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They should all be said at the appropriate place during Davening, not specifically with the Minyan. Sources: ראה מג"א קלד סק"א: ואומרים אל ארך אפים מעומד…
Covid-19 Second Wave According to Halacha As long as you follow medical guidelines you are okay. #9806
Question: Many national flags (especially of European countries) and historical coats-of-arms incorporate symbols of the Nazarene faith. Is it permitted to display such flags and is there any idea not to look upon them? Answer: It is permissible… Question: Many national flags (especially of European countries) and historical coats-of-arms incorporate symbols of the Nazarene faith. Is it permitted to display such flags and is there any idea not to look upon them? Answer: It is permissible to own a flag that has a cross on it (like Switzerland or Great Britain) since no one today considers the flags as a religious item or worshiping tool. However, one who wishes may decided to be stringent to refrain from owning one. Similarly, there were those who were stringent not to stare at such a flag. Reasoning: See…Show more
I know we don't cut on Thursday, but is Wednesday night included too? Because the day starts from the night before. Also, it there an inyan not to cut at nights (any other night)? Answer: Nails shouldn’t be cut… I know we don't cut on Thursday, but is Wednesday night included too? Because the day starts from the night before. Also, it there an inyan not to cut at nights (any other night)? Answer: Nails shouldn’t be cut on Wednesday night - like Thursday. Regarding nights in general - May I cut my hair and nails after chatzos (midday)? Sifrei Kabbalah (Holy writings of Kabbalah) relate that the Arizal would refrain from having his hair cut after midday. Some are of the opinion that the same would apply to cutting nails. The question is: what was…Show more
There is a popular camp activity called color run, where campers run across a path as fellow campers shower them with colored chalk powder. It is a fun group activity that I've seen many camps do. I recently heard… There is a popular camp activity called color run, where campers run across a path as fellow campers shower them with colored chalk powder. It is a fun group activity that I've seen many camps do. I recently heard that the origins stem from a Hindu festival of colors when they would do a somewhat similar activity. (This is the origin given by Wikipedia. There were also links that led to Indian missionary websites with information on it). Is there any halachik or hashkafic problem with doing such an activity if it is meant as a completely "neutral" fun…Show more
מותר לעשות בימים אלו טיפולים רגילים שאינם מעמידים את האדם בסכנה, ובכלל זה טיפולי שיניים וכדומה. והרוצה, יעדיף לעשות לפני תשעת הימים. ע"פ אג"ק חי"ט ע' שעו. #9837
No halachic issue. However, some hechsherim aren’t particular about reiyas goy, a non-Jew seeing their wine. See here: https://asktherav.com/wine-seen-by-a-non-jew-for-kiddush-and-general-use/ #9855
Article: Play-by-Play: The Case of the Non-Kosher Oven Scene: A newly married couple in their tiny kitchen on their first day of “real life.” She: We have a problem. He: [Coffee cup clatters to the table]… Article: Play-by-Play: The Case of the Non-Kosher Oven Scene: A newly married couple in their tiny kitchen on their first day of “real life.” She: We have a problem. He: [Coffee cup clatters to the table] What is it!? She: I don’t know whether our oven is kosher or treif (non-kosher). He: [sighing with relief] Then let’s kasher it. Let’s see: libun kal (light purging by fire) would mean heating it up to at least or perhaps to the point that kash nisraf (a straw burns). Maybe libun gamur (complete, red-hot purging by fire), just to…Show more
Engagement - Yes. L'Chaim - only if it is small with a bit of refreshments. A normal style L'Chaim may not be made. Other restrictions (such as dancing, listening to music, eating meat and drinking wine) still apply even… Engagement - Yes. L'Chaim - only if it is small with a bit of refreshments. A normal style L'Chaim may not be made. Other restrictions (such as dancing, listening to music, eating meat and drinking wine) still apply even at a L'Chaim during this period. שו״ע או״ח תקנא, ב. משנ״ב טז. #9871Show more
There is no set minhag for the exact day for this. However it seems that the accepted practice is to do it close (but not before) the boys third birthday. ראה היכל מנחם ג ע׳ רמז. שיחת י״א… There is no set minhag for the exact day for this. However it seems that the accepted practice is to do it close (but not before) the boys third birthday. ראה היכל מנחם ג ע׳ רמז. שיחת י״א ניסן תשל״ח – שיחות קודש תשל״ח ח״ב ע׳ 116. שיחת כ״ח מרחשון תשנ״ב – שיחות קודש תשנ״ב א ע׳ 343. וראה סה”ש ת״ש ע׳ 67. לקו״ש ה ע׳ 86 בהערה. סה״מ תשי״א ע׳ 168. #4876Show more
Full Question: I generally wear a mask indoors in stores, etc. because of its protective effect (especially for others). I have the following shaila - When it comes to outdoors, I found out that the official NY State rule… Full Question: I generally wear a mask indoors in stores, etc. because of its protective effect (especially for others). I have the following shaila - When it comes to outdoors, I found out that the official NY State rule is that one must wear a mask outside if social distancing is not possible, meaning, if you are walking down the street without people around you, you don't have to wear one. However, most goyim have been machmir to wear them at all times outside. If I don't wear one outside, even though I'm abiding by the rule, is this…Show more
Question: It seems halachically that chadash is a real issue that happened to not be stringently kept for centuries. Nowadays it is much more practical, should one be makpid and to what extent? Is there a specific minhag Chabad?… Question: It seems halachically that chadash is a real issue that happened to not be stringently kept for centuries. Nowadays it is much more practical, should one be makpid and to what extent? Is there a specific minhag Chabad? Answer: The Torah forbids the consumption of new grains (Chodosh) until after the Minchas HaOmer was offered up in the Beis Hamikdash on the second day of Pesach, or in our times, the third day of Pesach in Eretz Yisroel, and the fourth day in Chutz Lo’oretz. The grains become permissible after this time, and…Show more
Full Question: We are making a shloshim video presentation for my father. Are we allowed to put music in the background of the video? Most of it will be people talking or narrating, but to show pics etc. Is… Full Question: We are making a shloshim video presentation for my father. Are we allowed to put music in the background of the video? Most of it will be people talking or narrating, but to show pics etc. Is this a halachic issue for us to put music (niggunim) if we'll be present? Answer: Slow background recorded music of Nigunim which is secondary and incidental is OK. Sources: בנוגע ניגונים שאינם מעוררים לריקוד - ראה הליכות שלמה…Show more
Yes. ראה משנ"ב תקנא, סקי"א: ובזמנינו נהגו להקל בכל זה, משום דהכל נחשב כעת כדי פרנסתינו. #9847
Question: We are making a production in two days and we need to sew some more costumes, is there a way we can be allowed to sew on Rosh Chodesh, maybe with a shinuy? Answer: You can sew… Question: We are making a production in two days and we need to sew some more costumes, is there a way we can be allowed to sew on Rosh Chodesh, maybe with a shinuy? Answer: You can sew with a shinuy (for example sew every other stitch etc.) Sources: שו"ת אבני ישפה או"ח סי' עד עפ"י הרמ"א בסי'…Show more
One should not move homes on Monday (including Sunday night) or Wednesday (including Tuesday night). It most auspicious and preferable to move on Tuesday (including Monday night). If the entire move cannot be done on Tuesday, at least move… One should not move homes on Monday (including Sunday night) or Wednesday (including Tuesday night). It most auspicious and preferable to move on Tuesday (including Monday night). If the entire move cannot be done on Tuesday, at least move the first items on that day. See also here. [This time of year (the three weeks), one should bear in mind that it is preferable to delay moving until Elul, or at least until the 15th of Av.] Also, any other Halachos that are related to moving? It is customary to bring bread and salt into the…Show more
Shliach: I was asked the following by a mekurav: My brother was drafted into the Russian army many years ago. We haven't heard from him in a long time and we are pretty sure, for many reasons, that… Shliach: I was asked the following by a mekurav: My brother was drafted into the Russian army many years ago. We haven't heard from him in a long time and we are pretty sure, for many reasons, that he didn't make it. We never made any Yartzeit or kaddish for him and we want to start now. How does this work? Do we set up a day on the calendar? AskTheRav: How many years ago? Was there a war while he was serving? Is there a way to know whether or not he went to battle? Was…Show more
There might be serious halachic issues involving the prohibition of ribbis. Poskim have dealt with this issue and suggested various approaches. See also here about the general topic of ribbis with corporations: https://asktherav.com/3609-4-questions-regarding-stocks-1-shabbos-2-goy-who-sels-treif-to-yidden-3-ribbis/ Since you asked for the… There might be serious halachic issues involving the prohibition of ribbis. Poskim have dealt with this issue and suggested various approaches. See also here about the general topic of ribbis with corporations: https://asktherav.com/3609-4-questions-regarding-stocks-1-shabbos-2-goy-who-sels-treif-to-yidden-3-ribbis/ Since you asked for the Chabad position about Israeli bonds, I should point out that the Rebbe has decried several times the fact that the government doesn’t wish to write on the bonds that it is based on a heter iska. See this video of the Rebbe speaking with the US head of Israel Bonds. The Rebbe is talking about buying Israel Bonds…Show more
It’s fine. Sources: ראה שו״ע אדה״ז פט, ז, שלימוד ברבים מותר לפני…
Yes you should. See here: https://asktherav.com/when-is-a-married-man-meant-to-wear-a-gartel/ #9725
Question: We wanted to know the halacha with regard to closing on a house purchase in the 3 weeks. And also once that is done with regard to moving into the house. If there is a time sensitive contract… Question: We wanted to know the halacha with regard to closing on a house purchase in the 3 weeks. And also once that is done with regard to moving into the house. If there is a time sensitive contract can we close it in the 3 weeks? And are we allowed to move houses in the three weeks/nine days? Answer: While some have the custom to try to be stringent in this matter since it is not a good siman דלא מסמנא מילתא, according to halacha one may purchase a home during the 3 weeks to live in…Show more
You may make Techina on Shabbos however it requires a couple of conditions. First you most pour a large amount of liquid right in the beginning so that the Techina should not become thick and it should become right… You may make Techina on Shabbos however it requires a couple of conditions. First you most pour a large amount of liquid right in the beginning so that the Techina should not become thick and it should become right away a liquid (and not thick like chummos). Additionally one needs to prepare the Techina in a non regular fashion than one would do on the weekday. That is that on Shabbos one would need to: 1) place the ingredients in a non regular way (if usually you put the Techina then the water, on Shabbos you should do the…Show more
Question: I’m going away after Tisha B’Av. Am I allowed to do laundry during the 9 days, and the clean clothes will be only worn after 10th of Av? Does it make a difference if it's adults or kids… Question: I’m going away after Tisha B’Av. Am I allowed to do laundry during the 9 days, and the clean clothes will be only worn after 10th of Av? Does it make a difference if it's adults or kids clothing? Answer: You should wait to do the laundry after the nine days have ended. Regarding children's clothing see here: https://asktherav.com/4979-we-will-try-to-laundry-all-clothes-before-start-of-nine-days-however-if-we-run-out-of-childrens-clothes-during-9-days-can-we-laundry-their-clothes/ Sources: בב״ח תקנא התיר ביוצא לדרך למרחקים שאא״פ לכבס בהיותו…Show more
These pills may be taken if they are swallowed and not chewed. Although it is preferable not to drink water while taking a pill, if it is needed to take the medication, one can drink a small amount of… These pills may be taken if they are swallowed and not chewed. Although it is preferable not to drink water while taking a pill, if it is needed to take the medication, one can drink a small amount of water to help the pill go down. If water is needed, the water should be made bitter first. ראה נשמת אברהם סי' תק"נ ס"ק ד. #9747Show more
It is preferable to use a female. If that is not practical, it is permitted to use a male instructor. However, you should ensure that you put boundaries and fences to avoid improper situations. The touching: if it happens… It is preferable to use a female. If that is not practical, it is permitted to use a male instructor. However, you should ensure that you put boundaries and fences to avoid improper situations. The touching: if it happens accidentally and not intentionally - it is OK. #9753Show more
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