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Some indeed are accustomed not to wear gold on Yom Kippur, but Halachically, one may. The restriction applies to all types (yellow/rose/white) of real gold, but not to fake or just the color, etc. Regarding jewelry in general: Some… Some indeed are accustomed not to wear gold on Yom Kippur, but Halachically, one may. The restriction applies to all types (yellow/rose/white) of real gold, but not to fake or just the color, etc. Regarding jewelry in general: Some are accustomed not to wear jewelry as on Shabbos and Yom Tov. Weekday jewelry is fine. Alternatively, one should limit jewelry, i.e., wear less than usual. Sources: רעק״א סי׳ תרי ס״ב בשם פמ״ג בתיבת גומא פ׳…Show more
Yes. כמפורש ברמב״ם תפלה י, יג שחוזר לראש אחד יחיד ואחד ציבור. וכ״כ ברא״ש ברכות א, טז, ובשו״ת הרשב״א א, לה. וכן הביא בלקט יושר ע׳ כא, שהורה רבו בעל תרוה״ד. וכן הסכמת רוה״פ - שע״ת תקפב, א… Yes. כמפורש ברמב״ם תפלה י, יג שחוזר לראש אחד יחיד ואחד ציבור. וכ״כ ברא״ש ברכות א, טז, ובשו״ת הרשב״א א, לה. וכן הביא בלקט יושר ע׳ כא, שהורה רבו בעל תרוה״ד. וכן הסכמת רוה״פ - שע״ת תקפב, א בשם שו״ת זקן אהרן. מט״א שם ח. בא״ח ש״א נצבים יח. כה״ח תקפב, ה. שו״ת מנחת שלמה קמא ב. ועוד. וי״ח וסמכו על דעת מקצת ראשונים שכתבו באו״א - ראה שו״ת יבי״א א, ח. ז, נא, י. יחו״ד ו, לח. חזו״ע ימים נוראים ע׳ קצט. #11234 Show more
You don’t need to, but you may (without the Kaddish, of course). ע״פ הטעמים בשוע״ר סי׳ תרכ״ג סעיף י״ד [י״ב]. מועד לכל חי סי׳ י״ט אות קד בסופו. #11254
Yes. ד"מ או"ח סתקפ"ג סק"ב בשם מנהגים. והוא במנהגים למהר״א טירנא, שרואים דגים חיים. לבוש תקצו, כ שרגילים לילך למקום שרואים שם דגים, והוסיף טעם מדילי׳ עיי״ש. התוועדויות תנש"א ח"ב ע' 378 הע' 28 בשוה"ג. #11183
Women should not kneel. Sources: כמו בביהמ״ק שנשים לא כרעו, דאשה בעזרה מנין, וגם…
The main Zechus for the Neshama is from the Tzedaka that the family member pledges (bli neder) during Yizkor, thus you should give Tzedaka now L'ilui Neshama. צדקה – ראה שו”ע אדה”ז תרכא, יד. וכ”ה בסידור. #11299
Full Question: I learned what the Alter Rebbe writes about the Sukka: "One can fulfill his obligation [to dwell in a sukkah] only with a sukkah that is made for the purpose of shade alone, like the Clouds of… Full Question: I learned what the Alter Rebbe writes about the Sukka: "One can fulfill his obligation [to dwell in a sukkah] only with a sukkah that is made for the purpose of shade alone, like the Clouds of Glory." As well as the Rebbe's Sicha on this topic. So I wanted to know, does that mean that if we just build the Sukkah for the Mitzva of Sukkah and we don't intend to build it for shade we are not Yotze? (because that is what I've been doing for many years...) Answer: As you pointed out, it…Show more
There is no actual obligation unless you intended to pledge. It should be noted that main Zechus for the Neshama is from the Tzedaka that the family member pledges (bli neder) during Yizkor. צדקה – ראה… There is no actual obligation unless you intended to pledge. It should be noted that main Zechus for the Neshama is from the Tzedaka that the family member pledges (bli neder) during Yizkor. צדקה – ראה שו"ע אדה"ז תרכא, יד. וכ"ה בסידור. #11320Show more
The Alter Rebbe does not include this blessing in his Siddur (although mentioned in his Shulchon Aruch) and practices vary within the Lubavitch community. In some households it is customary for women to recite this blessing (as stated by… The Alter Rebbe does not include this blessing in his Siddur (although mentioned in his Shulchon Aruch) and practices vary within the Lubavitch community. In some households it is customary for women to recite this blessing (as stated by Rav Zalman Shimon Dworkin). In a letter in Igros Kodesh the Rebbe refers his correspondent to “[Chabad] women who have a tradition on this matter.” Sources: Alter Rebbe's Shulchon Aruch 46:4; Kovetz HaRazash, p. 28;…Show more
At least one chicken must be Kashered properly etc., so that the Brocha on the Shechita should not be in vain. Regarding the additional chickens, it is not permitted to sell it to a Goy (or give it to… At least one chicken must be Kashered properly etc., so that the Brocha on the Shechita should not be in vain. Regarding the additional chickens, it is not permitted to sell it to a Goy (or give it to an animal, or throw it out). In extreme cases where Kashering poses much difficulty and expenses, there is room for leniency. בנוגע ברכת השחיטה להאכיל לגוים או לכלבים או לזרוק: נחלקו הפוסקים, ראה דרכ״ת יט, י. הנסמן בשו״ת יחו״ד ו, נ בהערה. אבל כבר העירו שנעלם ממנו דברי הריב״ש בשו״ת שצח - שהביאו האחרונים וכת״ש בשו״ת יחו״ד שלא מצא…Show more
It is the Chabad custom to add multiple Haddasim to the standard three, adding at least another three. The greater the number of additional Haddasim, the better. In Sefer HaMinhagim page 65 the Rebbe mentions various amounts he heard… It is the Chabad custom to add multiple Haddasim to the standard three, adding at least another three. The greater the number of additional Haddasim, the better. In Sefer HaMinhagim page 65 the Rebbe mentions various amounts he heard in the name of the Frierdiker Rebbe: 4, 12, 13 or 26. The Rebbe points out there that he never heard a Hora'ah to use 9, 68 or 69 - though these numbers are mentioned in seforim. The Rebbe’s personal custom since 5741 is to take 36. (In 5711 – 13; from 5712 till 5740 – 26). Q. Is…Show more
I have a family relative that was Litvish and is becoming Chabad. He wants to add Extra Hadasim on his Lulav like The Chabad Minhag is, but his direct family told Him that "you are not allowed to add… I have a family relative that was Litvish and is becoming Chabad. He wants to add Extra Hadasim on his Lulav like The Chabad Minhag is, but his direct family told Him that "you are not allowed to add Hadasim on your Lulav, it is against Halocho". My Question is, Please where can I show him proof that you can add Hadasim Al pi Halocho (or another Source)? Answer: It’s straightforward in Shulchan Aruch 651:15. If they are Litvish, they presumably know the משנה ברורה that even the מדקדקים who don’t add applies only to ערבות, not הדסים,…Show more
Haeitz. קצוה"ש סי' מ"ט סי"ז. #11186
Yes, a Bracha on Tefillin is to be repeated after going to the bathroom and relieving yourself, or after two hours passed. Unless you only went for ketanim and in a bathroom not made for gedolim. Regarding Tallis… Yes, a Bracha on Tefillin is to be repeated after going to the bathroom and relieving yourself, or after two hours passed. Unless you only went for ketanim and in a bathroom not made for gedolim. Regarding Tallis - see here: https://asktherav.com/11190-1-if-i-take-off-my-tallis-to-go-to-the-bathroom-do-i-make-another-bracha-when-i-put-it-back-on/ Source: Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch 25:30. שו״ע אדה״ז כה, כט-ל. מג, א. קצוה״ש ח, יח. והאריך בזה הת׳ ש״ז שי׳ ב. בקובץ הערות מתיבתא דסידני. #4894 #11190 (2)Show more
It depends: if you are wearing a talis kotton and you put back on the Tallis within a few hours (even if you have not intended to do so when removing it), you should not make a bracha.… It depends: if you are wearing a talis kotton and you put back on the Tallis within a few hours (even if you have not intended to do so when removing it), you should not make a bracha. However, if for whatever reason you are not wearing a tallis kotton and you did not have the intention to put the Tallis back on, or you had the intention to put it back on after a few hours, you make a new bracha. Regardless, if a few hours have passed, a new bracha is recited. עפ"י פסקי הסידור.…Show more
Friday with chickens is preferred. שהרי "כל עשרת ימי תשובה זמן כפרה הוא" (פרמ"ג סי' תר"ה א"א סק"א, ערוה"ש ס"ה, משנ"ב סק"ב, ועוד). ובעלי חיים קודמים למעות, מנהג שלא נזכר בראשונים. #11158
Article: Cleaning Help on Shabbos: On a previous occasion we learned that it is forbidden to have a non-Jew do work for us on Shabbos. However, there are things that a non-Jewish helper is permitted to do. Anything that… Article: Cleaning Help on Shabbos: On a previous occasion we learned that it is forbidden to have a non-Jew do work for us on Shabbos. However, there are things that a non-Jewish helper is permitted to do. Anything that a Jew is permitted to do on Shabbos, a gentile may do for us as well. Additionally, anything that the helper is doing to make it easier for themselves in the course of doing a permissible melocho (work), such as rinsing non-greasy dishes in hot water, because it is more comfortable than using cold water, is acceptable, provided there is…Show more
Yes you may, but only on work days and if you would not be getting a babysitter otherwise. שו"ת שבט הלוי חלק ה סימן קלג ס"ד בדרך השני. #11070
A child may only blow a real Shofar (obviously not on the first day of Rosh Hashana this year which is Shabbos). ראה שו"ע אדה"ז תקצו, סוס"ב. וראה גם תקפח, ו. #11066 https://asktherav.com/8625-rattles-and-shaker-toys-on-shabbos/
No, unless you use it a little on Shabbos. See also here: https://asktherav.com/13436-earliest-maariv-when-motzei-shabbos-is-yom-tov/ שמירת שבת כהלכתה פרק כ''ח סע''ד והערה קע''ג. #11007
Question: Dear Rav, My wife and I are both modern orthodox. We have been married nearly 10 years and have 2 young children. We both abstained from premarital sex, but since our marriage sex has been a continued source… Question: Dear Rav, My wife and I are both modern orthodox. We have been married nearly 10 years and have 2 young children. We both abstained from premarital sex, but since our marriage sex has been a continued source of stress and has led to constant tension in our marriage. The main issue is that I have a higher interest in sex than my wife. This leads us to have sex less often than I would like leaving me feeling frustrated and sometimes angry and both of us feeling guilty. This has been exacerbated by a recent crisis in…Show more
For someone who davens without a minyan, there is no obligation to say Piyutim, but it is certainly appropriate to do so. This may not be done during one’s personal Shmoneh Esrei, but may be recited afterwards. Most Piyutim… For someone who davens without a minyan, there is no obligation to say Piyutim, but it is certainly appropriate to do so. This may not be done during one’s personal Shmoneh Esrei, but may be recited afterwards. Most Piyutim are said in entirety by both the Chazzan and congregation, and that is how the individual would recite them as well. [Although parts of Piyutim are often marked as “Chazzan” and “Kohol” in the Machzor, this is only in order to highlight which parts the Chazzan says aloud.] Exceptions: A non-Chazan does not say the paragraph of Misoid that appears…Show more
Although one may not plant certain types of Kilayim, one may eat them. In fact many of the common fruits in America are originally Kilayim. If this is the first time you are eating it, there is a Machlokes… Although one may not plant certain types of Kilayim, one may eat them. In fact many of the common fruits in America are originally Kilayim. If this is the first time you are eating it, there is a Machlokes regarding making Shehechiyanu on such a fruit. Therefore one should eat it with another fruit on which one will say Shehechiyanu. If not possible, Shehechiyanu should still be said. Sources: שו"ע יו"ד רצה, ז: "אסור לקיים המורכב כלאים אבל…Show more
There is a debate among poskim whether the brachah of Shehecheyanu, which is said before eating a new fruit, may be said if the fruit is a murkav, grown on a tree that is kilayim (one that was… There is a debate among poskim whether the brachah of Shehecheyanu, which is said before eating a new fruit, may be said if the fruit is a murkav, grown on a tree that is kilayim (one that was grafted with another species), since grafting trees is not permissible according to halachah. Many citrus fruits come from trees that were originally grafted. However, for a number of reasons the prevailing custom is to make a Shehecheyanu: Perhaps the tree was grafted in a permissible manner. It is likely that the tree was grafted by a non-Jew, and according…Show more
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