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Question: How particular should one be to wear a silk kapoteh, and is there any times where silk is not necessary? What is our view on wearing a kapoteh which is partially silk, since silk can be quite… Question: How particular should one be to wear a silk kapoteh, and is there any times where silk is not necessary? What is our view on wearing a kapoteh which is partially silk, since silk can be quite costly. Answer: One should wear a silk Kapota on Shabbos and Yom-Tov. A blend of wool and silk wouldn’t be considered a silk Kapota unless it’s made with a majority of silk (which to the best of my knowledge is usually not the case with most blended Kapotas available). It should be noted that as a general rule the…Show more
Some have this custom. The two candles are lit during the Purim seudah. Sources: כ״כ הגרח״פ ברוח חיים תרצה, א (קי, ג) ובמועד…
שאלה: בתמונה המצו"ב מפורים תשמ"ט נראה אד"ש כשהוא גולל את המגילה באויר. האם מכאן ניתן להסיק שלא סבירא ליה הזהירות המובאת בפרי מגדים (משב"ז סתר"צ סק"י) שגלגול המגילה הוא גנאי כתבי קודש, אף אם אינה נוגעת בקרקע אלא תלויה?… שאלה: בתמונה המצו"ב מפורים תשמ"ט נראה אד"ש כשהוא גולל את המגילה באויר. האם מכאן ניתן להסיק שלא סבירא ליה הזהירות המובאת בפרי מגדים (משב"ז סתר"צ סק"י) שגלגול המגילה הוא גנאי כתבי קודש, אף אם אינה נוגעת בקרקע אלא תלויה? או שיש הסבר אחר? מענה: אין ראי׳ ומכמה טעמים: א. אולי נפלה המגילה קצת תוך כדי גלגול. ודוחק. ונראה ברור מהתמונה שהיא בכוונה תחילה. ב. יסוד דברי הפמ״ג - והביאו גם במשנ״ב סקנ״ו וכה״ח ס״ק קג - הוא ע״פ הדין בשו״ע או״ח שנב. והנה, בשו״ע שם מיירי שמונחת כך ולא באופן שהוא רק לפי שעה, תוך כדי גלגול. וגם…Show more
Question: This is more of a "Chassidishe Rav" question, as opposed to an actual Sha'ala in Halacha. It is known that in the early years the Rebbe was shollel having a Piano in a Chassidishe home (see attached). I… Question: This is more of a "Chassidishe Rav" question, as opposed to an actual Sha'ala in Halacha. It is known that in the early years the Rebbe was shollel having a Piano in a Chassidishe home (see attached). I have 2 questions about this: Some say that this was something that applied to that era, but now it has become more accepted and is not a problem. (Similar to the story when a Shochet was removed for wearing Galoshes, because at the time it was not accepted among frum Yidden, but later it of course became a very acceptable…Show more
When one has two wines, they should make a Beracha Boreh Pri Hagafen on the better wine, even if this means that they would not be able to make a Hatov V’Hameitiv. If during the meal you drink from… When one has two wines, they should make a Beracha Boreh Pri Hagafen on the better wine, even if this means that they would not be able to make a Hatov V’Hameitiv. If during the meal you drink from a second (different) bottle of wine, the Beracha of Hatov V’Hameitiv is recited if you are drinking together with company like with one’s family or friends and they are also partaking from both wines. If it is necessary to make the Beracha of Boreh Pri Hagafen on the second wine, the Beracha of Hatov V’Hameitiv is recited first. This is…Show more
No. Sources: כיון שנאכלים בתערובת כאחד. ולא שנא מדג וביצה שעליו…
Question: I borrowed a flashlight from a friend and I used it too much till it died, so I bought new batteries to return. Is there a problem with ribbis since there will be more power in the batteries… Question: I borrowed a flashlight from a friend and I used it too much till it died, so I bought new batteries to return. Is there a problem with ribbis since there will be more power in the batteries than when he lent it to me? What is the best way to proceed? Answer: It is not a problem. Sources: הל' רבית לאדה"ז סל"ג - אלא אם כן מלוהו…Show more
Halachically there is NO Aveilus on a grandparent. The Shulchan Aruch (Y”D 374, 6) writes that there is a custom of miktzas aveilus (some mourning) after other relatives such as a grandparent, but that’s not the custom today. The… Halachically there is NO Aveilus on a grandparent. The Shulchan Aruch (Y”D 374, 6) writes that there is a custom of miktzas aveilus (some mourning) after other relatives such as a grandparent, but that’s not the custom today. The Minhag (custom) today: in front of the Aveilim (mourners), out of respect - we act also miktzas aveilus (‘some’ of mourning behavior, i.e. refraining from joy, new clothing, etc.) up until the end of the first Shabbos. Sources: שו"ע יו"ד סי' שע"ד ס"ו. רמ"א שם. ש"ך שם…Show more
Question: In a few days will be the anniversary of my entering the hospital with corona, r"l. My question is, when and how to celebrate my miraculous recovery. Three options: The day I entered the hospital, the day I… Question: In a few days will be the anniversary of my entering the hospital with corona, r"l. My question is, when and how to celebrate my miraculous recovery. Three options: The day I entered the hospital, the day I returned home or when Hashem granted me the miraculous turnaround from "near falling of the cliff" to back to life? Answer: The celebration and Seudas Hoda'ah should be held on the anniversary of the day which you returned home. By this Seuda the story should be retold to thank Hashem for the great miracle that he did for you…Show more
Question: Being that now many Shluchim will have to make outdoor reading of Megillah, are they allowed to use a non electric megaphone so that people can hear? Answer: Being that it’s completely non electric it is permitted.… Question: Being that now many Shluchim will have to make outdoor reading of Megillah, are they allowed to use a non electric megaphone so that people can hear? Answer: Being that it’s completely non electric it is permitted. However care must be taken that every word is clearly heard. Sources: משנה בר״ה דף כ״ז ע״ב: ״התוקע לתוך הבור או לתוך הדות או לתוך הפיטס, אם קול שופר שמע - יצא, ואם קול הברה שמע - לא יצא. וכן מי שהיה עובר אחורי בית הכנסת, או שהיה ביתו סמוך לבית הכנסת, ושמע קול שופר או קול מגילה, אם כוון לבו - יצא, ואם לאו - לא יצא״. ודנו בזה האחרונים האם פסול קול הברה נאמר…Show more
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
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