a third person who washes for Hamotzi and joins your meal can be included in… Question: Halacha states that as long as you haven’t explicitly decided to stop eating - such as by saying, “I want to Bentch” - a third person who washes for Hamotzi and joins your meal can be included in a Zimun, provided you still have room in your stomach to eat more (e.g., if dessert were brought, you would partake). This applies even if you didn’t actively eat with that person. My questions are: A) Does reciting Shir Hamaalos signify a decision to stop eating, thereby preventing anyone from joining to form a Zimun in some scenarios (as above)?…Show more
Question I'm inviting guests over for Shabbos and they are not yet shomer mitzvos, can I place cards by their place around the table with random questions about themselves (e.g. what was your best vacation, etc.) And they… Question I'm inviting guests over for Shabbos and they are not yet shomer mitzvos, can I place cards by their place around the table with random questions about themselves (e.g. what was your best vacation, etc.) And they all read aloud their card by the meal? Could there be a cheshash of shtorai hedyotos? Answer: Not a problem mitzad Halacha, although it may not be in the spirit of Shabbos depending on the circumstances. Sources: שהרי יש כאן צורך הגוף וצורך היום, לידע מה…Show more
Question: Hi. We have 4 chickens we keep as pets. One night we mistakenly left the coop door open and a fox got one of the chickens. We scared it off and took the chicken to the vet where… Question: Hi. We have 4 chickens we keep as pets. One night we mistakenly left the coop door open and a fox got one of the chickens. We scared it off and took the chicken to the vet where it got some stitches and antibiotics. She recovered well. The question is can we still eat her eggs. So far what I understand is that because she was essentially bit and manhandled by the fox there’s a Kashrus concern and the only way to know if it’s kosher is to shecht it and check the internal organs (which wouldn’t help…Show more
Q. I struggle with time management. Is it okay to read a book on time management written by a goy, for example? A. If it is only practical tips then it might be okay, but if it's perspectives then… Q. I struggle with time management. Is it okay to read a book on time management written by a goy, for example? A. If it is only practical tips then it might be okay, but if it's perspectives then it might be against Torah. Q. Is it okay to ask someone (a Yerei Shomayim) who already read it, if it has perspectives in it that are against Torah? A. Yes. Q. The same question also about Sholom Bayis, mental health, parenting, teaching, etc: If I feel that I need help (or am in a position to help…Show more
No. In case it is not possible to get a haircut on Sunday, one can (and should) do it on Erev Shabbos. Sources: כגון במקום שהמספרות סגורות ביום ראשון. (והדגשנו בפנים "במקום…
Question: We have a changing table in the kids' room for diaper changes. the kids also have a bookcase of their own seforim. I just don’t know how to juggle the concept of bayis maleh seforim and… Question: We have a changing table in the kids' room for diaper changes. the kids also have a bookcase of their own seforim. I just don’t know how to juggle the concept of bayis maleh seforim and kids having seforim in their room with the practicality of it being a child’s room. My boys all share a room and asthey get older they’ve amassed a collection of their own personal seforim BH. A friend told me it was a problem but I ignored her. I had to rearrange the room to add my son’s crib and now…Show more
Question: I have a talmid, a chassidish bachur who has an issue with body odor. He perspires heavily and I spoke to him about this in a respectful manner. One of the issues is that he does not… Question: I have a talmid, a chassidish bachur who has an issue with body odor. He perspires heavily and I spoke to him about this in a respectful manner. One of the issues is that he does not shower after using the mikvah. Several other bachurim have mentioned that although he is a nice guy, the smell bothers them. I explained to him that although it is a minhag chassidus not to shower after a mikvah, I believe in his case he should shower. I told him that obviously, going to the mikvah does not preclude someone from…Show more
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 of the corona meal pickup stations for school kids who… 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 of the corona meal pickup stations for school kids who aren't at school/camp for my 2 brothers, but one of them is actually 19 and does not officially qualify. I don't know the fine print of whether older kids legally "may not" or "ideally shouldn't" take boxes or whatever, but it's publicized as specifically intended for kids up to age 18. This past week, my dad picked up two boxes…Show more
We are required to wash our hands upon awakening in order to remove forces of impurity that cleave to our bodies during sleep, as well as in order to purify ourselves to serve Hashem and pray. Following washing, we… We are required to wash our hands upon awakening in order to remove forces of impurity that cleave to our bodies during sleep, as well as in order to purify ourselves to serve Hashem and pray. Following washing, we recite a blessing ("al netilas yodaim") followed by "asher yotazr" and the subsequent morning blessings. The forces of impurity do not leave until they are washed 3 times with a cup, thus a shower does not suffice. However one should remove the impurity as soon as possible, but not recite a blessing until taking care of…Show more
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