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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
Q. The local shuls are all closed due to coronavirus and there are no minyanim. It is possible that many, more than two, weekly public Torah parsha readings will be missed. Will we require tashlumin of many parshios… Q. The local shuls are all closed due to coronavirus and there are no minyanim. It is possible that many, more than two, weekly public Torah parsha readings will be missed. Will we require tashlumin of many parshios at one time? How many alios for the tashlumin parshios? A. If a tzibur missed krias hatorah on shabbos, they can make it up on the following shabbos. The best way to do so is, by reading for the 1st aliyah the entire previous parsha (e.g. ki sisa) along with the 1st aliyah of this week's parsha…Show more
Teffilah Betzibur can be done by joining in and Davening at the time the Tzibur are Davening, preferably at the time you know a specific Minyan is Davening, such as via 770Live. You can answer Amen, Kaddish, and Kedusha… Teffilah Betzibur can be done by joining in and Davening at the time the Tzibur are Davening, preferably at the time you know a specific Minyan is Davening, such as via 770Live. You can answer Amen, Kaddish, and Kedusha on 770Live, over the phone (718-682-0770) but not via the website, due to a short delay between the minyan and the broadcast. see here: https://asktherav.com/am-i-able-to-answer-to-%d7%a0%d7%a7%d7%93%d7%99%d7%a9%d7%9a-%d7%90%d7%9e%d7%9f-%d7%99%d7%94%d7%90-through-live-phone-or-video/Show more
Update (Rosh Chodesh Nissan): See here. Women's Mikvah: A woman who is quarantine should not go to Mikvah. In addition, stay posted with the guidelines of your local Mikvah. Men's Mikvah: A man who can not… Update (Rosh Chodesh Nissan): See here. Women's Mikvah: A woman who is quarantine should not go to Mikvah. In addition, stay posted with the guidelines of your local Mikvah. Men's Mikvah: A man who can not go to the Mikvah, can use tish’ah kabin of water - according to many opinions, this method can be achieved by taking a shower for several minutes (see further), while standing upright with your hands loosely by your heart (even if the water doesn't reach all parts of the body). [For further reading on this, see here]. Many sources hold…Show more
שאלה: האם אפשר לשמוע ולהשתתף במנין ב770 בטלפון 770live ולענות לקדישים, ברכו, חזרת השץ, ופתיחת הארון? מענה: כמובן שאינו יכול לצאת ידי חובת תפילה במנין. אבל אפשר לענות אמן בטלפון. בוידיאו ובאינטרנט יש הפסק בזמן, ואין לענות וכאמן… שאלה: האם אפשר לשמוע ולהשתתף במנין ב770 בטלפון 770live ולענות לקדישים, ברכו, חזרת השץ, ופתיחת הארון? מענה: כמובן שאינו יכול לצאת ידי חובת תפילה במנין. אבל אפשר לענות אמן בטלפון. בוידיאו ובאינטרנט יש הפסק בזמן, ואין לענות וכאמן יתומה. #5616 Clarification: One can answer Amen, Kaddish, and Kedusha on 770live, over the phone (718-682-0770) but not via the website, due to a short delay. Article: May I answer Amen to a Brachah heard via Webcam? There was a massive Shul in Alexandria, Egypt, the Gemara relates, with a hall that held over one…Show more
המשך השאלה: עברתי דירה ולקחתי איתי את המזוזות שלי (השארתי בדירה הישנה מזונות אחרות - קצת פחות יקרות ומהודרות), אך בדקתי אותם כבר בחודש אלול. האם עלי לבודקם שוב, לפני שאקבע אותם בדירתי החדשה? תשובה: אין חובה, אבל… המשך השאלה: עברתי דירה ולקחתי איתי את המזוזות שלי (השארתי בדירה הישנה מזונות אחרות - קצת פחות יקרות ומהודרות), אך בדקתי אותם כבר בחודש אלול. האם עלי לבודקם שוב, לפני שאקבע אותם בדירתי החדשה? תשובה: אין חובה, אבל יש מקום להידור כזה. מקורות: ראה מס׳ מזוזה בסופה - "אבל הכל שוין שאם…Show more
It will likely be consumed by that yid and his non-Jewish family. Answer: Lechatchilah it would be best to give only foods and drinks that won't create problems later. However, there are opinions to rely on to give… It will likely be consumed by that yid and his non-Jewish family. Answer: Lechatchilah it would be best to give only foods and drinks that won't create problems later. However, there are opinions to rely on to give in such a case. Sources: כמה צדדי היתר נשנו כאן: שהאיסור רק מדרבנן, ולא…Show more
Question: Can a Bocher learning in Yeshiva (or a girl in seminary) in Eretz Yisroel change their ticket to go home early because of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)? Are you obligated to change your ticket to come home earlier?… Question: Can a Bocher learning in Yeshiva (or a girl in seminary) in Eretz Yisroel change their ticket to go home early because of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)? Are you obligated to change your ticket to come home earlier? I.e.: There is the letter from the Rebbe by the six-day war that your not allowed to change your plans to not go to Eretz Yisroel or to leave early. So is there the same problem here? The second part of the question is that maybe just the opposite, cause it says in Gemara that in a time of a…Show more
Question: This year, due to COVID: 1) Can a kriah of zachor be arranged just for women (and kids) in a shul after davening (withou a minyan and brachos)? 2) If yes, what about having there ten men present… Question: This year, due to COVID: 1) Can a kriah of zachor be arranged just for women (and kids) in a shul after davening (withou a minyan and brachos)? 2) If yes, what about having there ten men present who did not yet hear zachor in the morning - does that permit saying the brachos just for the kriah of zachor, meaning without having to lein terumah? Answers: No. ה״ז טלטול ס״ת שלא לצורך. ומעולם לא נהגו כן. וראה שו״ת מנח״י ט, סח. קנין תורה ז, נג. שרה״מ ו, קטז. 2. If for whatever reason it is…Show more
Question: Some times the Rebbe said that there is the gezeira against Mashke on Purim regarding Bochrim and sometimes the Rebbe said that there is no gezeira. What should I do? Answer: There is no doubt that… Question: Some times the Rebbe said that there is the gezeira against Mashke on Purim regarding Bochrim and sometimes the Rebbe said that there is no gezeira. What should I do? Answer: There is no doubt that the gezeira against mashke is applicable Purim too. See here. #7067Show more
Spelt matzah may be used but it is a mitzvah min hamuvchar to use wheat. The Rama records that this is the custom. One shouldn’t veer away from this custom unless necessary. Some are concerned that we don’t have… Spelt matzah may be used but it is a mitzvah min hamuvchar to use wheat. The Rama records that this is the custom. One shouldn’t veer away from this custom unless necessary. Some are concerned that we don’t have sufficient information about the leavening process of spelt and therefore it should be avoided unless absolutely required for health reasons. Sources: רמ״א תנג, א. אדה״ז שם ב. משנ״ב ב. הגהות…Show more
Question: Is it a problem to have a fleishik oven on top of a milchik oven or vice versa? Many houses have it set up that way. How about one for fleishig (or milchig) and one for parve? … Question: Is it a problem to have a fleishik oven on top of a milchik oven or vice versa? Many houses have it set up that way. How about one for fleishig (or milchig) and one for parve? Answer: It would depend on the model and type of oven: If they share vents, you cannot use one for fleishig and one for milchig (or Parve). This is because the steam from one oven goes into the second oven. If they do not share vents and the two compartments are attached with screws or wires (as it is…Show more
Yes. Some Sefardim are mehader to use Sefardi Sefer Torah and baal korei (and vice versa), but this isn’t me’akev, it not something that is necessary. ראה שו״ת הרא״ש ג, יא. קרית ספר להמאירי ב. מאירי שבת… Yes. Some Sefardim are mehader to use Sefardi Sefer Torah and baal korei (and vice versa), but this isn’t me’akev, it not something that is necessary. ראה שו״ת הרא״ש ג, יא. קרית ספר להמאירי ב. מאירי שבת קג, א. ב״י יו״ד סוסי׳ ערה. אהלי יעקב למהריק״ש קיג. מהר״ם גאלאנטי קכד. חכ״צ צט. נוב״י קמא יו״ד פ. תנינא יו״ד קעא. צ״צ יו״ד רח. קנאת סופרים קכא. עין יצחק יו״ד כח, טו. מהרש״ם ז, קיב. יחו״ד ב, ג. ולגבי ההברה - ראה שערי הלכה ומנהג א׳ ע׳ קיט ואילך. ובעניננו - ראה שו״ת בנין שלמה נד. יבי״א ו, יא.…Show more
Also, can they directly pass items purchased for each other? Answer: It’s permitted to pass items to each other, if not done with the intention of gazing at her beauty. Generally, it’s permitted to give each other gifts,… Also, can they directly pass items purchased for each other? Answer: It’s permitted to pass items to each other, if not done with the intention of gazing at her beauty. Generally, it’s permitted to give each other gifts, with the exception of משלוח מנות where the חתן should send to the כלה family, or the חתן family sends to the כלה. Many are particular about all gifts not to give directly to each other or ensure there are no kosher witnesses present at the time. Alternatively, one can specify clearly this is purely done for the purpose of…Show more
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The Rebbe tells us to start living Moshiach. Is this something that I'm allowed to start living Moshiach with? I asked my Mashpia and he told me that I should ask the Rov. Answer: Absolutely unacceptable. Sources: ראה שו״ת הרמ״ע מפאנו קז: שבקושי התירו להניחן וכו׳…
If this is the sole purpose of the WhatsApp group, obviously it is absolutely forbidden. Even if the WhatsApp group contains other “kosher” entertainment, and one has the practical ability to skip over all the forbidden sections (which needs… If this is the sole purpose of the WhatsApp group, obviously it is absolutely forbidden. Even if the WhatsApp group contains other “kosher” entertainment, and one has the practical ability to skip over all the forbidden sections (which needs to be properly determined if this is at all practically possible), one may not rely on one’s temerity that they will avoid reading or viewing the un-kosher sections, unless this is their only necessary outlet for such “kosher” entertainment. As a general principle: Wherever one has a choice to avoid situations where they might confront negative thoughts or behaviors, they…Show more
Question: Is it allowed to vote in the following to help make the land of Israel frumer? They ask for affirmation on Zionism, that is NOT the Rebbe's shita. Attached is what one needs to agree to to.… Question: Is it allowed to vote in the following to help make the land of Israel frumer? They ask for affirmation on Zionism, that is NOT the Rebbe's shita. Attached is what one needs to agree to to. Here is the link to the Frum slate site: Eretzhakodesh.org Answer: There are several issues at play here and we will attempt to analyze them one by one. Endorsement of a secular organization: Though voting is somewhat of an endorsement of the organization at large, it appears to me that this is the same as voting for Knesset,…Show more
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