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Although in general we don't give dreams much significance these days, a dream in which a person sees a Tzadik and certainly in which a Chosid sees the Rebbe, is telling. The Friediker Rebbe related that chasidim traditionally made… Although in general we don't give dreams much significance these days, a dream in which a person sees a Tzadik and certainly in which a Chosid sees the Rebbe, is telling. The Friediker Rebbe related that chasidim traditionally made a celebration (farbrengen) after seeing the Rebbe in a dream. I suggest you discuss the dream with your Mashpia. The Gemara says: one who sees Dovid in a dream should anticipate chasidus (piety), (one who sees) Shlomo should anticipate wisdom . . One who sees Rebbi (Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi) in a dream should anticipate wisdom, (one who sees) Rabbi Elazar…Show more
Question: What is the correct wording for the Possuk וזה כל האדם? When I see it with the word יתברך it is without the word זו and when I see it with זו it's without יתברך. I know the… Question: What is the correct wording for the Possuk וזה כל האדם? When I see it with the word יתברך it is without the word זו and when I see it with זו it's without יתברך. I know the Rebbe added יתברך, does that mean we should say it without זו? Answer: Indeed, the Rebbe added the word יתברך and removed the word זו, and this is the custom to write in such a way when used as one of the 12 Pesukim, but not in Tanya. Nonetheless, at all of the rallies in the presence of the…Show more
Hatavos Chalom should be done as well giving Tzedaka. Following this, you should ignore the dream. Halachically most dreams are considered meaningless nowadays, and should only be deemed as a message for teshuvah, to awaken us to be focused… Hatavos Chalom should be done as well giving Tzedaka. Following this, you should ignore the dream. Halachically most dreams are considered meaningless nowadays, and should only be deemed as a message for teshuvah, to awaken us to be focused on that which was always true. In general, we are also not particular about dreams nowadays, because we don't really know how to interpret them properly. However, a dream about losing teeth is among those mentioned to be particular nowadays as well. Sources: ראה שו"ע אדה"ז רפח, ז. בכללות ענין החלומות בזמננו,…Show more
Q. Is one allowed to rip or peel off dry skin on Shabbos? A. No. שוע"ר שכח, לז. וראה משנ"ב סקצ"ז, ובערוה"ש סמ"א. וראה גם קצה"ש סימן קמג סק"ג. Q. If not, would it make a difference if… Q. Is one allowed to rip or peel off dry skin on Shabbos? A. No. שוע"ר שכח, לז. וראה משנ"ב סקצ"ז, ובערוה"ש סמ"א. וראה גם קצה"ש סימן קמג סק"ג. Q. If not, would it make a difference if it was intentional or not, for example sometimes one can play with dry skin on his face, and it will unintentionally (eventually) fall off, is that problematic? A. One should be cautious not to scratch or play around with dry skin as it will cause it to fall off. ראה שו"ת לב חיים ח"ב סי קפ"ה. Q. Similarly, is…Show more
One may not manually crush ice on Shabbos in order to melt it. One may crush it if the purpose is just to break it up. Sources: See Alter Rebbe's Shulchon Aruch 320:16-17. #6434…
In general we are not particular about dreams nowadays, because we don't really know how to interpret them properly; only a Rebbe can tell us their meaning. Sometimes the yetzer hara tries to make us feel lowly by… In general we are not particular about dreams nowadays, because we don't really know how to interpret them properly; only a Rebbe can tell us their meaning. Sometimes the yetzer hara tries to make us feel lowly by making us have such dreams, and we must ignore them and continue serving Hashem with joy. The Rebbe suggested to people that were disturbed by dreams try to find a positive interpretation for it, be careful about saying Krias Shema at night, check the mezuza of the room they sleep in, and give tzedaka every erev shabbos and yom tov…Show more
Putting away leftover food in the freezer instead of fridge is allowed and is not considered preparing for after Shabbos. Sources: בכלל, התירו הכנה להציל מהפסד, כשאא״פ בע״א, כשאינו עושה…
Besimcha. Sources: This is our custom and is based on a…
Yes. As long as you push lightly and the swing doesn't move more than four Amos (Aprox. 5.5 feet). Same rule applies even if there is a fence, if the park is larger than 1150 square meters. See here.… Yes. As long as you push lightly and the swing doesn't move more than four Amos (Aprox. 5.5 feet). Same rule applies even if there is a fence, if the park is larger than 1150 square meters. See here. Of course, this is all provided the swing isn’t attached to a tree which involves a separate prohibition. Sources: לשים התינוק - ה"ז מכרמלית (שהרי אינו מקום הילוך…Show more
Question: I have been נוהג all these years, since 5755, דוקא NOT to take an עלי' לתורה on the Shabbos before 3 Tammuz and on 3 Tammuz itself so as not to make it appear that it is a… Question: I have been נוהג all these years, since 5755, דוקא NOT to take an עלי' לתורה on the Shabbos before 3 Tammuz and on 3 Tammuz itself so as not to make it appear that it is a yartzeit. However, this year I am in אבילות and I take an aliyah every Shabbos and Mon, Thurs. if possible. My question is if I can take an aliyah this Shabbos and on 3 Tammuz, and if yes, do I have to do התרת נדרים first? Answer: If it is only for this year and you did not…Show more
There are different opinions on the matter. If the slices are slightly thick, or the slicer is designed only for eggs, it’s permitted. Sources: בביצים אין משום טחינה. ומ״מ יש שכתבו לאסור, כמו…
Question: Does a woman say atifa vekitfa after kiras shema before zivug? Do we say the last few words that are in parentheses after atifa? Answer: A woman doesn’t say this paragraph. The last words in… Question: Does a woman say atifa vekitfa after kiras shema before zivug? Do we say the last few words that are in parentheses after atifa? Answer: A woman doesn’t say this paragraph. The last words in the parentheses don’t have to be said. משמעות לשון הזוהר ויקרא דף יט. וע״ע שיקדש עצמו ע׳ 59. #8470Show more
The Challah board is glass on wood and silver plated. Answer: It should be Toiveld, but WITHOUT a Bracha. Reasoning: A Challah board is considered a kli Seudah - a vessel used by a meal, thus… The Challah board is glass on wood and silver plated. Answer: It should be Toiveld, but WITHOUT a Bracha. Reasoning: A Challah board is considered a kli Seudah - a vessel used by a meal, thus it requires Tevilah. Wooden vessels are exempt from Tevilah. Glass and silver (plated) require Tevilah. A wooden vessel covered with a materiel which requires Tevilah should be Toiveled without a Bracha. In the case of a Challah board, it isn't clear whether indeed no Bracha should be recited, being that the glass might actually be considered the "main" part of…Show more
Poskim do bring that one should make an effort to use kemach yafa (white flour) when baking challahs, in order to honor Shabbos. It is OK to use whole grain flour because of health reasons. Sources: ע״פ דין גם בימות החול מהודר יותר, שבנקי יותר…
When waking a friend for Shema in the morning and he would not be willing to say Berochos before Shema. Should I wake him up and tell him to just lean on his left in bed and say Shema?… When waking a friend for Shema in the morning and he would not be willing to say Berochos before Shema. Should I wake him up and tell him to just lean on his left in bed and say Shema? Yes. But he should say at least Birchas Hatorah. Even just one beracha of Birchas Hatorah. Even if he’s not willing to do that, you should still wake him up to say Shema. What if he wouldn't either want to wash negal vasser, or I'm waking up a lot of Bochurim and don't have time to bring…Show more
There are various sources that indicate that this was a common practice amongst tzadikim, due to the holiness of their beard. However in more recent times, many Poskim have decried this custom, especially when placing into a sefer… There are various sources that indicate that this was a common practice amongst tzadikim, due to the holiness of their beard. However in more recent times, many Poskim have decried this custom, especially when placing into a sefer that does not belong to oneself, due to its being repulsive, disrespect to the sefer, causing bitul Torah (prevents others from using it), etc. This is especially true if one would normally throw the hair away, but places it in a sefer only while learning. Sources: להעיר משו"ע אדה"ז כא, א, שיניח הציצית בספר לסימן.…Show more
Question: It’s known that a man should not say hello to a woman. What if she said hello to me, what do I do? And is a man allowed to say hello to his niece and sister in-law? … Question: It’s known that a man should not say hello to a woman. What if she said hello to me, what do I do? And is a man allowed to say hello to his niece and sister in-law? Answer: In a place where the custom is to say hello to a women, it is commendable to say hello as well as reply to greetings, as this is not a greeting that contains any promiscuity, or affection, and on the contrary may result in a desecration of G-d’s name. In a place where it’s not the custom, its prohibited…Show more
Question: Are women and girls suppose to spit when they say להבל ולריק? Also, regarding bowing by ואנחנו כורעים, what is the proper way for that to be done? When do we bend the knees, and when do we… Question: Are women and girls suppose to spit when they say להבל ולריק? Also, regarding bowing by ואנחנו כורעים, what is the proper way for that to be done? When do we bend the knees, and when do we bow? Answer: Spitting: Yes. Both men and women obviously must do it in the way that is sensitive to other people around. https://asktherav.com/10171-women-spiting-by-aleinu/ Bowing: There are different opinions on this matter. However, the accepted position is to bow even slightly. Nonetheless, it appears as though the Rebbe did not bow (see however sources below). Many Anash don’t bow either.…Show more
Bread is given special status, and therefore may not be thrown around, even if it will not become repugnant when one throws it. Once it’s spoiled or inedible, it may be tossed in a respectful manner. The wrapping in… Bread is given special status, and therefore may not be thrown around, even if it will not become repugnant when one throws it. Once it’s spoiled or inedible, it may be tossed in a respectful manner. The wrapping in a bag is for this reason and also this way we don’t directly destroy it. This should be done with other foods too, if tossed in an unclean area and still edible. https://asktherav.com/article-28-respect-for-bread/ Sources: או״ח קע״א א. וראה עץ השדה יט, ב. …Show more
Full Question: I read on AskTheRav that the Alter Rebbe says that since the Bris one who doesn't allow your baby to touch food without Negel Vasser is considered holy. (See here) We've been washing my baby Negel Vasser… Full Question: I read on AskTheRav that the Alter Rebbe says that since the Bris one who doesn't allow your baby to touch food without Negel Vasser is considered holy. (See here) We've been washing my baby Negel Vasser since he was born. Since he is so little and moves around many times his Negel Vasser doesn't cover the whole hand and is not done perfectly. Also he sleeps multiple times a day. Do I need to wash him every time he wakes up and make sure it's a perfect Negel Vasser before he touches food? In other words…Show more
Question: I am the new owner of a food store. The previous owner had a organization pay for the glass near the register in exchange for being able to put their pushka there. However, the guy who did this… Question: I am the new owner of a food store. The previous owner had a organization pay for the glass near the register in exchange for being able to put their pushka there. However, the guy who did this did not make this agreement with me. He wants me to remove another pushka from another organization near the register. Please advise. Answer: Assuming there was indeed such an agreement with the previous owner, you must honor the previous agreement. Sources: מדין מה מכר ראשון לשני כל זכות שלבוא לידו,…Show more
It permissible to roast in an electric oven with the following conditions (there are those that are stringent and necessitate that roasting be done on an actual flame). Preheat oven prior to broiling. Grill on a grate specifically for… It permissible to roast in an electric oven with the following conditions (there are those that are stringent and necessitate that roasting be done on an actual flame). Preheat oven prior to broiling. Grill on a grate specifically for liver. Place underneath it a designated tray to collect the blood (ensure that the grate doesn’t touch the tray). While grilling, the door of the oven is to remain open. Upon completion, it’s incumbent to clean the oven very well, and afterwards to self clean the oven. (The grate and tray used in the process of grilling are prohibited from…Show more
Full Question: This Shabbos an Eruv was constructed by a few of my neighbors. The Eruv was constructed in front of a number of houses, and included the sidewalk in front of these houses. It was built, in order… Full Question: This Shabbos an Eruv was constructed by a few of my neighbors. The Eruv was constructed in front of a number of houses, and included the sidewalk in front of these houses. It was built, in order to make it easier for people to carry their Siddurim, to participate in a porch Minyan on their block. I know the Rabbonim have prohibited using an Eruv in our community, for various reasons. Is a sidewalk Eruv also problematic? Although it was created for current use, it's probable the Eruv will stay up indefinitely. Can I use this Eruv?…Show more
According to Halacha, yes. You may begin from Sunday a portion of the Parasha that was read Shabbos Mincha. Nonetheless, according to Kabbalah it should be read only on Friday, the day before the entire Parasha is read from… According to Halacha, yes. You may begin from Sunday a portion of the Parasha that was read Shabbos Mincha. Nonetheless, according to Kabbalah it should be read only on Friday, the day before the entire Parasha is read from the Torah. Sources: שו״ע אדה״ז רפה, ה-ו. #9221…Show more
Being that this is a complex Halachic question involving a Sakana from Rebbi Yehuda Hachasid, you should ask three Rabbonim whether they agree that it is permitted to be done. If they agree, then sell the tree to a… Being that this is a complex Halachic question involving a Sakana from Rebbi Yehuda Hachasid, you should ask three Rabbonim whether they agree that it is permitted to be done. If they agree, then sell the tree to a non Jew and have him do it. Sources: אף שבפשטות מן הדין יש להתיר כשצריך למקומו לבנות…Show more
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