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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…
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.… 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 people who erred in a Halachik matter that they should learn the halachos of that matter, you should, therefore, learn the laws of the nine days in Kitzur Shulchan Aruch. You should also give extra Tzedaka.…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
Do we do it as on a regular Shabbos, hot water, soap/shampoo, whole body at once? Answer: Nowadays the common custom is to take a regular shower. ראה משמרת שלום. והאריך בזה בקובץ בית אהרן וישראל תשע''ז.… Do we do it as on a regular Shabbos, hot water, soap/shampoo, whole body at once? Answer: Nowadays the common custom is to take a regular shower. ראה משמרת שלום. והאריך בזה בקובץ בית אהרן וישראל תשע''ז. #807Show more
It was the Minhag of many elder Chassidim to say Krias Shema while wearing a hat and jacket as well as a Gartel. However it's not a halachic requirement, rather it helps one focus better and have proper Kavanah… It was the Minhag of many elder Chassidim to say Krias Shema while wearing a hat and jacket as well as a Gartel. However it's not a halachic requirement, rather it helps one focus better and have proper Kavanah while saying Krias Shena. The Brochoh of Hamapil should be said while already in bed (obviously while dressed appropriately to say Hashem's name). Sources: ראה במכתב הה״מ ונדפס בהתמים ב ע׳ שלב (663)…Show more
The Rebbe encouraged even those who Davened Be'arichus to begin with the Minyan. Regardless, starting so close to Chatzos is itself problematic. You should begin earlier. #5004
For little kids that soil their clothing frequently they are both acceptable. Even for older kids, this year they are both acceptable. Generally, ironing without water is better than washing. Sources: בגדי קטנים - בד״ז יש עקולי ופשורי טובא, דמחד…
You should wash enough clothes for all the nine before the nine days begin. If children under the age of Chinuch (6-7 years old) have made their clothes dirty and it must be washed, it can be washed preferably… You should wash enough clothes for all the nine before the nine days begin. If children under the age of Chinuch (6-7 years old) have made their clothes dirty and it must be washed, it can be washed preferably before Shabbos Chazon. Children over the age of Chinuch should not wash their clothes just like adults. If possible a child should turn on the Machine. שו"ע תקנא, ג. וראה שם סעיף יד. ומדלא הגיה הרמ"א על המחבר משמע לי' להחיי"א (כלל קלג סי"ח) להקל שאינו אסור עד השבוע שחל בו תשעה באב. וכ"ה במשנ"ב סקפ"ב. אבל ראה פמ"ג…Show more
שאלה: ראיתי בשיחה שכ''ק אד''ש מזכיר את דברי אדה''ז בסידורו ע''ד עלות השחר במדינות הצפוניות, שלכן תענית י''ז בתמוז מתחיל בחצות הלילה, ושלכן אפשר להמשיך ההתעדות עד חצות הלילה. אף שאפשר לדחוק בכמה אופנים, אבל כבר ידוע סגנון כבוד… שאלה: ראיתי בשיחה שכ''ק אד''ש מזכיר את דברי אדה''ז בסידורו ע''ד עלות השחר במדינות הצפוניות, שלכן תענית י''ז בתמוז מתחיל בחצות הלילה, ושלכן אפשר להמשיך ההתעדות עד חצות הלילה. אף שאפשר לדחוק בכמה אופנים, אבל כבר ידוע סגנון כבוד הרב בסדרת המאמרים בהתמים שמדייק באופן נפלא בדברי הרב, אולי יאיר עיניי איך קשורים דברי אדה''ז למעשה בפועל בארה''ב. צילום של השיחה - משבת י''ז תמוז נדחה כ''ד בסופה מענה: כמה ניסו כוחם להסביר, הן ע״ד הדרוש - ע״פ שו״ע מהדו״ב סי׳ א (הרב ראסקין במילואים לסידור), והן ע״ד הפשט (ע״י אופנים מחודשים בחשבון זמן עלות השחר - הרב…Show more
1. One may not eat meat on Rosh Chodesh. 2. If necessary, one may taste the Fleishig food when preparing it for Shabbos, provided that it is expelled without swallowing. #4941 (1-2)
As soon as the fast ends. #4941 (3)
Yes. מועד לכל חי י, יח. כה״ח תקנא, קז. ולהעיר משו״ת שאילת יעבץ א, פב. #5045
בספר המנהגים כתוב שהרבי הרש"ב לא אכל בפועל בשר ויין בסיום מסכת. השאלה אם סיום הרמב"ם זה שונה? מענה: מותר. מקורות: בספר המנהגים מובא שעשה סיום אף שלא היה סועד…
Question: My nails are long and protruding and I was not able to cut them before Shabbos. Is there any Heter given this year -that Tisha B'av falls on Shabbos- to cut my nails during this week before Shabbos… Question: My nails are long and protruding and I was not able to cut them before Shabbos. Is there any Heter given this year -that Tisha B'av falls on Shabbos- to cut my nails during this week before Shabbos Tisha B'av? Answer: There is a Machlokes in this matter. Practically, we are only lenient L’kovod Shabbos. If the nails are extremely long, and can be a concern of Chatzitzah for Netilas Yadayim, some are lenient. However, one should not rely on this leniency and should rather use hands or teeth to cut the nails. Sources: ראה שאלה 5035 ובמ"מ שם. וכשצפורניו גדולים, יש שכתב…Show more
The is a Machlokes in this matter. Practically, we are only lenient L’kovod Shabbos. Sources: נחלקו הפוסקים באיסור נטילת צפרניים - רק בשבוע שחל…
You may wash anything which you are concerned might get ruined. Other items should not be washed. כיבוס בדבר האבד - כך נתפשטה ההוראה, שאי״ז היסח הדעת מאבילות ורק למנוע הפסד. ולהעיר מכותל שנוטה ליפול משום הפסד. וכן… You may wash anything which you are concerned might get ruined. Other items should not be washed. כיבוס בדבר האבד - כך נתפשטה ההוראה, שאי״ז היסח הדעת מאבילות ורק למנוע הפסד. ולהעיר מכותל שנוטה ליפול משום הפסד. וכן מו״מ הקלו בימינו מה״ט - ראה משנ״ב תקנא, יא ויג. ואף שיש שאסרו תספורת במקום הפסד - כאן ההפסד בבגד עצמו. וראה ערוה״ש תקנא, לב שכל שהותר בחוה״מ מותר כאן. ואם לדין יש תשובה שהרי בחוה״מ הותר משום כבוד הרגל משא״כ כאן. וגם מי שאין לו חלוק א׳ לא התירו בשבוע שחל בו. וראה גם תוספות מו״ק כג, א ד״ה…Show more
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
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