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Yes. This is our Minhag, at the time of the Bris. ראה היום יום כ״ח אדר שני. שיחת ז׳ אד״ש תשי״א. #981 (2)
The individual must be told that this is forbidden to do. If he does do it, one need not leave the Shule. However, one should not stay in the immediate vicinity of the air-conditioning or heating. It’s best to… The individual must be told that this is forbidden to do. If he does do it, one need not leave the Shule. However, one should not stay in the immediate vicinity of the air-conditioning or heating. It’s best to actually open the window so as not to benefit directly from the air-conditioning or heating. טעמים ומקורות: בקצרה: יש כאן כמה דיונים נפרדים: א. הנאה ממעשה שבת כשיכול ליהנות בדוחק לפנ״ז. ב. הקולא שא״צ לצאת מביתו בנוגע למעשה שבת. ג. הקולא שא״צ לצאת כשאינו ביתו. ועל הסדר: א. בענין הא׳ - ראה שו״ת מנחת שלמה א, ה ד״ה ברם…Show more
There is no problem with clothing which by nature are the same for men and women. Nonetheless there should be other ways to identify between man and woman when they are so young that the general male and female… There is no problem with clothing which by nature are the same for men and women. Nonetheless there should be other ways to identify between man and woman when they are so young that the general male and female features aren’t so discernible. This can be achieved by other garments. Sources: ראה מהרש״א נדרים מט, ב. שו״ת אהלי יעקב למהריק״ש…Show more
You may keep the dress. If it is a simple day to day dress, you may wear it now. If it is an expensive Shabbos dress, you should wait to wear it until Shabbos. #4177
There are two questions here. First, if one can eat together with non Jews. Second, if it's OK for a Jew to enter a mosque. A Jew is not allowed to eat a festive meal with non Jews. Some… There are two questions here. First, if one can eat together with non Jews. Second, if it's OK for a Jew to enter a mosque. A Jew is not allowed to eat a festive meal with non Jews. Some apply this to all meals so long as the Jews and non Jews are sitting at the same table and the majority is non Jews. According to these opinions it applies even if the food is supplied by the Jew and hosted in the Jews home. However, if the majority of people are Jewish or they are sitting at separate…Show more
Full Question: In one of the offices I visit on Mivtzoim on a weekly basis there's a gentleman that may have a little warped beliefs in relation to Yoshke, some of his Jewish Co-workers say that he had once… Full Question: In one of the offices I visit on Mivtzoim on a weekly basis there's a gentleman that may have a little warped beliefs in relation to Yoshke, some of his Jewish Co-workers say that he had once worked for J4J and holds strong beliefs about Christianity. (He is attached to those believes emotionally, as when he was not well with a risk of having one of his hands amputated, some Priest came to see him and promised him that if he undertook to acknowledge Yoshke as the..., his hand will be spared, and so his hand was).…Show more
If I understand your question correctly, if someone used an oven for a product that is not Cholov Yisroel does the oven need to be Kashered. Yes it needs to be Kashered. Sources: רמ"א יו"ד סי' קטו סעי' א. #4190…
Full Question: Lag B'Omer evening, I spoke to a group of children in connection with Lag B'Omer. Afterwards, I went to Daven Ma'ariv, I had a doubt whether I may count Sefira with a Bracha. Because I told the… Full Question: Lag B'Omer evening, I spoke to a group of children in connection with Lag B'Omer. Afterwards, I went to Daven Ma'ariv, I had a doubt whether I may count Sefira with a Bracha. Because I told the children that it's Lag B'Omer. And perhaps I was Yoitze the Mitzva by that. I then saw, at the Minyan of Maariv, a Mashpia from one of our Yeshivos, and asked him what he thinks. He said "I just finished making a Farbrengen with my Talmidim, and mentioned many times that it's Lag B'Omer. And I'm sure that I can…Show more
The concerns of opening a diaper for the first time on Shabbos touch on either the Melachas of מכה בפטיש or קורע or תופר, therefore by opening the diaper before Shabbos, (it does not make a difference how much… The concerns of opening a diaper for the first time on Shabbos touch on either the Melachas of מכה בפטיש or קורע or תופר, therefore by opening the diaper before Shabbos, (it does not make a difference how much time in advance) and then re-closing them - this circumvents the problems. There is no difference between Shabbos and Yom Tov in this matter. It is also worthy to mention that the diapers which are made with velcro, do not have questions in the first place, thus they are certainly permitted for usage. Sources: See Shulchan Aruch Admor Hazaken Orach Chayim 317:6 & 340:13. See…Show more
Only liquid soap is permitted to use on Shabbos. Some are stringent even with liquid soap to dilute and add water before Shabbos. If it’s so watery that it pours fast, all agree that it is OK. Sources: עיין ברמ״א סימן שכו סע׳ י בנוגע זייף שאסור…
Question: I was working for a company for over 6 years and built a close relationship with one client that I was his exclusive sales rep, they don't even call the office they call me on my cell, and… Question: I was working for a company for over 6 years and built a close relationship with one client that I was his exclusive sales rep, they don't even call the office they call me on my cell, and he only dealt with me. I am now starting to work for a new company. May I contact this customer to come to do business with me at the new company. Answer: One should not actively approach clients from another company’s client base. With non-Jewish client there is room for leniency, although a G-d fearing person would be strict…Show more
If the cage is on a table, which is 10 tefachim high and 4x4 tefachim wide, as long as you cannot smell the smell from where you are, you may Daven and say Tehilim in the room. If it… If the cage is on a table, which is 10 tefachim high and 4x4 tefachim wide, as long as you cannot smell the smell from where you are, you may Daven and say Tehilim in the room. If it is a faint smell which you don’t mind it is not an issue. טעמים ומקורות: שוע"ר עט, ח-ט. וצ"ע אם היא בגדר לול, ואפילו את"ל שכן ושלכן דינו כצואת אדם, אם יש חילוק רשות, כ"ז שאין ריחה מגיע אליו מותר לקרות - שם סעיף ד. ריח קלוש - ראה משנ״ב כג. אפיקי מגינים עט, טו. #4141 Show more
Is there a difference between the beginning/end of the 9 days? Answer: 1) One should avoid swimming during all of the nine days. (There are those that are lenient until the week of Tisha Ba'av, however the Rema… Is there a difference between the beginning/end of the 9 days? Answer: 1) One should avoid swimming during all of the nine days. (There are those that are lenient until the week of Tisha Ba'av, however the Rema is not lenient in this matter). If your children are under the age of Chinuch (2-5 years old) there is room for leniency of swimming lessons on ג אב. Nonetheless, many are particular to avoid any activities which are unsafe during this period. 2) In general, there are additional stringencies that apply in the week in which Tisha Ba'av falls…Show more
אם השיער מגודל, אפילו קצת - יכול להסתפר ביום החופה. טעמים ומקורות: ע״פ דין ודאי מותר שלא יכנס לחופה כשהוא מנוול, שיו״ט שלו הוא, וכדין רגל. והרי חתן יום חופתו מותר להסתפר אפילו באבל - ראה ש״ך יו״ד… אם השיער מגודל, אפילו קצת - יכול להסתפר ביום החופה. טעמים ומקורות: ע״פ דין ודאי מותר שלא יכנס לחופה כשהוא מנוול, שיו״ט שלו הוא, וכדין רגל. והרי חתן יום חופתו מותר להסתפר אפילו באבל - ראה ש״ך יו״ד שמב, יא. א״ר קלב, ד. שו״ת חת״ס יו״ד שמח. וכ״כ הפוסקים לגבי מילה גם ביום שלפניו סמוך לערב, ראה הגהות מנהגים טירנא עא, הובא בד״מ תצג, ג. והוא הן בנוגע לבעל ברית והן בנוגע לאבי הבן. אבל ראה בשכנה״ג בהגב״י ח, שהתיר רק ביום המילה ממש. וכבר השיגו בא״ר י. וראה גם בפר״ח תצג. פרי האדמה ב, קסב, ב. מאמ״ר…Show more
From the לשון of the Alter Rebbe it appears that the wine should be poured on the table or on the plate and then one should put out the candle in the wine. However, pouring on the candle is… From the לשון of the Alter Rebbe it appears that the wine should be poured on the table or on the plate and then one should put out the candle in the wine. However, pouring on the candle is also acceptable and fits in with the reason of this custom. Sources: עיין אדה"ז סימן רצ"ו ס"ה. ולשון אדה"ז שם "גם…Show more
Both are fine but it's preferable that the wicks be touching, see the טעמים ומקורות below. טעמים ומקורות: עיין שו״ע אדה"ז ס' רצ"ח ס"ד שאם הנר קלוע אין צורך שהשלהבת של שתי הפתילות יגעו אחד בשני, משא"כ אם… Both are fine but it's preferable that the wicks be touching, see the טעמים ומקורות below. טעמים ומקורות: עיין שו״ע אדה"ז ס' רצ"ח ס"ד שאם הנר קלוע אין צורך שהשלהבת של שתי הפתילות יגעו אחד בשני, משא"כ אם אינם קלועים יחד אלא שתי נרות נפרדים יש צורך לחבר השלהבות. אלא שכ״ז במוסגר. ואולי הטעם שנסתפק בדבר. ועכ״פ נהגינן להדר שיהיו הן קלועים והן נוגעים. ועיין שם בב"י בשם המ״מ שמשמע שהיו קלועים יחד. וראה משנ״ב ח. שו״ת בא״מ ד, כט. #4089Show more
שאלות: מאחר ובקהילתנו הרוב אינן שומרי תומ"צ לע"ע ואינן בקיאים בהלכות - איך, האם וכיצד ניתן להפסיק בתפילה לקרוא להשלמת מניין, לסמן ליהודי שקורא את כל השמו"ע (כולל קדושה, על הניסים דחנוכה ופורים וכו') שאינו מתנהג נכון וכיו"ב כי… שאלות: מאחר ובקהילתנו הרוב אינן שומרי תומ"צ לע"ע ואינן בקיאים בהלכות - איך, האם וכיצד ניתן להפסיק בתפילה לקרוא להשלמת מניין, לסמן ליהודי שקורא את כל השמו"ע (כולל קדושה, על הניסים דחנוכה ופורים וכו') שאינו מתנהג נכון וכיו"ב כי רבים הם. האם לצורך הסברה לאחרים שאינם יודעים וכו' ובמקרים שונים יש היתר לשוחח באמצע פס"ד/ק"ש/לרמז בשמו"ע? מענה: באמצע פסוקי דזמרה אפשר להקל לצורך הקהל. באמצע ברכות קריאת שמע אסור להפסיק. וראה במקורות למצבים שאפשר להקל בשעת הדחק גדול. אפשר להכריז בין הברכות בחזרת הש״צ, כשהמכריז אינו הש״צ, כמובן. בין ישתבח ליוצר מותר להכריז כשאר הפסק לצורך מצוה. והיינו…Show more
The custom is to wait until nightfall on the eve of Lag Ba’Omer. #4133
Link for doorbell The Ring doorbell unit is activated in three ways: By a visitor ringing the bell. By the owner accessing live view. By enabling the motion detector feature. 1 and 2 are not a worry on Shabbos,…Link for doorbell The Ring doorbell unit is activated in three ways: By a visitor ringing the bell. By the owner accessing live view. By enabling the motion detector feature. 1 and 2 are not a worry on Shabbos, as no Jew will be ringing the bell, and similarly, you will not be accessing live view. The third issue, motion detection, is an automatic feature that will pose Shabbos concerns. At the same time, motion detection is an optional feature which can be disabled, and many users prefer that because it drains the battery much more quickly. [For that…Show more
May and should be fixed. טעמים ומקורות: שו״ת נוב״י תנינא יו״ד קסט. פת״ש רעו, יח. משנ״ב לב, קכו. בה״ל ד״ה אם אותיות. משיב דבר עח. אבנ״ז או״ח ה. יו״ד שסז. בית שערים יו״ד ב… May and should be fixed. טעמים ומקורות: שו״ת נוב״י תנינא יו״ד קסט. פת״ש רעו, יח. משנ״ב לב, קכו. בה״ל ד״ה אם אותיות. משיב דבר עח. אבנ״ז או״ח ה. יו״ד שסז. בית שערים יו״ד ב קלב. אמרי יושר א, קיג. שבה״ל ו קנב. הנסמן במשנת הסופר יב, לח. #4106Show more
The Rama mentions this custom. According to the Magen Avraham’s interpretation, the custom is that the first Challah should actually be Milchig. However, the common custom to eat Milchig Mezonos, such as cheese cake and later wash for a… The Rama mentions this custom. According to the Magen Avraham’s interpretation, the custom is that the first Challah should actually be Milchig. However, the common custom to eat Milchig Mezonos, such as cheese cake and later wash for a Fleishig meal. טעמים ומקורות: עיין ברמ״א או״ח תצד סעיף ג שכתב בטעם המנהג למאכלי חלב בשבועות זכר לשתי הלחם. וכיון שאין לאכול חלב ובשר מלחם אחד, נוהגים לאפות לחם עם חמאה, כמובא במ״א שם סק''ח עיין שם. ואין ליטול ידיים ולברך ברכות המזון פעמים באותו סעודה אם שתי הלחמים פרווה מצד חשש של ברכה לבטלה, כנזכר ברמ"א יו"ד סימן פט…Show more
Yes. מקור: סה״ש תשמ״ט ב ע׳ 745. Does it matter that I already bought the fruit and they would go to waste otherwise? In such a case it may be said even before Lag BaOmer. … Yes. מקור: סה״ש תשמ״ט ב ע׳ 745. Does it matter that I already bought the fruit and they would go to waste otherwise? In such a case it may be said even before Lag BaOmer. מקור: במכש״כ מבין המצרים, ראה רמ״א או״ח תקנא, יז: "וכן בפרי שלא ימצא אחר ט' באב, מותר לברך ולאכלו בין המצרים". #4149Show more
We have a friend who is not Frum at this time and has had a hard time finding a Shidduch as a Kohen. There is a girl who was "married" to a non-Jew at some point, but is no… We have a friend who is not Frum at this time and has had a hard time finding a Shidduch as a Kohen. There is a girl who was "married" to a non-Jew at some point, but is no longer in that relationship. Is she suitable for a Kohen? Answer: It is a Biblical prohibition for a Kohen to marry a woman who lived previously with a Goi, she is called a "Zonah" in the Torah. If the boy is from a several generation non-Frum lineage, it might be worth looking into if indeed he is…Show more
During Davening and Birchas HaMazon one should wear a double covering, specifically a hat on top of the Yarmulke. It is the Minhag of some Ba'alei Nefesh to wear a double covering also while saying a Brochoh or Hashem’s… During Davening and Birchas HaMazon one should wear a double covering, specifically a hat on top of the Yarmulke. It is the Minhag of some Ba'alei Nefesh to wear a double covering also while saying a Brochoh or Hashem’s name. Others aren’t particular especially when wearing a large Yarmulke, or a Yarmulke which has two layers. טעמים ומקורות: עפ"י ב"י או״ח סי' ח ד"ה המכסה - לפי תירוץ הא', ב"ח שם בד"ה הנ"ל. שו״ת מהר״י מברונא קסו. סידור יעב״ץ סדר לבישה ד. וכ"ה באמרי פנחס השלם (קוריץ) ע' פא, ובאהל יהושע בשם הרה״צ מהר"י מבעלזא. דברי יחזקאל החדש…Show more
If others have given you Tzedaka money, you may use it for your needs. However, you may not use your own Tzedaka money for your own personal needs. #4144
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