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Question: If I will be alone in my apartment over Chanukah, should I still light there for myself? Should I also pay an extended family member to be part of their lighting? As a girl, am I still Mechuyav… Question: If I will be alone in my apartment over Chanukah, should I still light there for myself? Should I also pay an extended family member to be part of their lighting? As a girl, am I still Mechuyav to sit and wait by the Menorah after I light? When I go home for Shabbos, can I rely on my father for those days? Answer: Women and girls are equally obligated in the Mitzvah of lighting Chanukah candles. The custom in the homes of the Chabad Rebbeim is that women do not light their own Menorahs, but fulfill…Show more
If you are lighting on time or if no one else lives with you, you may light with a Bracha. If you’re lighting late and you’re living with family (or others) you may only light if some family members… If you are lighting on time or if no one else lives with you, you may light with a Bracha. If you’re lighting late and you’re living with family (or others) you may only light if some family members are present and awake. Sources: הנה, כ"ה פשטות משמעות הראשונים, במה שכתבו דהאידנא ההיכרא…Show more
If absolutely necessary, you may. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-467-height-of-menorah/ #6445
שאלה: האם יש מנהג לא לשתות משיירי הכוס שנשפכו לתוך הקערה אחרי קידוש וכדומה? ואם יש מקום לומר שיש לחוש למה שהבריות אומרים, וכמנהג נשים זקינות שנהגו לחוש להן? מענה: כמדומה ברור המנהג שעליו כותב - הוא ממקורות… שאלה: האם יש מנהג לא לשתות משיירי הכוס שנשפכו לתוך הקערה אחרי קידוש וכדומה? ואם יש מקום לומר שיש לחוש למה שהבריות אומרים, וכמנהג נשים זקינות שנהגו לחוש להן? מענה: כמדומה ברור המנהג שעליו כותב - הוא ממקורות זרים. וממנהגנו בחרוסת לערבו לתוך היין שבקערה - נזכר בשיחת ש״מ אייר תשמ״ו - מוכח להיפך. וכן ידוע לי מכמה שנהגו להדיא ולכתחילה להשקות מכוס של ברכה מיין זה למסובים בכדי שלא יהא פגום. ולא רצו לשפוך תחילה לכוס המסובין לפני שתיית המקדש. ואכ״מ. ומצינו להדיא במה שאמרו בפסחים קיא, ב, שמים בקערה קשה לכליון עינים, והביאו אדה״ז שמירת הגוף…Show more
In general a Psak which the local Rov gives for his community has to be adhered to by the members of the community. The Rebbe in many of his letters wrote על פי הרב שעל אתר. The Rov in… In general a Psak which the local Rov gives for his community has to be adhered to by the members of the community. The Rebbe in many of his letters wrote על פי הרב שעל אתר. The Rov in the community knows the dynamics of his community and would advise and give Halachic guidelines as such. See Halacha2go.com #636: When can I disagree with the mara d’asra? See here for a partial list of מראי מקומות: נתבאר בארוכה בפר"ח או"ח תצו. ולהעיר משבת מו, א אודות רבי אבהו. שיחת ש"פ ויק"פ תשל"ב. שיחות קודש ע' 22 ואילך. מכתב…Show more
Hamotzie. Sources: See Seder Birkas Hanehnin 2:13 as to what would…
Question: Hi, I am not actively dating yet though I am in Shidduchim. I was wondering if halachically I have to let my date know - obviously in later stage - that I am currently in therapy. I’m in… Question: Hi, I am not actively dating yet though I am in Shidduchim. I was wondering if halachically I have to let my date know - obviously in later stage - that I am currently in therapy. I’m in therapy to grow as a person, doing generic therapy- working through things from my past (nothing like OCD/Depression etc.) It is something I personally don’t think my husband would have to know as it doesn’t effect him in any way. Also, I wouldn’t feel comfortable discussing it on a date as I feel that people look down on therapy and…Show more
Question: They say there is a lot that they can prepare for if Chas V'Sholom something is wrong. My friends are being told that it is okay to take it. You have told us in the past to take… Question: They say there is a lot that they can prepare for if Chas V'Sholom something is wrong. My friends are being told that it is okay to take it. You have told us in the past to take a sonogram only if necessary. Can I take it? Also wondering what the source is, so I can explain to them my decision. Dr. told me it's been done for at least 40 years and there is no radiation, it is just sound waves like a regular Doppler. Answer: There are several issues with a sonogram, primary among them…Show more
Obviously not Kaddish... But enough to eat meat and say hadran alach, modim anachnu, yehi ratzon? Answer: Halachically, a woman may make a Siyum upon finishing to learn a Mesechta and this is considered a Simchas… Obviously not Kaddish... But enough to eat meat and say hadran alach, modim anachnu, yehi ratzon? Answer: Halachically, a woman may make a Siyum upon finishing to learn a Mesechta and this is considered a Simchas Mitzva. She may recite the standard Hadran. When the woman makes the Siyum during the Nine Days she may eat meat, as well as her family (and close friends) that participates. This is all on the theoretical level. Practically this should not be done because any behavior which seeks to achieve equality between men and women is foreign…Show more
If not doing so would cause one to incur a financial loss, it is permitted. Best to sew non clothing material or fix old clothing and not sew new clothing. (It is likewise permitted to weave or sew items… If not doing so would cause one to incur a financial loss, it is permitted. Best to sew non clothing material or fix old clothing and not sew new clothing. (It is likewise permitted to weave or sew items that are not clothing, in all cases.) Sources: ראה מג״א תקנא, כג. שו״ת בצה״ח ד, נד. הליכות…Show more
נכון להתקשר לבנק ולספר להם דברים כהווייתן. הרחבה: באם מצד החוק מחוייבים להחזיר, יש להחזיר בכל מקרה. גם כשאין החוק מחייב, הנה, מצד אחד בפשטות ה״ז בגדר טעות גוי, כיון שלא אתה יזמת את המשלוח. אמנם, לאידך, צריך… נכון להתקשר לבנק ולספר להם דברים כהווייתן. הרחבה: באם מצד החוק מחוייבים להחזיר, יש להחזיר בכל מקרה. גם כשאין החוק מחייב, הנה, מצד אחד בפשטות ה״ז בגדר טעות גוי, כיון שלא אתה יזמת את המשלוח. אמנם, לאידך, צריך לומר לגוי ״ראה שעל חשבונך אני סומך״, וכאן בעצם קבלת המשלוח מהדואר - באם נצרך לחתום בשעת מעשה - הנך מאשר כאילו מגיע אליך, ובאמת יודע אתה בשעת מעשה שאינו שייך לך. ומה גם באם תצטרך אחר כך לכתוב אפידייויד שהנך מצהיר שלא הזמנת את המשלוח ולא קיבלת אותו, שבנוסף להאיסור מצד עצמו בהצהרה שקרית, הרי זה מערער את ההיתר…Show more
No. One should avoid smelling it due to a question of a Bracha. Sources: ע״פ סדר ברכת הנהנין יא, א. וכן המנהג שלא…
Please note that the following answer addresses only the issue of Borer, not Bishul. One may not use a french press on Shabbos due to the Issur of Borer. Pour-Over Coffee: You can prepare coffee using… Please note that the following answer addresses only the issue of Borer, not Bishul. One may not use a french press on Shabbos due to the Issur of Borer. Pour-Over Coffee: You can prepare coffee using a pour-over filter that is placed in a cone. You must however make sure not to manually aid the process by moving the coffee around. If you do not have a cone you can hold the filter over the cup, being extra careful not to manually aid the process. Another option is to place the coffee directly in the cup…Show more
One may listen to music on Motzai Tisha B’Av nidche. However arranging official dancing is not very appropriate to do right after the fast, being that it is still a sad time when we don’t eat meat or drink… One may listen to music on Motzai Tisha B’Av nidche. However arranging official dancing is not very appropriate to do right after the fast, being that it is still a sad time when we don’t eat meat or drink wine. Sources: משנ״ב תקנח בשעה"צ סק"ד מפמ"ג במ"ז סק"א. וצע"ק בל'…Show more
Yes. You should wear it for the first time before the beginning of the nine days. Sources: אין מברכים עליו ברכת שהחיינו כמבואר כאן: https://asktherav.com/9770-my-son-seems-eager-and-ready-to-put-on-tzitzis-2-6-years-old-does-he-make-shehechiyanu/ ולכאורה…
No, because the Bracha of Shehechiyanu for Tzitzis is for the clothing of it, not the Mitzva, and a Tzitzis is not (generally) considered an important garment in this regard. You can buy him a new fruit and… No, because the Bracha of Shehechiyanu for Tzitzis is for the clothing of it, not the Mitzva, and a Tzitzis is not (generally) considered an important garment in this regard. You can buy him a new fruit and he will say Shehechiyanu on both. Sources: ראה שו"ע או"ח סימן כב ובמג"א שם. ובנוגע לט״ק…Show more
תשובה: אם הפרי אינו מצוי בכל השנה (אף שאפשר למצוא באיזה מקום) או שאפי' מצוי אך ניכר שהוא חדש, יש לברך שהחיינו. מקורות: שו''ע או''ח רכה, ו ובמג''א שם, ולהעיר שהאג''מ או''ח…
It should be בשעה טובה ומוצלחת. A Bris must be done by a qualified mohel, not a doctor etc. I can not think of any options other than waiting for the borders to open, unless an arrangement can… It should be בשעה טובה ומוצלחת. A Bris must be done by a qualified mohel, not a doctor etc. I can not think of any options other than waiting for the borders to open, unless an arrangement can be made where the mohel can travel to the border on one side and the baby till the border on your side. Hopefully the borders will be open by the time the baby is born. Sholom Zachor should be held the first Friday night regardless. It should be noted that if the baby name name needs to be written before…Show more
Question: I gave birth approx 6 weeks ago and trying to get tehora. I made a hefsek and a moch on Monday and there was some color on it so I sent in the shaila to the rov… Question: I gave birth approx 6 weeks ago and trying to get tehora. I made a hefsek and a moch on Monday and there was some color on it so I sent in the shaila to the rov and got an answer after shkia the next day, on Tuesday. My questions are as follows: On Tuesday before shkia, am I supposed to just make a bedika as if the hefsek and moch were good or should I assume that they weren’t good and do a hefsek and moch again? In general, from when blood slows down to…Show more
AskTheRav: There are details missing here. What type of shul is this that uses a "Shabbos microphone"? What are their mechitzah standards and other religious standards? User: Thank you for your reply: The shule is Orthodox, as is… AskTheRav: There are details missing here. What type of shul is this that uses a "Shabbos microphone"? What are their mechitzah standards and other religious standards? User: Thank you for your reply: The shule is Orthodox, as is the rabbi. Many (if not almost all) are not yet Shomrei Shabbos. The mechitzah is 40”. The microphone is tzomet. The rabbi is willing to let us make a separate minyan in our own room. So the question is: Could I join the main minyan, based on the microphone/mechitza? Could we use the facility to make…Show more
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…
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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
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