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Question: I’ve heard that the minhag is for the Chosson to wear all new clothing by the Chuppah. What is the source for this? And does it include a coat and glasses? Also, is there an Inyan to have… Question: I’ve heard that the minhag is for the Chosson to wear all new clothing by the Chuppah. What is the source for this? And does it include a coat and glasses? Also, is there an Inyan to have my Tefillin checked before my Chasunah? Answer: This is a shmuah in the name of the Rebbe Rayatz, although there is strong support for this in earlier sources. It’s unlikely that this would apply to a coat or glasses, though they certainly should look presentable. Re checking tefillin before the Chasunah - I haven’t heard about this matter. Sources: בכמה ספרים בשם אדמו״ר מוהריי״צ נ״ע. וכמדומה ששמועה זו…Show more
Yes. In Yemei Melech (volume 2 page 638), the following is recounted: Once the Rebbe stood next to the Frierdiker Rebbe and sneezed. The latter said that the custom is to drag your ear upwards and say לישועתך קויתי… Yes. In Yemei Melech (volume 2 page 638), the following is recounted: Once the Rebbe stood next to the Frierdiker Rebbe and sneezed. The latter said that the custom is to drag your ear upwards and say לישועתך קויתי ה' This is brought down in the name of the Shela. See the following link for more sources and discussion on this topic וראה בס׳ העיטוש בהלכה. #8371Show more
One is not allowed to waste any type of food intentionally. In this case it also involves disgracing food. Therefore, this practice is not allowed according to Halacha. Sources: דין איבוד אוכלין עיין אדה״ז הלכות שמירת גו״נ ובל…
יש ענין ללוש ולאפות בערב שבת דוקא ולפחות בליל ששי. אבל אם אין באפשרות לאפות בערב שבת, עדיף ללוש באמצע השבוע מאשר לקנות מהחנות. מקורות: שני טעמים נתנו על לישת חלה בביתו (נוסף על…
גם הרש״ל לא אסר מדינא ורק כתב שנהגו כן. ובנו״כ השו״ע הכריעו כולם להיתר. ולא ידוע לי על מקור ברור ע״ד מנהג אצלנו באופן אחר. וכמדומה ברור שמורי ההוראה אצלנו פוסקים תמיד כסתימת הרמ״א. ואדרבה, נתחבטו רבים ושלמים שבשו״ע… גם הרש״ל לא אסר מדינא ורק כתב שנהגו כן. ובנו״כ השו״ע הכריעו כולם להיתר. ולא ידוע לי על מקור ברור ע״ד מנהג אצלנו באופן אחר. וכמדומה ברור שמורי ההוראה אצלנו פוסקים תמיד כסתימת הרמ״א. ואדרבה, נתחבטו רבים ושלמים שבשו״ע אדה״ז וגם בשו״ת הצ״צ משמע להתיר אפי׳ בנ״ט בר נ״ט לכתחילה כדעת המחבר. וגם בפסח מותר הנתבשל באב״י לשם פסח כשעירה לכלי של פסח, כנפסק בשו״ע אדה״ז. וכ״ה גם בשו״ת תורת שלום. ועוד, שגם בשל איסור מותר בכה״ג. וכפי שהעיר בביהגר״א על אתר. ואם קבלה היא בידם, כפי ששומעים לאחרונה על כמה מנהגים שבהשקפה ראשונה נוגדים הנפסק להלכה, הרי כללא…Show more
לכבוד הרה"ג הרב ברוין שליט"א, “Patterns Of Evidence” is a heavily advertised series of videos and books. In short, it is ran by Christians who go on missions to present evidence for the episodes in the תורה. This includes,… לכבוד הרה"ג הרב ברוין שליט"א, “Patterns Of Evidence” is a heavily advertised series of videos and books. In short, it is ran by Christians who go on missions to present evidence for the episodes in the תורה. This includes, evidence for יציאת מצרים, קריעת ים סוף and the sinking of the walls of יריחו amongst other episodes. Filmmakers scoured the areas that יציאת מצרים and קריעת ים סוף are believed to have taken place, and they dig in the ground, dive in to water, collect earth, search for footprints etc. to present evidence for the occurrences that are recorded…Show more
Rinsing and placing in the dishwasher is allowed. This is not considered preparing from Shabbos for the weekday as it cleans the kitchen in honor of Shabbos. However, you shouldn’t sort the dishes due to Borer. Sources: שו"ע אדה"ז סי' שכ"ג, ה. שו"ע אדה"ז שב, י. אג"מ…
Dear Rabbi, In Pirkei Avos (1:5) it says: ''Do not engage in excessive conversation with a woman. This is said even regarding one's own wife—how much more so regarding the wife of another''. I can't understand how it's forbidden to…Dear Rabbi, In Pirkei Avos (1:5) it says: ''Do not engage in excessive conversation with a woman. This is said even regarding one's own wife—how much more so regarding the wife of another''. I can't understand how it's forbidden to have a shmooze with a lady every now and then. For example; a few weeks back, I had women at my Shabbos table - people I have never met before, and we were shmoozing for around two hours! Never had I imagined that this is forbidden! And even more so, if there is one person in the whole world that…Show more
Question: I, as well as my chosson are devoted chassidim of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. There is a kallah teacher that I am very close to that is Chassidish (non-Lubavitch). She is willing to learn halachos al pi minhag chabad… Question: I, as well as my chosson are devoted chassidim of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. There is a kallah teacher that I am very close to that is Chassidish (non-Lubavitch). She is willing to learn halachos al pi minhag chabad for the sake of my classes. Is it OK or advisable to take classes with this teacher given my closeness and comfort with her and her willingness to learn our minhagim? Answer: Mazal tov, may you build a Binyan Adei Ad. There is no problem learning with that kalla teacher, on the contrary - there is a great…Show more
Under the current circumstances, they can stay and report, however they should make the greatest effort to be assigned to work which does not involve chilul Shabbos, and as you mentioned stay nearby and limit movement, etc. only… Under the current circumstances, they can stay and report, however they should make the greatest effort to be assigned to work which does not involve chilul Shabbos, and as you mentioned stay nearby and limit movement, etc. only acting in cases of pikuach nefesh. This is because without the proper protection and police presence, the protesters and rioters could lead to actual סכנת נפשות רח"ל. However if there is a specific daily pay for Shabbos work, they should donate it to tzedaka. PS. I find it hard to believe they wouldn't be able to get out of…Show more
It should be put back כלאחר יד - with back of hand or elbows. Sources: ראה סימן ש"ח סעיף ל"א ובמ"א שם שדוקא בבשר…
There is no mention in halacha about sleeping with one's feet facing the door, however, some people have a custom not to do so based on the fact that is the position a dead person faces in the chevra… There is no mention in halacha about sleeping with one's feet facing the door, however, some people have a custom not to do so based on the fact that is the position a dead person faces in the chevra kadisha. If this is not a family minhag, you don't have to be worried about it. Sources: מחמת שכך עושים בבר מינן (ראה תוד״ה בודק ב״ב…Show more
Regarding the halacha about not walking between two of the opposite gender: Q. What about if some of the people are sitting? -Like can a man walk down the aisle of a classroom where girls are sitting in the… Regarding the halacha about not walking between two of the opposite gender: Q. What about if some of the people are sitting? -Like can a man walk down the aisle of a classroom where girls are sitting in the desks? A. Same would apply, when possible. Q. How about if they're all sitting - like at a Shabbos table, is there an issue with a female sitting between two men? A. In practice you should be careful when able, see sources in the link below. Q. What about close family members, can they walk between each other?…Show more
Question: Do I need to make Birchos HaTorah before listening to a shiur? Does it make a difference whether it's a live shiur or a recording? Answer: When a person thinks the words of the Torah (as is… Question: Do I need to make Birchos HaTorah before listening to a shiur? Does it make a difference whether it's a live shiur or a recording? Answer: When a person thinks the words of the Torah (as is when listening to a shiur) he is not required to recite Birchos HaTorah. If however, the shiur is live (in person) it is suggested to say a Bracha, for one might have a question and end up discussing Torah verbally. שוע"ר סי' מז סעי' ב. Article: Are Torah MP3's Considered Learning Torah? The mitzvah of Talmud Torah consists…Show more
FREE TRANSLATION B”H, 10 Sivan 5780 Related to travel (for the foreseeable future, including Gimmel Tammuz): At this time, we do not regard air travel as safe for anyone except the lowest risk individuals on essential business. Susceptible… FREE TRANSLATION B”H, 10 Sivan 5780 Related to travel (for the foreseeable future, including Gimmel Tammuz): At this time, we do not regard air travel as safe for anyone except the lowest risk individuals on essential business. Susceptible individuals who travel outside the community are at risk of becoming ill in a setting where cases are still prevalent. Thus, when they return to Crown Heights, they should continue to separate themselves from vulnerable others, and monitor themselves closely, immediately reporting any suspicious symptoms. Particularly concerning are those travelling to Crown Heights, who may not have had the virus…Show more
Utensils that had Chalav Akum used in them need to be kashered before being used for Cholov Yisroel. One who uses strictly Cholov Yisroel should do the same after using Cholov "Stam". DE means that no kashering was done… Utensils that had Chalav Akum used in them need to be kashered before being used for Cholov Yisroel. One who uses strictly Cholov Yisroel should do the same after using Cholov "Stam". DE means that no kashering was done after being used previously for non Cholov Yisroel, and should not be eaten by someone who only eats Cholov Yisroel. Sources: רמ"א קטו, א. ש"ך סקי"ד, יז. ובנוגע לחלב הקאמפאניעס…Show more
Left. Sources: כבר האריכו בזה בכ״מ. וניחזי אנן - הנה הקדמת…
Regarding donating blood to a fellow Jew, it is clear that just as we must help a Jew monetarily, and we must even inconvenience ourselves to help, we must also go through the small discomfort involved in donating blood.… Regarding donating blood to a fellow Jew, it is clear that just as we must help a Jew monetarily, and we must even inconvenience ourselves to help, we must also go through the small discomfort involved in donating blood. Regarding donating blood to a non-Jew, most rabbinic authorities of the last generations have approved of this, and so is the common practice. Some of the explanations given: Since there is reciprocal benefit to the donor, either personally due to having donated, or to another Jew because there is enough blood to go around. Even if the Jews’ blood ends…Show more
Yes. Assuming that the dough is a Hamotzi dough and not a Mezonos dough. Being that that dough is there to impart flavor, and it’s satisfying to the pallet, it does not become nullified to the cheese. If the… Yes. Assuming that the dough is a Hamotzi dough and not a Mezonos dough. Being that that dough is there to impart flavor, and it’s satisfying to the pallet, it does not become nullified to the cheese. If the reason you are eating the calzone is for the cheese alone, and the bread around the cheese is merely to hold the cheese, and there is no pleasure from the flavor of dough, it would be Shehakol. ברכת הנהנין פ״ג ח. #8985Show more
Question: This year the 2nd night of Shavuos is on Shabbos. This means that al pi din, one can make kiddush early unlike a normal 2nd night. Although it's not the Chabad minhag, I may have to… Question: This year the 2nd night of Shavuos is on Shabbos. This means that al pi din, one can make kiddush early unlike a normal 2nd night. Although it's not the Chabad minhag, I may have to do it due to circumstances. My question is, would it make sense not to say shehechiyanu at kiddush, but wait until later after dark? The reason would be because in theory, if one forgot to say it on the first night, he can say it anytime the next day until sunset. This shows that it's still the first day.…Show more
No. Only in complete pesukim. Similar to here: https://asktherav.com/8623-saying-hashems-name-in-pirkei-avos #8918
מכתב קורונה עשרת הדברות FREE TRANSLATION BH, 2 Sivan, 5780 To all members of the community שיחיו In response to numerous inquiries: It is well known the Rebbe's directive that everyone, including small children, should attempt to be in shul…מכתב קורונה עשרת הדברות FREE TRANSLATION BH, 2 Sivan, 5780 To all members of the community שיחיו In response to numerous inquiries: It is well known the Rebbe's directive that everyone, including small children, should attempt to be in shul on the day of Matan Torah, at least during the reading of Aseres Hadibros. Accordingly, it is important to stress, due to the current situation: 1. The above must be in accordance with the health guidelines of professional expert doctors. Obviously, it’s forbidden to do so wherever there is any risk of danger חס ושלום, as this would fall under…Show more
This is after the Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch and Mishna Brurah. I am a Lubavitcher. Just want expand my learning. Answer: For psak - Kaf Hachayim, unless it’s a case where he is following Kabalah and is… This is after the Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch and Mishna Brurah. I am a Lubavitcher. Just want expand my learning. Answer: For psak - Kaf Hachayim, unless it’s a case where he is following Kabalah and is inconsistent with mainstream halacha. For analysis - Aruch Hashulchan. See also here: https://asktherav.com/if-there-is-a-disagreement-between-the-poskim-and-the-mekubalim-who-do-we-follow/ #8825Show more
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