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Question: I have noticed that at a lot of weddings during the dancing they lift the Choson on a table from the men's side, and then the Kallah on the table from the women's side and then the Choson… Question: I have noticed that at a lot of weddings during the dancing they lift the Choson on a table from the men's side, and then the Kallah on the table from the women's side and then the Choson and Kallah go towards the Mechitza where they throw napkins towards each other, is this an issue of Tznius? Answer: The issue of Tznius sometimes depends on societal norms. (This, obviously, does not apply to the clear specific guidelines of Tznius, as codified in Shulchan Aruch.) The example you’ve mentioned could be one of those that depends on what…Show more
Question: If I have walls of a Sukkah that are just above 10 Tefachim- (there's a big gap from them until the Scach) - how much of a gap is allowed to be from the top of the wall… Question: If I have walls of a Sukkah that are just above 10 Tefachim- (there's a big gap from them until the Scach) - how much of a gap is allowed to be from the top of the wall to the scach on top of the walls? Answer: If the walls are at least 10 Tefachim high, there can be an unlimited space between the top of the walls and the Schach, provided that: The walls are lined directly under the Schach or at least within 3 Tefachim of it; and This Schach right above the walls is…Show more
המנהג לא לשיר. הרחבה: ע״פ דין מחולות וריקודים אסורים מי"ז תמוז ואילך. ובכלל זה כלי זמר. ובכמה מספרי הקדמונים מוכח שנהגו לאסור אפי' שירה בפה. אלא שלמעשה לא נתפשט המנהג כמותם (בכלל, ובפרט אצל חסידים) בנוגע לשירה בפה,… המנהג לא לשיר. הרחבה: ע״פ דין מחולות וריקודים אסורים מי"ז תמוז ואילך. ובכלל זה כלי זמר. ובכמה מספרי הקדמונים מוכח שנהגו לאסור אפי' שירה בפה. אלא שלמעשה לא נתפשט המנהג כמותם (בכלל, ובפרט אצל חסידים) בנוגע לשירה בפה, וניגנו ניגונים בהתוועדויות וכו'. (וראה המסופר בהעו"ב 1088). אמנם, למרות שנהגו להקל בשירה בפה, הנה, בזמן כניסת כ"ק אד"ש לתפלות לא נהגו במשך כל השנים לשיר בתשעת הימים. ובפשטות, כיון שאינו ניגון גרידא אלא שיר של שמחה וכו'. ואפי' בכינוס ילדי צ"ה לא שרו בעת התפילה כנהוג, ואף שירת "ווי וואנט משיח נאו" לא היתה, אלא הכריזו ביחד – ראה…Show more
Question: I was wondering if it is permitted to learn past Chatzos on Erev Tisha B'Av, and/or on Tisha B'Av itself if it's about Moshiach? For example, learning the Sichos from Nun Alef and Nun Beis? Answer: See… Question: I was wondering if it is permitted to learn past Chatzos on Erev Tisha B'Av, and/or on Tisha B'Av itself if it's about Moshiach? For example, learning the Sichos from Nun Alef and Nun Beis? Answer: See in the Sichos you mention - Sefer Hasichos Nun Alef chelek beis page 691 footnote 87 - that the restriction applies also to Hilchos Beis Habechirah (and the same is true regarding learning Moshiach and Geulah). #10305Show more
Yes. Preferably the Aliya should be at Mincha. הליכות שלמה טו, ח. שו"ת דברי ישראל א, קמט. ועוד. #10314
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…
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