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Question: When doing pores mapah, can I stop eating and make kiddush before it's shkiah? Let's say by candle lighting time, so that the women don't need to wait to eat. Answer: Yes, you may make… Question: When doing pores mapah, can I stop eating and make kiddush before it's shkiah? Let's say by candle lighting time, so that the women don't need to wait to eat. Answer: Yes, you may make kiddush before it's shkiah provided you davened mincha before pelag. Nonetheless, for whatever reason, in 770, the custom was that they waited until nightfall with kiddush. P.S.: The procedure of pores mapah isn’t lchatchillah and is only done when no other choice exists. It’s not our minhag to do so on Purim. Sources: משהגיע בין השמשות הוא זמן קידוש (ורק בליל פסח…Show more
Men or women should not give Mishloach Manos to someone from the opposite gender. You may give them Mishloach Manos on behalf of an organization and instruct them to pass it on to another Jewish woman. (Or you can… Men or women should not give Mishloach Manos to someone from the opposite gender. You may give them Mishloach Manos on behalf of an organization and instruct them to pass it on to another Jewish woman. (Or you can just instruct them on how to do the Mitzva on their own.) Another option: A man can be a Shliach for a woman. She should first acquire the Mishloach Manos through making a Kinyan, and then she should appoint the man as her Shliach to deliver it to another woman. #13325Show more
As a general policy, AskTheRav cannot comment on Hechsherim. PS I noticed that the certifying Rabbi is also the one who started the company. It is generally accepted in the world of Kashrus that the Rav Hamachshir should not… As a general policy, AskTheRav cannot comment on Hechsherim. PS I noticed that the certifying Rabbi is also the one who started the company. It is generally accepted in the world of Kashrus that the Rav Hamachshir should not be a partner in the business as this puts his credibility in question. Additionally, I noticed that they sell the hindquarters. It’s a long standing standing custom among Ashkenazi Jews not to eat from the hindquarters. Even those who question the origin or authenticity of this custom (see below) agree that nikkur of the hindquarters requires very high exacting standards,…Show more
While it is a mitzvah to hold the Purim meal in a lavish manner, eating fish specifically isn’t one of the foods required. Nonetheless, this is the common custom and it’s brought in seforim. See possible explanations below. Sources: בכללות הענין - ראה בשו"ת מנחת יצחק ח"י סוסי׳ יט…
פשוט שמברכים, אבל יש בזה כמה וכמה תנאים, כמפורש בפוסקים. (ראה בשולחן ערוך אדמו״ר הזקן סימן קעה, לוח ברכת הנהנין פרק יא ובסדר ברכת הנהנין פרק יב. ואכ״מ בהשינויים שבהם). #4021b
Question: When going to the mikvah, my wife has done 9 tevilos, for many years, she feels that this is too much for her and would like to do 3, is she allowed to do so? Answer:… Question: When going to the mikvah, my wife has done 9 tevilos, for many years, she feels that this is too much for her and would like to do 3, is she allowed to do so? Answer: She should be matir neder. This takes place In the presence of three people one of which is an expert in the laws of vows and the other two need to be knowledgeable enough that they would understand if explained to them. Alternatively, if the husband didn’t know about her minhag he can annul the vow on the same…Show more
Question Continued: My father is getting remarried tomorrow, and we, his children will not be able to travel to attend due to the covid-19 pandemic. He has sent us a link to a Zoom and suggested it's ok for… Question Continued: My father is getting remarried tomorrow, and we, his children will not be able to travel to attend due to the covid-19 pandemic. He has sent us a link to a Zoom and suggested it's ok for us to join the chupah via zoom even though we wouldn't have been allowed to be at the chupah in person. What is the reason children do not attend the chupah of a parent? May we 'join' for the chupah, or should we only log on during the reception afterward? Answer: The common practice among ashkenazim is that…Show more
Question: Our school kitchen prepares food for multiple school buildings. The food is prepared in the kitchen and then some of it is also transported to other locations. Generally, we have a regular, frum driver, but many times it… Question: Our school kitchen prepares food for multiple school buildings. The food is prepared in the kitchen and then some of it is also transported to other locations. Generally, we have a regular, frum driver, but many times it is transported via car service. There is no fleishig. It’s either milchig or pareve (including fish sticks/tuna). Does the car service need to be Jewish? Frum? Note: usually, the taxi gets paid at the time he drops off the food. Also, one of the non-Jewish kitchen workers rides over to the other location with his bicycle. He brought me…Show more
You may put it up yourself. Of course, you should make sure you know exactly where it should be affixed as a Mezuzah in the wrong place is not valid. You can use our system if you need any… You may put it up yourself. Of course, you should make sure you know exactly where it should be affixed as a Mezuzah in the wrong place is not valid. You can use our system if you need any clarification. Sources: שו"ת חתם סופר יו''ד סימן רע''א ד''ה ולדידי. שו"ת…Show more
מכיוון שמדובר בתבשיל יבש לגמרי ומבושל כבר לגמרי לפני שבת, ע"כ מותר לחמם את המאכל בשבת (כי אין בישול אחר בישול בדבר יבש), אבל זה מותר רק באופן ששמים את זה סמוך לאש או על סיר הפוכה שעל האש,… מכיוון שמדובר בתבשיל יבש לגמרי ומבושל כבר לגמרי לפני שבת, ע"כ מותר לחמם את המאכל בשבת (כי אין בישול אחר בישול בדבר יבש), אבל זה מותר רק באופן ששמים את זה סמוך לאש או על סיר הפוכה שעל האש, ולא ישיר על האש. דהיינו: לשים את הסיר על האש אסור. ועל יד האש מותר. וראה גם כאן: https://asktherav.com/15869-we-forgot-to-plug-in-the-crock-pot-of-cholent-before-shabbos/ מקורות: שו"ע אדה"ז סי' שי"ח סעי' כ"ד, (וסעי' ט' וי"א.…Show more
Question: Our son’s birthday is in Elul. He wants to wait until tishrei to have a celebration with his classmates. Is there any issues with having the celebration during asares yemei teshuva? Or it’s better to wait between… Question: Our son’s birthday is in Elul. He wants to wait until tishrei to have a celebration with his classmates. Is there any issues with having the celebration during asares yemei teshuva? Or it’s better to wait between YK and sukkos. We have married kids flying in for YK to CH and would love to coordinate celebration with their time here. Answer: In the Rebbe’s words (אג״ק כו ע׳ שמז): Considering the specialty of the day (see Zohar Chadash Breshis 15, end of side d: On the day etc.) - it would be worthwhile that on…Show more
If he is going to deliver it on Purim day, yes. ראה שו"ת יהודה יעלה או"ח רז. חי' חת"ס גיטין כב, א. ועוד. However, if it will be shipped before Purim but it is going to arrive on Purim… If he is going to deliver it on Purim day, yes. ראה שו"ת יהודה יעלה או"ח רז. חי' חת"ס גיטין כב, א. ועוד. However, if it will be shipped before Purim but it is going to arrive on Purim day (for example, he is sending it by mail), there is an argument amongst the Poskim. Therefore, it is best to avoid it.* P.S.: when sending with a Goy we do not say חזקה שליח עושה שליחותו and therefore, one must make sure that the package got delivered in fact. בבאר היטב סי’ תרצה סק”ז דיצא, אבל בערוה”ש שם…Show more
It is OK to leave it at the doorstep, but one must be sure that they are getting it on the day of Purim. ראה ערוך השולחן סימן תרצ”ה סעיף ט”ז. Note: The above is only regarding fulfilling… It is OK to leave it at the doorstep, but one must be sure that they are getting it on the day of Purim. ראה ערוך השולחן סימן תרצ”ה סעיף ט”ז. Note: The above is only regarding fulfilling the actual Mitzvah of Mishloach Manos. However, if you are giving Mishloach Manos to (at least) one person in a regular way, the restriction above does not apply while giving to others. #12911bShow more
Do I need to hand the Mishloach Manos package to the Shliach or can I ask the Shliach to pick up something from the store for me and the like? The Shliach can pick it up from the store.… Do I need to hand the Mishloach Manos package to the Shliach or can I ask the Shliach to pick up something from the store for me and the like? The Shliach can pick it up from the store. When does the Shliach need to be appointed as such: can it be done before Purim? Yes, but he must deliver the Mishloach Manos on Purim day. ראה ערוך השולחן סימן תרצ"ה סעיף ט"ז. Can the Shliach prepare the Mishloach Manos before Purim and just do the delivery on Purim? Yes, as above. Note: The above is…Show more
Question: We by mistake used our charcoal grill without first toiveling the metal grates. Now it is impossible to clean them off completely, is there anything we can do to be able to toivel them or do we need… Question: We by mistake used our charcoal grill without first toiveling the metal grates. Now it is impossible to clean them off completely, is there anything we can do to be able to toivel them or do we need to buy new grates? Answer: You need to clean them to the best of your ability. If after you cleaned it whatever is left on doesn't bother you, you can toivel it as is. Sources: שו"ע יו"ד סי' קכ סעי' יג "אם שפשף .…Show more
After 24 hours - the toaster oven should be thoroughly cleaned and put on the highest setting for an hour. Sources: ע״פ שיטת אדמו''ר הזקן באו"ח סי' תנ"א סעי' י"ג…
The brachah over kreplach is generally mezonos, because the dough from which it is kneaded is mezonos—due to being formed predominantly with liquids other than water. If the dough is hamotzi, the kreplach will similarly be… The brachah over kreplach is generally mezonos, because the dough from which it is kneaded is mezonos—due to being formed predominantly with liquids other than water. If the dough is hamotzi, the kreplach will similarly be hamotzi, even if eaten with its meat filling in mind and not the pastry. (This is because meat is a highly satiating accompaniment to the pastry and it therefore amplifies the pastry’s satiation factor.)Show more
Question: In light with the Rov's message about the early Purim Seudah as Purim is Erev Shabbos - can one be Yoitze with Milchigs? https://asktherav.com/13186-seudas-purim-on-friday/ Asking for Anash and also for a Chabad House - let's say we'd like… Question: In light with the Rov's message about the early Purim Seudah as Purim is Erev Shabbos - can one be Yoitze with Milchigs? https://asktherav.com/13186-seudas-purim-on-friday/ Asking for Anash and also for a Chabad House - let's say we'd like to do in our Chabad House a Bagel & Lox breakfast following Megillah so people can have a Seudah when they come for Megillah. Answer: Strictly speaking, yes. But preferably, meat should be served at the Purim seudah, even when it falls on Erev Shabbos. Indeed, there are opinions that one must eat meat. Also, the minhag is…Show more
For a married couple, the bed should be placed in north-south, unless if it's not easily done. Sources: שו"ע או"ח סימן ג סעיף ו, שוע"ר מהד"ק ט-י…
Question Continued: It was hot, not too hot. Could touch cake and Pyrex but if I left hand on it for a while started to be too hot. What's the din with cake knife and Pyrex? Answer: Everything… Question Continued: It was hot, not too hot. Could touch cake and Pyrex but if I left hand on it for a while started to be too hot. What's the din with cake knife and Pyrex? Answer: Everything is as is. Regarding the status of the cake in general, see halacha2go.com article #622 Sources: הוי כשני כלים שנגעו זב"ז (כיון שיש רק דבר…Show more
Question-continued: (Obviously with prior stipulating that if any of the ma'aser/principal/capital will get lost in the process of investing I will nevertheless make sure to give that amount to ma'aser). Answer: The practice of borrowing money from… Question-continued: (Obviously with prior stipulating that if any of the ma'aser/principal/capital will get lost in the process of investing I will nevertheless make sure to give that amount to ma'aser). Answer: The practice of borrowing money from Tzedakah and ma'aser for personal gain, is highly questionable at best, and in most cases outright forbidden. Even under the conditions where it may be permitted Halachically, it is still not encouraged. One should trust in Hashem that their own finances will benefit through the bracha of עשר בשביל שתתעשר, which we can be more worthy of, by giving the…Show more
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Questions: I'm a Shliach for teens and I had a teen ask the following 3 questions: What does Hashem think about piercings? Why cant we get tattoos? Can trans people alter their bodies? What would be the most effective… Questions: I'm a Shliach for teens and I had a teen ask the following 3 questions: What does Hashem think about piercings? Why cant we get tattoos? Can trans people alter their bodies? What would be the most effective and accurate way to answer these questions? Is piercing a problem for girls? Answer: Piercing is acceptable for a girl only in the lobe of her ears. Other places of the body are not in the norms of Tznius, i.e. piercing is intended to draw extra attention, and thus is not Tznius. This also emulates the ways of goyim…Show more
Questions: 1. Can single girls pour drinks for men right in front of them, make the bed right in front of them? 2. Is there an issue for single girls to go to a bar and get drunk in… Questions: 1. Can single girls pour drinks for men right in front of them, make the bed right in front of them? 2. Is there an issue for single girls to go to a bar and get drunk in public? Answers: 1. Women, or single girls, may not pour wine or drinks for men or make their bed in front of them. Some poskim are lenient where it’s clear that there are no feelings of attraction and it’s done only with noble intentions. If the girl is dressed in a attractive fashion and is wearing jewelry and perfume,…Show more
Prominent Rabbanim have released statements against it. Sources: ולהעיר משו"ת דבר שמואל קכג למהר״ש אבוהב והובא בבאה״ט…
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