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Generally, water which is not flavored and not fortified does not require a Hechsher. Distilled water, however, needs a hechsher. #5274
Question: I heard there is an issue with putting a baby on a table? Is there any source for this? Does this apply to putting them on a table, passing them over a table, using a baby seat on… Question: I heard there is an issue with putting a baby on a table? Is there any source for this? Does this apply to putting them on a table, passing them over a table, using a baby seat on a table like a jumbo seat? Answer: There is a source to not place a child on a table. There was a Minhag of the Jews of Morocco not to pass a child over a table. Best to avoid placing a child on the table even in the example you gave (a jumbo seat). Sources: להושיב או להעמיד תינוק על השולחן - ראה ספר…Show more
No. He is a kohen, not a chalal, who is living in sin, and commits an aveira every time he engages in intimate relations with her. He remains a kohen and he may not defile his kehunah by… No. He is a kohen, not a chalal, who is living in sin, and commits an aveira every time he engages in intimate relations with her. He remains a kohen and he may not defile his kehunah by becoming tamei to the dead. However, he is penalized that he may not duchan, and is not honored in any way such as getting an aliya as a kohen etc. The poskim say not to give any aliya to him. שו”ע או”ח קכח, מ: כהן שנשא גרושה, לא ישא כפיו ואין נוהגין בו קדושה אפילו לקרות בתורה ראשון.…Show more
Full Question: As a Yeshivah Bochur, one of the things that bother me the most is the way psychology is so widely accepted by the whole world including the most extreme Yeshivesh and frum people, Rabbonim, and Communities! Howcome… Full Question: As a Yeshivah Bochur, one of the things that bother me the most is the way psychology is so widely accepted by the whole world including the most extreme Yeshivesh and frum people, Rabbonim, and Communities! Howcome Rabbonim throughout the generations didn't use psychology!? Now I've heard some try to answer, that they were our sages were the biggest experts in psychology... However according to this opinion (which may be true - that the sages understood the TRUE psychology, - but there is definitely differences, and besides, a lot less focus on the issue by them), we…Show more
השאלות להלן הם הן בנוגע לגדר ההלכתי של סיום, בנוגע לאכילת בשר סעודת מצוה תענית בכורות וכו', והן בנוגע למנהג עריכת סיומים בתשעת הימים: א. אם נכנס אדם באמצע הסעודה אחרי הסיום, האם נחשב שהשתתף בהסיום? הדבר שנוי… השאלות להלן הם הן בנוגע לגדר ההלכתי של סיום, בנוגע לאכילת בשר סעודת מצוה תענית בכורות וכו', והן בנוגע למנהג עריכת סיומים בתשעת הימים: א. אם נכנס אדם באמצע הסעודה אחרי הסיום, האם נחשב שהשתתף בהסיום? הדבר שנוי במחלוקת. (המקילין: ראה שו"ת מהר"ם בריסק ח"א סי' קל"ג לענין תענית בכורות, וכ"כ המנח"י ח"ט סי'מ"ה לענין תענית בכורות ע"פ הביאור הלכה סי' תקנ"ט סעיף י' ד"ה וסיום מסכת, וכן ראה שו"ת רשב"ן או"ח סי' קס"ח לענין תענית בכורות והביא ראי' מדברי הא"ר או"ח סי' תקנ"א דמיירי בבין המצרים. ומאידך ראה שו"ת יבי"א ח"ד סי' מ"ה שהביא מכמה אחרונים להחמיר…Show more
Question: I was watching a video about whether Chassidim consider Tisha B'Av a day of mourning which got me a little confused. Am I supposed to make an effort to be sad or just focus on rebuilding the Beis… Question: I was watching a video about whether Chassidim consider Tisha B'Av a day of mourning which got me a little confused. Am I supposed to make an effort to be sad or just focus on rebuilding the Beis Hamikdash and Moshiach? In general, I'm a bit confused about whether Chassidim can ever be sad or we should push away any sad emotions and always be happy. Answer: I can’t comment about what you heard or saw somewhere else. As for your actual question: There is an halachic obligation to mourn the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash on…Show more
They should actually say the words, especially when it comes to learning Rambam. If there is a medical difficulty, then one can read it in their mind. Sources: ראה אג״ק ו ע׳ שמא - בנוגע לשיעורי חת״ת.…
Question: I have noticed that pores al shma (or just a short kedusha) is not usually done in Lubavitch shuls. Is this the official Chabad minhag or should it be done when needed? Answer: While these concepts are… Question: I have noticed that pores al shma (or just a short kedusha) is not usually done in Lubavitch shuls. Is this the official Chabad minhag or should it be done when needed? Answer: While these concepts are mentioned by Poskim, including the Alter Rebbe in his Shulchan Aruch, various theories have been offered as to why they are not commonly practiced in Lubavitch. It is worthwhile to note that the Rebbe mentioned regarding a similar concept (reciting Borchu at the end of davening, though different from our subject due to it not being brought in the Siddur)…Show more
Atifa bkitfa every time they have relations. Chapter 23 whenever there’s a possibility of her becoming pregnant. Nonetheless, it’s a good idea to say it every time too. See here: https://asktherav.com/6305-does-a-wife-say-tehilim-chapter-23-before-intimacy/ #10550
The wife should also say it. Sources: מקורו בפע״ח שער קשעהמ״ט יא. משנת חסידים ליל שבת…
Tonight (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) this should be avoided, as it is Rosh Chodesh, unless you do this every Erev Shabbos. See here: https://asktherav.com/can-should-i-cut-my-nails-on-rosh-chodesh-which-falls-on-erev-shabbos/ Next week, better to avoid it, however, there is room for leniency if it is… Tonight (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) this should be avoided, as it is Rosh Chodesh, unless you do this every Erev Shabbos. See here: https://asktherav.com/can-should-i-cut-my-nails-on-rosh-chodesh-which-falls-on-erev-shabbos/ Next week, better to avoid it, however, there is room for leniency if it is done L'Kovod Shabbos. See here: https://asktherav.com/736-can-i-get-a-manicure-pedicure-eyebrows-waxed-in-9-days/ #5010Show more
All three should be avoided this week, the week of Tisha B’av, even this year when Tisha B’av falls on Shabbos. Explanation: Cutting nails this week is a Machlokes. Every manicure and pedicure involves filing which is considered… All three should be avoided this week, the week of Tisha B’av, even this year when Tisha B’av falls on Shabbos. Explanation: Cutting nails this week is a Machlokes. Every manicure and pedicure involves filing which is considered cutting. Since it’s more than plain cutting as its beautification, and it can be delayed, it should be avoided. Same with eyebrow waxing which many poskim consider like a haircut. Sources: נחלקו הפוסקים באיסור נטילת צפרניים - רק בשבוע שחל…Show more
Yes. מועד לכל חי י, יח. כה״ח תקנא, קז. בא״ח דברים י. ולהעיר משו״ת שאילת יעבץ א, פב. #5015 #5018
No. Sources: שו"ע תקנא יז. קיצור שו"ע קכב, ב. וראה היום…
A Siyum on the radio, phone or video is acceptable and one may eat meat. However, L'Chatchilla one shouldn't rely on this and should make or hear a proper Siyum. This applies only to those who would otherwise join… A Siyum on the radio, phone or video is acceptable and one may eat meat. However, L'Chatchilla one shouldn't rely on this and should make or hear a proper Siyum. This applies only to those who would otherwise join a siyum. Sources: מעדני שלמה ב בשם הגרשז״א. שלמי מועד ע׳ שמט.…Show more
Question: Each week the women of our community gather for a class on Shabbos Afternoon. On Shabbos Tisha B'Av it is my turn to host. What are the rules as far as what we could do with our time?… Question: Each week the women of our community gather for a class on Shabbos Afternoon. On Shabbos Tisha B'Av it is my turn to host. What are the rules as far as what we could do with our time? Can we learn Inyonei Moshiach and Geula? Is there anything we are NOT permitted to learn? Can we share stories, Divrei Hisorerus? Answer: There are deferring opinions regarding Torah study on this Shabbos. After Chatzos it is proper to study only those topics that are permitted on Tisha B'Av. If this is a regular occurrence every Shabbos, one may…Show more
מותר. מקורות: ראה שו״ת שלמת חיים שי-יא. הליכות שלמה בין המצרים…
Question: By mistake I ate a Schnitzel sandwich today and only realized after I had eaten it that it’s the nine days. I feel terrible and want to know how I could do Teshuva. Answer: You should remove… Question: By mistake I ate a Schnitzel sandwich today and only realized after I had eaten it that it’s the nine days. I feel terrible and want to know how I could do Teshuva. Answer: You should remove your mind from this completely and serve Hashem in a happy manner. It should be noted that according to the strict Halacha one may eat meat in the nine days. The custom, however, is not to. In this case, where it was done in error, there is no need to worry. Still, since the Rebbe instructed on many occasions to…Show more
Question: About Tisha B'Av - I am a really bad faster. I'm not nursing or pregnant, I have 6 kids Ka"h, my youngest is 3. Still, I could not make it through the fast on Shiva Asar B'Tammuz. I… Question: About Tisha B'Av - I am a really bad faster. I'm not nursing or pregnant, I have 6 kids Ka"h, my youngest is 3. Still, I could not make it through the fast on Shiva Asar B'Tammuz. I had to break my fast around 3:00 pm because I was extremely dizzy and weak with a major headache. What should I do on Tisha B'Av? I want to be able to fast but if I get sick is it worth fasting part of the day? At what point is it ok to break my fast? I usually feel guilty…Show more
Question: If someone has an investment property that they need to close in the 9 days, otherwise they will lose the property and the deposit on the property. Is that allowed? Answer: When there would be a substantial… Question: If someone has an investment property that they need to close in the 9 days, otherwise they will lose the property and the deposit on the property. Is that allowed? Answer: When there would be a substantial loss involved otherwise, you may close the investment property deal during the nine days. This is especially the case if this is you do this for a livelihood. If it would be possible to delay the deal for a small extra fee, this is praiseworthy. Source: Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim 551:2) & Mishna Berurah 11 -12. Question: What…Show more
You may buy glasses during the three weeks unless it's just for pleasure. עיין משנ״ב תקנא, מה. #4969
Question: I am purchasing a 2nd hand couch from a friend in the next days, as she will be moving shortly, she asked me to pick it up during the nine days, as she will be leaving during the… Question: I am purchasing a 2nd hand couch from a friend in the next days, as she will be moving shortly, she asked me to pick it up during the nine days, as she will be leaving during the nine days as well and she is not frum, I am wondering that being that I am paying for it before the nine days, am I allowed to pick it up during the nine days being that for me it is a new item? Answer: You may purchase the couch. You should pay for it before the nine…Show more
כן. מקורות: ראה שו״ת צפע״נ ב, י. והובא בלקו״ש חכ"ו ע׳…
The custom is to avoid going, although strictly speaking, halachically it’s permitted. When there is need to go (she really wants, etc.), it’s best not to be in the same room as the deceased and generally to stand at… The custom is to avoid going, although strictly speaking, halachically it’s permitted. When there is need to go (she really wants, etc.), it’s best not to be in the same room as the deceased and generally to stand at a distance. #4998Show more
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