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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
Davening should be said in Loshon Hakodesh only. The words that were instituted in our Davening by our sages cannot be accurately translated into other languages. Additionally, many authorities forbade a Chazan to Daven in other languages. However, for… Davening should be said in Loshon Hakodesh only. The words that were instituted in our Davening by our sages cannot be accurately translated into other languages. Additionally, many authorities forbade a Chazan to Daven in other languages. However, for an individual davening privately (not as a Chazan), if they do not understand the general meaning of the words they should say it in English, but it is preferred that they should daven in Loshon Hakodesh and have a general understanding of what they are saying. This is especially relevant for Shema and Shmone Esrei. In your situation, I would…Show more
Slichos (both of before Rosh Hashana and of a Taanis) is like any other part of Davening which one should understand what he is saying. It is preferred that one should learn the meaning of the words of Slichos… Slichos (both of before Rosh Hashana and of a Taanis) is like any other part of Davening which one should understand what he is saying. It is preferred that one should learn the meaning of the words of Slichos so he would understand it when he Davens in Loshon Hakodesh. Alternatively, he can use a Selichos with translation on the side and pause before each paragraph and read with his eyes and then read the paragraph in Loshon Hakodesh after. On the other hand, if for whatever reason one does not have an understanding of the words of Selichos,…Show more
Question: A local supermarket has introduced several brand-new commercial coffee machines (providing espressos, cappuccinos, americanos etc). They have dedicated one for Cholov Yisroel. These machines self-clean and there is thus no concern of cross-contamination with other utensils. The Cholov… Question: A local supermarket has introduced several brand-new commercial coffee machines (providing espressos, cappuccinos, americanos etc). They have dedicated one for Cholov Yisroel. These machines self-clean and there is thus no concern of cross-contamination with other utensils. The Cholov Yisroel milk is kept in a cabinet fridge beneath the machine, and a pipe extends from the machine into the cabinet, where it is inserted into an open bottle of milk. As each bottle empties, an employee opens the next bottle and moves the pipe to the next bottle. The cabinet is always unlocked which allows customers to confirm that…Show more
B’dieved, one may daven till Chatzos, according to many Poskim. Chassidim who are involved in proper Hachana to davening rely on this. There is no basis to allow davening past Chatzos. True, there were great Chassidim who davened… B’dieved, one may daven till Chatzos, according to many Poskim. Chassidim who are involved in proper Hachana to davening rely on this. There is no basis to allow davening past Chatzos. True, there were great Chassidim who davened Ba'arichus and they relied on various leniencies to extend davening even past Chatzos. However, this doesn’t apply to those who just get up late. Even if davening Ba'arichus, the Rebbe instructed to begin at least before Chatzos and had sharp words to say about those who begin their Shacharis later in the day. See also Halacha2go.com #89 Sources: תפלה בדיעבד עד חצות – שו״ע אדה״ז פט, א-ב. ולהעיר…Show more
Question: How about on Shabbos when the Amidah for Shabbos differs in each Tefillah? What should she do regarding Shachris and Musaf? Additionally, on Shabbos, until what point can she eat in the morning? What if she didn’t get… Question: How about on Shabbos when the Amidah for Shabbos differs in each Tefillah? What should she do regarding Shachris and Musaf? Additionally, on Shabbos, until what point can she eat in the morning? What if she didn’t get to daven at all, can she continue eating throughout the day without having to make Kiddush? (At what point does the obligation to make Kiddush take effect in relation to davening?) Answer: Although there is room to be Melamed Zechus on those women who are lenient to daven Shacharis after Chatzos, this shouldn’t be done, rather she should daven…Show more
Full Question: The medical practice is of an OB/GYN. I asked them if they perform abortion and they said they do not. One of the OB/GYNs said that she would prescribe an oral medication (before the 8th week) if… Full Question: The medical practice is of an OB/GYN. I asked them if they perform abortion and they said they do not. One of the OB/GYNs said that she would prescribe an oral medication (before the 8th week) if there is a patient that requests it. The question is: are there any halachic issues to subleasing an office space from this OB/GYN practice? The sublease would mean that I would be paying this medical practice to use an office room and exam room in their office. Answer: Permitted to sublease. Explanation: It is forbidden for a Jew…Show more
שו״ע או״ח סימן קמו סעיף א-ב, ומשנ״ב שם ס״ק ז׳ וביאור הלכה שם ד״ה ויש מתירים. והאריך בזה כ"ק אדמו״ר (מהורש״ב) נ"ע במודעה רבה נדפס בסוף סידור תורה אור. #5217
This is not something unique to Crown Heights. This applies to any community where an Eiruv is rumored to have been erected, but it is done without consultation and support of the local Rabbonim, nor with any endorsement of… This is not something unique to Crown Heights. This applies to any community where an Eiruv is rumored to have been erected, but it is done without consultation and support of the local Rabbonim, nor with any endorsement of any recognized Posek. The response to your question depends on the nature of the person you are meeting. Something should be said and must be said but only if it’s a person that we may assume he or she will accept what is being said or at least will give it some thought. It would also be advisable to refrain…Show more
Water faucet may not be turned off. The reason: turning off the faucet causes to stop the flow of additional cold water, resulting in heating up the cold water which has already entered. Sometimes this can even close to… Water faucet may not be turned off. The reason: turning off the faucet causes to stop the flow of additional cold water, resulting in heating up the cold water which has already entered. Sometimes this can even close to extinguish the flame or turn off electricity. One may however ask and a non-Jew to turn it off. I advise to turn off the hot water valve completely before Shabbos so as not to cause yourself trouble in the future and in this way also protect your guests from violating Shabbos unintentionally. ראה שו״ת ארץ צבי קיב. מהר״י שטייף או״ח…Show more
This is something which, in and of itself, would not generally disqualify the Mikvah. Nevertheless, there are many things in general which can go wrong and invalidate a Mikvah. Therefore, when a Mikvah is required Min Hatorah (such as… This is something which, in and of itself, would not generally disqualify the Mikvah. Nevertheless, there are many things in general which can go wrong and invalidate a Mikvah. Therefore, when a Mikvah is required Min Hatorah (such as for Keilim immersion according to most opinions), one should ensure that it is under the Hashgocha of a Rov who is proficient in Hilchos Mikvaos. If it is not under the Hashgocha of a Rov, one should not automatically presume that it is Kosher. #5256 Show more
There is a Halachic requirement to bury the deceased in the ground itself. This prohibits burial in a wall, such as in the wall of a crypt or mausoleum. The Gemoro describes burials in the walls of caves that… There is a Halachic requirement to bury the deceased in the ground itself. This prohibits burial in a wall, such as in the wall of a crypt or mausoleum. The Gemoro describes burials in the walls of caves that were dug specifically to inter the deceased, but that is different because the walls of the caves were essentially the ground. In a Teshuva regarding burial in a mausoleum, Reb Moshe Feinstein cites the above-mentioned sources, as well as the Rambam, to demonstrate that burial in the ground is obligatory. He asserts that one who buries in a mausoleum violates…Show more
Question: When the Minyan starts saying Aleinu, but I'm still in the middle of Ashrei/U'va Letzion/Shir shel Yom/Kave, do I stop my davening and say Aleinu with the Minyan or continue my own davening while the Minyan says Aleinu?… Question: When the Minyan starts saying Aleinu, but I'm still in the middle of Ashrei/U'va Letzion/Shir shel Yom/Kave, do I stop my davening and say Aleinu with the Minyan or continue my own davening while the Minyan says Aleinu? Answer: You should say Aleinu (Al kein nekevah too, but not al tira) with the Minyan and then say it again at the end of davening. Sources: שולחן מנחם ח"א ע' ערב. ועיין בשו"ת קנה בשם…Show more
Yes this is permitted. דהוי תענית יחיד וע"פ המבואר בשו"ע סי' תקס"ז ס"ג ונו"כ, (ומה גם דאינו תענית חמור) וראה גם נ"ג נישואין פ"ו אות י"ג. #5301
One may Daven in a secluded area without a roof. שו"ע צ, ה. שוע"ר שם, ה. שע"ת שם, סק"א. #5308
Question: I know it’s Chabad custom to name a little girl at the first available opportunity. If I have a girl iy”H, and the birth is sometime between Thursday afternoon and Shabbos, should we do the naming Shabbos morning… Question: I know it’s Chabad custom to name a little girl at the first available opportunity. If I have a girl iy”H, and the birth is sometime between Thursday afternoon and Shabbos, should we do the naming Shabbos morning and Shabbos afternoon (doing it twice), as we know usually it’s done in the morning only but I know for Bar Mitzvos there is an inyan for the first Aliya to be Shabbos at Mincha, so is it a good idea if we do the naming twice or is it wrong? Answer: A baby is named only once, for…Show more
It has become common practice not to remove one’s Tefillin until after the recitation of Kedushah in the passage beginning U’Va LeTziyon. Some authorities maintain that according to the Kabbalah one must [respond to] three Kaddishim while wearing Tefillin… It has become common practice not to remove one’s Tefillin until after the recitation of Kedushah in the passage beginning U’Va LeTziyon. Some authorities maintain that according to the Kabbalah one must [respond to] three Kaddishim while wearing Tefillin (the third being Kaddish Tiskabel). Therefore one should not remove his Tefillin until after the Kaddish which follows the passage beginning U’Va LeTziyon. The Arizal would not remove his Tefillin until after [Ve]Al Kein Nekaveh Lecha. Some people do not remove them until after the Mourners’ Kaddish. The Chabad Minhag is not to remove the Tefilin until after the daily…Show more
A. The standard approach is to be stringent and not Kasher a dishwasher due to the various concerns, primarily because it is not likely that the hot water cycle will reach 212 Fahrenheit, which is the boiling point to… A. The standard approach is to be stringent and not Kasher a dishwasher due to the various concerns, primarily because it is not likely that the hot water cycle will reach 212 Fahrenheit, which is the boiling point to do Hagalah. ראה הנסמן בשאלה 468: https://asktherav.com/9684-can-i-kasher-my-dishwasher/ Q. If I pour boiling water and change the racks, is that sufficient? Or is there something else I should do to meet the kashering standards? A. It can be kashered either via libun kal which involves cleaning the dishwasher well, not using it for 24 hours and then…Show more
The water must be at least half-cooked before Shabbos. In the event, it was only a third cooked before Shabbos it may be used on Shabbos. However, one may only take water from the urn on Shabbos after it… The water must be at least half-cooked before Shabbos. In the event, it was only a third cooked before Shabbos it may be used on Shabbos. However, one may only take water from the urn on Shabbos after it has boiled completely. This only applies to an urn that possesses a volume knob; where it’s possible to adjust the temperature on the urn. An urn that only has an on and off feature may be filled right before Shabbos. However, one may not remove any water from it on Shabbos until the water has boiled completely. #5281Show more
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