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If a person made a mental, even non-verbal, commitment to give Tzedakah, this is called Gomar B'Leibo, and he is obligated to fulfill that commitment. There is a disagreement if one may change the recipient in such a case.… If a person made a mental, even non-verbal, commitment to give Tzedakah, this is called Gomar B'Leibo, and he is obligated to fulfill that commitment. There is a disagreement if one may change the recipient in such a case. It’s advisable to do Hatoras Nedarim in such a case. A common problem that could be caused by this, is that if a person made such a commitment, but the Meshulach he was planning to give the Tzedakah to, disappeared from his sight or he can't get hold of the Gabbai Tzedakah he made this non verbal pledge to. The…Show more
You're allowed to go to the wedding. If you don’t usually travel overseas to your grandchildren‘s weddings, you should not travel now either. See here at length: https://asktherav.com/what-parts-of-a-wedding-am-i-allowed-to-go-to-during-the-year-of-aveilus-i-have-a-first-cousins-wedding-who-i-am-very-close-with-and-would-like-to-go-even-for-short-while/ מקורות: כן מתירים: ערוך השלחן יו"ד סימן שצא סעיף י.…
One may purchase regular items in the nine days (like shampoo etc.), if it’s not clothing or fancy items, or special gifts. ב. ראה משנ״ב תקנא, יא. #748 (2)
Yes, if you can’t do so after the nine days, and you're ordering online but the shoes will arrive after Tisha B’av, especially for younger kids under Bar Mitzvah. א. ראה הליכות שלמה פרק יג ושו”ת אור לציון… Yes, if you can’t do so after the nine days, and you're ordering online but the shoes will arrive after Tisha B’av, especially for younger kids under Bar Mitzvah. א. ראה הליכות שלמה פרק יג ושו”ת אור לציון ח”ב פרק כ”ה ס”ג. אם א״צ לשלם בשעת ההזמנה, או שהכסף יוצא מכרטיס אשראי רק אח״כ, וגם אינו מקבל הבגד עד אחרי ת״ב - יש להקל בלא״ה. ובבגדי ילדים - ראה במשנת יעקב סי’ תקנ”א שהוא ע״ד ההיתר לכבס עבורם. והתיר עד שבוע שחל. ואף שלכבס הוא רק כשמתלכלכים תדיר, כתבנו במק״א שלרמ״א שבבגדי שאר קטנים נהגו להקל - היינו…Show more
Question: In Shulchan Aruch it mentions that one is obligated to wear socks for Tznius, and that one must take off and put back on their socks while under the blanket. Is this applicable these days also? Answer:… Question: In Shulchan Aruch it mentions that one is obligated to wear socks for Tznius, and that one must take off and put back on their socks while under the blanket. Is this applicable these days also? Answer: These days where it's common for men to walk around even in front of other people without socks, it's not considered not Tznius to walk around like that. Sources: עיין ערוה"ש או״ח ב, א שאין בימינו קפידא בזה…Show more
Some are stringent not to wear slippers that don't have a back, but according to strict Halachah it’s permitted. With flip flops, there is more room for stringency. Sources: See Rema (O”CH 301: 16) and Alter Rebbe's Shulchan…
If the money goes directly to the church, then it is not permissible, unless we know that the money is going to fund their social work and not for the actual church itself. Even so this is not advisable… If the money goes directly to the church, then it is not permissible, unless we know that the money is going to fund their social work and not for the actual church itself. Even so this is not advisable for Chinuch reasons. Sources: ראה תוס׳ ע״ז מד, ב ד״ה נהנין. ובשו״ע יו״ד…Show more
Technological development in CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) and internet-based applications such as Skype (a video-conferencing program) allow for remote viewing of a food-production factory, a dairy farm, a private kitchen—or even an entire home. Contemporary Poskim discuss the role… Technological development in CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) and internet-based applications such as Skype (a video-conferencing program) allow for remote viewing of a food-production factory, a dairy farm, a private kitchen—or even an entire home. Contemporary Poskim discuss the role of synchronized video transmission in settings that require Shmirah (supervision) such as Hashgachah (kosher certification) at a factory, Jewish supervision of milking on the farm, safeguarding the kashrus of a kitchen when non-observant people have access to it, and averting Yichud (halachically proscribed seclusion of a male and a female). Some situations are in the category of birur milsa b’alma…Show more
There are many facets to the Halachah of Yichud. The issue of Yichud comes up every time a person of one gender is in seclusion with someone of the opposite gender, whether a babysitter, a person who works in… There are many facets to the Halachah of Yichud. The issue of Yichud comes up every time a person of one gender is in seclusion with someone of the opposite gender, whether a babysitter, a person who works in our home, or other such situations. One solution to the problem of Yichud is to have a Shomer (guard) whose presence will prevent inappropriate behavior due to fear that their actions will be disclosed to others. One Shomer is sufficient by day, but two Shomrim are required at night; night in this context begins at the time when most people…Show more
A primary condition of Yichud (halachically proscribed seclusion of male and females) is lack of free access or oversight. Hence, a private home that has pesach pasuach l’reshus harabim (a door that is open to a public domain)… A primary condition of Yichud (halachically proscribed seclusion of male and females) is lack of free access or oversight. Hence, a private home that has pesach pasuach l’reshus harabim (a door that is open to a public domain) would avert the issur (prohibition) of Yichud during the day and early evening hours, at a time when there is plenty of pedestrian traffic. Some later acharonim (latter-day halachic authorities) extend the exemption of pesach pasuach l’reshus harabim to private homes with regular access by others, such as when the house keys are in the hands of outsiders. However,…Show more
If the money goes directly to the church, then it is not permissible, unless we know that the money is going to fund their social work and not for the actual church itself. Sources: ראה תוס׳ ע״ז מד, ב ד״ה נהנין. ובשו״ע יו״ד…
What is the earliest Zman allowed to take in Shabbos? What point in Davening must be after that time, i.e. is that time the earliest to begin Kabbolas Shabbos, or Borchu? Are we careful not to make Kiddush between… What is the earliest Zman allowed to take in Shabbos? What point in Davening must be after that time, i.e. is that time the earliest to begin Kabbolas Shabbos, or Borchu? Are we careful not to make Kiddush between 6-7 (now 7-8) in such a situation when it is not yet Friday night in the world? Answer: Mincha before Plag Hamincha. Borchu after Plag Hamincha. Kiddush not between 7 & 8. (Daylight savings time). See More details in Halacha2go.com #592: Bringing in Shabbos Early and in the comprehensive guide for accepting Shabbos early. And in the…Show more
Daven our Nusach quietly. מחלוקת אחרונים. והרבה טעמים לקולא - לא תתגודדו במנהגא כשאי״ב איסור - פס״ד להצ״צ או״ח ח, ב ד״ה והנה. וראה בהערת מו״ל שבסוה״ס במהדו״ח הוספה בכתי״ק. ונמצא גם בשו״ת מהדו״ח או״ח ב, פה. ועוד… Daven our Nusach quietly. מחלוקת אחרונים. והרבה טעמים לקולא - לא תתגודדו במנהגא כשאי״ב איסור - פס״ד להצ״צ או״ח ח, ב ד״ה והנה. וראה בהערת מו״ל שבסוה״ס במהדו״ח הוספה בכתי״ק. ונמצא גם בשו״ת מהדו״ח או״ח ב, פה. ועוד טעם בשו״ת מהרם שיק או״ח מג. וראה גם עד״ז באג״ק יד ע׳ שצא שתלוי בב׳ תי׳ הרא״ש יבמות יד, א וראה שו״ת קרן לדוד או״ח יט להקל גם בחזרת הש״צ. ובשו״ת מנח״י ז, ה שאין הכרח להתפלל קדושה בקו״ר (אבל עיי״ש דס״ל שאינו בגדר קדושה בציבור באופן זה. וצ״ע). וכן מעשה רב של הגרנ״א וחת״ס. ובשו״ת שו״מ תנינא א, רמז…Show more
בד''כ במסיבה כאלה יש נאומים של נשים וכיו''ב, ע''כ יש להימנע אפילו באם יושבים בישיבה נפרדת. מקורות: עיין בקידושין ע, א "קול באשה ערווה" ונתחבטו המפרשים…
Full Question: I run a lunch and learn in my office, the crowd is mixed and diverse, and we bring different speakers every week. It was suggested from our main sponsor to have a lady (who is fully Frum… Full Question: I run a lunch and learn in my office, the crowd is mixed and diverse, and we bring different speakers every week. It was suggested from our main sponsor to have a lady (who is fully Frum and Tznius) to give the Shiur/lecture. Is this permissible? Obviously, I am in a sensitive position. If the answer is in the negative, I would need to present it to the local rabbinic authority, and present the sources in Halacha. Answer: This is not proper for a religious crowd. Poskim advise against this. (Men need to look at the…Show more
מדין רחיצה אין חשש רק בתשעת הימים. אבל הרבה נמנעים מכך מסיבות בטחוניות וסכנה - ראה מקו״ח תקנא בקיצור הלכות יד. אמנם בט׳ הימים אסור מדינא. (לפוסקים כרמ״א). #4633
Such matters should not be “self-assessed”, Rather, you should ensure that you receive verification from a Rov (who has specific expertise in such matters) that there are no concerns regarding her status as a Jew. [Furthermore, even if the… Such matters should not be “self-assessed”, Rather, you should ensure that you receive verification from a Rov (who has specific expertise in such matters) that there are no concerns regarding her status as a Jew. [Furthermore, even if the parents’ Giyur was proper and the child was born afterwards, there is a separate issue that she cannot marry a Kohen.] #4609 Show more
There is no halachic objection to go horseback riding in the nine days, particularly with regards to children. Obviously, safety precautions are important at all times, and especially during these days. It’s important however that the trips are done… There is no halachic objection to go horseback riding in the nine days, particularly with regards to children. Obviously, safety precautions are important at all times, and especially during these days. It’s important however that the trips are done with less fanfare and excitement, so as to distinguish somewhat between these trips and other trips. Sources: רמ״א תקנג, ג שרק בערב ת״ב אין לטייל. אבל…Show more
In a talk by the Rebbe in honor of the 4th yartzeit of the Rebbetzin on the 22nd of Shevat 5752, the Rebbe said that the role of Jewish women of our generation is to make the world a… In a talk by the Rebbe in honor of the 4th yartzeit of the Rebbetzin on the 22nd of Shevat 5752, the Rebbe said that the role of Jewish women of our generation is to make the world a beautiful dwelling for Hashem. This role is mainly accomplished through their three main Mitzvahs: Kashrus, Shabbos candles, and family purity laws. This is in addition to their role to worry that there should be by every child a Chumash, Siddur and Tzedakah Pushke and a small Tanya. Women should also use their great qualities to effect and improve the Chinuch…Show more
The main idea is that the wig should be Tznius in nature that is, that the hair should not be long and wavy. Rabbi Mordechai Ashkenazi Z”L put out a letter to the Beis Rivka seminary in Kfar Chabad… The main idea is that the wig should be Tznius in nature that is, that the hair should not be long and wavy. Rabbi Mordechai Ashkenazi Z”L put out a letter to the Beis Rivka seminary in Kfar Chabad on 16th of Shevat 5773 in which he expressed the position that the wigs should not go past the shoulder length. It is worthy to mention that a wig may be made from real hair as recorded in the Shaltei Giburim on the Rif to Tractate Shabbos and recorded in Poskim to the Shulchan Aruch Orach Chayim 75. See…Show more
A garment which is all red or majority red is forbidden for a woman to wear since this color portrays a feeling of “Pritzus” (free-ness or promiscuity) and it brings to sin. By wearing this color, one transgresses on… A garment which is all red or majority red is forbidden for a woman to wear since this color portrays a feeling of “Pritzus” (free-ness or promiscuity) and it brings to sin. By wearing this color, one transgresses on the Torah prohibition “one shall not go in the statutes of the goyim” for this is how the goyishe officers and women would dress. [1] Shavet Halevi (6:24, 2) explains that all clothes that the color stands out in particular with bright or strong colors where the intention is to attract men to pay notice to them – this is…Show more
There are differing views in this matter. In general, Charedi newspapers are very stringent. The below is only a brief outlook of what seems to be the Rebbe’s view: See Hishkashrus #582 where it brings three points we find… There are differing views in this matter. In general, Charedi newspapers are very stringent. The below is only a brief outlook of what seems to be the Rebbe’s view: See Hishkashrus #582 where it brings three points we find by the Rebbe. 1) After the Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka passed away, they put out an album of her where there was also her picture in black and white. Rabbi Zinner (the Nitei Gavriel) asked how it is proper to put a picture of the Rebbetzin in the book and at the very least one could be stringent in this matter.…Show more
This is not proper for a religious crowd. [1] Poskim advise against this. Some even forbid it outright. [2] However, if the crowd is not religious, and the purpose is to teach them Torah, there could be some room… This is not proper for a religious crowd. [1] Poskim advise against this. Some even forbid it outright. [2] However, if the crowd is not religious, and the purpose is to teach them Torah, there could be some room for leniency in very specific scenarios, and one should seek guidance from a Rav. [3] ____ [1] Men need to look at the speaker, and to have men looking at a woman speak for a long period of time is not Tznius. We find in the Poskim that by the age of 9 it is important to have only…Show more
Yes, if the comedy is clean and there is separate seating between men and women with a Mechitza as explained in question #2806 (2). #2806 (6)
Lesbian sexual relations are forbidden, at the very least Rabbinically. [1] The discussion is in Yevamos 76a. This is also an explicit ruling in the Shulchan Aruch (Even Haezer 20:2) “women who play and hug each other [in… Lesbian sexual relations are forbidden, at the very least Rabbinically. [1] The discussion is in Yevamos 76a. This is also an explicit ruling in the Shulchan Aruch (Even Haezer 20:2) “women who play and hug each other [in sexual context] is forbidden as it is the act of the land of Mitzrayim that we are warned against, and it is fitting to give Rabbinical lashes over it since it is prohibited…” The reference of “the acts of the land of Mitzrayim” refer to Vayikra 18:3 “Like the practice of the land of Mitzrayim [Egypt], in which you dwelled,…Show more
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