We might keep two days Yom Tov then regardless. Additionally, the Rebbe considers the possibility that once it has been established as Yom Tov it will remain that way…
No, unless the electric burner is red from the heat. אז נדברו ח"ז סי' סא, ושו"ת רבבות אפרים ח"א סי' שמו, וע"ע שמירת שבת כהלכתה פרק יג סעי'…
Yes, as it’s there to replace your paycheck. #7985
Question: Were the Rabbeim pro Zionism? Or more specifically religious Zionism? Someone from Anash just told me that there is a Chiyuv to rebuild the Beis Hamikdosh when the…
The Bracha can be recited upon seeing any “fruit bearing tree” that is blossoming. The fact that most people would not eat these fruits (for safety reasons) does not…
A man may not look at any hair of a married woman, including that of a relative. The exceptions are a husband and children, who may see the “payos”…
Question: The Magen Avrohom brought in Shulchan Orach 75 says the strict observance outlined in the Zohar (not a single hair of a married woman exposed in her home)…
You should L'chatchila make a Bracha Achrona after each cup, and Bracha Rishona on the next cup. Sources: ראה שו"ע אדה"ז קפד, ג שיש "מצריכים לברך מיד באכילה…
האם יש עדיפות בטבילה בנחל שיש בו משום זוחלין על ט’ קבים במקלחת?
יש בזה מה שאין בזה. ולמעשה, בנהר עדיף כשאינו מכזב לעולם. דיון: יש מכשירים זוחלין בטבילת עזרא. וכש״כ משום תוספת טהרה. וי״א דאדרבה טבי״ע קיל טפי. אבל רוה״פ…
Yes. Nonetheless it is advisable to make some type of Heker (sign), to remind you not to adjust it on Shabbos. ראה שו״ת מהרש״ג א, כט. ובשו״ת שואל…
One should not transfer the Sefer Torah out of it's set place to bring to read it in a home. There is no such an obligation to read the…
Ideally, one should Daven in a place which has windows which are facing towards Yerushalayim. Rashi (Berachot 34b) explains that windows are an aid to concentration, as one looks…
Although there is a reservation regarding learning the laws of Aveilus when not necessary, this does not apply to learning mishnayos and gemara which is not Halacha L'maase, especially…
Listen also to Timely Messages #35, here: https://asktherav.com/voice-recordings-about-the-corovavirus/ #35: The Positive & Negative Side Effects of COVID-19 Apropos the letter from the Beis Din and today’s episode, we share…
האם זה שאומרים ויתן לך יחד זה דווקא בסידור אחד? או שניתן לומר ביחד אך בסידורים נפרדים?
כנראה בסידור אחד. מקורות: אף שעיקר הענין האמירה בשנים (ע״פ זהר בהקדמה יד, א: צבורא. ומיעוט רבים שנים. או שכ״א אומר לחבירו. וראה גם דברי יחזקאל עניני שבת. טעמי…
One of the principles of our faith is to believe in Moshiach—and not only to believe in Moshiach, but to anticipate his coming every single day. It is a…
In this regard, are recipients in Eretz Yisroel on the same priority level as Crown Heights? Answer: Your neighborhood comes before Eretz Yisroel. More specifically, this is the…
Yes, however one must count Sefira as soon as the alarm rings. Sources: כך משמע מדין שמש (שו"ע אדה"ז תפט, יז). ומסתברא ששמש (כללי) מועיל פחות משומר (פרטי)…
שאלה: לאחדשו"ט ראיתי שכב' ינאם הערב בעניני מכירה ע"י אינטערנעט. סידרתי פה בעירנו המכירה עם גוי בהשעה הנכונה. כשגמרנו המכירה אמרתי להגוי שגם כלול בהמכירה מה שיגיע יותר מאוחר…
The importance of music in terms of elevating the spirit cannot be underestimated. At the same time, the prohibition against music during the time of sefira should not be…
The food needs to be thrown out. The spatula needs to be cleaned (not in the pesach sink!) and put away, and the pan needs to be cleaned (as…
There are numerous halachic complications involved with this practice (brachos, bentching etc.). For this and other reasons, the Rebbe stopped this practice. [Some Rabonim say that this was only due…
The broom and mop should ideally be sold and a new one should be used. If not possible, it should be cleaned well from any chometz. If its already…
You may say Boruch Hamavdil and then do Melacha (zoom etc.) and continue eating, however you will not be able to say Yale Veyovo in Bentching. Ato Chonantanu should…
Regular Yizkor is recited at home. Those that are not reciting Yizkor should leave the room where it's being said. It should be noted that the main Zechus for…
