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1. Yes, unless the individual passed away. 2. Chassidim have been asked by the Rebbe to have in mind the Rebbe. מקורות: אג״ק אדמו״ר מוהריי״צ ח ע׳ קצז. שיחת שמח״ת תש״י…
The common custom is that they use their right hand. Nonetheless, there are strong arguments in favor of using the left hand. Sources: עוד יוסף חי (להבן איש חי) הלכות פרשת וארא…
Asktherav.com strongly encourages the use of the thrip cloth or shmate method but recommends doing sample checking the regular way too. ראה מש״כ ח״א בקובץ עץ חיים באבוב גל׳ כו בשלילת בדיקה זו. והרבה יש להשיב על דבריו.… Asktherav.com strongly encourages the use of the thrip cloth or shmate method but recommends doing sample checking the regular way too. ראה מש״כ ח״א בקובץ עץ חיים באבוב גל׳ כו בשלילת בדיקה זו. והרבה יש להשיב על דבריו. וראה קובץ תפארת למשה ב לאידך. וההכרעה כבפנים. #4359 Show more
בכלל, איסור דרבנן שנעשה על ידי ישראל במזיד אסור לכל ישראל להנות, ובמוצ"ש מותר מיד. ואם נעשה בשוגג (שלא ידע שאסור לטלטל בשבת) אז מותר לכל ישראל ליהנות מזה בשבת בדיעבד. בהוצאה בפרט, יש מקום להקל יותר. ותלוי בנסיבות.… בכלל, איסור דרבנן שנעשה על ידי ישראל במזיד אסור לכל ישראל להנות, ובמוצ"ש מותר מיד. ואם נעשה בשוגג (שלא ידע שאסור לטלטל בשבת) אז מותר לכל ישראל ליהנות מזה בשבת בדיעבד. בהוצאה בפרט, יש מקום להקל יותר. ותלוי בנסיבות. טעמים ומקורות: עיין שוע"ר של"ט ס"ז. ושי"ח ס"א. שם משנ״ב בבה"ל ד"ה המבשל. של"ט שעה"צ ס"ק כ"ד. ולהעיר ממ"א סק"ז שם, וכן מלשון אדה"ז בשל"ט שם. הוצאה - ראה שו״ע אדה״ז תנד, יב. ובארוכה - אצלנו בשאלה 2039 במ״מ: https://asktherav.com/2039-spending-shabbos-with-family-who-dosent-keep-shabbos/ #4871 Show more
Question: My family, who I live with, doesn't keep Shabbos. If someone buys something on Shabbos, am I able to use it? (tissues, food, appliances etc.) And is it any different if it's me using it or if it's… Question: My family, who I live with, doesn't keep Shabbos. If someone buys something on Shabbos, am I able to use it? (tissues, food, appliances etc.) And is it any different if it's me using it or if it's a friend using it? If a family member turns a light on when I'm in a room (without me saying anything and I don't necessarily want it), can I use the light? Whether it's to read, find something etc. Answer: You can use what a family member buys with the following conditions: Only after Shabbos, Even after Shabbos, you…Show more
שאלה: בשו"ע מסביר כ"ק אדה"ז למה לא להתחיל חזרת שמו"ע עם הש"ץ חוץ אם אין ברירה, היות שיצטרכו להגיד "נקדישך" ביחד עם הש"ץ. אבל לדידן שבין כך אומרים תמיד נקדישך, איך פוסקים לפועל? מענה: כ״כ כדבריו במסגרת השולחן… שאלה: בשו"ע מסביר כ"ק אדה"ז למה לא להתחיל חזרת שמו"ע עם הש"ץ חוץ אם אין ברירה, היות שיצטרכו להגיד "נקדישך" ביחד עם הש"ץ. אבל לדידן שבין כך אומרים תמיד נקדישך, איך פוסקים לפועל? מענה: כ״כ כדבריו במסגרת השולחן (על קיצור שו״ע) כ, ד. והביא כן מלבושי שרד למג״א קט, ט. וכ״ה כבר בהגהות נזירות שמשון שם, הביאו באר״ח ספינקא שם ב. וכ״כ במשנ״ב שם בבה״ל ב ד״ה אבל. וראה מטעם אחר במשנ״ב שם יד. וראה גם שו״ת מעט מים כא ד״ה ואע״ג (מז, א). אבל שמועה רווחת בשם כ״ק אד״ש - ונדפס בקובצי ההערות - לעשות כבשו״ע אדה״ז.…Show more
May be discarded in a respectful manner (such as placing it in a separate bag before putting in the garbage). Best to use it for another Mitzvah, such as Besamim. Some make out of it jam for Chamisha… May be discarded in a respectful manner (such as placing it in a separate bag before putting in the garbage). Best to use it for another Mitzvah, such as Besamim. Some make out of it jam for Chamisha Asar Bishevat. Sources: See Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chayim 42:6). Shulchan…Show more
Full Question: On page two of this interview with Rabbi Riskin, he quotes a Psak that Horav Soloveitchik A”H gave him about a frum rabbi sitting in Reform temple, etc., with 3 conditions. Can a Shliach or chaplain act… Full Question: On page two of this interview with Rabbi Riskin, he quotes a Psak that Horav Soloveitchik A”H gave him about a frum rabbi sitting in Reform temple, etc., with 3 conditions. Can a Shliach or chaplain act accordingly while trying to be Mechazek a Reform community? The specific situation I'm asking about is a little different for it is a general "Parve" Chapel and there is a Reform minyan (paid for by military). This military Chaplin wants to walk over there on Shabbos and sit in back w/o Tallis and just get friendly with people and give…Show more
Kashering a sink: Which sinks can be Kashered: Only a metal/stainless steel sink can be koshered. porcelain and enamel sinks cannot be Kashered. Preparing the sink: Wait 24 hours. The sink must be thoroughly cleaned. If any dirt… Kashering a sink: Which sinks can be Kashered: Only a metal/stainless steel sink can be koshered. porcelain and enamel sinks cannot be Kashered. Preparing the sink: Wait 24 hours. The sink must be thoroughly cleaned. If any dirt or rust is on the sink it cannot be koshered (generally speaking). however a mere discoloration is fine. (feel the rusty looking spot with your hand to ascertain if it is just a discoloration or if there is actual rust). Kashering: Prepare a red hot stone {practically this means either A- placing a brick on a fire on the…Show more
Kashering a countertop: Granite countertops: Preparing the countertop: The countertop must be thoroughly cleaned. if any dirt is on the countertop it cannot be Koshered (generally speaking). A mere discoloration however is fine. (feel the discoloration with your hand… Kashering a countertop: Granite countertops: Preparing the countertop: The countertop must be thoroughly cleaned. if any dirt is on the countertop it cannot be Koshered (generally speaking). A mere discoloration however is fine. (feel the discoloration with your hand to ascertain if it is just a discoloration or if there is actual dirt). Do no use items to be kashered or the kashering pot with hot food for 24 hours in advance. The countertop must be completely dry before koshering. Pour boiling water over entire countertop and move a hot stone or iron over counter top. Rinse counter with…Show more
Question: If I get pictures or videos (of a Seuda or Shul) that were taken on Shabbos by a non-Shomer Shabbos (or LeHavdil, a Goy), can I print/use/publicize them? Answer: A Jew that is not Shomer Shabbos -… Question: If I get pictures or videos (of a Seuda or Shul) that were taken on Shabbos by a non-Shomer Shabbos (or LeHavdil, a Goy), can I print/use/publicize them? Answer: A Jew that is not Shomer Shabbos - If it was a one-time event, and this picture would not be able to be taken after Shabbos, it would be Asur to benefit from it forever. If this picture can be taken again but it happens to be that it was taken on Shabbos, it is Assur to benefit from it for the amount of time that it would…Show more
He puts on his left hand. There are those that say that in this situation he puts on right arm (מ״ב סי׳ כז ס״ק כב בשם הדגול מרבבה). However the (צמח צדק (שו״ת סי׳ ה and שארית יהודה סי׳… He puts on his left hand. There are those that say that in this situation he puts on right arm (מ״ב סי׳ כז ס״ק כב בשם הדגול מרבבה). However the (צמח צדק (שו״ת סי׳ ה and שארית יהודה סי׳ ב say that where ones arm על פי דרך הטבע will not heal then it is as if it doesn't exist and he should therefore put it on his left arm. Now, although at the end of תשובת צ״צ it's משמע that (by a ספק in general) to be יוצא all שיטות he should put on both hands, (making a…Show more
Some are particular to use tree branches (specifically palm leaves) for various reasons (see references below), although halachically it isn’t a requirement. ונתנו טעם לדבר, שסוכה בגי׳ אילן - ראה כה״ח תרכט, א. וראה לקו״ש לט ע׳ 406.… Some are particular to use tree branches (specifically palm leaves) for various reasons (see references below), although halachically it isn’t a requirement. ונתנו טעם לדבר, שסוכה בגי׳ אילן - ראה כה״ח תרכט, א. וראה לקו״ש לט ע׳ 406. ולהעיר מפי השמועה שהרבי ביקש שלא לסכך בקני סוף בחצר 770 - ראה העו״ב גל׳ א׳קצח ע׳ 45. ולהעיר מהשקו״ט ע״ד ההלכה בקנים הגדלים על המים - פמ״ג במ״ז סוסי׳ תרמג. וראה גדולי ציון הורוויץ א, י. שם ז, כד. See also here: https://asktherav.com/1227-are-bamboo-mats-just-as-mehudar-as-the-bamboo-poles/ #5320Show more
We say והמרחם in every Tefilla which does not have 18 (or 19) Berochos, such as Shabbos, Yom Tov, Musaf of Rosh Chodesh and Musaf of Chol Hamoed. We find a Minhag by the Rabbeim to say והמרחם whenever… We say והמרחם in every Tefilla which does not have 18 (or 19) Berochos, such as Shabbos, Yom Tov, Musaf of Rosh Chodesh and Musaf of Chol Hamoed. We find a Minhag by the Rabbeim to say והמרחם whenever there was no Tachanun. ספר המנהגים ע' 27 וכ"מ בשער הכולל פ"ח לב. אבל שם ספק בנוגע למוסף ר"ח וחוה"מ. וראה רשימות חוברת קנו בנוגע להנהגת כ"ק אדמו"ר (מוהרש"ב) נ"ע ביום היארצייט של אביו - י"ג תשרי (שאין אומרים בו תחנון). ויש להעיר מהנהגת כ"ק אד"ש ביום שא"א תחנון. #4962Show more
While the Rebbe insisted on decorating the Sefer Torah with a Yad, we do not find that it was actually used during Krias HaTorah not in 770 and neither in other Lubavitch shules. I have yet to find… While the Rebbe insisted on decorating the Sefer Torah with a Yad, we do not find that it was actually used during Krias HaTorah not in 770 and neither in other Lubavitch shules. I have yet to find an explanation for this. Nonetheless, having a yad is a positive thing, encouraged by the Rebbe. While its purpose is for beauty of the Sefer Torah, it should obviously be used if necessary. Sources: ראה מג״א קנד, יד. לקוטי שיחות ח"כ ע׳ 428.…Show more
E-cigarettes and VAPES, whether in pod or liquid form are problematic both from a Halachic and health standpoint. See here: Rabbi Daniel Stein: "Are Vaping and E-Cigarettes Kosher?" on TorahWeb.com Article from the Chicago Rabbinical Council, on crcweb.org… E-cigarettes and VAPES, whether in pod or liquid form are problematic both from a Halachic and health standpoint. See here: Rabbi Daniel Stein: "Are Vaping and E-Cigarettes Kosher?" on TorahWeb.com Article from the Chicago Rabbinical Council, on crcweb.org Surgeon General’s Advisory on E-cigarette Use Among The Rabbinical Council of America: The Prohibition of Smoking in Halacha Sources: ראה אצלנו 22365 לענין תעניות. https://asktherav.com/22365-is-one-allowed-to-smoke-a-cigarette-or-a-vape-on-a-fast-day/ וה״נ מצד כשרות, ה״ז בגדר…Show more
I was asked this question by my camper. She described it as "the world-class 7 book series talking about magic and a young boys adventure through school and conquering evil". Answer: This and other books that fall into… I was asked this question by my camper. She described it as "the world-class 7 book series talking about magic and a young boys adventure through school and conquering evil". Answer: This and other books that fall into this category (fantasy novels) are not proper for Jewish reading. Particularly if it discusses magic, witchcraft and other forbidden behaviors. Moreover, the morals and values gleaned from this series are inconsistent with Torah. The Alter Rebbe rules (Shulchan Aruch Orach Chayim 307:30) that it is forbidden to read such books not only on Shabbos but even on the weekdays due…Show more
Question: There aren’t many summer jobs available for my young teenage son. Can he work in a supermarket where they have a nice kosher section, but it’s mostly non-kosher food? Are there certain jobs within such a place that… Question: There aren’t many summer jobs available for my young teenage son. Can he work in a supermarket where they have a nice kosher section, but it’s mostly non-kosher food? Are there certain jobs within such a place that are more or less desirable from a Torah perspective? Answer: It is difficult to answer you properly without knowing you or your son's religiosity background. In general, a boy in Yeshiva should learn or work in an Orthodox Jewish camp (a boys camp and not mixed with girls). A boy in Yeshiva should continue to learn Torah throughout the…Show more
You must inform the store and ask them how to deal with it. #5325
My parents have divorced a few years ago. They are not observant, so dealing with it as a Jewish matter did not occur to them as being important so they just got a civil divorce. Fast forward a couple… My parents have divorced a few years ago. They are not observant, so dealing with it as a Jewish matter did not occur to them as being important so they just got a civil divorce. Fast forward a couple of years later - they are now back together and they said they don't need to remarry because according to halacha they were never divorced. Is this true? Does that mean they are still married? What would the status be civilly? Very good to hear! According to Jewish law, a civil divorce does not affect a Jewish divorce. Thus…Show more
Question: I learned that it is improper for a woman to wear a garment with a slit in it. Does this apply to a garment that is worn atop another garment? I.e trench-coat with a slit over a fully… Question: I learned that it is improper for a woman to wear a garment with a slit in it. Does this apply to a garment that is worn atop another garment? I.e trench-coat with a slit over a fully Tznius dress. Answer: It doesn't apply to a coat as long as it is in a modest style. #5311Show more
If it's on a Blech, it doesn't need to be cooked. But then you may not put it back on the fire on Shabbos. If it's not on a Blech, it should be fully cooked, or at least half… If it's on a Blech, it doesn't need to be cooked. But then you may not put it back on the fire on Shabbos. If it's not on a Blech, it should be fully cooked, or at least half cooked, before Shabbos. See more details at Halacha2go.com #339. #5326 Show more
The Issur to daven in an outdoor public area applies to both men and woman unless one is traveling (see Alter Rebbe 90:5). However, there is nothing not Tznius about a woman davening where men are present. L'chatchilla one… The Issur to daven in an outdoor public area applies to both men and woman unless one is traveling (see Alter Rebbe 90:5). However, there is nothing not Tznius about a woman davening where men are present. L'chatchilla one shouldn't daven Mincha after Shkiah, but one should not protest against those who are lenient. (Seder Hachnosas Shabbos). #566 (3)Show more
A. May a woman go jogging in a public place (i.e Eastern Pkwy) during the day? B. Does this differ from jogging at night (when there are fewer people around)? C. If a woman needs to get somewhere quickly,… A. May a woman go jogging in a public place (i.e Eastern Pkwy) during the day? B. Does this differ from jogging at night (when there are fewer people around)? C. If a woman needs to get somewhere quickly, is it permissible to run during the day? Night? It would be appropriate not to go jogging in a public area, for running draws attention to oneself which is the opposite of Tznius. Jogging in a private area or at night (in places where the streets are basically empty) should be fine provided that it is safe to be…Show more
Questions: 1. Must a woman's stockings be opaque (I.e. the leg isn't seen through the stockings)? 2. Is it permissible to wear stockings which cover the leg completely (no holes), are somewhat sheer (can see the leg through hosiery)… Questions: 1. Must a woman's stockings be opaque (I.e. the leg isn't seen through the stockings)? 2. Is it permissible to wear stockings which cover the leg completely (no holes), are somewhat sheer (can see the leg through hosiery) but are visibly not the woman's leg (I.e. there is a seam or design, or the color is darker than the leg/black) Answers: The area below the knee is considered the Shok and thus is an Ervah and therefore must be covered. The denier of the stockings should be such that it is impossible to see the legs through…Show more
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