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One could be lenient if the person needs it for health purposes. או״ח תקנא בשע״ת ס"ק י"א, מ״ב סקס״ו. #10251
On clothing that are not new, it may be done by a Yid as well. Sources: תיקון בגדים - ראה כה"ח תקנא, קז. וראה גם…
One may not give clothes to a non-Jew during the nine days for them to clean even if it would be worn after Tisha B’av and even if they were told to only clean it after Tisha B’av. In… One may not give clothes to a non-Jew during the nine days for them to clean even if it would be worn after Tisha B’av and even if they were told to only clean it after Tisha B’av. In a situation where you don't have a clean shirt for Shabbos, it would be permitted. Sources: שו"ע תקנא, ג. ובמג"א סקט"ו שם. וכשאין לו כתונת…Show more
You may put an offering bid on a house in the Nine Days. Sources: דבר האבד – פמ"ג בא"א סי' תקנ"א סק"ז, כה"ח…
Washing or buying are generally both forbidden. However with kids clothing: If they are under six years old you may wash their clothing, Older than six till Bar Mitzvah - if clothes are really dirty you may wash them.… Washing or buying are generally both forbidden. However with kids clothing: If they are under six years old you may wash their clothing, Older than six till Bar Mitzvah - if clothes are really dirty you may wash them. Drying the clothes should preferably be done inside. בגדי קטנים - רמ''א תקנ''א סי''ד. בגדר קטנים לעניננו ס״ל להפרמ''ג ( א''א סקל''ח ) עד גיל בר מצוה. ולמעשה נוהגים להתיר עד גיל חינוך 6 - חנוך לנער פכ''א סק''ב. וגם כתב דעד גיל בר מצוה יש לסמוך במלוכלך ביותר על הפרמ''ג. וראה כאן בנוגע לכללות ענין הגדר של אבילות…Show more
Put the used linen on top of the new linen until after Tisha B’Av. Sources: משנ"ב תקנא, סקל"ג שאין להחליף. [ולהעיר משו"ת מנח"י ח"י…
Yes. Even adults may cut their nails. Those who are stringent, only forbid in the week of Tisha b’av after Shabbos Chazon. Sources: ראה מג״א תקנא, יא. משנ״ב כ. אבל בט״ז שם…
שאלה: בחומש דיום ראשון פרשה וירא ״ויאמר אדני אם נא״ רש״י מביא פירושים, א׳ חול ופירוש א׳ קודש. אבל בדיבור המתחיל הוא כותב ״אדני״ (ולא ״ה׳״ כבשאר מקומות שמצטט שם אדנות), אם כן נשאלת השאלה כאשר קוראים בפה את… שאלה: בחומש דיום ראשון פרשה וירא ״ויאמר אדני אם נא״ רש״י מביא פירושים, א׳ חול ופירוש א׳ קודש. אבל בדיבור המתחיל הוא כותב ״אדני״ (ולא ״ה׳״ כבשאר מקומות שמצטט שם אדנות), אם כן נשאלת השאלה כאשר קוראים בפה את הדיבור המתחיל, כיצד יש לבטא מילה זו? השאלה היא: א. האם כאשר קוראים את הפירוש שזה חול, אפשר אז לאמרו ככתיבתו כיוון שמתכוונים לחול? ב. האם אכן רש״י כאן בדיבור המתחיל מתכוון שיקראו זאת בפירושו החולי. ג. והשאלה גדולה יותר בחומש היומי דיום שלישי (פסוק יח) מצטט רש״י ״אל נא אדני״, ומפרש ״רבותינו אמרו שם זה קדש״. היינו שאף שהפירוש…Show more
Question: May one pronounce אלהים when saying 1. אלהים אחרים 2. ואתה תהיה לו לאלהים (where Rashi explains לרב ולשר)? I.e. when one is not reading the whole passuk uninterrupted? Answer: You may. However it is our custom… Question: May one pronounce אלהים when saying 1. אלהים אחרים 2. ואתה תהיה לו לאלהים (where Rashi explains לרב ולשר)? I.e. when one is not reading the whole passuk uninterrupted? Answer: You may. However it is our custom always to say אלקים and even when dealing with avoda zara. Sources: לקו״ש כד ע׳ 453. וראה כאן בארוכה עוד דוגמאות:…Show more
Kids under six may eat meat in the nine days. On Erev Shabbos, even older kids may eat if it’s close to Shabbos when they normally eat as they will be going to sleep later. שו"ת אגרות משה… Kids under six may eat meat in the nine days. On Erev Shabbos, even older kids may eat if it’s close to Shabbos when they normally eat as they will be going to sleep later. שו"ת אגרות משה או"ח ח"ד סי' כ"א אות ד'. #10196Show more
Depends; If it’s the type which is eaten as a substitute for bread, the bracha is certainly Hamotzi. Even when eaten as a cracker for noshing purposes, it would still be Hamotzi, but to avoid all doubt one should… Depends; If it’s the type which is eaten as a substitute for bread, the bracha is certainly Hamotzi. Even when eaten as a cracker for noshing purposes, it would still be Hamotzi, but to avoid all doubt one should only eat it within a meal of bread. Of course, if one eats the shiur of kvius seudah he must wash and make Hamotzi regardless Please note that not all Melba Toast products are the same. Those that are made with liquids other than water are Mezonos unless the amount of Kvias Seuda is eaten. Those that are made with…Show more
The Baalei Mitzva including yourself as the Kohen, all family members and very close friends are permitted to have Meat and Wine at the Seudas Pidyon Haben. If the Pidyon Haben falls out during the week of Tisha B’av,… The Baalei Mitzva including yourself as the Kohen, all family members and very close friends are permitted to have Meat and Wine at the Seudas Pidyon Haben. If the Pidyon Haben falls out during the week of Tisha B’av, in that case, only the Baalei Mitzvah and relatives who are ineligible to testify (קרובים הפסולים לעדות) plus an exact minyan, may eat meat and drink wine at the Seuda. The other invitees, if there are, may not eat fleishigs. They may have pareve food that’s bechezkas fleishig. Sources: ראה אצלנו כאן: https://asktherav.com/10010-should-may-one-serve-fleishigs-at-a-bris-taking-place-during-the-nine-days/#.XxkUuhzmHPQ.link https://asktherav.com/10088-bris-in-the-nine-days/#.XxkUidRH034.link והנה יש שהביאו…Show more
Question: I live in... where they had a Chabad House run by the local shliach. A lot of things happened with the Chabad House and now is there no properly operated shul. People have no place to daven… Question: I live in... where they had a Chabad House run by the local shliach. A lot of things happened with the Chabad House and now is there no properly operated shul. People have no place to daven for more than six months already. We organized a minyan every Shabbos for a few months during the pandemic. The people who come are not Chabad, and some of them just started their connection with Yiddishkeit. The local shliach is not happy with it, and goes around the community telling people not to attend our minyan. We are…Show more
It can happen quite frequently in large shuls (and less often in mid-size ones): You come to daven on Shabbos to find that a small but significant group of congregants have “seceded” from the shul to form their own… It can happen quite frequently in large shuls (and less often in mid-size ones): You come to daven on Shabbos to find that a small but significant group of congregants have “seceded” from the shul to form their own minyan (prayer quorum) elsewhere.”Good for them!” some of the remaining shul-goers may say, while others may wonder, “Is it kosher?” The Upside of Up and Leaving The pros and cons of the so-called “breakaway minyan” are discussed among poskim. This phenomenon may begin with a small quorum that finds an alternate place to daven from the main sanctuary,…Show more
Due to the issues involved with Mezonos bread, I try not to eat it. However, at times, it is the only available option. I would prefer to wash and Bentch. Lechatchila, may one make Hamotzi on bread that is… Due to the issues involved with Mezonos bread, I try not to eat it. However, at times, it is the only available option. I would prefer to wash and Bentch. Lechatchila, may one make Hamotzi on bread that is 2/3 Mei Peiros? Answer: If one eats the right amount - the volume of four eggs, and is satiated, they wash and say Hamotzi on any baked cake or bread. The same applies if they eat the volume of 21 eggs even if they are not satisfied. See also Halacha2go.com #54. סדר ברכת הנהנין ב, ב. …Show more
Canned sardines are a very basic staple all over the world. However, in many places canned sardines that are bishul Yisroel (cooked by a Jew) are not available. There is a machlokes haposkim (a debate among poskim) whether canned… Canned sardines are a very basic staple all over the world. However, in many places canned sardines that are bishul Yisroel (cooked by a Jew) are not available. There is a machlokes haposkim (a debate among poskim) whether canned sardines fall under the prohibition of bishul goyim (cooked by a non-Jew). The consensus is that the prohibition does not apply to sardines. If we ascertain that the canned sardines are kosher and that no non-kosher fish, nor other non-kosher ingredients, have been added (according to many poskim, this might require the presence of a mashgiach temidi during the…Show more
If its made with flour and water - same as crackers. Salt doesn't make a difference (because it's not in the dough). But many small snack pretzels are made with oil instead of water. (Note however that often it… If its made with flour and water - same as crackers. Salt doesn't make a difference (because it's not in the dough). But many small snack pretzels are made with oil instead of water. (Note however that often it is made with water but the water is not listed). If that is the case, there is room to be lenient that even a Baal Nefesh can make Mezonos in this case. Sources: סבה"נ פ"ב ס"ז. והלשון שם: "שערב בה תבלין בלישתה". וכמובן…Show more
No, unless it's eaten at the same time as the bread. Sources: בסברה״נ פ״ב ה״ג שכשאוכל הפת עם לפתן המשביע מצטרף…
Hamotzie. Best to eat within a meal to avoid all doubt. If it's with spices there is room to be lenient and make Mezonos. See also Halacha2go.com #189 for a brief discussion on this. Sources: דעת קצוה״ש (בדה"ש סי' מח סקי"א) המוציא, מחמת השמטת…
שאלות: א. למי מותר לאכול בשרי בסעודת ברית מילה בתשעת הימים (בשבוע שחל בו ט"ב)? ב. איזה אוכל שאר האנשים צריכים לאכול (לדוגמא, האם מותר חזקת בשרי)? ג. האם מותר לתת לנשים וילדים לאכל בשרי? ד. האם, בגלל תשעת… שאלות: א. למי מותר לאכול בשרי בסעודת ברית מילה בתשעת הימים (בשבוע שחל בו ט"ב)? ב. איזה אוכל שאר האנשים צריכים לאכול (לדוגמא, האם מותר חזקת בשרי)? ג. האם מותר לתת לנשים וילדים לאכל בשרי? ד. האם, בגלל תשעת הימים, צריך להגביל את כמות האנשים המוזמנים לסעודה? ה. האם מזמנים על הכוס? וא"כ מי מותר לשתות את היין? תשובות: א. בברית מילה בשבוע שחל בו תשעה באב, רק הקרובים (הפסולים לעדות), בעלי-מצווה (סנדק, מוהל, קוואטער), ועוד 10 אנשים רעים (שהיו מגיעים מצד ריעות) מותרים לאכול בשר. והשאר אוכלים מאכלי חלב או פרווה. מקור: עיין מג״א סקל״ה בשם הלבוש…Show more
I prefer kriah age children using a Tehillim with larger print and no Trop; however once parents purchase such a Tehillim for their child, likely he will continue using this Tehillim throughout his school years. Answer: Some people… I prefer kriah age children using a Tehillim with larger print and no Trop; however once parents purchase such a Tehillim for their child, likely he will continue using this Tehillim throughout his school years. Answer: Some people feel that way based on this attachment. But it is purely a matter of hergesh. You should obviously do that which is best for the children picking up the proper Kriah skills. #10127Show more
In Sefer Haminhagim - Chabad it is recorded that the custom is to finish one Pasuk before Sheni, i.e. the last Pasuk is דברים א, י. However many testified that the actual minhag isn’t that way, and that we… In Sefer Haminhagim - Chabad it is recorded that the custom is to finish one Pasuk before Sheni, i.e. the last Pasuk is דברים א, י. However many testified that the actual minhag isn’t that way, and that we should finish the first Aliya as printed in the חומשים - with כאשר דבר לכם, דברים א, יא. Sources: ספר המנהגים ע׳ 31. ושם: כך נוהגים בביהכנ"ס של…Show more
coming soon... sink, counters, oven and stove for Pesach 808 Dual Definitions of Discernible Damage מ״מ 727 When Kashering an Oven from Fleishig to Milchig is OK מ״מ 722 Ground Rules for Scouring a Knife מ״מ 719 Play-by-Play: The…coming soon... sink, counters, oven and stove for Pesach 808 Dual Definitions of Discernible Damage מ״מ 727 When Kashering an Oven from Fleishig to Milchig is OK מ״מ 722 Ground Rules for Scouring a Knife מ״מ 719 Play-by-Play: The Case of the Non-Kosher Oven 672 “Rabbi, two jars of ketchup were sitting on my counter. Suddenly…” מ״מ 579 Do new keilim (pots) need to be kashered? 538 Using the same Sharpener for Dairy and Meat Knives מ״מ 477 A Milchig Dish Mixed with Fleishig Dishes מ״מ 462 Kashering Glass מ״מ 417 Waiting 24 Hours Before Kashering מ״מ 367 Kashering…Show more
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Ideally, children should not enter a pool during the nine days at all. Nonetheless, one may be lenient prior to the week of Tisha B’Av, or if they are under the age of Chinuch (2-5 years old). If the… Ideally, children should not enter a pool during the nine days at all. Nonetheless, one may be lenient prior to the week of Tisha B’Av, or if they are under the age of Chinuch (2-5 years old). If the water touches less than the majority of their body, one may be lenient regardless. Still, it should be noted that many are particular to avoid any activities which are unsafe during this period. ראה בארוכה שאלה 558 ובמ״מ לשם: https://asktherav.com/are-my-children-allowed-to-have-a-swimming-lesson-on-%D7%92-%D7%9E%D7%A0%D7%97%D7%9D-%D7%90%D7%91-is-there-a-difference-between-the-beginning-end-of-the-9-days-558/ #10089Show more
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