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Question: I baked cookies together in the oven with chicken, both pans were uncovered. Are the cookies considered Fleishig? I know I can't eat it with a Milchig meal, but wondering if I'm considered Fleishig after eating the cookies?… Question: I baked cookies together in the oven with chicken, both pans were uncovered. Are the cookies considered Fleishig? I know I can't eat it with a Milchig meal, but wondering if I'm considered Fleishig after eating the cookies? Answer: The cookies are considered Fleishig and one should not eat them with Milchig. One must rinse their mouth and hands after eating the cookies prior to eating Milchig. Ideally one should wait 6 hours after eating them before eating Milchig. See also: https://asktherav.com/6411-do-i-need-to-wait-six-hours-after-eating-potatoes-that-were-cooked-in-the-same-oven-as-chicken-before-eating-milchigs/ Sources: ע"פ שו"ע יו"ד צב, ח. צג, א. קח, א…Show more
Yes, if the Challah is dry (otherwise regardless it is forbidden on Shabbos) and the pot is totally closed and cover is clean and dry. If the crockpot cover has a hole, the Challa should not be placed directly… Yes, if the Challah is dry (otherwise regardless it is forbidden on Shabbos) and the pot is totally closed and cover is clean and dry. If the crockpot cover has a hole, the Challa should not be placed directly over the hole (unless covered with a silver foil) or anywhere where steam from the cholent would reach it. Sources: הנה מה שיש לברר הוא דין מאכל שהונח ע"ג…Show more
You cannot melt it on Shabbos. If it's already melted you may massage it lightly for pleasure. Otherwise, one may not give a massage on Shabbos. Sources: להמיס באש יש בו איסור בישול - כמפורש בסימן…
With a Tzeirei and then with a Segol. Sources: כמ״ש בס׳ המנהגים חב״ד ע׳ 72. וראה אג״ק יב…
Question: If an elderly person is in a wheel chair and wants to go to her relatives kever, can we place wooden boards on top of the bottom of the kevorim that are in that row in order… Question: If an elderly person is in a wheel chair and wants to go to her relatives kever, can we place wooden boards on top of the bottom of the kevorim that are in that row in order that she can be wheeled to the kever? Answer: Where no other choice exists, this is permissible. It is customary in such a case to ask forgiveness before stepping on top of the kevorim. Sources: ראה ט״ז יו״ד סי׳ שס״ד סק״א וש״ך סק״ד בשם…Show more
Question: I'm a Shliach. I happen to be friendly with a handful of generous Yidden around the world, and I occasionally ask for their financial support of the Chabad house. The thing is, these Yidden are the "Baalei… Question: I'm a Shliach. I happen to be friendly with a handful of generous Yidden around the world, and I occasionally ask for their financial support of the Chabad house. The thing is, these Yidden are the "Baalei Batim" of Shluchim where they live. I never saw an issue with doing this, since I felt that a person can, and does, give Tzedakah to wherever he wishes, and is not "bound" to giving only to his local Shliach. Recently, a friend of mine said this isn't right and I should rethink it. What does Halacha say about…Show more
Do I have to put unused and unread Mivtzoim pamphlets into Shaimos? Please see the links below: Halacha2go.com articles #334, #84, #205 https://asktherav.com/can-i-put-nshei-chabad-magazines-into-the-recycling-or-does-it-have-to-go-into-shaimos/ As well as the link provided there. Some other examples are: Stories for… Do I have to put unused and unread Mivtzoim pamphlets into Shaimos? Please see the links below: Halacha2go.com articles #334, #84, #205 https://asktherav.com/can-i-put-nshei-chabad-magazines-into-the-recycling-or-does-it-have-to-go-into-shaimos/ As well as the link provided there. Some other examples are: Stories for kids that bring out a lesson (but not always so clearly), or stories of Tzadikim - don't need to be put in Shaimos unless it's Torah stories Or explain a Halacha or Torah thought. Pictures that depict scenes from the Parsha - no. Unless it contains captions. Class newsletters that contain some points from the Parsha that they learned about…Show more
It’s Mezonos, until the amount that would be considered establishing a meal. סדר ברכת הנהנין ב, יב. #9342
Answer: If the spatula was only used when the onions were already mostly fried (and lost their sharpness) you can be lenient, and only Kasher the spatula and the food is fine, otherwise they should both be Kashered and… Answer: If the spatula was only used when the onions were already mostly fried (and lost their sharpness) you can be lenient, and only Kasher the spatula and the food is fine, otherwise they should both be Kashered and food discarded. Kashering can be done with Libun Kal (=leave upside down on top of open flame till both the inside and outside of the pan are hot enough to singe paper), or Hagalah (place in pot of boiling hot water that's on the fire), though some are stringent not to kasher Teflon coated pans. Sources: בדין דבר חריף - עיין שו"ע יו"ד סימן צו…Show more
Yes, though you may not inflate it on Shabbos. Sources: שבת מח, א ורש"י שם, וראה ברמב"ם פרק כב…
Assuming that there was Milchig residue on spoon, then if the water was below approximately 45 degrees Celsius or 113 Fahrenheit, or if there was a substantial amount of soap there (with only small amount of residue) before it… Assuming that there was Milchig residue on spoon, then if the water was below approximately 45 degrees Celsius or 113 Fahrenheit, or if there was a substantial amount of soap there (with only small amount of residue) before it reached that level of heat, there is no issue. If you are in doubt there is room to be lenient as well. Otherwise you can pour hot water over your sink, and kasher spoon if it came in contact with sink. Sources: עיין שאלה 12235: https://asktherav.com/i-found-a-milchig-frying-pan-in-the-fleishig-drawer-which-means-it-was-very-likely-washed-with-steel-wood-used-for-other-fleishige-dishes-what-do-i-do/ ו12307. בלי ממשות אין…Show more
שאלה: רבנו הזקן כותב (בכמה מקומות) שיעור גדול למיל - שעה וחומש, אבל בסדר הכנסת שבת כותב שהוא שעה ושלוש חומשין, האם יש להקל לשעה וחמש? תשובה: לשאלתו בשיעור מיל בסדר הכנסת שבת - לא נכתב בסדר הכנסת… שאלה: רבנו הזקן כותב (בכמה מקומות) שיעור גדול למיל - שעה וחומש, אבל בסדר הכנסת שבת כותב שהוא שעה ושלוש חומשין, האם יש להקל לשעה וחמש? תשובה: לשאלתו בשיעור מיל בסדר הכנסת שבת - לא נכתב בסדר הכנסת שבת שהוא 96 דקות. מראי מקומות: כבר כתבו כמה שהסברא שהשיעור 96 דקות היא טעות דמוכח, אף שמצינו באחרונים למאן דס״ל הכי. וגם היתה אהובה על הגרא״ל ע״ה קפלן והחרה החזיק אחריו בנו בכמה קובצים. ובקצרה: יש ב׳ שיטות בשיעור מיל. אבל אין ב׳ שיטות בשיעור ד׳ מילין, שפשוט כשנקטו ד׳ מילין התכוונו למילין בני 18 דקות. והאריכו בזה…Show more
Question: Recently a new type of Sheitels hit the market that are basically undiscernible, you really cannot tell that this person is wearing a Sheitel and definitely not from afar, (it has a lace front, meaning it makes it… Question: Recently a new type of Sheitels hit the market that are basically undiscernible, you really cannot tell that this person is wearing a Sheitel and definitely not from afar, (it has a lace front, meaning it makes it look like the hair is growing right out of the head, so the white scalp (or skin color) after that looks like the persons head, so if you don't look closely, it doesn't look like the person is wearing a Sheitel). Is this allowed? and what is the Rebbe's opinion on this? Also, even if a Sheitel doesn't have…Show more
Question: We heated up Challa over a cholent pot on the fire over a blech. We put it on the cover that was covering the cholent. Didn't open the pot. We ended up not using the bread. After Shabbos,… Question: We heated up Challa over a cholent pot on the fire over a blech. We put it on the cover that was covering the cholent. Didn't open the pot. We ended up not using the bread. After Shabbos, we cut it up and dipped it in egg only and fried it in a milk frying pan with a spatula. The dairy equipment wasn't used in over 24 hours and was clean. Is the food ok to eat? What about the frying pan? (Its a non-stick type) And how about the spatula? (Rubber one) If anything needs to be…Show more
Question: Is a knife that someone used as if he's going to stab someone else become trief? And how do I kasher it? I was told that the knife has to be buried in earth for days, is… Question: Is a knife that someone used as if he's going to stab someone else become trief? And how do I kasher it? I was told that the knife has to be buried in earth for days, is there anything to that? Answer: It is not treif. It has been famously said that in this case the knife does not become treif, but the one who used it in this manner does become treif... PS. It is possible that a source for this is in order to prevent people from using knives against other people…Show more
Yes, even though he might eventually enter a situation of pikuach nefesh and will have to come in contact with a dead body. If other hatzalah members which are not kohanim are available, he may not deal with terminal… Yes, even though he might eventually enter a situation of pikuach nefesh and will have to come in contact with a dead body. If other hatzalah members which are not kohanim are available, he may not deal with terminal patients (unless they’re not as expert as him, in which case he may go into their house and it is indeed a big mitzvah). P.S. I should note however they are communities that do not allow kohanim to join. Sources: עי׳ בשו״ת חת״ס יו״ד סי׳ שלח שרשאי הכהן ללמוד…Show more
Question: What is the Rebbe's opinion regarding the chosson and kalla posing for a picture during the engagement? And what about without officially posing just someone taking a picture that both are near each other? Answer: The Rebbe… Question: What is the Rebbe's opinion regarding the chosson and kalla posing for a picture during the engagement? And what about without officially posing just someone taking a picture that both are near each other? Answer: The Rebbe was very much not in favor of a Chosson and Kalla posing together for a picture before the wedding for the lack of Tznius it entails, and asked that his disfavor be publicized in his name. Being in a picture together with other family members or someone snapping a picture of them next to each other without them posing for…Show more
Question Continued: Also, if I don't have Kavanah during Davening, then what's the point, I just mumble the words and they come out in one big mush and I feel like I said a huge Bracha levatalah. I… Question Continued: Also, if I don't have Kavanah during Davening, then what's the point, I just mumble the words and they come out in one big mush and I feel like I said a huge Bracha levatalah. I know you will answer that I SHOULD have Ahavas Yisroel and Kavana, but what about on the days that I don't? Answer: This is an excellent question, and it seems to be coming from a place of caring about davening and what is being said. This approach give rise to the above question: if I don't actually have Ahavas…Show more
One may lay down on his back, if the head and shoulders are elevated and are higher then the rest of the body. Source: עפ"י נשמת אברהם או"ח סי' סג ס"ק א בשם הגרש"ז אויערבאך. #10839
Question: The Rebbe often speaks about giving "כמה פרוטות" - several prutos to Tzedakah before davening. If the halachic value of a pruta is 3 cents, does that imply that the minimum amount of Tzedaka given should be 6… Question: The Rebbe often speaks about giving "כמה פרוטות" - several prutos to Tzedakah before davening. If the halachic value of a pruta is 3 cents, does that imply that the minimum amount of Tzedaka given should be 6 cents, or does pruta here refer to the translation of "coin," and 2 cents are enough? We are providing students with tzedakah to give before davening and are wondering how much to provide for them. Answer: It would seem that the word "peruta" here is referring to a coin. Thus, one might give two coins where one…Show more
They are fine as they are not considered food. Sources: גם לגבי אוכלין ומשקין נחלקו בדיעבד. וכש״כ בנדו״ז. ואין…
Question: 1. Is one allowed to use a hand washing station set up inside the walls of a cemetery that is more than 4 amos away from any kever? If not, should one bring water with them to… Question: 1. Is one allowed to use a hand washing station set up inside the walls of a cemetery that is more than 4 amos away from any kever? If not, should one bring water with them to wash outside the walls of the cemetery? 2. Also, if there’s a restroom within the walls of a cemetery and there is a washing station outside the bathroom but still within the walls of the cemetery, would there be any problem to wash there? Answer: 1. One should not wash their hands inside the cemetery, even if 4 amos…Show more
Question: Must I double wrap bread before discarding it? How big does the piece of bread have to be, to require double wrapping? And is there any problem throwing lots of bread to the birds, so that some will… Question: Must I double wrap bread before discarding it? How big does the piece of bread have to be, to require double wrapping? And is there any problem throwing lots of bread to the birds, so that some will stay on the ground for a while? Answer: Single wrap is enough. A kazayis of bread (or several small pieces that altogether add up to kazayis) should be wrapped (kazayis = a little less than an ounce). Less than a kazayis does not have to be wrapped but may not be stepped on. Leaving bread on the…Show more
Yes. P.s. Although one can make Havdalah before Ma'ariv, some are particular not to do so. Sources: כן הוא משמעות השו”ע סי’ רצט ס”י ושוע”ר סי’…
Question: Does a separate heating element (of about 500 degrees) which is added to a oven make the bread Pas Yisroel? Answer: There is a debate among contemporary kashrus agencies and their respective Poskim whether a glow plug… Question: Does a separate heating element (of about 500 degrees) which is added to a oven make the bread Pas Yisroel? Answer: There is a debate among contemporary kashrus agencies and their respective Poskim whether a glow plug lit by a Jew suffices for Pas Yisroel or not. While those in support of the glow plug compare it to throwing in a twig to the fire, which is considered as though one has participated in the baking, others challenge this comparison on several accounts. The twig forms parts of the fire; the glow plug is a disparate entity.…Show more
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