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Sunday morning for non-Mitzvah-related music. See here: https://asktherav.com/from-when-till-when-are-you-not-allowed-to-listen-to-music-3880/ As well as on page 12 of the Day-to-Day Shavuos guide. Sources: לכאו׳ יל״ע למ״ד לנהוג אבלות עד ערב שבועות אם…
You may, but the widespread custom is to eat Mezonos at the Milchig meal and wash for the Fleishig one. There is support for this custom specifically, as the Mitzvah of Simcha which is achieved through eating meat is… You may, but the widespread custom is to eat Mezonos at the Milchig meal and wash for the Fleishig one. There is support for this custom specifically, as the Mitzvah of Simcha which is achieved through eating meat is associated with eating bread. Sources: ע"פ שו"ע אדה"ז תצ"ד סט"ז. ולהעיר ממעדני יו"ט עהרא"ש…Show more
Yes, Ya'aleh Ve'yavo is said on both Amidas in such a case. Source: Shulchan Aruch Harav 108:14 #9626
Question: What is the Bracha on schnitzel? And what about when bread crumbs are used as a topping to other foods, such as baked salmon, breaded chicken, etc.? Answer: There is a debate about the Bracha of schnitzel… Question: What is the Bracha on schnitzel? And what about when bread crumbs are used as a topping to other foods, such as baked salmon, breaded chicken, etc.? Answer: There is a debate about the Bracha of schnitzel and similar foods. Even though the breadcrumb coating is often there for the taste that it adds to the food, not only to prevent burning, it has been suggested that the common custom is to make Shehakol, not Mezonos, on them. My opinion is that one should preferably say Shehakol/Hoadomo on a piece of the chicken/fish/vegetable etc. (without the breadcrumbs)…Show more
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Question: My parents are not frum and help us cook and with the kids. Is there a hakpada in halacha to make them wash Negel Vasser before they serve us any food and feed my children, etc.? Especially based… Question: My parents are not frum and help us cook and with the kids. Is there a hakpada in halacha to make them wash Negel Vasser before they serve us any food and feed my children, etc.? Especially based on today's daily halacha that this creates a ruach ra and causes timtum halev, chas veshalom... Answer: You should definitely try to have them wash Negel Vasser before touching food. Of course, this should be done in a pleasant manner without creating tension and friction. If not possible to have them do so, or B'dieved, post facto, see here:…Show more
Yes, unless she’ll be present. In such a case, it should be scheduled for after the Shloshim. Sources: ראה בכעי״ז שו״ת נחלת שבעה ב, יז. זרע אמת…
Question: While covering the head with the arm during Tachanun; is the head supposed to be touching the covering, or not actually touching only covering? Answer: There are many Halachois & Minhogim regarding specifics of Nefilas Apayim. Among… Question: While covering the head with the arm during Tachanun; is the head supposed to be touching the covering, or not actually touching only covering? Answer: There are many Halachois & Minhogim regarding specifics of Nefilas Apayim. Among them: Nefilas Apayim requires one to tilt their head slightly upon their arm which is covered in a garment (sleeve, tallis, etc.). In this manner, their face is also covered. One should ensure that the head is tilted towards the arm and not the reverse where the arm is raised toward the head. One shouldn’t fall in their hand, nor…Show more
Fuller Picture: We live in a place where the real estate market is rapidly outpacing previous prices, as such the most common way of selling a house is to put it on the open market and sell to the… Fuller Picture: We live in a place where the real estate market is rapidly outpacing previous prices, as such the most common way of selling a house is to put it on the open market and sell to the highest bidder in a blind auction. There are many non-jews (mostly peaceful goyim) interested in this neighborhood and also many frum Yidden together with non-frum Yidden. Questions: Could there be an issue of אונאה when seeling to a yid for price higher than previously established in this market? Under what conditions is one Halachicly allowed to sell to…Show more
Answer: You should not stop them from performing a Mitzvah Medoreiso because of a possibility that there would be someone not tznius. You may ask them to turn around if there is something in sight. Likewise, if they are… Answer: You should not stop them from performing a Mitzvah Medoreiso because of a possibility that there would be someone not tznius. You may ask them to turn around if there is something in sight. Likewise, if they are looking in a siddur, this is sufficient according to many opinions. Sources: שוע"ר עה, א. וראה קו"א א שם. וראה בצ"צ…Show more
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
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