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שאלה: האם אוכל להיות חזן אצל שליח בר"ה ויו"כ, באם הששה מתפללים הם מקורבים המתפללים באנגלית? האם זה בסדר מצד תפילה בציבור עם קדיש ברכו וכו'? ואיך בכלל להתייחס לענין הזה אם ישנם כאלו שיודעים לקרוא אבל למעשה קוראים… שאלה: האם אוכל להיות חזן אצל שליח בר"ה ויו"כ, באם הששה מתפללים הם מקורבים המתפללים באנגלית? האם זה בסדר מצד תפילה בציבור עם קדיש ברכו וכו'? ואיך בכלל להתייחס לענין הזה אם ישנם כאלו שיודעים לקרוא אבל למעשה קוראים חצי לשון הקודש וחצי באנגלית? מענה: תפילה בלע''ז נחשבת תפילה לכל דבר. זה שמתפללים חצי בלה''ק וחצי בלועזית אינו גורע. מקורות: עיין או"ח סי' קא ס''ה. נתיבים בשדה השליחות ח''ב…Show more
Question: We are doing renovations on our home. As far as leaving an area untouched as a Zecher L'Churban; what is the bare minimum that must be done in this regard? Size? Location? Can it be covered over or… Question: We are doing renovations on our home. As far as leaving an area untouched as a Zecher L'Churban; what is the bare minimum that must be done in this regard? Size? Location? Can it be covered over or decorated in any way? There is a halachah in Shulchan Aruch that there should be a zecher l’churban at every joyous occasion in one’s life. One application of this halachah is that when one is building or renovating a house or apartment they should leave an unfinished area measuring an amah by an amah (approx. 1.5 ft x 1.5…Show more
There is no Halachic prohibition in weddings during Cheshvan. Sefer HaMinhagim records Minhag Chabad as avoiding weddings in Cheshvan. However, in the later years (5740's), the Rebbe made it clear that it is far more preferable to make a… There is no Halachic prohibition in weddings during Cheshvan. Sefer HaMinhagim records Minhag Chabad as avoiding weddings in Cheshvan. However, in the later years (5740's), the Rebbe made it clear that it is far more preferable to make a wedding as soon as possible, even if this means that it will occur in Cheshvan. #5512Show more
There are various types of reflexology. If no energy healing or meditation is used then it’s not forbidden. One may halachically use medical treatments even if it is based upon a pseudoscientific system and there is no convincing evidence… There are various types of reflexology. If no energy healing or meditation is used then it’s not forbidden. One may halachically use medical treatments even if it is based upon a pseudoscientific system and there is no convincing evidence that it it’s effective for medical conditions. For more about alternative medicine, see here: https://asktherav.com/if-i-work-as-an-energy-healing-reiki-practitioner-may-i-work-on-women/ https://asktherav.com/1-is-there-any-halachic-source-for-following-a-holistic-diet-instead-of-following-a-legal-doctor-2-what-is-the-definition-of-a-rofe-yedid-is-it-only-a-family-doctor-or-is-a-professional/ ראה גם שו״ע אדה״ז שא, לד. #5454Show more
האדמה. There is a doubt about the proper ברכה אחרונה. Therefore, When eating a shiur, eat only within a meal of המוציא. For explanation, see here. #5470
You may buy your spouse a birthday present. ראה שו"ע יו"ד סי' שפ"ה סעי' ג', או"ח סי' תרצ"ו במ"א ס"ק י"א, דרכי חסד (אושפאל) סי' כ"ד סעי' י"ח, אגורה באהלך (ניימארק) ח"ג הל' שמחות סי' כ"ח, נט"ג אבלות… You may buy your spouse a birthday present. ראה שו"ע יו"ד סי' שפ"ה סעי' ג', או"ח סי' תרצ"ו במ"א ס"ק י"א, דרכי חסד (אושפאל) סי' כ"ד סעי' י"ח, אגורה באהלך (ניימארק) ח"ג הל' שמחות סי' כ"ח, נט"ג אבלות ח"ב פרק י"ד, ועוד. #5962Show more
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
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