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שאלה: אנחנו זוג צעיר עם שני ילדים, הגדולה בגיל שלוש. אשתי כל היום נמצאת בבית עם הילד, ואני רוב היום נמצא מחוץ לבית [אבל עובד קרוב מאוד, פחות מ-5 דקות הליכה]. אנחנו גרים בתוך בית מחולק בקומה העליונה, אף… שאלה: אנחנו זוג צעיר עם שני ילדים, הגדולה בגיל שלוש. אשתי כל היום נמצאת בבית עם הילד, ואני רוב היום נמצא מחוץ לבית [אבל עובד קרוב מאוד, פחות מ-5 דקות הליכה]. אנחנו גרים בתוך בית מחולק בקומה העליונה, אף אחד לא עולה במדריגות חוץ מאיתנו. הדלת החיצונית של הבנין נעולה עם מנעול כל הזמן. האם אנחנו יכולים לארח לשבוע ימים אב עם בנו [הבן בגיל 14], מצד דיני ייחוד? אני עובד קרוב, אבל יש לי שעות קבועות פחות או יותר שאני מגיע. האם יש הבדל בדין בין יום ללילה? אנחנו רוצים לעשות את הכל בצורה הכי מהודרת, ולא לסמוך…Show more
Question: In our Chabad house I give a Shiur, which (as of now) has one Yid attending and a couple of Goyim. Can I teach Chassidus? I heard that it's ok for Goyim to learn topics like Hashem's Yichud.… Question: In our Chabad house I give a Shiur, which (as of now) has one Yid attending and a couple of Goyim. Can I teach Chassidus? I heard that it's ok for Goyim to learn topics like Hashem's Yichud. Is this correct? Answer: It is ok to teach them about unity of Hashem according to Chassidus, or about any of the seven mitzvos for Benei Noach as they are explained in Chassidus. Additionally, you may teach any part of Torah, if on your part you are teaching the Jews and the goyim are just listening in. Sources: אחדות ה׳ - לקו״ש כה ע׳ 191. זמ״צ ב״נ…Show more
Question: We had a guest on Pesach, who when they left, we found they took the magnetic push pins on the refrigerator, and arranged them as the first two letters in sheim havayah (I can post a picture if… Question: We had a guest on Pesach, who when they left, we found they took the magnetic push pins on the refrigerator, and arranged them as the first two letters in sheim havayah (I can post a picture if that helps.) Is there some way to get the use of the pins back, and not have this as a permanent addition to our refrigerator? Answer: They may be moved and rearranged. Sources: בנדו״ז ליכא משום כתיבה בשבת. וגרע מחבור אותיות של…Show more
Question: Would the family of an Avel be allowed to organize a birthday party for him/her during his/her year of Aveilus? Answer: If he makes a siyum it is okay. Even if someone else makes a siyum… Question: Would the family of an Avel be allowed to organize a birthday party for him/her during his/her year of Aveilus? Answer: If he makes a siyum it is okay. Even if someone else makes a siyum one may be lenient if it takes place in the Avel’s home. One may also be lenient if it's not a meal and it is in the Avel’s home. Sources: לרוב הראשונים לסעודת מצוה מותר להיכנס. ובשו״ת יבי״א ו…Show more
Question: What is our minhag regarding having a meal or making a kiddush commemorating someone's shloshim? A member of our shul passed and the family wants to know if it's appropriate. Answer: This is an established custom… Question: What is our minhag regarding having a meal or making a kiddush commemorating someone's shloshim? A member of our shul passed and the family wants to know if it's appropriate. Answer: This is an established custom and could/should be done. If done with a full meal, it should only be done with a siyum. Sources: וראה אשרי האיש ע׳ שטז במה שהקלו גם בליל…Show more
Question: When doing laundry for children on chol hamoed can I wash all their clothes or do I need to sort through their laundry to figure out just what I actually expect to need for Yom Tov and wash… Question: When doing laundry for children on chol hamoed can I wash all their clothes or do I need to sort through their laundry to figure out just what I actually expect to need for Yom Tov and wash only that? Also can I wash a dress for my eight year old? Answer: 1. You may wash only what you expect to need during Pesach. 2. You can wash your daughter’s dress if she is the age that cannot keep her clothing clean. Sources: ראה: שו"ע או"ח סי' תקל"ד ובערוה"ש שם סעי' ח.…Show more
One should not keep other things in the small bags unless they made a Tenai in the beginning. A Talis bag or the larger bag can be used for other things. See also: https://asktherav.com/5287-2-can-we-throw-away-a-used-tefillin-bag-or-does-it-have-to-go-with-shaimos/ Sources: כיס המיוחד לתפילין: שוע"ר או"ח מב, ד. וראה שו"ת…
Question: I'd like to wear a mask to shul on Shabbos, but I'd rather not walk around outside in it because it's stuffy. Can I adjust the mask downwards so it doesn't cover my nose and mouth at all?… Question: I'd like to wear a mask to shul on Shabbos, but I'd rather not walk around outside in it because it's stuffy. Can I adjust the mask downwards so it doesn't cover my nose and mouth at all? What if it covers my mouth and not my nose? Is it still a malbush? Answer: It may only be worn if it offers some protection. Even if it is only over the mouth but not the nose, it is fine (halachically) to wear it outdoors on Shabbos if it won't fall off easily. #9649Show more
Question: We had moved out of our house a year ago to do renovations. The house is almost ready for us to move back. Are we allowed to move back during sefira, or should we push ourselves to… Question: We had moved out of our house a year ago to do renovations. The house is almost ready for us to move back. Are we allowed to move back during sefira, or should we push ourselves to go back for Pesach (which is extremely difficult but not impossible.) Answer: There is no problem moving in during sefira. Of course Lag B’omer is better. If you wish, you can bring some stuff in before Pesach. There is also no problem in making a chanukas habayis during sefira. Sources: ראה שו"ת אבני צדק יו״ד מד. צי״א יא, מא.…Show more
Question: Many have a custom to keep a sock on their tap over Pesach, to make sure that no Chametz will come out of the tap, What should we do on Shabbos or Yom Tov? I could think of… Question: Many have a custom to keep a sock on their tap over Pesach, to make sure that no Chametz will come out of the tap, What should we do on Shabbos or Yom Tov? I could think of two possible concerns: 1. The sock is clean, but the sock dries overnight and the water coming out of the tap is clean. Would this be an issue of Melaben? 2. It's true that practically there Is no chance of actual Chametz coming out of the tap, but would we still have to be Choshesh for Borer? Answer:…Show more
Question: Several Pesach'dike dishes were used for rice - (that had a Kosher lePesach hechsher). May they be used on Pesach by Chabadnik Ashkenazim? Can these utensils be used next year if stored with the Pesach kelim? … Question: Several Pesach'dike dishes were used for rice - (that had a Kosher lePesach hechsher). May they be used on Pesach by Chabadnik Ashkenazim? Can these utensils be used next year if stored with the Pesach kelim? Answer: If they were used with hot Kitniyos it may be used after waiting 24 hours, though you should inform them, as some are Machmir. Sources: שו"ע או"ח סימן תנג סעיף א ברמ"א, ובכה"ח סקכ"ז.…Show more
Question: From the 5 rules of שבא, children typically aren’t taught the rules relating to תנועה גדולה/קטנה. Nor are they taught the שבא rules of the רז"ה. a) Should we teach our students to follow the stars in… Question: From the 5 rules of שבא, children typically aren’t taught the rules relating to תנועה גדולה/קטנה. Nor are they taught the שבא rules of the רז"ה. a) Should we teach our students to follow the stars in the סידור even though most of them are based on the above rules which the students don’t learn? (The stars would then become for the students a new שבא rule- whenever you see a star, it’s a שבא נע.) b) When learning חומש with children and encountering שבא's that the children don’t know are נע, but the teacher knows [either…Show more
You may buy new shoes now, being that your current shoes are uncomfortable. ראה פמ״ג תקנא בא״א ז. בא״ח דברים ב. כה״ח תקנא, כא. שו"ת מחזה אליהו ב, לה. #4982
Answer: No. The bedikos should be repeated. Nonetheless, it is recommended to ask personal question from a Rav in each situation. Sources: ראה שו"ע אדה"ז סימן קפד סק"ו "שדרכו של דם…
שאלה: מתגורר הנני בחדשי הקיץ בהרי ניו יארק, ויש פה סדר שאינני בטוח שעולה לכדי שמירת שבת: ביום שישי יש גוי שעובר כבכל יום לאסוף את הזבל מכל הבתים ומביא הכל אל המיכל הגדול שכולל מכשיר לדחיסת הזבל, ובמקרים… שאלה: מתגורר הנני בחדשי הקיץ בהרי ניו יארק, ויש פה סדר שאינני בטוח שעולה לכדי שמירת שבת: ביום שישי יש גוי שעובר כבכל יום לאסוף את הזבל מכל הבתים ומביא הכל אל המיכל הגדול שכולל מכשיר לדחיסת הזבל, ובמקרים רבים איסוף ודחיסת הזבל גם אם מתחיל לפני התקדש השבת אבל ממשיך אל תוך הלילה כמה שעות. וכן ביום הש״ק בעלות המנחה מתחיל הגוי לאסוף הזבל ולדחוס בקול רעש גדול שנשמע בכל חלקי החצר. ולפעמים גם אני מוציא את הזבל מהבית לפני כניסת השבת אך יש והגוי רק אוסף בתוך השבת. אך ביום הש״ק הנני מקפיד עדיין לא להוציא מהבית…Show more
Question: Is it permitted to go swimming or dip one's feet in a swimming pool on Shabbos or Yom Tov? Answer: Swimming - No. Dipping your feet - Yes, provided that it is in a reshus hayachid. Sources: עיין שו״ע אדה״ז סימן שלט סעיף א. ועיין סימן…
Painting the nails is allowed however clipping nails is prohibited. In cases of need, there is room to permit just filing. Sources: ראה שו״ע או״ח תקל״ב, תקלא סעיף ח, תקמו סעיף…
You may let children color or paint on Chol Hamoed, as long as it doesn’t produce professional results. Sources: חול המועד כהלכתו פ"ו סעי' פד. דהוי צורך המועד…
If it has no water, yes. PS Some are lenient with children before the age of chinuch with gebrokts in general. Others are lenient to put the cream cheese on the matzah and eat it right away. See also… If it has no water, yes. PS Some are lenient with children before the age of chinuch with gebrokts in general. Others are lenient to put the cream cheese on the matzah and eat it right away. See also here: https://asktherav.com/14070-may-we-eat-butter-on-matzah-or-is-that-classified-as-gebrokts/ Sources: בנוגע לקטנים - ראה שיחת י״ג ניסן תשי״א. אבל…Show more
If there is no clean linen available, Yes. שו"ת באר משה ח"ז ח"א סי' ח. #14087
Not ideal. Sources: רעק״א סי׳ תמ״ו על מג״א סק״ב, והגהות ח״ס שם,…
Question: If a child who is the age of Chinuch was sleeping and missed Havdala, should he make/hear Havdala on Sunday morning? Answer: Yes, although some are lenient about this. PS. This answer is specifically about Motzai Shabbos… Question: If a child who is the age of Chinuch was sleeping and missed Havdala, should he make/hear Havdala on Sunday morning? Answer: Yes, although some are lenient about this. PS. This answer is specifically about Motzai Shabbos havdala, not Motzai Yom Tov (when even adults shouldn’t make up havdala). Question: What is the age of chinuch in this regard? Does my 5 1/2-year-old son need to do it? Answer: Chinuch age for Havdalah is when the child understands the concept of Shabbos (If he knows and understands the concept of six day creation and resting…Show more
Although halachically nail polish is accepted on Pesach without a hechsher, many have the custom not to use them on Pesach unless you know it's chometz free. #13998
The Alter Rebbe writes that Gebroks only applies to Matza with water. Thus there is no issue of Gebroks with Matza and butter. However, many people will not eat Matzah with Butter either as an extra stringency, or because… The Alter Rebbe writes that Gebroks only applies to Matza with water. Thus there is no issue of Gebroks with Matza and butter. However, many people will not eat Matzah with Butter either as an extra stringency, or because they can’t be sure no water was mixed into it. Some are lenient to eat it only while the butter is still congealed. See also: https://asktherav.com/14093-can-children-have-matzah-and-cream-cheese/ וראה שו״ת שבט הקהתי ד, קלב. #14070Show more
Charcoal which might contain chometz as a binder should not be used. One would need to inquire if wheat is used. Starch binders from corn are okay. Sources: ראה שו״ע אדה״ז תמה, יא - ממנהגא עכ״פ. ובימינו…
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