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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 fine. Sources: בפני ג׳ אנשים - יפה ללב או״ח רכ, ו.…
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 of Crown Heights and of AskTheRav
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 be Toiveled in the nine days or do we have… 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 be Toiveled in the nine days or do we have to wait till after the nine days to Toivel and use? Answer: It is recommended not to purchase expensive dishes in the nine days. But simple dishes may be purchased. Nonetheless, if purchased, they should be Toivled immediately. One should not delay Toiveling, as a general rule. One may use these dishes on Shabbos. You are allowed to buy…Show more
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 furniture from Rosh Chodesh Av until after Tisha B’av (after… 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 furniture from Rosh Chodesh Av until after Tisha B’av (after the fast) unless necessary. The same applies to buying, even if it would arrive after Tisha B’av. Before then, it would be permitted. Is one allowed to build a desk during the nine days? One should not build furniture unless necessary in the nine days. Sources: א. שו”ע תקנ”א, ב. שם בפמ”ג א”א סק”ז. ועיין…Show more
There is an unresolved dispute about this matter. Sources: בס׳ המנהגים ע׳ 46 הערה 7 - "מנהג י"ז…
1. Does this Minhag have a Chiyuv or even a source in Halacha, like לא תשלחנו חינם or is it just a type of gratitude? 2. Does it apply to everyone or only to a specific field of employment… 1. Does this Minhag have a Chiyuv or even a source in Halacha, like לא תשלחנו חינם or is it just a type of gratitude? 2. Does it apply to everyone or only to a specific field of employment or to a certain age of the employee or their wealth circumstances. Answers: 1. There are two aspects. Paying out one month per year is based on local common custom. This forms part of the actual salary as per common employment custom. An independent issue is the concept of Haanaka (הענקה) based on ethical considerations. ראה חינוך מצוה…Show more
Whenever you book an airline ticket, you are effectively entering into a “contract of carriage” between yourself and the airline. Usually, hidden-city ticketing is a violation of the binding contract between the traveler and the airline. Even if it’s… Whenever you book an airline ticket, you are effectively entering into a “contract of carriage” between yourself and the airline. Usually, hidden-city ticketing is a violation of the binding contract between the traveler and the airline. Even if it’s not, it’s certainly deceptive. #4657 This Q&A is brought to you by: An anonymous partner in appreciation of the Bedatz of Crown Heights and of AskTheRav Show more
Yes. ראה שאלה 3906. #4553 This Q&A is brought to you by: An anonymous partner in appreciation of the Bedatz of Crown Heights and of AskTheRav
שאלות: א. האם מותר להשקיע במניות של ישראלים שאינם שומרי שבת? ב. האם מותר לקנות מניות של גוי שמוכר טריפות (ויכול להיות שימכור לישראל שאינו שומר תומ"צ)? ג. האם יש בהשקעות בכלל איסור ריבית? ד. האם יש ספר או… שאלות: א. האם מותר להשקיע במניות של ישראלים שאינם שומרי שבת? ב. האם מותר לקנות מניות של גוי שמוכר טריפות (ויכול להיות שימכור לישראל שאינו שומר תומ"צ)? ג. האם יש בהשקעות בכלל איסור ריבית? ד. האם יש ספר או מאמר שכבוד הרב מציע על דיני השקעה? מענות: א. בעייתי. ב. אפשר. ג. אם יודע בוודאי שמלווים בריבית בעייתי. ד. יש אתר שלם בנושא - של מכון כת"ר - באתר הנ״ל נראה שנוטים יותר לקולא בהרבה פרטים. וראה במקורות כאן. מקורות: נחלקו האחרונים בגדר בעלות המניות - בשו״ת מהר''ם שיק…Show more
Shema for the evening may be recited. Although the time it is supposed to be recited originally is during the night, one may say it during the day. However one must first say Birchas HaTorah. Hamapil may not be… Shema for the evening may be recited. Although the time it is supposed to be recited originally is during the night, one may say it during the day. However one must first say Birchas HaTorah. Hamapil may not be recited after Alos. Sources: י״א שאחרי חצות הלילה אין מברכים ברכת המפיל. אבל…Show more
One may obtain foods and other supplies which are clearly for Shabbos, provided that there is no mention on Shabbos that it is a purchase, and similarly, that there is no discussion on Shabbos regarding cost, payment, weights and… One may obtain foods and other supplies which are clearly for Shabbos, provided that there is no mention on Shabbos that it is a purchase, and similarly, that there is no discussion on Shabbos regarding cost, payment, weights and measures, etc. One should also not use expressions on Shabbos such as “lend me”, but rather, simply say “give it to me.” Discussions regarding payment should all take place before and/or after Shabbos. [There are more details regarding this in Shulchan Aruch OC 323:1-3, but the above is the best practice and sufficient for dealing with the above situation.] However,…Show more
Absolutely forbidden. So moving something from private to the public domain and vice versa (even within Daled Amos) is forbidden? Correct. מקורות: שו״ת רש״ל נא. ט״ז רסו, ד. אדה״ז שם יב.…
שאלה: אני שליח בישיבה, באחד מהפעמים שנסענו למבצעים ירדתי מהכביש המהיר, והיה שם מצלמה שתפסה אותי נוסע מעל המהירות המורשה וקיבלנו קנס, אותו דבר היה עם הגוי של הישיבה ולא חייבו אותו לשלם את הקנס, האם הם יכולים לחייב… שאלה: אני שליח בישיבה, באחד מהפעמים שנסענו למבצעים ירדתי מהכביש המהיר, והיה שם מצלמה שתפסה אותי נוסע מעל המהירות המורשה וקיבלנו קנס, אותו דבר היה עם הגוי של הישיבה ולא חייבו אותו לשלם את הקנס, האם הם יכולים לחייב אותי? להבהיר את השאלה: האם יש מקום (ע"פ דין) לומר שמכיוון שכשנהגתי בשביל הישיבה ולא לעצמי, שהישיבה תשלם את הקנס. או שאני חייב לשלם? אף פעם לא היה כלל ברור שכשמישהו מקבל קנס בנהיגה מי צריך לשלם הנהג או הישיבה, אצלי היה מונח בפשטות שהנהג משלם, עד שיום אחד הגוי נהג וקיבל קנס על נסיעה מעבר למהירות המותרת, והישיבה שילמה…Show more
Making food for such a mother would be considered a non-obligatory Mitzvah and therefore would be allowed to be paid for from Maaser funds (and you do not need to mention to the family that you are using Maaser… Making food for such a mother would be considered a non-obligatory Mitzvah and therefore would be allowed to be paid for from Maaser funds (and you do not need to mention to the family that you are using Maaser money for it). There are Poskim that disagree. But common custom is to permit using Maaser funds for other Mitzvahs. And this is the accepted opinion. If you originally have undertaken the Minhag of Maaser to be for Mitzvos too and not only for poor people, then you may do so according to all opinions. If the family receiving the…Show more
See the following link about a similar question. https://asktherav.com/2806-7-are-women-allowed-to-give-a-speech-when-their-audience-is-50-men-as-well/ Nonetheless, if the cooking show or news interview is intended for non-religious Jews to inspire them about kashrus etc. (and not for religious Jews) there could be room for leniency.… See the following link about a similar question. https://asktherav.com/2806-7-are-women-allowed-to-give-a-speech-when-their-audience-is-50-men-as-well/ Nonetheless, if the cooking show or news interview is intended for non-religious Jews to inspire them about kashrus etc. (and not for religious Jews) there could be room for leniency. However, the following are important points to consider: Attire should be modest and truly Tznius to make a Kiddush Hashem and not Chas Veshalom the opposite. The Shlucha should act modestly in speech and behavior. The interview or show should be done by another woman and not a man. The Shlucha should not later publicize the video to religious crowds…Show more
No, unless it has added sensitive ingredients. #4652 This Q&A is brought to you in honor of Sara bas Leah Gittel and Daniel Yosef ben Leah Gittel To dedicate a Q&A please contact us at sponsorship@AskTheRav.com. … No, unless it has added sensitive ingredients. #4652 This Q&A is brought to you in honor of Sara bas Leah Gittel and Daniel Yosef ben Leah Gittel To dedicate a Q&A please contact us at sponsorship@AskTheRav.com. Show more
The exemption from fasting applies only to a woman who is already in the fourth month of pregnancy, or in the case of pain from 40 days onwards. However, if suffering from morning sickness, headache and/or general weakness one… The exemption from fasting applies only to a woman who is already in the fourth month of pregnancy, or in the case of pain from 40 days onwards. However, if suffering from morning sickness, headache and/or general weakness one is exempt already from the beginning of the pregnancy. ראה מור וקציעה תקנ. מל״ח ט, יד. משנ״ב תקנ, ג. הנסמן בשו״ת יחו״ד א, לה. #4651Show more
Also, for someone in the process of conversion (and someone not Jewish) how would we say the name in Tehilim? Would we use the mother's name? Also, a Giyores asked me if her birthday should be celebrated the day… Also, for someone in the process of conversion (and someone not Jewish) how would we say the name in Tehilim? Would we use the mother's name? Also, a Giyores asked me if her birthday should be celebrated the day she was born, or the day that she had her conversion? And which Kapitel should she say? Answer: Mother’s name for mother/daughter who converted: The daughter should use the name bas Sarah. וי״א להזכיר בתפלה גם בגר וגם בגיורת בת אברהם אבינו. וראה שמחת הרגל רות (ז, ב). יפה ללב אה״ע קכט, טו (מא, ב). וראה גם הנסמן…Show more
You should change that and offer something else. If you cannot change the menu, then offer Mezonos bread. If this is impossible too, then there’s room to be lenient to offer Hamotzi bread. It’s recommended to offer them to… You should change that and offer something else. If you cannot change the menu, then offer Mezonos bread. If this is impossible too, then there’s room to be lenient to offer Hamotzi bread. It’s recommended to offer them to wash and to Bentch out loud and have them in mind. טעמים ומקורות: עיין שו"ע או"ח ס' קס"ג ס"ב, מ"א סק"ב, אדה״ז שם ב, א"א שם. שו"ע סי' קס"ט ס"ב ורמ"א שם שיש להקל לענין צדקה, מ"א סק"ו שאם יודע בוודאי שלא יברך אסור, וכן פסק במ"ב שם ס"ק יא. ודלא כב"ח שחילק בין נט"י לשאר ברכות. ובשו״ת תורת…Show more
Yes. Sources: ראה אצלנו בהסכמה להוספות של ס׳ בירורי מנהגים סדר היום…
I have 3 questions: Who pays for checking the Mezuzahs of the basement every year in Elul? Is it the obligation of the landlord to provide carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors? There is an A/C unit that breaks… I have 3 questions: Who pays for checking the Mezuzahs of the basement every year in Elul? Is it the obligation of the landlord to provide carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors? There is an A/C unit that breaks very often. Do they have an obligation to replace it with a fully working unit? All these issues were never addressed before we moved in. Answer: Paying for the Mezuzos to be checked is the obligation of those who are renting. However, this applies only when there is an absolute obligation. Since checking every Elul (which is our Minhag)…Show more
As long as it is not permanent, or for a very long time, it is fine. Sources: See Minchas Chinuch Mitzvah 253. Nishmas Avraham Y.D. 180.…
Question: If I do Chumash with a friend for Chitas, is it an issue to recite half a Pasuk and translate in English and then finish the Pasuk and translate? (I’m asking if it’s a problem - if it’s… Question: If I do Chumash with a friend for Chitas, is it an issue to recite half a Pasuk and translate in English and then finish the Pasuk and translate? (I’m asking if it’s a problem - if it’s counted for my own chitas, and is there is a problem if there is Hashem's name in the Pasuk?) Answer: One may read a Pasuk and translate in the middle of the Pasuk, and then continue reading to finish the Pasuk. אף שאסור להפסיק באמצע כל פסוק, כי כל פסוקא דלא פסקי׳ משה לא פסקינן (ראה מגילה…Show more
According to the manufacturing company, it is not kosher certified but it is vegan with no animal derivatives. The company however does produce products with non-kosher ingredients and it could be problematic if the same utensils were used. Whether… According to the manufacturing company, it is not kosher certified but it is vegan with no animal derivatives. The company however does produce products with non-kosher ingredients and it could be problematic if the same utensils were used. Whether or not it would be permitted for you to take this supplement would depend on your condition, if it's with a doctor's directive or not, and if there is a kosher alternative or not. See here: https://asktherav.com/do-pharmaceutical-vitamins-and-probiotics-need-a-hechsher/ #4614Show more
The custom is not to go to a cemetery on Rosh Chodesh, although it’s not an outright Issur. Many Chassidim go to the ohel on Rosh Chodesh. The Rebbe has gone on some occasions on Rosh Chodesh too, however… The custom is not to go to a cemetery on Rosh Chodesh, although it’s not an outright Issur. Many Chassidim go to the ohel on Rosh Chodesh. The Rebbe has gone on some occasions on Rosh Chodesh too, however this was an exception to the rule. Rumor has it that the Rebbe once stated that if going to a Rebbe not as going to a cemetery but as if the Rebbe moved a few blocks away (the way one goes to a living person) one may go even on Chol Hamoed. See here. Sources: מדינא מותר לילך בראש חודש, חנוכה ופורים. ועכ״ז, המנהג…Show more
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