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Question: If someone sleeps on the top bunk bed, how should he go about washing negel vasser in the morning? Can he wash after he takes the few steps to go down? Or someone has to bring the negel… Question: If someone sleeps on the top bunk bed, how should he go about washing negel vasser in the morning? Can he wash after he takes the few steps to go down? Or someone has to bring the negel vasser up to his bed? Answer: You may place it right next to the ladder and wash without walking 4 Amos on the floor. Of course, the best thing would be to affix a plank of wood or something else to the top bed and put the negal vasser on it. If that's not possible, you can always ask…Show more
Yes, provided it is done strictly in order to protect from sunburn and not for pleasure. ראה משנ״ב תקנד בבה״ל טו ד״ה סיכה. #10378
Yes. Sources: רמ״א תקנד ד, מג״א ז, מ״ב ח. והנה, למג"א…
You are Patur (exempt) from fasting. Sources: ט"ז סי' תקנ"ד סק"ה, מג"א סק"ט, א"ר סק"ח, משנה…
Yes. Sources: בכלל, יש מקילים בתהלים בת״ב, וכן מעשה רב לומר…
Yes. Sources: ביו"ד שפד, ד: ״אבל מותר לקרות באיוב ובקינות ובדברים…
Answer: This matter is discussed in a number of Poskim. The general rule is that one may not induce or rush the onset of labor unless there are clear medical reasons to require it. Some of the reasons… Answer: This matter is discussed in a number of Poskim. The general rule is that one may not induce or rush the onset of labor unless there are clear medical reasons to require it. Some of the reasons for this prohibition are because: There is a level of risk inherent to childbirth, and one should therefore not hasten it even though it is bound to come. The special assurance of protection Hashem provides at the time of childbirth does not necessarily apply to the same degree if the birth is hastened without a clear medical need. The procedures…Show more
Within the first thirty days of giving birth, the new mother (whether nursing/not nursing) is usually held in the category of “Chole”: exempt from fasting. However, if the birth was natural and the mother is fully healed and feeling… Within the first thirty days of giving birth, the new mother (whether nursing/not nursing) is usually held in the category of “Chole”: exempt from fasting. However, if the birth was natural and the mother is fully healed and feeling well and the fast won’t cause her any harm, she SHOULD fast. This is because Tisha B’Av is the most stringent Rabbinical fast, due to its history of huchpalu bo tzaros (double tragedies). Of course, if she is feeling faint, unusually weak, dehydrated, dizzy or feverish etc. she should break her fast and can eat normally. Sources: טושו"ע או"ח תקנ"ד סעי' ו. אבל ראה ברמ"א שם…Show more
After chatzos. רמ"א תקנ"ח א, מ"ב ג - משא״כ בדבר שהוא לכבוד שבת, ראה בשאלה 10256: https://asktherav.com/10256-can-one-get-a-haircut-on-motzei-tisha-bav-when-it-is-thursday-night-or-is-it-better-to-wait-till-friday-morning/ #10267
If it will be done in honor of Shabbos, yes. (And the same applies to doing laundry). Sources: רמ"א תקנ"ח א, מג"א א', מ"ב ג. ונסתפקו כמה…
One may not run or jog on Shabbos except for a Mitzva, for example to get to shul. The Gemara says that even during the week, taking a long stride (more than an Amah between the feet) takes away… One may not run or jog on Shabbos except for a Mitzva, for example to get to shul. The Gemara says that even during the week, taking a long stride (more than an Amah between the feet) takes away 1/500 of one's eyesight (except if for a Mitzva). The cure for this is to look at the Shabbos candles when starting the Friday night kiddush. See also: https://asktherav.com/article-363-exercising-on-shabbos-and-yom-tov/ https://asktherav.com/article-201-proper-walking/ שו"ע אדה"ז מהדו"ק לסימן שא. סי' רעא סי"ט. סי' צ סי"ג. ע"פ ברכות דף מג ע"ב ושבת דף קיג ע"ב. #6280Show more
Poskim address the concept of exercising on Shabbos, and they cite a number of concerns, most of which apply equally on Yom Tov. First, there is the concept of “Shelo yehei hiluchach b’Shabbos k’hiluchach bechol” (You should not… Poskim address the concept of exercising on Shabbos, and they cite a number of concerns, most of which apply equally on Yom Tov. First, there is the concept of “Shelo yehei hiluchach b’Shabbos k’hiluchach bechol” (You should not walk on Shabbos the same way you walk during the week), which is why one may not take big steps or run on Shabbos. Exercising can sometimes be a violation of that precept. Second, there is the concept of menuchah, resting and not exerting oneself on Shabbos, which is contrary to the purpose of exercise. Third, there…Show more
A person should not walk in a completely upright position, as that is considered haughty. Arrogance distances the presence of the Shechinah, because arrogant people act as though no one else exists besides themselves.The halachic definition of walking… A person should not walk in a completely upright position, as that is considered haughty. Arrogance distances the presence of the Shechinah, because arrogant people act as though no one else exists besides themselves.The halachic definition of walking totally upright is if one cannot see the ground next to their toes without having to bend forward. However, a person should not walk overly bent over; they should be able to see the person next to them without having to lift their eyes too much. Accordingly, a person should walk with a reasonably balanced posture. Even when walking in…Show more
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
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