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Yes. Indeed, this is the common custom. However, some are particular to use an item which is wide three by three etzbaos. #2645a
Being that the Gartel is worn specifically during Davening, it is not proper to enter with it into the bathroom. If necessary, if it is covered it is OK. If the bag is see-through then that would not be… Being that the Gartel is worn specifically during Davening, it is not proper to enter with it into the bathroom. If necessary, if it is covered it is OK. If the bag is see-through then that would not be considered covered. If it is in your pocket and covered there is room to be lenient as well. Sources: ראה שו”ע אדה״ז כא סעי׳ ג: "...טליתות של מצוה…Show more
Drawing a picture is included in the Melacha of writing. Writing or drawing on the condensation on the window is also forbidden on Shabbos. Sources: לענין ציורים - ירושלמי שבת פרק ז הלכה ב.…
Question: I've always heard that one doesn't do Nefilas Apayim when there's no Sefer Torah in a room. But recently I've heard that one does so if there are Seforim in the room. Practically, what should one do? … Question: I've always heard that one doesn't do Nefilas Apayim when there's no Sefer Torah in a room. But recently I've heard that one does so if there are Seforim in the room. Practically, what should one do? Answer: In this case, one may. P. S. Rumor has it that the Rebbe did once when he stopped to daven Mincha on the way back from the Ohel. Sources: נחלקו הדעות - שכנה״ג קלא בהגב״י ו. והב״ד בכמה…Show more
No. However you may apply olive oil on healthy skin near the infected area letting it flow on the infected area. ראה שוע"ר שכז, א. ובקצוה"ש קלו, יג ובהערה כ שם. ובשוע"ר שכח, כח. #12032
Question: My wife gave birth 3 weeks ago and the lactation expert told he she must apply olive oil and antibacterial cream 3 times a day. How can she do this on Shabbos? Answer: If she started using… Question: My wife gave birth 3 weeks ago and the lactation expert told he she must apply olive oil and antibacterial cream 3 times a day. How can she do this on Shabbos? Answer: If she started using the oil and cream before Shabbos she may continue on Shabbos. However, the cream should be dabbed on a little at a time, and not smeared. The oil should not be applied directly on the infected area rather near it letting it flow on the infected area. Also the last day of applying the oil and cream should not be…Show more
שאלה: שלום הרב. אם קידש על כוס מלא מים, וחשב שהוא יין והיה לפניו בקבוק יין סגור (לגמרי, וצריך לפתוח אותו עם פותחן). האם צריך לברך עליו בורא פרי הגפן עוד פעם או מספיק לפתוח ולשים בכוס ולשתות בלי… שאלה: שלום הרב. אם קידש על כוס מלא מים, וחשב שהוא יין והיה לפניו בקבוק יין סגור (לגמרי, וצריך לפתוח אותו עם פותחן). האם צריך לברך עליו בורא פרי הגפן עוד פעם או מספיק לפתוח ולשים בכוס ולשתות בלי ברכה? תשובה: אם היה בדעתו לשתות מיין זה בהמשך הסעודה - אינו צריך לחזור ולברך. מקורות: בשו״ע אדה״ז סי׳ רע״א סעי׳ כ״ח: ״אם בשעה שקידש…Show more
Q. I have a infection in my foot and the doctor prescribed antibiotics to start taking today is it permissible to continue taking on Shabbos to prevent the infection from spreading? A. Yes Q. May I soak my… Q. I have a infection in my foot and the doctor prescribed antibiotics to start taking today is it permissible to continue taking on Shabbos to prevent the infection from spreading? A. Yes Q. May I soak my foot in salt water on Shabbos? A. It may be done but the salt water should be prepared before Shabbos Q. May I use Bacitracin on Shabbos? A. If you started using it before Shabbos you may continue on Shabbos. However, it should be dabbed on a little at a time, and not smeared. Also the last day of…Show more
Question: Until when do we skip Tachnun in Shul at Mincha on a day when there is a Siyum Sefer Torah? Is it until when they finish writing the Torah? Is it until the parade is finished? Is until… Question: Until when do we skip Tachnun in Shul at Mincha on a day when there is a Siyum Sefer Torah? Is it until when they finish writing the Torah? Is it until the parade is finished? Is until Hafakos are finished? Is it until Shkiya? Answer: Until after the Seuda. Sources: ראה מכתב כ"ק אדמו"ר מהוריי"צ נ״ע הנדפס בסה"מ מלוקט…Show more
Question: I am the director of a moised, all incoming and outgoing money goes through me. What is my halachic obligation on handling this money responsibly. I understand that mamon hekdesh cannot be spent al daas yachid,… Question: I am the director of a moised, all incoming and outgoing money goes through me. What is my halachic obligation on handling this money responsibly. I understand that mamon hekdesh cannot be spent al daas yachid, what does my obligation to this entail? Answer: 1. A general accounting of incoming/outgoing monies should be kept and shared with at least one person. This accounting doesn't need to be detailed, as long as the general numbers are accounted for. 2. Determining how much money should be spend and for what purposes, should be done through 3 people.…Show more
Question: What should I do If I meet a Jew after Shkiya who hasn't put Tefillin today? Answer: If one didn’t put on Tefillin during the day, he may still put them on until Tzeis Hakochavim without a… Question: What should I do If I meet a Jew after Shkiya who hasn't put Tefillin today? Answer: If one didn’t put on Tefillin during the day, he may still put them on until Tzeis Hakochavim without a Brachah. (Or with a Brachah if it’s immediately after the visible Shkiya). Needless to say, Lechatchila everything should be done to make sure that they are put on before Shkiya. As for on Erev Shabbos: Same applies on Erev Shabbos. However one is to stipulate that if it’s Halachically already Shabbos he is wearing it only for shmira purposes. Sources: פלוגתא בפי׳ ד׳ אדה״ז בסי׳ ל, ובהבנת ב׳ הדעות,…Show more
If the string tying the shoes together is knotted one should not cut that string. Sources: יש ב’ דברים שיש לחוש בכגון דא, מכה בפטיש…
Question: Is it permitted to sweep ones house on Shabbos? Answer: You are allowed to sweep a house (not a courtyard a backyard or a Sukkah), but only with a broom that does not break the bottom part… Question: Is it permitted to sweep ones house on Shabbos? Answer: You are allowed to sweep a house (not a courtyard a backyard or a Sukkah), but only with a broom that does not break the bottom part when you sweep. (If the broom is made at of hard straw it might break as you sweep which would be אסור). You may not sweep a carpet on Shabbos - See here: https://asktherav.com/22196-can-i-use-a-manual-carpet-sweeper-on-shabbos/ It is also best to sweep before Shabbos any place that you know that you will have to sweep on Shabbos. Sources: עיין שבת קכד כמה דעות בראשונים, ועיין טור ב״י…Show more
אין לשחק בשום רצפה. ויש להתיר אם פורס שטיח או מחצלת. אבל אין למחות לנשים וקטנים אם לא ישמעו לנו. מקורות: ראה שו"ע או"ח שלח ה, ובאדה"ז ו. ואף בימינו…
כ. ו. ט. יג. טז. יז. יח. כב. כג. כה. ל. לא. לב. לג. לז. לח. לט. מא. מט. נה. נו. סט. פו. פח. פט. צ. צא. קב. קג. קד. קז. קטז. קיח. קמב. קמג. קמח. Then from Kapitel… כ. ו. ט. יג. טז. יז. יח. כב. כג. כה. ל. לא. לב. לג. לז. לח. לט. מא. מט. נה. נו. סט. פו. פח. פט. צ. צא. קב. קג. קד. קז. קטז. קיח. קמב. קמג. קמח. Then from Kapitel קיט the Pesukim that start with the letters of the persons name (if one's name is יעקב one says the Pesukim beginning with .י. ע. ק. ב And the Pesukim beginning with קרע שטן. Source: תהילים אוהל יוסף יצחק עמוד 183 #12048Show more
Question: I'd like to kasher my oven from Fleishigs to Pareve. This oven only has a steam clean feature where you pour water into the oven and it burns out for thirty minutes. Is this sufficient? Or should I… Question: I'd like to kasher my oven from Fleishigs to Pareve. This oven only has a steam clean feature where you pour water into the oven and it burns out for thirty minutes. Is this sufficient? Or should I also put the oven to highest temp for an hour in addition? Answer: Steam cleaning is sufficient when Kashering an oven from Fleishigs or Milchigs to Pareve. Nonetheless, it is best to also put it on for one hour. Sources: מחלוקת אם מותר להגעיל על ידי זיעה, ובנבלע על ידי זיעה להרבה דעות מותר. ובנדו״ד בהיתרא בלע ונ״ט בר נ״ט מקום גדול…Show more
Question: If I am a single girl living in my own apartment, and I go to a friend/family's house for Menorah lighting and I'll be eating there, do I still have to light in my own apartment? And does… Question: If I am a single girl living in my own apartment, and I go to a friend/family's house for Menorah lighting and I'll be eating there, do I still have to light in my own apartment? And does it change anything if my father (in a different time zone) has me in mind by his lighting? Answer: You should light in your own apartment. Please see here for additional details and sources: https://asktherav.com/menorah-for-a-girl-alone-in-her-apartment-over-chanukah/ PS: Even according to the view that you may fulfill your obligation if your father has you in mind - this only applies…Show more
The halachic opinion of the Lubavitcher Rabbeim and the custom of the Lubavitcher community is that there is no Tcheiles nowadays (until the coming of Moshiach). Follow up question: There are legitimate sources identifying the chilazon as the… The halachic opinion of the Lubavitcher Rabbeim and the custom of the Lubavitcher community is that there is no Tcheiles nowadays (until the coming of Moshiach). Follow up question: There are legitimate sources identifying the chilazon as the purphira / murex trunculus. There is a long list of gedolim who wear it and other rabbis who while they don’t wear it or personally agree with it, they do not discourage it nor think is wrong to do it. Answer: Please understand, I am familiar with all the sources you have mentioned, and more. I still maintain my stance…Show more
It is better to use a regular kvort or cup with a larger opening. If no other choice exists, one may use a water bottle, however one should make sure that the water gets poured over one’s full hand… It is better to use a regular kvort or cup with a larger opening. If no other choice exists, one may use a water bottle, however one should make sure that the water gets poured over one’s full hand (and all fingers) without stopping. Sources: בשוע"ר סי קס"ב ס"ז משמע שבכלי שאפשר ליצוק על…Show more
Shehakol. ראה סבה"נ פ"ו, יא. ואין רגילין רוב בנ"א לאכלן חיין אע"פ שטובים וראויין לאכילה גם כשהן חיין. #11972
Question: Does a Hachnasa L'Cheider require to have children present or is it perfectly fine doing it with the Melamed after school hours (after the children in the class went home)? Answer: Although there is no specific recorded… Question: Does a Hachnasa L'Cheider require to have children present or is it perfectly fine doing it with the Melamed after school hours (after the children in the class went home)? Answer: Although there is no specific recorded Minhag that the Hachnasa L'Cheider is required to be in the presence of other children, since it should be done in a festive way (like carrying golden dishes...) and in a form of celebration (in the child’s eyes as well) it’s sensible to say that it should be done when other children are there, as this is usually the case…Show more
Some have a custom to decorate the Sukkah with wine, olive oil and flour as per the sources below. Olive oil also is associated with the upcoming mitzvah of lighting the Chanukah candles, ensuring that the Chanukah oil is… Some have a custom to decorate the Sukkah with wine, olive oil and flour as per the sources below. Olive oil also is associated with the upcoming mitzvah of lighting the Chanukah candles, ensuring that the Chanukah oil is used first for another mitzvah. Some suggest this commemorates the menachos and nesachim in the Beis Hamikdosh. Others suggest this is in order to decorate the Sukkah with all the seven species - flour, wine, oil and honey correspond to wheat, barley, grape, olives and dates - and indeed they would decorate the Sukkah with all the seven species. And…Show more
Food that was under a bed should be discarded (thrown in the garbage etc.). However, in certain cases in which there is a greater necessity, one would be allowed to eat the food by rinsing it three times (only… Food that was under a bed should be discarded (thrown in the garbage etc.). However, in certain cases in which there is a greater necessity, one would be allowed to eat the food by rinsing it three times (only if it is a solid food that does not absorb liquid). Sources: ראה גמ' פסחים קי"ב ע"א, שו"ע יו"ד סי' קט"ז…Show more
Question Continued: If a bit later on, I decide to drink or eat something that would require the same Brachah? Also, what is the time frame within which I can still say a Beracha Achrona? Answer: Beracha Rishona:… Question Continued: If a bit later on, I decide to drink or eat something that would require the same Brachah? Also, what is the time frame within which I can still say a Beracha Achrona? Answer: Beracha Rishona: If you had the second food in mind, or if it was in front of you, when making the Beracha, and have not consciously decided to stop eating, you may continue eating until you have “lost the Beracha” (discussed later). If you didn’t have the second food in mind (L’chatchila you should always have in mind the possibility of…Show more
What Bracha is made on Ezekiel bread, as it is not the usual way of making bread? While there is much brouhaha surrounding the purported health advantages of the popular "Ezekiel Bread," there is also much discussion in… What Bracha is made on Ezekiel bread, as it is not the usual way of making bread? While there is much brouhaha surrounding the purported health advantages of the popular "Ezekiel Bread," there is also much discussion in the halachic realm as to the brachah we make on a grain product that is not prepared in the conventional manner of most breads. (As an aside, the bread for which this product is named is rooted in a passage in Yechezkel, but the circumstances of the original baking of this bread is not of a positive nature. These associations…Show more
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