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שאלה: מישהו הביא לי מעבר לים יין לא מבושל עבור פסח. ביקשתי שיחתימו את זה עם דבק וכו', אך שכחו. זה בקבוקי מים מפלסטיק שמלא עם יין, ככה שאין אפילו חותם אחד של הפקק. זה סגור בתוך שקית ניילון… שאלה: מישהו הביא לי מעבר לים יין לא מבושל עבור פסח. ביקשתי שיחתימו את זה עם דבק וכו', אך שכחו. זה בקבוקי מים מפלסטיק שמלא עם יין, ככה שאין אפילו חותם אחד של הפקק. זה סגור בתוך שקית ניילון שחור שקשור מאוד חזק. נשלח במזוודה מתחת למטוס. מה הדין? מענה: בדיעבד יש להתיר. מקורות: לדידן, בדיעבד מותר בחותם אחד. ראה רמ״א יו״ד קל,…Show more
A woman is qualified to attach tzitzis to a garment. Some authorities, however, disagree and hold they are not qualified to attach tzitzis to a garment, because they are not obligated to observe the mitzvah of tzitzis. The law… A woman is qualified to attach tzitzis to a garment. Some authorities, however, disagree and hold they are not qualified to attach tzitzis to a garment, because they are not obligated to observe the mitzvah of tzitzis. The law follows the first opinion. Nevertheless, it is initially preferable to make a point of observing [the stringency of] the latter opinion. שוע"ר סי' יד סעי' ב. #7231Show more
No. Serving a Jew non-kosher is prohibited, because of: לפני עור, מסייע, חיוב תוכחה, מחאה, כל ישראל ערבים זה לזה. It is prohibited to eat, cook or benefit from a mixture of milk and meat. Thus it would be… No. Serving a Jew non-kosher is prohibited, because of: לפני עור, מסייע, חיוב תוכחה, מחאה, כל ישראל ערבים זה לזה. It is prohibited to eat, cook or benefit from a mixture of milk and meat. Thus it would be prohibited to deliver, even to a non-Jew, any food which contains such a mixture. There is the aspect of Mar’is Ayin entering into non-kosher restaurants. Sources: יו״ד סימן פז. אלא שמצד לפנ״ע בד״כ הוא חד…Show more
I will try to give you a basic overview of the details you need to know: Note: This information is only for kashreing from year round use to Pesach use. Other laws apply for year round kashering from… I will try to give you a basic overview of the details you need to know: Note: This information is only for kashreing from year round use to Pesach use. Other laws apply for year round kashering from non-kosher (such as meat and milk mixtures) to kosher. see here. Materials: Enameled pots and glass pots (e.g. Pyrex) cannot be Kashered. The custom is bot to kasher Plastic and other synthetic materials for Pesach. Utensils which cannot be thoroughly cleaned such as those having crevices in which food may accumulate may not be Kashered, as is the case…Show more
New (without a Hechsher): There is no Halachic problem with new Teflon pots. Some, however, have a Hiddur to avoid using new Teflon pots for Pesach. Some even avoid using it throughout the year too, due to a concern… New (without a Hechsher): There is no Halachic problem with new Teflon pots. Some, however, have a Hiddur to avoid using new Teflon pots for Pesach. Some even avoid using it throughout the year too, due to a concern of a non-kosher oil primer beneath the Teflon coating. These are not Halachically mandated. Others have a hiddur of kashering it first. See similarly here: https://asktherav.com/15981-i-bought-a-pre-seasoned-frying-pan-from-amazon-does-it-need-to-be-kashered/ Used: If they were used for Treif, they should not be Kashered. Similarly, if they were used throughout the year for Chometz, they should not be Kashered and may not be used for Pesach.…Show more
The minhag is not to go to a beis hachayim during such a time. If you wish, you may go for yahrzeit with proper precautions. כה״ח או"ח תקעו. יו״ד קטז. #7196
One must ensure soaps or hand sanitizers don’t contain alcohol. All sanitizers not containing alcohol may be used on Pesach. Even if it does contain alcohol if its not denatured ethyl alcohol or if its made in North America… One must ensure soaps or hand sanitizers don’t contain alcohol. All sanitizers not containing alcohol may be used on Pesach. Even if it does contain alcohol if its not denatured ethyl alcohol or if its made in North America it may be used on Pesach. However, if nothing else is available, one may be lenient regardless due to the current circumstances and be careful to rinse their hands with cold water before touching food. #7270Show more
Wash them in the washing machine with hot water and soap, and inspect them afterwards to ensure that no chometz remains on them. אדה״ז תנג, כג. וראה שו״ת אג״מ או״ח ח״ד, קו - לגבי כביסה בוואשינג מאשין. … Wash them in the washing machine with hot water and soap, and inspect them afterwards to ensure that no chometz remains on them. אדה״ז תנג, כג. וראה שו״ת אג״מ או״ח ח״ד, קו - לגבי כביסה בוואשינג מאשין. #7272Show more
Question: In Igros Kodesh (Vol. 20 page 177) the Rebbe brings candy as an example for Mishloach Manos. My question is, doesn't the מנה need to be a כזית? Aren't candies usually less than a כזית? Answer: The… Question: In Igros Kodesh (Vol. 20 page 177) the Rebbe brings candy as an example for Mishloach Manos. My question is, doesn't the מנה need to be a כזית? Aren't candies usually less than a כזית? Answer: The choice of examples in that letter was addressed in התמים אדר תשס״א at length. From memory, the issue of kezayis has been noted there too. Three points bear mention: A kezayis is much smaller than many of us think; it’s the volume of a bit under a third of an average egg (or about half an egg, according to the…Show more
Question: In the Shul I’ll be in this Purim they put out a basket for people to give Tzedaka on Purim morning. There are none in the ladies’ section. I don’t know if they give it out on the… Question: In the Shul I’ll be in this Purim they put out a basket for people to give Tzedaka on Purim morning. There are none in the ladies’ section. I don’t know if they give it out on the same day, so I thought maybe to send to Colel Chabad both the money for the Shekalim and Matanos Laevyonim, and for my husband to just put a little bit of money in Shul to participate. Is that acceptable? If it is, when should we send the money online to Colel Chabad? Is it preferable to send before Purim so…Show more
אין לאבל לרקוד וגם בשעת הסעודה. אבל מותר לו לרקוד מעט בביתו ביחיד, אם דרכו כך בכל שנה. אם מדובר באופן שמניעתו מלרקוד תתפרש כאבילות בפרהסיא, כגון במקרה שרגיל לרקוד בפרהסיא בסעודה, מותר לרקוד כדי שלא יהיה אבלות בפרהסיא. מראה מקומות: שאין לנהוג אבלות בפרהסיא בפורים - ראה בשו"ע…
Yes, from Plag HaMincha. Sources: שולחן ערוך תרצב, ד. מי שהוא אנוס קצת ואינו יכול…
Question: May I eat or drink before hearing Megillah, once the fast is over, since I'm helping shluchim, and they may wait a while before reading the megillah after the fast is over. Answer: We should not eat… Question: May I eat or drink before hearing Megillah, once the fast is over, since I'm helping shluchim, and they may wait a while before reading the megillah after the fast is over. Answer: We should not eat a meal before Megillah reading, even for those who find fasting difficult. If there is a great need, there is room for leniency for snacking (eating fruits and vegetables and drinking non-intoxicating drinks or even mezonos if it’s less than a kebeitzah). If an individual is weak and waiting to eat can harm him —and a snack is insufficient—…Show more
Hi, I'm a single mother and I have some Purim questions: How much do I give for Matanos Levyoinim and Machatzis MaShekel? ▪ Matonos levyonim - min. a Shave Peruta - to two poor people. It is proper… Hi, I'm a single mother and I have some Purim questions: How much do I give for Matanos Levyoinim and Machatzis MaShekel? ▪ Matonos levyonim - min. a Shave Peruta - to two poor people. It is proper to add more money. ▪ Machatzis Hashekel - 3 half dollars ($1.50) in the US. Do I give for myself? ▪ Woman are obligated in giving Matonos Le'evyonim. ▪ Woman are not obligated in giving Machatzis Hashekel. However, some have a custom of giving. if one has started this custom it is considered as a vow and they have…Show more
Usually, the custom is to eat this meal after Minchah in the late afternoon, since we are busy with reading the Megillah, giving out matonos l’evyonim and mishloach manos in the morning. The meal should begin during daytime and… Usually, the custom is to eat this meal after Minchah in the late afternoon, since we are busy with reading the Megillah, giving out matonos l’evyonim and mishloach manos in the morning. The meal should begin during daytime and preferably continue into the night of Shushan Purim. It is permitted to hold his Purim Seudah in the morning instead of the afternoon if preferred. The main thing is to hold the majority of the meal during daylight hours. Someone who is running late should at least make certain to sit down to a meal and eat an amount equivalent…Show more
– FREE TRANSLATION – BH, 27 Adar 5780 To all the residents of Crown Heights, כאן צוה ה' את הברכה, שיחיו, Due to the current situation, we hereby propose the following: Everyone should join together—each person in… – FREE TRANSLATION – BH, 27 Adar 5780 To all the residents of Crown Heights, כאן צוה ה' את הברכה, שיחיו, Due to the current situation, we hereby propose the following: Everyone should join together—each person in their own home, respectively— each day at 4:00 p.m., to say the daily portion of Tehillim as it is divided by day of the week, and to give money to Tzedaka, at least a few cents. At the very least, to do so at any point throughout the day (including after Shkia—for those who did not have the opportunity…Show more
In a case of a choleh she’yesh bo sakanah (someone who is critically ill), G-d forbid, one may be lenient and say Tehillim at night, especially if it’s after chatzos. See here: https://asktherav.com/5751-may-tehillim-be-said-at-night-during-aseres-yemei-teshuva-or-is-it-only-rosh-hashana-and-yom-kippur/ In the current situation,… In a case of a choleh she’yesh bo sakanah (someone who is critically ill), G-d forbid, one may be lenient and say Tehillim at night, especially if it’s after chatzos. See here: https://asktherav.com/5751-may-tehillim-be-said-at-night-during-aseres-yemei-teshuva-or-is-it-only-rosh-hashana-and-yom-kippur/ In the current situation, Tehillim may be said at night too. #2279 #7245Show more
There are seemingly conflicting indications in the sichos about this matter. Some sichos imply that when Moshiach comes it will be okay to play instruments on Shabbos and Yom tov. Here is what we wrote in the Badatz… There are seemingly conflicting indications in the sichos about this matter. Some sichos imply that when Moshiach comes it will be okay to play instruments on Shabbos and Yom tov. Here is what we wrote in the Badatz Luach for the first day of Sukkos: Law of Redemption: The simchas beis ha'sho’eivah in the Beis Hamikdash would not take place on the first night of Sukkos because the musical instruments required for its celebration may not be played during Yom Tov by Rabbinic decree. However, the Rebbe explains* that these restrictions will no longer be relevant in the…Show more
Question: We usually daven Mincah after Kiddush on Shabbos afternoon. But now Mincha Gedola is an hour later due to time change. Can we start saying karbanos, ashrei, Kriyas hatorah - before Mincha Gedola and then… Question: We usually daven Mincah after Kiddush on Shabbos afternoon. But now Mincha Gedola is an hour later due to time change. Can we start saying karbanos, ashrei, Kriyas hatorah - before Mincha Gedola and then start Shemoneh Esrei by time of Mincha Gedola. Answer: There are different opinions on the matter, see below in the Hebrew references. There are strong arguments in favor of waiting till the time of Mincha Gedola for korbonos and Kriah too. Taking into account that the Alter Rebbe is of the opinion that bedieved if one davened Mincha…Show more
Question: As things look, it seems we may need to be making Pesach at home this year. Since Mikvaos are closed, how can we go about doing tevilas kelim for the new utensils we buy? Answer: For… Question: As things look, it seems we may need to be making Pesach at home this year. Since Mikvaos are closed, how can we go about doing tevilas kelim for the new utensils we buy? Answer: For the time being, if there are no places available to tovel keilim, one can give to a non Jew and then borrow it from them. This exempts the dishes from tevilah for the time being. This is not a solution long-term. After such time that it becomes possible to immerse the dishes, one should do so without a blessing.…Show more
Rov's Messages are now Podcasts! Rabbi Yosef Y. Braun's timely messages of Halacha and inspiration are now available in Podcast form. The Timely Messages Podcast is available via Spotify and Anchor, Google and Apple podcasts. Click here… Rov's Messages are now Podcasts! Rabbi Yosef Y. Braun's timely messages of Halacha and inspiration are now available in Podcast form. The Timely Messages Podcast is available via Spotify and Anchor, Google and Apple podcasts. Click here to join the WhatsApp group Please subscribe and share! google drive Chanukah Message: Has the Yevonim's ideology infiltrated our community? Recollections about Harav Dovid Levi a"h Weiss, on the occasion of his Yahrtzeit #55: The Vaccine Debate #51: COVID-19 Vaccination: What Does Torah Say? Click here to read a transcript #44: What if I can’t…Show more
Question: I just looked over my calendar and realized that I missed a onah beinunis and Yom onah on Yom Tov. We were away at relatives, so I wasn't with my husband on that day BH, but we were… Question: I just looked over my calendar and realized that I missed a onah beinunis and Yom onah on Yom Tov. We were away at relatives, so I wasn't with my husband on that day BH, but we were intimate after that. I have a hormonal IUD and therefore do not have a regular cycle. What do I need to do now? Answer: In terms of bedika, when missing a bedika of ona benonis, one must do a bedika afterwards asap. Until such time, one must separate. Being together without a bedika requires some level of…Show more
מנין באופן כזה אינו מועיל. ו״צריך שיהיו כל העשרה במקום אחד ושליח צבור עמהם, אבל אם מקצתם בחדר זה ומקצתם בחדר אחר אינם מצטרפים״ - שוע"ר סי' נה סעי' טו. ולכן אין לעשות כן ואינו נקרא מנין להגיד קדיש.… מנין באופן כזה אינו מועיל. ו״צריך שיהיו כל העשרה במקום אחד ושליח צבור עמהם, אבל אם מקצתם בחדר זה ומקצתם בחדר אחר אינם מצטרפים״ - שוע"ר סי' נה סעי' טו. ולכן אין לעשות כן ואינו נקרא מנין להגיד קדיש. וכדאי לסדר שבמקום שמותר עפ"י הרופאים והרבנים לעשות מנין - שמישהו יאמר קדיש בשליחותך. ונכון לשלם לו על כך. #7201Show more
Dear Rabbi, I have thought all my life that one needs to listen to Rabbi’s and doctors, but I have searched the CDC website and I have not seen a single place where it says ten people can’t gather… Dear Rabbi, I have thought all my life that one needs to listen to Rabbi’s and doctors, but I have searched the CDC website and I have not seen a single place where it says ten people can’t gather in a room or outdoors. Can you please let me know what the basis is? Thank you in advance for your time and attention. Answer: This decision was reached after discussion with local doctors and medical professionals. Followup Question: Thank you very much for your previous response, The problem I am having is, explaining it to my kids…Show more
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