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הענין אינו קשור למנהג חב״ד בצורה ספציפית. אכן, אדמו״ר הזקן פוסק שאין למחות בנשים שלנו היוצאות בכל מיני תכשיטים. וכל זה לענין להזהיר למחות בנשים. אבל כל אדם יש לו להחמיר על עצמו. מקורות: ראה שו״ע אדה״ז שג, כג. משנ"ב שם סד, ובבה"ל ד"ה…
Dental floss may be used even if flavored. Preferable to use unflavored. Sources: שאינו בדרך הנאה. ורגילים להדיח הפה. וראה ס׳ הכשרות…
Strictly speaking, there is no difference between men and women. Nonetheless, the custom has developed that women are lenient in this matter. The suggested explanation for the leniency among women is because nowadays washing Mayim Acharonim is considered as… Strictly speaking, there is no difference between men and women. Nonetheless, the custom has developed that women are lenient in this matter. The suggested explanation for the leniency among women is because nowadays washing Mayim Acharonim is considered as a Chumra and women haven’t taken it upon their self. More specifically, there are generally three reasons for washing Mayim Acharonim: A concern for a particular type of salt which when touches the eye can cause blindness. Because the hands are dirty from food and one may not Bentch reciting Hashem's name with dirty hands. According to Kabalah, the purpose…Show more
Meaning if I see lightning can I make a Bracha? Or do I need to hear thunder and make two Brachos together? Answer: One can make a bracha on lightning or thunder if they only see or hear… Meaning if I see lightning can I make a Bracha? Or do I need to hear thunder and make two Brachos together? Answer: One can make a bracha on lightning or thunder if they only see or hear one. Source: סדר ברכת הנהנין יג, טו. #4287Show more
Yes. Sources: ראה שלטי הגבורים בעירובין דף ל"ה ע"ב מדפי הרי"ף…
If you see the moon on the plane, you should do Kiddush Levana, and not risk the chance of missing Kiddush Levana altogether. Explanation: The Minhag is that Kiddush Levana is not performed under a roof (OC 426:4).… If you see the moon on the plane, you should do Kiddush Levana, and not risk the chance of missing Kiddush Levana altogether. Explanation: The Minhag is that Kiddush Levana is not performed under a roof (OC 426:4). There are two reasons for this Minhag: According to the Bach (OC 426), it is disrespectful when one does not make the effort to leave one’s home and go out to greet the king; how much more so when greeting the Shechinah. [It might be argued that this reason does not apply when in an airplane, where it is impossible…Show more
See here: Filters rated 50 microns should be fine, but best to get commercial filters that are 10-15 microns. See here: https://checkvegetables.com/new-york-city-water/ #4266
In this case, as long as they didn't give it in the name of their Avodah Zara, there is no issue. The money should be used to pay for Mivtzoim (like all Tzedakah collected on Mivtzoim). מקורות וטעמים:… In this case, as long as they didn't give it in the name of their Avodah Zara, there is no issue. The money should be used to pay for Mivtzoim (like all Tzedakah collected on Mivtzoim). מקורות וטעמים: ביו"ד רנד, א-ב כתוב לאיסור לקבל צדקה מעכו"ם, והטעם הוא משום חילול השם או משום זכות וכפרה לעכו"ם. ובנדו"ד דדמי לנדבה לביה"כ ליכא חששא כמ"ש הרמ"א ס"ב שם, כיון שנדבות לאו לכפרה באו (עיין ש"ך ס"ק ד). #4262 Show more
If there are two Miyonim they may split up and make two separate Sheva Brochos. Sources: שו"ע ורמ״א אה"ע סב, ג. פתחי תשובה ס"ק ו.…
If you write with your right hand and do most activities requiring strength with your right hand you are considered a right handed person and you should put on Tefillin on your left hand. טעמים ומקורות: רוב מלאכתו… If you write with your right hand and do most activities requiring strength with your right hand you are considered a right handed person and you should put on Tefillin on your left hand. טעמים ומקורות: רוב מלאכתו ואצ״ל כל מלאכתו - רשי מנחות לז, א. פסקי הרא"ש הלכות קטנות שם. ב״י או״ח כז בשם רש״י. שו״ת צמח צדק יב. וכ״ה להדיא במשנ״ב כז, כג. בכ״מ. אבל ראה שו״ת חיי אברהם הל׳ תפילין כז, ו סק״ד, ה, והערת האבן ישראל בסופו. מלאכתו - היינו כח וגבורה - רש״י שם. ס׳ התרומה הל׳ תפילין ריא. לבוש או״ח כז, ו.…Show more
A shabbos key belt may be worn in any place that one sometimes wears a belt. So for men since they wear a Bendel underneath their shirt, it is okay for them to wear on Shabbos underneath their shirt.… A shabbos key belt may be worn in any place that one sometimes wears a belt. So for men since they wear a Bendel underneath their shirt, it is okay for them to wear on Shabbos underneath their shirt. However a woman usually wears a belt on top of clothes. Therefore on top of her blouse is okay. So too, on top of blouse and underneath her sweater would be okay. One more point to add: a Shabbos bendel may only be worn if there is no belt on the garment. If, however, there is already a belt on…Show more
All foods which are immersed in one of the seven liquids (water, wine, oil, milk, dew, bees honey and blood) unless it’s normal to eat with a spoon. #4397
Obviously, the OU ensures that are all its products are Bishul Yisroel. However, there are a range of opinions regarding what needs Bishul Yisroel. You would have to contact the OU and inquire whather the specific product in question… Obviously, the OU ensures that are all its products are Bishul Yisroel. However, there are a range of opinions regarding what needs Bishul Yisroel. You would have to contact the OU and inquire whather the specific product in question is Bishul Yisroel and if not - why they deem it un necessary in this case. Only after we have all the facts, can we make a determination whether you should rely on this or not. #4205 Show more
Leave as is. Ensure baby goes by the name Leib only. Same applies to the English name as well. טעמים ומקורות: ראה אג״ק ז ע׳ רפו. וכ״ה אפי׳ בנדו״ד שהנכד נקרא בשם כינוי, שהרי גדולה מזו מצינו להתיר בכיו״ב…Leave as is. Ensure baby goes by the name Leib only. Same applies to the English name as well. טעמים ומקורות: ראה אג״ק ז ע׳ רפו. וכ״ה אפי׳ בנדו״ד שהנכד נקרא בשם כינוי, שהרי גדולה מזו מצינו להתיר בכיו״ב בשם כלה וחמותה - ראה שו״ת השיב משה אה״ע סט. פרי השדה א, סט. אבני צדק אה״ע ד. שם יב. דברי מלכיאל ה, רב. וראה מהרש״ם ו, קמו. זכרון יהודה תנינא קנו ואילך. מהר"ם בריסק ג, כז. #4211 Show more
Question: In his Sefer on laws of Nidda - "Darchei Taharah", Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu ZTL addresses the question of ערווה. He writes in chapter 25 page 296: "Women that are accustomed to showing… Question: In his Sefer on laws of Nidda - "Darchei Taharah", Former Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu ZTL addresses the question of ערווה. He writes in chapter 25 page 296: "Women that are accustomed to showing up to the top of the elbow or open their shirts up close to their breasts, this is a bad custom, about this it is said "bad laws" (Yechezkel 20:25) and (the rule) 'טפח באישה ערווה' only refers to parts of the body that are normally revealed." I have some questions on this passage (see below). Answer: There is…Show more
I don’t know of any source which indicates this. Certainly, it is a great Mitzvah to get involved in doing Hashem’s work to bring about Shidduchim. The reward for doing this is great. Many special things are written about… I don’t know of any source which indicates this. Certainly, it is a great Mitzvah to get involved in doing Hashem’s work to bring about Shidduchim. The reward for doing this is great. Many special things are written about someone who does Shidduchim for the sake of Heaven without intending to receive money - good kids, atonement of sins etc. Sources: ראה כרם שלמה סימן נ' ס"ק י"א. שלחן העזר…Show more
Yes. If he forgot to recite the first time, he recites it only once later. However, if one is taking a medication causing him to urinate frequently, is different, as he has intention of clearing his intestinal tract completely… Yes. If he forgot to recite the first time, he recites it only once later. However, if one is taking a medication causing him to urinate frequently, is different, as he has intention of clearing his intestinal tract completely and does not divert his attention from this process until it is complete. Until that time, therefore, he should not recite the blessing Asher Yatzar. Likewise, if one left the bathroom but has not diverted their attention to other matters, as he is still wishes to try again, he should not recite Asher Yatzar yet, until he finishes. Sources: עפ"י שוע"ר סי' ז סעי' ג, וסעי׳ ו. א״א…Show more
Yes. However, the very first garment after birth should not be one that the opposite gender has worn before. In today’s day and age where mothers give birth in the hospital, people are particular about the very first garments… Yes. However, the very first garment after birth should not be one that the opposite gender has worn before. In today’s day and age where mothers give birth in the hospital, people are particular about the very first garments that they dress the child when taking them home from the hospital. מלבוש המיוחד לאנשים ונשים - ראה כאן: https://asktherav.com/2531-tzivos-hashem-has-identical-sweatshirts-and-caps-for-boys-and-girls-is-there-a-problem-with-this/ אחרי הלידה - ראה של״ה תושב״כ תצא לא ילבש. והובא בס׳ זכירה. חותם קודש ט, י. כה״ח קטז, קט. לקוטי מאיר ח, ג. ובזמנינו - כן מקובל. #4179Show more
One who travelled east, observes Shavuos a day earlier than the people at his destination (i.e. on Shabbos and Sunday, the fifth and sixth of Sivan). These Halachos are relevant for this situation: Shabbos: This day is Yom-Tov for… One who travelled east, observes Shavuos a day earlier than the people at his destination (i.e. on Shabbos and Sunday, the fifth and sixth of Sivan). These Halachos are relevant for this situation: Shabbos: This day is Yom-Tov for the traveller but not for the local populace. The traveller should recite the Yom Tov Tefillos and Kiddush (adding the selections for Shabbos), but omit the three words “Zman Matan Toraseinu”. Sunday: This is the second day of Yom-Tov for the traveller but the first day for the local populace. The traveller observes Yom-Tov as usual, and he may include…Show more
The Arizal taught that Mikra (which includes Tehillim) should not be read at night. See here: Article #498: May I say Tehillim at night? There is no clarity about Friday night specifically. It appears that the custom is not… The Arizal taught that Mikra (which includes Tehillim) should not be read at night. See here: Article #498: May I say Tehillim at night? There is no clarity about Friday night specifically. It appears that the custom is not to say on Friday night. Q. What about Shabbos Mevorchim, when is the earliest I can start? A. The earliest you can start is Chatzos halayla. מקורות: יש שם לכאן ולכאן ללא הכרעה. ואדרבה, בסיום הדברים…Show more
One is not allowed to eat from Alos Hashachar until after davening Shachris. The Chabad custom is in accordance with the Halacha that one may eat if necessary in order to have strength and proper Kavanah during davening. However… One is not allowed to eat from Alos Hashachar until after davening Shachris. The Chabad custom is in accordance with the Halacha that one may eat if necessary in order to have strength and proper Kavanah during davening. However if one is going back to sleep then one should not eat until they wake up and say Brochos and are getting ready for davening. Regarding drinking, when going back to sleep one can drink before saying Brochos. See here with sources: https://asktherav.com/is-there-an-obligation-to-recite-birchos-hashachar-and-shemah-before-eating-in-the-morning/ בנוגע לשתי', ראה דע״ת פט, ג. ערוה״ש שם כג. ועוד. #4239Show more
לא. כיון שאפשר להוריד אחד מהם ללא השני. וגם אם קשה קצת, אפשר להקל. טעמים ומקורות: ראה רמ״א יו״ד ש, ד. ובנו״כ שם. שו״ת שבה״ל ט, רכו. וראה דרך אמונה כלאים יו״ד. וגם אם קשה קצת - ראה… לא. כיון שאפשר להוריד אחד מהם ללא השני. וגם אם קשה קצת, אפשר להקל. טעמים ומקורות: ראה רמ״א יו״ד ש, ד. ובנו״כ שם. שו״ת שבה״ל ט, רכו. וראה דרך אמונה כלאים יו״ד. וגם אם קשה קצת - ראה ש״ך וט״ז שם. וראה גם שו״ת חלקת יעקב יו״ד קעב. מנחת יצחק ה, סד. אבל בשבה״ל שם שלהחמיר מעיקר הדין אין בנו, אבל יש מקום עכ״פ לחומרא זו לחול. #4284Show more
Yes. Sources: ראה סימן רסג סעיף ד ואדה"ז סעיפים ו-ז. ובפי׳…
The simple explanation is because Shema requires more concentration than any other part of davening. It’s the only section of davening which Kavanh is required Min HaTorah. There are other explanations according to Kabalah. ראה נו״כ השו״ע או״ח… The simple explanation is because Shema requires more concentration than any other part of davening. It’s the only section of davening which Kavanh is required Min HaTorah. There are other explanations according to Kabalah. ראה נו״כ השו״ע או״ח סא. #4081 Show more
See Halacha2go.com #622. #4297
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