1. Is there a need for six people to be holding with the minyan at the time of Borchu? No. See here: https://asktherav.com/3310-at-which-point-must-the-chazzan-wait-for-at-least-six-to-be-with-the-minyan-before-continuing/ 2. To start Chazoras Hashatz,…
קדיש תתקבל בלי חזרת הש”ץ
שאלה: תשעה בחדר, שישה התפללו שמו''ע ביחד, אחרי ש[רובם] גמרו שמו''ע נכנס העשירי. אז אחד שעדיין לא התפלל חזר התפילה בקול. האם מותר לו לומר קדיש תתקבל? אם זה…
The lining should preferably be silk. Sources: ראה אגרות קודש ח"ב עמ' לג. וראה בספר ציצית הלכה למעשה טו, ג (ע׳ רל) מפי השמועה משום זה קלי ואנוהו.…
No, it's not ok. טעמים ומקורות: עיין שו"ע יור"ד רמ"ט ס"א רמ"א שאין להשתמש בכספי מעשר לצורך מצוה, ועיין ש"ך וט"ז שם שהתירו, באה"ג בהבנתו ברמ"א. וכן בפת"ש…
If you are holding in the middle of Vidui and the Tzibur is ahead saying the Yud Gimmel Midos, you may pause and say it with them. להפסיק…
The Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chayim 565:5) writes that the 13 Midos of Rachamim may not be said by an individual by way of prayer and supplication since this passage…
See here: https://asktherav.com/2614-if-a-song-is-written-by-a-yid-but-is-recorded-with-a-non-jewish-singer-is-there-an-issue-listening-to-it-is-the-concept-of-connecting-to-his-neshama-apply-here-as-well/ #4750
It is not forbidden to listen to a non-Jew sing. This is provided that the music, either the lyrics or the purpose of the music, is consistent with Torah, i.e.…
The Pasuk in Yeshayahu says "the death will be swallowed up forever and Hashem will erase tears from all faces." See Rashi on this verse where he says "death…
Potato chips - fried potato chips should be Bishul Yisroel. Pringles - there is a Machlokes in regards to regular Potato chips if they need to be Bishul Yisroel and one…
Yes (see here). However, during the week of Tisha B’av only an exact minyan plus relatives who are ineligible to testify (קרובים הפסולים לעדות) may eat meat. The other…
Question: I'm making a shofar factory. What do I need to know if I want to shellac the shofar once it's ready for use? Is there an issue with…
In order to be considered Tefilah B'Tzibur there need to be at least six men davening Shmonah Esrei together. If there were no six people davening together, then one…
Is it enough to see the flash or you have to see the actual lightning strike? Answer: Seeing the flash is sufficient to make a Bracha. Sources:…
שאלה בעניני נישואין
שאלה: אני עומד בקשר רציף עם יהודי שמתקרב מאד ליהדות. וכעת הוא עומד בפני בעיה הלכתית וצריך פתרון: מדובר ביהודי ישראלי שנמצא כיום בקשר עם בחורה ישראלית (יהודיה כמובן) שמתקרבת יחד איתו…
In general, women too are included in the prohibition of shaving their body hair during the 3 weeks. Nonetheless, there is room for leniency for a girl who is…
The Rebbe said it’s מעין תפלה בציבור. It is not considered תפלה בציבור in the literal sense. This idea has parallels in many places. See also שו״ת בית יעקב…
No. המנהג הובא בשוע"ר סי' רסג, ה, אך ראה הגהות לסידור רבינו הזקן ע׳ כח. ומשמע שם שזוהי הוראת אדה״ז והצ״צ. וראה הנסמן בקיצור דיני ומנהגי נש״ק ה,…
G-d does love you, and he will always love you. G-d chose every single Jew to be part of his nation. He chose both our souls and our physical…
I recently heard that there is a halachic opinion that if Mikvah night is Friday night, a woman who lives too far to walk can toivel at sundown and…
Question: I am an older Bachur. Is it permissible for me to live alone in the same home (separate bedroom) as my grandmother? There are relatives who live separately…
Hatovas Chalom instructions are found in the “old” Siddur Tehillas Hashem (page 377). It should be in the presence of three men. Many opinions say in front of three women is also…
1. No. סדר ברכת הנהנין יא, טו. 2. Yes. #624 This Q&A is brought to you by: An anonymous partner in appreciation of the Bedatz…
Question: Is one allowed to purchase new cutlery for Shabbos in the nine days? If one already purchased dishes for Shabbos in the nine days by accident, can they…
I saw that one shouldn’t build new furniture during the 3 weeks, but can one take possession of new furniture during the 3 weeks? One may not build new…
