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Regarding a dog specifically - please see Halacha2go.com article #88. There is no halachic prohibition regarding owning other animals (except pigs and dogs), although one would need to learn the laws of caring for them (food, Shabbos etc.). In… Regarding a dog specifically - please see Halacha2go.com article #88. There is no halachic prohibition regarding owning other animals (except pigs and dogs), although one would need to learn the laws of caring for them (food, Shabbos etc.). In general, we are discouraged from looking even at pictures of non-kosher animals, as the negative traits they posses have an effect on us - especially children. For more on this topic see: The Rebbe's Sicha: (Yiddish) Likkutei Sichos vol. 25 pg 309. (Lashon Hakosdesh) Toras Menachem 5744 vol. 1 pg. 487. (English) here See also the some of the…Show more
ת. חייבים להדליק בברכה בבית מלון. מקורות: שוע”ר סי’ רסג ס”ט כשאינו אצל אשתו אינו נפטר…
It is permitted. This is because it doesn't have real resemblance to a person and it won't last for a long time. It should be noted however that there are those who are stringent unless it doesn’t have a… It is permitted. This is because it doesn't have real resemblance to a person and it won't last for a long time. It should be noted however that there are those who are stringent unless it doesn’t have a full body image. Sources: ע״פ מהרי״ט יו״ד לה שכתב להדיא להתיר בנעשה דרך…Show more
Question: Is a legitimate form of separating Ma'aser marking down in a document how much of your money is Ma'aser? There would be no concern of the money being mixed up, it’s organized. Just wondering if the money has… Question: Is a legitimate form of separating Ma'aser marking down in a document how much of your money is Ma'aser? There would be no concern of the money being mixed up, it’s organized. Just wondering if the money has to be actually separated. Answer: Yes it is, because it has been "separated" from the rest of the money. However, there is advantage in actually giving the money right away, or at least physically separating the money into an envelope etc. Regardless, one should not delay the actual giving for too long (some say at least once a year…Show more
When to Make a Brachah on Remaining Secondary Food? When eating a mixture of two or more foods, the brachah is usually made on the ikar (primary food) and not on the tafel (secondary one). For example, when eating… When to Make a Brachah on Remaining Secondary Food? When eating a mixture of two or more foods, the brachah is usually made on the ikar (primary food) and not on the tafel (secondary one). For example, when eating fries with ketchup, a brachah is made on the fries, but not on the ketchup. What is the halachah if some of the tafel is left over after the ikar has been eaten? It depends on whether the ikar and tafel are considered one unit: If the items were cooked or baked together, or if when they were being prepared…Show more
When two or more types of solid foods are mixed, the halacha is to make the Bracha only on the ikar, the food of primary importance, and that Bracha also covers the tofel, the secondary food. For… When two or more types of solid foods are mixed, the halacha is to make the Bracha only on the ikar, the food of primary importance, and that Bracha also covers the tofel, the secondary food. For example, one does not make a Bracha on spices, since they serve a secondary purpose, as they are used to enhance the flavor of the food. When two or more foods are combined and it is difficult to ascertain which is the primary ingredient, we make the Bracha on the roiv, on the food that is in the…Show more
You make the Bracha of the primary ingredient or the one which is the majority. Usually the chicken is the primary ingredient or the majority, and thus the Bracha would be shahakol. (If the vegetables are the primary… You make the Bracha of the primary ingredient or the one which is the majority. Usually the chicken is the primary ingredient or the majority, and thus the Bracha would be shahakol. (If the vegetables are the primary ingredient or the majority, some say the chicken still requires it own Bracha, as chicken cannot become secondary. To avoid this issue, one should in this case make a shehakol on another food). תלוי בהבנת הפי׳ בסדברה״נ פ״ו ה״י אם ר״ל שבשר שבעין לעולם אינו טפל, או דמיירי באופן שעיקר כוונתו שהבשר יתן טעם בפירות, ונתכוון לאוכלם בפ״ע. …Show more
Question: Dear Rabbi, My husband lately is very busy at work during my 2 weeks following mikvah. He is home and attentive mikvah night but most of the 2 weeks we can be together he is out of the… Question: Dear Rabbi, My husband lately is very busy at work during my 2 weeks following mikvah. He is home and attentive mikvah night but most of the 2 weeks we can be together he is out of the house until the wee hours of the morning. I understand the necessity to be out and support his projects and know he is doing important work. However he does not express emotion easily and during those weeks I end up becoming more and more hurt when he is not around physically, but especially emotionally which does not necessarily take large…Show more
You should continue giving out the picture of the Rebbe. The same issue and even more serious is about the Torah literature that you distribute. You should still give it out. See Halacha2go.com article #645 Sources: ראה בנוגע לפרסום ד״ת בעתונים - אג״ק יב ע׳…
From 3 years old the child should be taught the letters. Beforehand, as soon as the child is able to speak, he should be taught תורה צוה, שמע and other Pesukim. It would seem that the names of the… From 3 years old the child should be taught the letters. Beforehand, as soon as the child is able to speak, he should be taught תורה צוה, שמע and other Pesukim. It would seem that the names of the Alef Beis (by heart) would be in the same category. (Some are particular not to teach the letters from a text before this age, but the Rebbe writes that we aren’t particular about this). Regardless, the Minhag by Yidden is to sing songs with words of Torah, and surround the child with letters of Torah, from a very young age.…Show more
Question: Dear Rabbi Braun Shlit"a: As a teenager I unfortunately engaged in forbidden sexual relations all the while living an otherwise (outwardly) Frum life. I am now married and established a family with a big focus on Torah,… Question: Dear Rabbi Braun Shlit"a: As a teenager I unfortunately engaged in forbidden sexual relations all the while living an otherwise (outwardly) Frum life. I am now married and established a family with a big focus on Torah, Mitzvos and Chassidus. I'm obviously not a tzaddik, but I became serious about Halacha and having the correct focus. Some time ago, it dawned on me the seriousness of the punishment for the sins I have committed which are punishable by כרת ר"ל (for example having relations with a woman who is a niddah). I had never before really…Show more
A program may be set up for those days, provided the emphasis in the promotional material is specifically on the fact that there is no school these days and not anything special about the nature of the days, including… A program may be set up for those days, provided the emphasis in the promotional material is specifically on the fact that there is no school these days and not anything special about the nature of the days, including the fact that people are off work. Sources: בשו"ת אגרות משה יו"ד ג, פה, כ׳ לאסור ליתן…Show more
The following options are acceptable, in order of priority: Best would be if all the money is returned to the parties after the game. If for whatever reason you believe this wouldn’t work, then try one of the other… The following options are acceptable, in order of priority: Best would be if all the money is returned to the parties after the game. If for whatever reason you believe this wouldn’t work, then try one of the other options below. All the money goes to Tzedaka. In the beginning before playing all the money is deposited in a box which belongs to all parties. The individuals agree in advance to be makneh the money to whomever wins. This solution isn’t ideal, but could work where for whatever reason it’s necessary to do so. Sources: ראה שו״ע חו״מ רז, יג. ואם תורמים לצדקה, ל״ש אסמכתא…Show more
Question: After we lit our Menorah we realized that the first light is on a branch that is slightly higher than the other branches (1/8 of an inch). We tried to bend down the higher branch to put it… Question: After we lit our Menorah we realized that the first light is on a branch that is slightly higher than the other branches (1/8 of an inch). We tried to bend down the higher branch to put it at the same level than the other branches without success. Does this invalidate the Menorah for the other nights? Answer: While they should lchatchillah be all on the same level, it appears from the picture that the difference in height is very minimal. Thus, you may continue using this Menorah. Sources: בפשטות אם כל נר מוקף בכוסית נפרדת וגם יש…Show more
It really depends on so many factors: The level of necessity for the medication; is this medication halachically mandated; what “ directly utilizes aborted children” means; will not taking the medication (obviously, in the case where according to halacha… It really depends on so many factors: The level of necessity for the medication; is this medication halachically mandated; what “ directly utilizes aborted children” means; will not taking the medication (obviously, in the case where according to halacha one is permitted not take the medication; in other words, refusing the medication has no negative harmful effect on themselves or others) by the individual have a direct effect on the method used to obtain the medication; and whether there is certainty about this information about the source of this medication. Additionally important to know is: Are these abortions done…Show more
Question: I am planning to go to a Shabbaton in a hotel where they have a Shabbos elevator that takes you to each floor up to the 5th floor. I have a 9-month-old baby and was planning to bring… Question: I am planning to go to a Shabbaton in a hotel where they have a Shabbos elevator that takes you to each floor up to the 5th floor. I have a 9-month-old baby and was planning to bring her stroller. Am I allowed to use the Shabbos elevator? My husband tells me the Rebbe was against using a Shabbos elevator because it is our weight that is causing the elevator to move? Answer: I don’t know of any statements from the Rebbe on this matter. There are however serious halachic considerations. An automatic elevator, meaning an elevator…Show more
Question: I moved to a new apartment building, where there's a Shabbos elevator. I'm wheelchair-bound and you told me in the past that there's no problem in having a goy operate an elevator for me on Shabbos to go… Question: I moved to a new apartment building, where there's a Shabbos elevator. I'm wheelchair-bound and you told me in the past that there's no problem in having a goy operate an elevator for me on Shabbos to go to shul, etc. My question is, is it better to use the Shabbos elevator (which takes a long time due to the stops and sometimes is full, etc.), or can I still use the regular elevator, given that the goy rides with me and also saves time by taking the regular elevator? Answer: The Shabbos elevator is preferred. Even…Show more
Question: There is a corner store in Israel, from what looks like a Jewish owner, but I noticed they are open on Shabbos. Is it possible that they didn't sell their Chometz for Pesach? Can I shop there? … Question: There is a corner store in Israel, from what looks like a Jewish owner, but I noticed they are open on Shabbos. Is it possible that they didn't sell their Chometz for Pesach? Can I shop there? Answer: Smaller stores such as private bakeries where the owner cannot be trusted, one must estimate based on the store how long it will take for all of the old chometz to be sold out. After that one can buy from them. Source: אגרות משה אוח ד צו. #5462Show more
Question: After having my child last Nissan (77), I made a Hefsek Tahara in the end of Iyar. If I remember correctly, it was on Sunday 25 Iyar. 5 days later, in middle of Shiva Nekiyim, on Shabbos 2… Question: After having my child last Nissan (77), I made a Hefsek Tahara in the end of Iyar. If I remember correctly, it was on Sunday 25 Iyar. 5 days later, in middle of Shiva Nekiyim, on Shabbos 2 Sivan there was a lot of spotting and by the next bedika there was blood. This Reiya lasted for a couple days. (I tried doing a Hefsek Tahara a few days in a row, but it did not come out clean.) I made another Hefsek Tahara on Thursday 7 Sivan. Everything was good, until again 5 days later I found…Show more
Question: A friend related to me how he neglected to take care of a certain bill. I think he saw the envelopes but didn’t open them. Later on he realized it was something really important which had serious financial… Question: A friend related to me how he neglected to take care of a certain bill. I think he saw the envelopes but didn’t open them. Later on he realized it was something really important which had serious financial consequences. Now he is having to deal with those consequences for many years. It doesn't seem so bothered by it, and he calmly says it’s hashgacha pratis. I tried explaining my view that the concept of hashgacha pratis doesn’t apply in this situation. It’s a mistake and just need to swallow the fact that it was a poor decision…Show more
To avoid all issues, the accepted Psak is that the local Beis Din redeems him after 30 days without a Bracha, on a tenai, and he redeems himself again without a Bracha when he becomes bar mitzvah. … To avoid all issues, the accepted Psak is that the local Beis Din redeems him after 30 days without a Bracha, on a tenai, and he redeems himself again without a Bracha when he becomes bar mitzvah. See references here: https://asktherav.com/my-son-was-born-to-a-jewish-mother-before-i-converted-after-i-converted-and-became-frum-i-made-a-pidyon-for-him-im-told-now-that-i-wasnt-supposed-to-do-it-what-do-we-do-now-he-i/ #12272Show more
The Beracha is Shehakol. A Yarei Shamayim should eat it only within a meal or make Mezonos, Ha'adama and Shehakol on other foods. סדבה"נ א, יא. #12252
According to Halacha a man is not allowed to shave off his eyebrows because of לא ילבש. However Poskim write that in a case where he will be uncomfortable with his appearance he may pluck or cut them. Sources: שו''ע יו''ד סי' קפ''ב. ראה דרכי משה סק''א ובד''מ…
Falafel balls are usually Shehakol, even if flour is added, unless it was added for taste. If one recited Ha'adama over it it is valid after the fact. Sources: ראה סדבה"נ פ"ז סכ"ב. וראה שו"ת יבי״א ז, כט…
Question: I had a ingrown toenail the doctor bandaged it and said it cant get wet. Is there a point to cover it well and go to Mikvah or is there no point because there is a Chatzitza? … Question: I had a ingrown toenail the doctor bandaged it and said it cant get wet. Is there a point to cover it well and go to Mikvah or is there no point because there is a Chatzitza? Answer: You could go with it covered. Sources: לכמה דעות אין חציצה פוסלת בטבי״ע. ועכ״פ כשאינו ברובו…Show more
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