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הרי הרבי מעולם לא אמר קדיש בהתוועדויות לאחרי הסיומים. ואם כן אומרים, באיזה נוסח? מענה: המנהג אצלנו לומר קדיש דרבנן. וראה ש״ך יו״ד רמו, כז בשם מהרם מינץ קיט (אבל ראה שם במהרם מינץ). ואולי איכא למישמע הכי… הרי הרבי מעולם לא אמר קדיש בהתוועדויות לאחרי הסיומים. ואם כן אומרים, באיזה נוסח? מענה: המנהג אצלנו לומר קדיש דרבנן. וראה ש״ך יו״ד רמו, כז בשם מהרם מינץ קיט (אבל ראה שם במהרם מינץ). ואולי איכא למישמע הכי גם מאג״ק יד ע׳ שעה, את״ל דקאי בסיום מסכתא, כדמשמע מהמשך הענין. וכן מעשה רב דכ״ק אדמו״ר מוהרש״ב נ״ע - רשימות דברים חיטריק ע׳ 362. (ולהעיר, שהמסיים הי׳ א׳ מהתלמידים, והיינו שא״צ שהמסיים דוקא יאמר, כפשוט). וכן נהגו אחרי סיום מסכתא בתשעה באב בתש״נ, אחרי שהרבי עורר שיאמרו קדיש. (ולשונו הקדוש בשעתו, שקדיש נדפס בכל הגמרות - היינו שפשוט שצ״ל…Show more
Question: Is there any issue in looking into a Shidduch of an individual whose parents are Ba'alei Teshuvah, meaning the grandparents of the individual didn't keep Taharas Hamishpocho, and is there any Chumrah not to marry such an individual?… Question: Is there any issue in looking into a Shidduch of an individual whose parents are Ba'alei Teshuvah, meaning the grandparents of the individual didn't keep Taharas Hamishpocho, and is there any Chumrah not to marry such an individual? Answer: There are pros and cons to every situation. I have a bit of a bias in this matter as my grandfathers married into such families: one married the daughter of a thief, one the daughter of a murderer. I’m referring to Yitzchok and Yaakov Avinu. Regarding the issue of Taharas Hamishpacha, there is indeed a Pegam with a…Show more
One may cut their nails on Erev Shabbos Chazon, in honor of Shabbos. פמ"ג סתקנ"א בא"א סקי"א. משנ"ב שם סק"כ. #5047
Question: I saw in Kitzur Shulchon Aruch (122:8) that one who finds it harmful to eat dairy they are permitted to eat meat of a chicken. Is this accurate? If yes, am I permitted to eat chicken as I… Question: I saw in Kitzur Shulchon Aruch (122:8) that one who finds it harmful to eat dairy they are permitted to eat meat of a chicken. Is this accurate? If yes, am I permitted to eat chicken as I am highly allergic to all dairy products to the extent where I carry an EpiPen where ever I go, G-d forbid I need it. Answer: That is correct. The reason for abstaining from meat during the Nine Days is twofold: Because meat is associated with joy. Because meat is reminiscent of the Korbonos which were halted at the time of…Show more
The Minhag is not to eat meat and drink wine until Monday morning. רמ"א תקנח, א. מג"א סק"ג. עיי"ש בשעה"צ סק"ז. #5066
Aside from the halachic issue of bathing during this time, there is also the (halachic) concern of doing things that are considered less safe. Therefore it should be avoided. שו"ת תשובות והנהגות ח"ג סי' רסג. #5029
Tisha B’Av is a more stringent fast day and certainly one should try their absolute best to complete the entire fast. The Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chayim 554:5) writes that even pregnant and nursing mothers fast on Tisha B’Av like… Tisha B’Av is a more stringent fast day and certainly one should try their absolute best to complete the entire fast. The Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chayim 554:5) writes that even pregnant and nursing mothers fast on Tisha B’Av like how they do for Yom Kippur. This year when it’s pushed off there is more room for leniency, if necessary. If difficult, don’t fast. However, before eating you should make Havdalah. ראה שו”ע או”ח סי׳ תקנ”ד סעי’ ה, וראה הגהות רעק״א סי’ תקנט הובא בלקוטי שיחות לג ע’ 156. For more on this topic, see here: Article: Do…Show more
If one doesn't wear the new clothes until after the 9 days, is the Halacha different? Answer: No, new clothes (even unimportant clothes such as undergarments') cannot be bought during the nine days even if they are on… If one doesn't wear the new clothes until after the 9 days, is the Halacha different? Answer: No, new clothes (even unimportant clothes such as undergarments') cannot be bought during the nine days even if they are on sale, and even just to be used after the nine days. If it’s an exceptionally good sale that is difficult to come by and it’s something you would anyhow get even if there wouldn’t be a sale and the sale will expire after the nine days, there might be room for leniency before the week of Tisha B’av. Sources: בדבר האבד - ראה משנ״ב תקנד, מח. תקנא, יא.…Show more
One may cut their nails on Erev Shabbos during the nine days. However this Friday is also Rosh Chodesh. See here regarding cutting nails on Rosh Chodesh: https://asktherav.com/can-should-i-cut-my-nails-on-rosh-chodesh-which-falls-on-erev-shabbos/ פמ"ג סתקנ"א בא"א סקי"א. משנ"ב שם סק"כ. #5003
Generally, one may wash head, face, hands and feet in non hot water. Luke warm water, to remove the chill, is ok too. Likewise, one may wash other parts of the body if not washing most of the body.… Generally, one may wash head, face, hands and feet in non hot water. Luke warm water, to remove the chill, is ok too. Likewise, one may wash other parts of the body if not washing most of the body. One may wash to remove dirt or sweat. Often, the above mentioned washing is sufficient, to remove the sweat. If need be, as the sweat isn't removed, one may wash his entire body, if it is all full of sweat, but they should do each part at a time. If lukewarm water doesn’t do the job, then one may use…Show more
I typically always cook a minimum of three, but I don't want to be wasteful if the experiment fails. Answer: Allowed. There is no halachic obligation to cook an odd number of eggs. See below for suggested reasons… I typically always cook a minimum of three, but I don't want to be wasteful if the experiment fails. Answer: Allowed. There is no halachic obligation to cook an odd number of eggs. See below for suggested reasons for this custom. הנהגת נשים זקנות. (ראה הלכה יומית תקע ותשצט) וי״א בטעמם בכדי שאם יהי׳ ביצה שי״ב דם יהא בטל חד בתרי. ויתכן שעיקר הטעם משום זוגות. https://asktherav.com/31647-is-it-necessary-to-cook-eggs-in-a-seperate-egg-pot/ #4856Show more
She may. Sources: כדין תלמיד חבר - ראה תוספות יבמות נז, ב…
A. There is no Heter to play music. Eating meat is permissible; it’s the same as one who made a Siyum Mesechta. Q. and if not, can we push off the Siyum? A. If it will bring more… A. There is no Heter to play music. Eating meat is permissible; it’s the same as one who made a Siyum Mesechta. Q. and if not, can we push off the Siyum? A. If it will bring more Kavod Hatorah it should be pushed off. Q. If we could, should we still learn the last Halacha and first Halacha of Mishneh Torah and then Chazzer them, or skip them and make a real Siyum? A. Finish on the proper day and then you can explain with more detail during the Seudas Siyum. עיין סה"ש תנש"א ע'…Show more
So long as we are in Galus, Mikvah would be pushed off to Motzaei Tishah B'av. All preparations should be done on Erev Tisha B'Av, including bathe, brush hair, clean teeth, and to thoroughly check yourself. On Tishah B'Av… So long as we are in Galus, Mikvah would be pushed off to Motzaei Tishah B'av. All preparations should be done on Erev Tisha B'Av, including bathe, brush hair, clean teeth, and to thoroughly check yourself. On Tishah B'Av you should avoid getting in contact with anything that might cause a Chatzizah. And not to go around barefoot. After the fast you should wash yourself again, clean teeth, and brush your hair. Sources: שו"ע סי' תקנ"א סעי' ט"ז, ועיין ש"ך שם סק"ו,…Show more
No. You may wash the bottom half of your body. Sources: רמ''א ס' תקנ''א סט''ז וכתב ''מעט כדרכה בשאר ימות…
If not worn excessively. Like not being able to be smelled from ten feet away etc. Answer: It is okay, provided that only those who are really near you can smell it. Sources: וראה שו״ת אבני ישפה ז, קטו - ע׳ רנח.…
Setting aside a perfume just for the days of Nidah wouldn’t make it permissible. However if you wear a very small amount that doesn’t give off a strong smell that is permissible. Sources: ראה שערים מצויינים בהלכה ח״ד סימן קנג ס״ק כ״ג.…
It is always best to use a non electric thermometer, such as a forehead thermometer strip or an oral glass thermometer etc. Thus there is no need to use an electric thermometer on Shabbos. (Although the digital thermometers are… It is always best to use a non electric thermometer, such as a forehead thermometer strip or an oral glass thermometer etc. Thus there is no need to use an electric thermometer on Shabbos. (Although the digital thermometers are a bit more accurate, but nonetheless these thermometers will also detect a fever). If no nonelectric thermometers are available, then one may use an electric thermometer with a shinui, or have a non-Jew take the temperature if possible. Sources: שו"ע אדה"ז סי' שכ"ח סעי' כ"א. ארחות שבת ח"ב…Show more
לדעת הרבה פוסקים, קוקה קולה באותה רמת כשרות כמו שאר המשקאות. מקורות: בנוגע לקולה הרב לנדא מבני ברק אומר שצריך הכשר…
אין צורך להתעטף בציצית עוד פעם. ואם הוא רוצה, יכול להתעטף בטלית (ולברך, בתנאי שעברו כמה שעות מאז שלבש את הטלית לאחרונה - ראה כאן). אך, כמובן, חשוב לציין שלכתחילה יש להניח התפילין של ר״ת מיד לאחר תפילת שחרית… אין צורך להתעטף בציצית עוד פעם. ואם הוא רוצה, יכול להתעטף בטלית (ולברך, בתנאי שעברו כמה שעות מאז שלבש את הטלית לאחרונה - ראה כאן). אך, כמובן, חשוב לציין שלכתחילה יש להניח התפילין של ר״ת מיד לאחר תפילת שחרית בבוקר, שהרי הברכה הנאמרת על תפילין של רש״י חלה גם על התפילין של ר״ת. #4749 #32184Show more
אם הבגד במבצע אפשר לקנות עד ר"ח מנ"א, אבל אין ללבשו עד אחרי ת"ב. טעמים ומקורות: עיין שו"ע או"ח ס' תקנ"א ס"ו -ז שלרמ"א האיסור בקניית בגדים חדשים הוא מר"ח, וכן במ"א סקכ"א , דלא כא"ר סקי"ז הובא… אם הבגד במבצע אפשר לקנות עד ר"ח מנ"א, אבל אין ללבשו עד אחרי ת"ב. טעמים ומקורות: עיין שו"ע או"ח ס' תקנ"א ס"ו -ז שלרמ"א האיסור בקניית בגדים חדשים הוא מר"ח, וכן במ"א סקכ"א , דלא כא"ר סקי"ז הובא בשעה"צ סקמ"ח שמחמיר בזה. וכן הסכים לדינא במ"ב סקמ"ה שאין איסור מעיקר הדין עד ר"ח. אבל עיין ערוה"ש סקי"ח שכתב "אמנם מונעים עצמינו מללבוש בגד חדש חשוב" אבל שם מיירי לענין לבישה ועוד שהוא בגד חשוב. ולשיטת המ"א והמ"ב שמותר לברך שהחיינו בשבת מותר גם ללובשו בשבת. ועיין במ"ב הנ"ל שבגדים שאינם חשובים שאין חיוב מעיקר הדין לברך שהחיינו מותר…Show more
Question: The custom of the Rebbe Rashab נ"ע was to say Teffilas Haderech every day he was away from home without Shem U'malchus... Where in this Teffilah is there Malchus? Or is it just Shigra DeLishna? Do we… Question: The custom of the Rebbe Rashab נ"ע was to say Teffilas Haderech every day he was away from home without Shem U'malchus... Where in this Teffilah is there Malchus? Or is it just Shigra DeLishna? Do we omit ה' אלוקינו ואלקי אבותינו, and say יהי רצון שתוליכנו or only omit Hashem's name at the end? If yes can one not omit it and say אלוקינו with a ק? Same regarding can one say ברוך אתה השם or you need to say ברוך אתה שומע תפילה? Is there a specific time to say it? After Davening? Does one…Show more
To the best of my knowledge, there is no Torah source about this matter. It stems either from superstition, or the fact that some people think the first and last car in the train are less safe in the… To the best of my knowledge, there is no Torah source about this matter. It stems either from superstition, or the fact that some people think the first and last car in the train are less safe in the event of a collision. The facts, however, are that most accidents from train rides are associated with derailment rather than collisions. See here and here. It’s best not to try to outsmart the system and rely on Hashem while taking proper safety precautions and always traveling as per Torah guidelines: learning Torah on the way, reciting Tefillas Haderech where relevant…Show more
The Tefillos for Moshiach will be stated in a manner of Hodaah (thanks) about the past, not a request and supplication for the future. Sources: בית אלקים שער היסודות פרק סא. ולהעיר משו״ת תשב״ץ…
There is different opinions on how much one must be concerned that people might carry because of you leaving pamphlets in shul. When there is a legitimate reason to think that people would carry the pamphlets home (like when… There is different opinions on how much one must be concerned that people might carry because of you leaving pamphlets in shul. When there is a legitimate reason to think that people would carry the pamphlets home (like when the Eruv is down and they are used to carry these pamphlets home) you should refrain from putting out the pamphlets. Another thing to consider is that wether or not it would be permitted, if the Shul follows the ruling of the Yalkut Yosef and he forbids to put out pamphlets when there is no Eruv, you should follow his…Show more
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