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Question: I put a dry tightly closed plastic container with Pareve food inside of a dry non-Kosher microwave without double wrapping it, for one min of heat. What is the status of the food? What is status of the… Question: I put a dry tightly closed plastic container with Pareve food inside of a dry non-Kosher microwave without double wrapping it, for one min of heat. What is the status of the food? What is status of the container? Answer: The food is Kosher. Even the container is permissible if we can assume more than 24 hours passed since the microwave was used for non-Kosher. If in doubt, you may assume it’s more than 24 hours. Even if less than 24 hours passed, there is room for leniency. Sources: ראה רמ״א יו״ד צב, ח בדין שתי קדרות. ותלוי…Show more
This issue is discussed by several Poskim with reasons to be stringent, as well as reasons to be more lenient. In practice, it depends on the nature of the button. I.e. by regular, simple (non-Choshuve) buttons (as a shirt… This issue is discussed by several Poskim with reasons to be stringent, as well as reasons to be more lenient. In practice, it depends on the nature of the button. I.e. by regular, simple (non-Choshuve) buttons (as a shirt button), one may take the lenient approach. This leniency would also apply to an important button by nature but the person wearing it has no intention of ever using it, thus making it non-Choshuv. However by an important button, for example, a Kapote button, one should take the stricter approach. Even by such buttons, one may be lenient if the…Show more
Any time a hot food item or a hot pot that is wet on the bottom (or if the table is wet) is placed on the table, it potentially transfers its taste and status to the table. For example,… Any time a hot food item or a hot pot that is wet on the bottom (or if the table is wet) is placed on the table, it potentially transfers its taste and status to the table. For example, a hot Milchig food, etc. makes the table Milchig. If the same thing will subsequently be done with Fleishig, there will be an issue. Therefore we must always ensure that the table is covered when hot food is served. #6241Show more
Yes. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-279-trying-on-a-garment-not-checked-for-shatnez/ #6255
In the case of an acquaintance, certainly in the case of cleaning help or handyman as appreciation, it is permissible. #6257
Full Question: I share an office with some non-Jews. We have in our office a hot water dispenser; you put your cup underneath the faucet and you press a button to dispense the water. It is possible that some… Full Question: I share an office with some non-Jews. We have in our office a hot water dispenser; you put your cup underneath the faucet and you press a button to dispense the water. It is possible that some of the non-Jewish workers use the machine to dispense hot water directly on top of their food. Would that cause an issue to use the machine for me due to the stream of water or the steam? Answer: There may be an issue involved. Please see here for more details: https://asktherav.com/article-739-are-public-hot-water-urns-kosher/ #6244Show more
Yes. However, one must also ensure the choice is made with utmost sensitivity to others, in a manner of Shalom. Sources: או״ז מילה קז. ריקאנטי תקצ. רמ״א ולבוש יו״ד רסד,…
There are different brands of quinoa and different standards in terms of quality. Quinoa in general is not known to be an infested grain. However, this depends on season, storage and other particulars. From time to time, various alerts… There are different brands of quinoa and different standards in terms of quality. Quinoa in general is not known to be an infested grain. However, this depends on season, storage and other particulars. From time to time, various alerts are produced by particular kashrus agencies, usually referring to a specific batch with a particular lot number which can be found on the expiration number code on the packaging. At times these alerts are circulated via social media even when the info is no longer relevant as it’s outdated. How do you check it? It’s highly recommended to check…Show more
1. Even if there is no meat in a soup but it was cooked with meat, the taste of the meat overrides the taste of the vegetables and the Bracha is Shehakol. 2. If the soup was cooked with… 1. Even if there is no meat in a soup but it was cooked with meat, the taste of the meat overrides the taste of the vegetables and the Bracha is Shehakol. 2. If the soup was cooked with grain which is Mezonos, with the intention of eating the grain, the soup becomes Mezonos even when one drinks the soup on its own. This applies even if it was cooked with meat. If there is now visible meat in the soup, it is questionable whether the visible meat requires its own Bracha. If the soup was cooked just for…Show more
There is room for leniency when needed as long as it's not noticeable. Sources: אף שמיוחד לאיש, וכתב הרמ"א רפב, ה אפילו באחד…
There are technically two options: 1. Although it is recommended for a number of reasons to separate Maaser as soon as one receives earnings, and some Poskim even regard this as a requirement, most Poskim hold that it is… There are technically two options: 1. Although it is recommended for a number of reasons to separate Maaser as soon as one receives earnings, and some Poskim even regard this as a requirement, most Poskim hold that it is acceptable to make Maaser calculations and allocations for the entire year at once. He may choose any date of the year as the cut-off for accounting purposes. Therefore, you could choose to make your accounting each year on a date at which you should have a good idea of your tax liability. 2. Another option is to estimate your tax…Show more
You would first have have to see if there is a Kosher version of the ones the hospital gave you. If none are available -which is unlikely - and your doctor requires you to take them, then, if the… You would first have have to see if there is a Kosher version of the ones the hospital gave you. If none are available -which is unlikely - and your doctor requires you to take them, then, if the medicine is tasteless and non-chewable you may take it. If the medicine is chewable and has a taste, you should crush up the pill into a powder and put it in liquid (so it becomes Batul). If that is not possible, you should wrap the pill in a tissue and it should be consumed that way. Sources: See S"A Y"D 155:3, Pri Chodesh OC 442 and…Show more
שאלה: ראיתי בדפים של מדריכי חתנים שנוהגים בלילה הראשון לקיים שלושת הסימנים שמסרה רחל ללאה שהובא בספר חסד לאברהם. האם זה מנהגנו וכך צריך להדריך את החתנים? תשובה: מנהג חב"ד בזה לא ידוע לי. (ואכ״מ מה ההגדרה של… שאלה: ראיתי בדפים של מדריכי חתנים שנוהגים בלילה הראשון לקיים שלושת הסימנים שמסרה רחל ללאה שהובא בספר חסד לאברהם. האם זה מנהגנו וכך צריך להדריך את החתנים? תשובה: מנהג חב"ד בזה לא ידוע לי. (ואכ״מ מה ההגדרה של מנהג חב"ד). יש מדריכים שמלמדים את זה רק לליל החתונה, וישנם שמלמדים לכל פעם (כמשמעות החסד לאברהם), וישנם שאינם מלמדים את זה כלל. לענ"ד כדאי ללמד את זה ולומר שיש כאלה שנוהגים כך ושזו בבחינת יקדש עצמו וכו׳. ולכן כדאי לעשות את זה לפחות בליל החתונה (כמובן בתיאום מראש עם האשה שלא תהיה מופתעת מהנהגה כזו וד"ל). והעיקר שידעו הלכות…Show more
Question: On Shabbos when we wash hands for Hamotzi, do we need to say the Bracha Hamotzi or just say Amen to Baal Habayis? Do we have to say Amen or is it an Hefsek since we have already… Question: On Shabbos when we wash hands for Hamotzi, do we need to say the Bracha Hamotzi or just say Amen to Baal Habayis? Do we have to say Amen or is it an Hefsek since we have already washed? Answer: According to Halacha it is sufficient to respond Amen to the Bracha of the Baal Habayis and there is no need to say your own Hamotzi. Nonetheless, many have the custom that everybody says their own Hamotzi. Regardless, Amen must be said, and it is not a Hefsek, even if you are making your own Hamotzi. …Show more
Birkas Hagomel is made when there is a chance of Sakana. If the deer crashed into the car and there is a chance of Sakana C"V to life, then they would make Hagomel. This is similar to a wall… Birkas Hagomel is made when there is a chance of Sakana. If the deer crashed into the car and there is a chance of Sakana C"V to life, then they would make Hagomel. This is similar to a wall falling on a person. Sources: See S"A A"C 218:9 and Piskie Teshuvos there. …Show more
If when prepared the pieces do not clump or stick together, it is permitted. If when prepared the pieces clump or stick together, it is permitted if the following conditions are met: A lot of liquid should be poured… If when prepared the pieces do not clump or stick together, it is permitted. If when prepared the pieces clump or stick together, it is permitted if the following conditions are met: A lot of liquid should be poured in, making it a loose mixture which can be poured. The normal order of mixing should be changed. (I.e. if normally the liquid is poured first and then the dry ingredients, you should first place the dry ingredients and then the liquid and vice versa). If the liquid is poured after the dry ingredients, it should be poured all at…Show more
1) If the seat detaches from the base, are you allowed to detach the seat (when moving the stroller downstairs) and reattach it? If it snaps in and out easily, and it is put in and out on a… 1) If the seat detaches from the base, are you allowed to detach the seat (when moving the stroller downstairs) and reattach it? If it snaps in and out easily, and it is put in and out on a constant basis - it is permitted to take it out and put it back in on Shabbos. If it has to be screwed in or it's not easy to remove - it may not be removed and replaced on Shabbos. שו"ע שיג, ו שוע"ר שם סעיף יט. שש"כ (מהדורה חדשה - תש"ע) כח, נ. וראה בשו"ת אז נדברו חי"ד…Show more
30th of Shevat. Some say to observe 1 Nissan. ראה מג״א תקסח, ז. מחה״ש שם. מט״א דיני קדיש יתום ג, ח. משנ״ב תקסח, מב, ובירור הלכה זילבר שם. שו״ת אג״מ יו״ד ג קנט. #6187 … 30th of Shevat. Some say to observe 1 Nissan. ראה מג״א תקסח, ז. מחה״ש שם. מט״א דיני קדיש יתום ג, ח. משנ״ב תקסח, מב, ובירור הלכה זילבר שם. שו״ת אג״מ יו״ד ג קנט. #6187 Dedicated in loving memory of: הרה"ת המשפיע חיים שניאור זלמן ע"ה בן יבלחט"א הרה"ת שלום שמעון יעקב שיחי' באראסShow more
Question: My wife's Tichel falls off a lot during Tashmish and she has to keep on adjusting it. Must she wear it during Tashmish? Answer: The Zohar states, and it’s quoted in the Alter Rebbe’s siddur (as… Question: My wife's Tichel falls off a lot during Tashmish and she has to keep on adjusting it. Must she wear it during Tashmish? Answer: The Zohar states, and it’s quoted in the Alter Rebbe’s siddur (as part of the text to recite before relations), that both husband’s and wife’s head should be covered - seemingly with the same covering - during the mitzvah. One who practices this, need not be concerned if the tichel falls off. If this is not done, then the wife’s hair should be covered and the husband should also wear a Yarmulke.…Show more
ביום - צריך שני אנשים. ורק אנשים כשרים מועילים. לדעת אדמו״ר הצמח צדק אינו מספיק חזקת כשרות הרגילה וצריך להיות ידיעה שמוחזקים בכשרות כמו תלמידי חכמים. בלילה - בזמן שבנ״א רגילים לילך לישון - שלושה אנשים כשרים. אפשר לצרף… ביום - צריך שני אנשים. ורק אנשים כשרים מועילים. לדעת אדמו״ר הצמח צדק אינו מספיק חזקת כשרות הרגילה וצריך להיות ידיעה שמוחזקים בכשרות כמו תלמידי חכמים. בלילה - בזמן שבנ״א רגילים לילך לישון - שלושה אנשים כשרים. אפשר לצרף אנשים מגיל 5-6 ואילך. אכן, אם יש ילד קטן - כנ״ל מגיל 5-6, ועד גיל תשע - מספיק שומר אחד. והוא הדין אם יש קטנה בגיל הנ״ל. מקורות: אדמו״ר הצ״צ בשו״ת אה״ע לט. דיון בדעת אדמו״ר הצ״צ…Show more
They may not be there when your husband is there. מקורות: יחוד עם שתי נשים אסור מדרבנן. ובפרט בלילה. ואשתו…
Coca cola is certified by the OU, and a OU symbol is required. Rav Landau from Bnei Brak has a separate line of production with his Hechsher. As far as I know, he has an issue with the status… Coca cola is certified by the OU, and a OU symbol is required. Rav Landau from Bnei Brak has a separate line of production with his Hechsher. As far as I know, he has an issue with the status of the glycerin used in the Coke. However, there are strong halachic arguments not to be concerned about this issue as there’s evidence that Coca-Cola only uses Kosher Glycerin, aside for the fact that most glycerin available today is not from animal fat. Further, the amount used is also almost completely insignificant. Nonetheless, Horav Landau maintains one must still be…Show more
One can burn the Challah if it is covered well with aluminum foil while baking the batch of bread. One should not bake the Challah uncovered in an oven. The batch of bread may nonetheless be eaten provided it… One can burn the Challah if it is covered well with aluminum foil while baking the batch of bread. One should not bake the Challah uncovered in an oven. The batch of bread may nonetheless be eaten provided it did not touch the piece of Challah that was baking while uncovered. It seems that one should Kasher the oven by lighting it at it's highest temperature for 30 minutes. The rack in the oven where the piece of uncovered Challah was baking directly on top of it needs to be Kashered by way of Libun Gamur (blow torch Kashering…Show more
The children don’t qualify as Shomrim. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-356-can-a-child-be-a-shomer-for-yichud/ There however are several potential solutions. See the references below for all the relevant details. * If he brings another two kosher men with him for the night or one… The children don’t qualify as Shomrim. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-356-can-a-child-be-a-shomer-for-yichud/ There however are several potential solutions. See the references below for all the relevant details. * If he brings another two kosher men with him for the night or one child 5-9 years old. By day, one other kosher man is sufficient. For the definition of kosher men, see here: https://asktherav.com/what-are-the-halachos-of-yichud-when-using-uber-or-uber-pool/ For references, see #2712 * If you have CCTV. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-658-does-cctv-qualify-as-shmirah/ * If you hand out keys to neighbors. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-679-handing-out-house-keys-to-preclude-yichud/ #6171Show more
איני יודע מקור להקל בדבר המפורש בפוסקים לאיסור. ראיתי מציינים למכתב שאלה הנדפס בס׳ תורת מנחם מנחם ציון ח״א ע׳ 312, שלומדים שיעור חת״ת ושאר פנימיות התורה, ובמענה שם אין התייחסות מפורשת לפרט זה. אלא, שנוסף לזה שאין כאן… איני יודע מקור להקל בדבר המפורש בפוסקים לאיסור. ראיתי מציינים למכתב שאלה הנדפס בס׳ תורת מנחם מנחם ציון ח״א ע׳ 312, שלומדים שיעור חת״ת ושאר פנימיות התורה, ובמענה שם אין התייחסות מפורשת לפרט זה. אלא, שנוסף לזה שאין כאן כדי הוכחה, ופשוט שאא״פ להוכיח במנהגנו מנוסח שאלת השואל, עוד וג״ז עיקר, שלדידי פשוט כביעתא בכותחא שכוונת השואל היא לשיעור תניא, ונקט בל׳ ״חת״ת״ להורות על שיעור היומי בתניא. עוד כתבו לציין לדרכי חסד ע׳ ר, שהביא דעת הפוסקים להתיר ללומד ח״י פרקים משניות שבכ״י חוק ולא יעבור. אבל שם המדובר בש״ק דוקא. ועד״ז שם ע׳ קעט - במועד. וכבר…Show more
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