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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
No. Sources: בגד תחתון אסור בגילוי - ראה ב״ח יו״ד שמ:…
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…
Question: When someone has twin girls what is the appropriate mi shebeirach to say when naming them? Is one Kiddush sufficient? Answer: Regular Mi Shebeirach, twice. ראה ספר שמא גרים פ״יב אות ז. One Kiddush suffices but… Question: When someone has twin girls what is the appropriate mi shebeirach to say when naming them? Is one Kiddush sufficient? Answer: Regular Mi Shebeirach, twice. ראה ספר שמא גרים פ״יב אות ז. One Kiddush suffices but you should add something extra more than usual, whether food, lchayim, speaker etc. See more here: https://asktherav.com/2313-kiddush-in-honor-of-a-girls-birth/ #13146Show more
Question: I want to do an extended fast for health benefits with doctors recommendation and supervision. This is strictly for health reasons (losing weight and lowering blood pressure). I wanted to know about fasting on Shabbos. We are discussing… Question: I want to do an extended fast for health benefits with doctors recommendation and supervision. This is strictly for health reasons (losing weight and lowering blood pressure). I wanted to know about fasting on Shabbos. We are discussing a 10 day fast. it will be 6 days into the fast already when Shabbos comes. I am drinking Water/tea (nothing added)/coffee (black, no sugar) Answer: As a general rule it is forbidden to fast on Shabbos. If this would be a complete fast it should be done during the week. שו״ע אדה״ז סי׳ רפ״ח סעי׳ א׳. In this…Show more
No. Sources: שו״ת אגרות משה ח״ג סי׳ מ״ה, שו״ת משנה הלכות ח״ח סי׳ מ״ד, שו״ת שבט הלוי ח״ד סי׳ כ״ג, ועוד. #13132…
Yes. However, some disagree with the above answer. Therefore, it would be better to avoid this shaalah by making a shehakol on something else wherever possible. Sources: לענ״ד לברך עליו, ובמכ״ש ממש״כ פעולת צדיק א, פב…
It is forbidden to sled on snow on Shabbos for enjoyment. Sources: ראה במ"מ כאן: https://asktherav.com/12707-may-i-press-snow-with-my-foot-while-walking-on-shabbos/ וגם שאלה #6168 …
times are for NYC - 5785 The Purim se’udah is eaten in the morning, so that we do not disrespect Shabbos by entering the holy day too full to enjoy the Shabbos meal. It is best to begin… times are for NYC - 5785 The Purim se’udah is eaten in the morning, so that we do not disrespect Shabbos by entering the holy day too full to enjoy the Shabbos meal. It is best to begin the meal before chatzos (halachic midday) which is at 1:05 pm (in NYC), or at least before the tenth halachic hour of the day which is at approximately 4:03 pm (in NYC). It is permissible to extend the meal so that it continues into the afternoon, even passing the tenth halachic hour of the day. At the same time, care…Show more
Question: Do I need to wash on Shabbos day If I don't want to? It's too heavy etc.... Answer: Eating Challa by the Shabbos meals is of primary importance and should be practiced, unless there is a medical… Question: Do I need to wash on Shabbos day If I don't want to? It's too heavy etc.... Answer: Eating Challa by the Shabbos meals is of primary importance and should be practiced, unless there is a medical consideration. The required amount per meal is only slightly more than the volume of an egg (see note) and thus a healthy person shouldn't feel too heavy from eating just that amount. If there is a concern that one might not feel well (aside for usual tiredness) after eating this minimal amount, or it would cause pain, there would…Show more
Question: Is it permissible to be a kidney donor? If I am a kidney match and asked to donate a kidney, am I obliged to donate? Is it a mitzvah to do so knowing that you are potentially saving… Question: Is it permissible to be a kidney donor? If I am a kidney match and asked to donate a kidney, am I obliged to donate? Is it a mitzvah to do so knowing that you are potentially saving someone's life? Answer: It’s a big mitzvah, but not obligatory. Explanation: Donating a Live Kidney in our days is considered a safe procedure, but not without a slight risk. The risk is composed of two elements: complications from the surgery itself, and the fact that the donor has only one kidney remaining which could lead to health…Show more
A removed kidney does not make a kohen a baal mum and his avodah is kosher. Additional point: There is a separate discussion in Poskim if one should pursue kidney donation due to the risks associated. See here: https://asktherav.com/2466b-if-i-am-a-kidney-match-and-asked-to-donate-a-kidney-am-i-obliged-to-donate/ Sources: רמב״ם ביאת מקדש ו, ז. (אבל להעיר מתרגום ירושלמי…
It may be used. See here and here. וכש״כ בנדו״ד שצרורים וחתומים. ואף גם במכוסים ועטופים. #2709
The halacha is one may not do melacha on Motzei Shabbos until after havdalah. In order to permit melacha, one should at least recite baruch hamavdil. There is a chumra brought in poskim that a baal… The halacha is one may not do melacha on Motzei Shabbos until after havdalah. In order to permit melacha, one should at least recite baruch hamavdil. There is a chumra brought in poskim that a baal nefesh should be stringent, even after saying atah chonantanu in Maariv and reciting baruch hamavdil, not to do melacha before the community finishes reciting Seder Kedusha, the extra tefillos after Maariv (V’atah Kadosh). Some have a custom not to do a fixed melacha until after melavah malkah. One example mentioned specifically is sewing, which includes…Show more
The Rebbe stated that bachurim should not get involved in Mivtza Neshek (Shabbat candle campaign). Rather, it is their duty to encourage female family members (grandmothers, sisters or aunts) to be involved and influence women and girls to light… The Rebbe stated that bachurim should not get involved in Mivtza Neshek (Shabbat candle campaign). Rather, it is their duty to encourage female family members (grandmothers, sisters or aunts) to be involved and influence women and girls to light Shabbos candles. As a general rule, the Rebbe states many times that Mivtzoim should be done in a Tznius'dike and modest manner: men with men and women with women, although men have an equal obligation to influence women to Torah and Mitzvos in an appropriate manner, in a manner which is permissible according to Shulchan Aruch. Sources: ראה תשורה פרידמן ססוסבר תשע״ד. תשורה זילברשטרום-קטן, שבט תשע״ז…Show more
Question continued: Should they be recited by a) one who has Yahrzeit on Friday b) one who has Yahrzeit on Shabbos or c) both a and b? Answer: Our Minhag is that the Kaddish after Mizmor Shir is said…Question continued: Should they be recited by a) one who has Yahrzeit on Friday b) one who has Yahrzeit on Shabbos or c) both a and b? Answer: Our Minhag is that the Kaddish after Mizmor Shir is said by mourners who commemorate a Yahrtzeit either on Friday or on Shabbos. Sefer Haminhagim page 27 As for the Kaddish after Bame Madlikin, if it’s said before Borchu (as in many kehillos), the same rule applies. However if it is said at the end of Maariv, then only one who has a Yartzeit on Shabbos should recite the Kaddish. …Show more
Question continued: I am a Rov of an Ashkenazi Shul and occasionally we have Sefardim who frequent and need to say Kaddish. There are Ashkenaz congregants who would like for the Sefardim to say Kaddish in Nusach Ashkenaz as to…Question continued: I am a Rov of an Ashkenazi Shul and occasionally we have Sefardim who frequent and need to say Kaddish. There are Ashkenaz congregants who would like for the Sefardim to say Kaddish in Nusach Ashkenaz as to not cause confusion. What should be done? Answer: The Sefardim should follow the Minhag of the Shul in such a case, unless the extra words are said in an undertone and quickly. ראה שו״ת אג״מ או״ח ד,לד. אשרי האיש א, יא, יב. אהלך באמתך כו, יב-ג. יגל יעקב מכתב יח, א. אול״צ ב, ה,יא. וראה קובץ אליבא דהלכתא…Show more
Question continued: Is there any source for what people say that a child should not begin to wear Tzitzis until they are toilet trained? Is there any source pro or against a child starting to wear Tzitzis a while… Question continued: Is there any source for what people say that a child should not begin to wear Tzitzis until they are toilet trained? Is there any source pro or against a child starting to wear Tzitzis a while before their 3rd birthday, like when they are just 2? Answer: Before toilet training: This is a matter of custom. In some communities they had this custom. There are obviously practical reasons for doing so beyond the issue of respect for the mitzvah. There is no halachic objection however to starting earlier and many indeed do so. Under 3…Show more
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