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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 Case…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 a…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
This depends on the process used. The process would determine what is the correct Bracha. If the process is that it remains as corn and it is steamed, the Bracha is Hoadamah, e.g popcorn where the corn is popped,… This depends on the process used. The process would determine what is the correct Bracha. If the process is that it remains as corn and it is steamed, the Bracha is Hoadamah, e.g popcorn where the corn is popped, or some types of cornflakes that the corn is pressed and steamed. However if the corn is ground into flour and then steamed then the Bracha is Shehakol. The snack called “corn pops” is generally Shehakol; the cereal with the same name is generally Hoadamah. #10002Show more
You may. Sources: ראה אג"מ או"ח ח"ג (ח"ה), סימן פ וברבבות אפרים…
Maaser is intended to benefit the poor. Nonetheless, it is customary to use Maaser money for other non obligatory mitzvos. If this is an obligatory training course, Maaser may not be used. Even if it is optional, it would… Maaser is intended to benefit the poor. Nonetheless, it is customary to use Maaser money for other non obligatory mitzvos. If this is an obligatory training course, Maaser may not be used. Even if it is optional, it would not be proper to use it to pay for a local teacher training course. However, you may certainly deduct the cost of this teaching course as a "business expense" from your revenue, and you will not need to give Maaser on this amount. [There are general leniencies in the Halachos of Maaser for one who is struggling to meet basic…Show more
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