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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
After Chatzos. שו"ע או"ח תקנד, כב. #10098
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
Simple house needs like dishes and utensils etc. (not made out of silver or expensive material) are permitted. Other house needs which are not needed and you could live without them shouldn't be bought. Toys should not be bought.… Simple house needs like dishes and utensils etc. (not made out of silver or expensive material) are permitted. Other house needs which are not needed and you could live without them shouldn't be bought. Toys should not be bought. Sources: משנ"ב תקנ''א סקי''א. לבושי מרדכי ח''ג סי' קפ''ה אות…Show more
No, it is prohibited. Sources: ראה שו"ע או"ח סי' תקנ"א סעי' ג' ברמ"א, ובשע"ת…
Permitted. Sources: מותר לאכול בתשעת הימים מרק עם בצלים שנחתכו בסכין…
Since it is without local anesthesia it’s not considered a medical procedure. Therefore, you may have it done. Sources: כמובן. ומש״כ באגרות קודש חי"ט עמוד שע"ו, מובא בשערי…
No. Sources: ראה שו"ע או"ח סי' תקנ"א סעיף ג' לשון הרמ"א…
An expectant or nursing mother who is suffering undue weakness or one who is at a stage of her pregnancy where fasting is deemed unhealthy for her (or for the fetus) and would therefore be considered a choleh—is… An expectant or nursing mother who is suffering undue weakness or one who is at a stage of her pregnancy where fasting is deemed unhealthy for her (or for the fetus) and would therefore be considered a choleh—is patur (exempt) from fasting on Tisha B’Av. Please see here for the full article: https://asktherav.com/718-article-do-i-have-to-fast/ #10071Show more
Although the following link discuses specifically a dream about losing teeth, the same applies to a dream about getting married. https://asktherav.com/my-7-year-old-daughter-dreamed-that-she-lost-her-teeth-does-she-have-to-make-hatavas-chalom-for-which-dreams-should-we-make-hatavas-chalom/ #10009
It may be pierced, but should not be done in the three weeks. See here: https://asktherav.com/6323-at-what-age-can-a-girl-have-her-ears-pierced/ https://asktherav.com/4831-surgery-in-the-3-weeks/ #10003
Question: I live 1 hour and 15-minute walk from Shul. I drive there during the week. I feel uncomfortable walking there mincha & maariv at night, only Shachris do I feel comfortable during daylight. Am I exempted from going… Question: I live 1 hour and 15-minute walk from Shul. I drive there during the week. I feel uncomfortable walking there mincha & maariv at night, only Shachris do I feel comfortable during daylight. Am I exempted from going Shabbos and Yom Tov? For mincha and maariv? Is the distance enough? Answer: One is only required to walk up to 18 or 24 minutes in order to Daven with a Minyan. If it’s on your route, on the way to work etc., you are required to walk up to 72 (or 96) minutes. Although one may (and is…Show more
Fleishig should be served if possible. This applies to any seudas mitzvah, especially a Bris. There are also sources which attribute special segulos the fleishig meal has upon the child. Sources: מג״א רמט, ו. וראה מחה״ש שם. אבן ישראל שם…
No. בפועל, נהוג שלא לשנות את הכתובה. לפירוט השיטות בנושא, ואריכות בהסברת השיטות ראה בהלכה יומית אות תקיד. #967
No. Sources: אסור ללבוש בגדים חדשים בשבת חזון - מג"א תקנ"א,…
Our Minhag at a Siyum Mesechta is to recite Kadish D'Rabonon. Please see also the following link: https://asktherav.com/do-we-say-kaddish-at-a-siyum/ #10035
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