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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
It is forbidden to sell a flight ticket to a Jew that will be flying directly on Shabbos, for both the reasons of "helping one do a sin" and "Chilul Hashem". Sources: Helping one do an Aveira - See Shulchan Aruch…
If one did not give Maaser on the gross income when he received it, he is now obligated to give Maaser on this money. Follow up Question: What if the refund is actually more than what you made,… If one did not give Maaser on the gross income when he received it, he is now obligated to give Maaser on this money. Follow up Question: What if the refund is actually more than what you made, (more than the amount that was reduced from your pay check), but it is being given to you because you don't make so much and have kids? Answer: The amount 'extra' (which was not calculated before) is now obligated in Maaser. Sources: עיין בפתחי תשובה סי' רמט ס"ק א שמביא מהשער…Show more
Full Question: Is there room to be lenient and not need to check a jacket that has no wool or linen stated on the tag, and most of the time I've ever check any jacket, it was Shatnez free?… Full Question: Is there room to be lenient and not need to check a jacket that has no wool or linen stated on the tag, and most of the time I've ever check any jacket, it was Shatnez free? Is there room to be lenient and not need to check my Kapotah that the merchant stated: "no one ever stated to have found shatnez in my Kaptotahs"? Answer: About the jacket- I would recommend to check, because many times there is a problem with the stitching and the stuffing. About the Kapotah- you must check each Kapotah individually.…Show more
No. Unless your parents are not Makpid. Even in this case, if there is someone there who has no parents you shouldn’t say it. The common custom, however, is that even if one’s parents don’t mind they don’t do… No. Unless your parents are not Makpid. Even in this case, if there is someone there who has no parents you shouldn’t say it. The common custom, however, is that even if one’s parents don’t mind they don’t do so if both parents are alive. Sources: רמ"א או"ח קלב, ב. ועד"ז ביו"ד שעו, ד. וגם…Show more
Question: My main reason in sending this Email to you is because the gap between the Klal and the leadership is growing to a point that many people (including myself) feel disregarded, scoffed and misunderstood by Rabbanim. I do… Question: My main reason in sending this Email to you is because the gap between the Klal and the leadership is growing to a point that many people (including myself) feel disregarded, scoffed and misunderstood by Rabbanim. I do not have to explain the integral role that Rabbonim play in leading a Frum life, and what devastating results this dynamic leads to. With children not allowed to go to school (whether or not you agree that they should) the Chinuch of many hundreds of children is suffering. Families have been placed under tremendous burdens during this time affecting Sholom…Show more
Answer: One is not allowed to tear paper towels on shabbos, even not on the perforated line. Regarding toilet paper, where no other other choice exists, one may rip the toilet paper, not on the perforated line. It is… Answer: One is not allowed to tear paper towels on shabbos, even not on the perforated line. Regarding toilet paper, where no other other choice exists, one may rip the toilet paper, not on the perforated line. It is recommended to rip the toilet paper with a Shinui. Ripping toilet paper with the left hand is not considered a Shinui. This should not be relied on under ordinary circumstances; only where toilet paper was not prepared before Shabbos and it’s allowed only in order to preserve human dignity. Reasoning: The issue of ripping toilet paper isn't a issue…Show more
Should I still say Tachanun on my own while they say Hallel? Should I leave the room and say it? If I leave the room, do I put my head on my arm still? Answer: It is highly… Should I still say Tachanun on my own while they say Hallel? Should I leave the room and say it? If I leave the room, do I put my head on my arm still? Answer: It is highly advisable not to daven in such a Minyan on this day, even if it comes at the expense of Davening without a Minyan. It’s important on the one hand not to get into any type of Machlokes with the Minyan, and at the same time not to be perceived as one who is supportive of practices which are questionable. If…Show more
Yes, you should skip Tachanun, but in a manner that doesn't call attention to your behavior. טעמים ומקורות: בכללות הענין ילה״ע מאג״ק ח״ז ע׳ קכה ואילך. והנה יש שדנו משום לא תתגודדו (ראה גם משנ״ב סי׳ קלא… Yes, you should skip Tachanun, but in a manner that doesn't call attention to your behavior. טעמים ומקורות: בכללות הענין ילה״ע מאג״ק ח״ז ע׳ קכה ואילך. והנה יש שדנו משום לא תתגודדו (ראה גם משנ״ב סי׳ קלא סק״ו). אבל בימינו אלה בלקוטאי שנתקבצו מכ״מ עם שינויי נוסחאות ומנהגים לרוב, ל״ש כ״כ לא תתגודדו. ובכלל, לענין נפ״א יש להוכיח שא״צ לעשות כמנהג המקום - ראה מגילה כב, ב. וכש״כ שאין לעשות היפך מנהגו שלא לומר תחנון. וראה שו״ת לבו״מ סי׳ רכו בתשו׳ לבעל קצה המטה. (וצ״ע מש״כ שלרב לא נתגלו ד׳ הזהר שהרי רב היינו ר׳ אבא שכתב…Show more
No. מקור: שו״ע יו״ד פט, א. #4171
There are countless details involved in converting ovens and stoves from meat use to dairy, but this is not the forum to delve into this at length. (We will limit the discussion to details relevant to the Alter Rebbe’s… There are countless details involved in converting ovens and stoves from meat use to dairy, but this is not the forum to delve into this at length. (We will limit the discussion to details relevant to the Alter Rebbe’s treatment of the matter in his laws of Shavuos.) The Alter Rebbe states that those who are accustomed to bake dairy products for Shavuos must be careful when koshering their meat ovens (in which meaty juices and the like occasionally drip or splatter, and these juices are then absorbed into the oven walls)—the oven must be heated to the point…Show more
There is a prohibition of doing business with non-kosher food, in addition to the prohibition of benefiting from some issurim (such as milk and meat mixtures). The best solution is to rent out the restaurant space to a non-Jew,… There is a prohibition of doing business with non-kosher food, in addition to the prohibition of benefiting from some issurim (such as milk and meat mixtures). The best solution is to rent out the restaurant space to a non-Jew, and the non-Jew runs the restaurant and pays a fixed amount as rent for the space. So advises Chelkas Binyamin 117:8. [There is an additional problem of Shabbos operations and revenues. These matters can be dealt with by making a partnership with a non-Jew and drafting a contract which arranges that all Shabbos and Yom Tov revenues will be…Show more
Question: There was a Minhag to eat colored eggs on Lag BaOmer. I once heard that we don't do it any more (Bechukas Hagoyim?). Now it's going around that it's Chabad Minhag to eat them. Is this indeed our… Question: There was a Minhag to eat colored eggs on Lag BaOmer. I once heard that we don't do it any more (Bechukas Hagoyim?). Now it's going around that it's Chabad Minhag to eat them. Is this indeed our Minhag? Answer: There is indeed such a custom, practiced specifically in Lubavitch, Karlin and other circles. The Rebbe was seen publicly practicing this custom. טעמים ומקורות: ראה לקו״ד ע׳ 1045. ס׳ המנהגים ע׳ 43. ליבאווייטש וחיילי׳ ע׳ 57. תולדות חב״ד בארה״ב ע׳ שמא. תשורה י״ד כסלו תשס״ו. אוצר מנהגי חב״ד ע׳ ערה. ע׳ רפ. וכן מקובל מכו״כ. וראה המסופר…Show more
Once she actually slept there. מקורות: ראה שערי דעה לבעל שמן רוקח קצה, ד. וראה…
This requires Libbun Gamur. This can be accomplished by putting it into a self clean oven for a complete cycle. #4066
Question: I am doing construction in my house, and I am getting rid of an opening in the wall of an air conditioner and closing the opening. I remember hearing something about leaving a small hole when closing a… Question: I am doing construction in my house, and I am getting rid of an opening in the wall of an air conditioner and closing the opening. I remember hearing something about leaving a small hole when closing a window for שדים. Is this something that we’re Makpid on and does it pertain to my situation? Answer: Please see here: https://asktherav.com/article-433-what-is-the-source-for-not-closing-up-doors-and-windows/ Sources: ובמ''מ שם, וטעם הדבר: בספר חסידים [סי' אלף קמ"ו]:…Show more
Answer: If you cannot find a Minyan either in Eretz Yisroel or in Chutz La'aretz to hear this Parasha, then there’s nothing else you can do about it. Follow up Question: If it’s OK with the Shul Rav,… Answer: If you cannot find a Minyan either in Eretz Yisroel or in Chutz La'aretz to hear this Parasha, then there’s nothing else you can do about it. Follow up Question: If it’s OK with the Shul Rav, can Shlishi, of Mincha on Shabbos afternoon, read till the end of the Parsha, so I can hear the whole Sedra? Answer: Yes. #4007Show more
Question: I used to join the late Minyanim for Mincha during the week and Friday in 770, since it is hard to get Shabbos prep done and be in Shul early many Fridays. Also, bad habits are hard to… Question: I used to join the late Minyanim for Mincha during the week and Friday in 770, since it is hard to get Shabbos prep done and be in Shul early many Fridays. Also, bad habits are hard to break. Where I live now, I would have to come on time to the only Mincha Minyan, some time before Shkia. There isn't even one minyan Mincha in entire city after Shkia. If the entire city has indeed a minhag/psak to daven before shkia, can Chabad have a different psak/minhag? Please advise me. Answer: There is a…Show more
:תשובה בשיחת י״ט כסלו תשמ״ז (סה״ש תשמ״ז א ע׳ 146 ובהערה 10) בקשר עם תליית שיר המעלות בבית הרפואה, נזכר בדרך אגב, ש״בימינו אלה מסיבות רפואיות יולדות הנשים בבית הרפואה דוקא״. ״ובמילא הרי זה (ע״פ) הוראת התורה״. לאידך, במענה… :תשובה בשיחת י״ט כסלו תשמ״ז (סה״ש תשמ״ז א ע׳ 146 ובהערה 10) בקשר עם תליית שיר המעלות בבית הרפואה, נזכר בדרך אגב, ש״בימינו אלה מסיבות רפואיות יולדות הנשים בבית הרפואה דוקא״. ״ובמילא הרי זה (ע״פ) הוראת התורה״. לאידך, במענה בגוכתי״ק לא׳ הרבנים [ומפי השמועה - המענה דן בנושא זה] (נדפס בבית משיח גל׳ 378 - כ״ד מנ״א תשס״ב. ולא בנוסח שהושמט בתפארת יהודה קלמן ע׳ 63. וכדי בזיון וקצף) ש״בדור שלא נשמע תמיד לפס״ד רבנים - הרי (לבד מהמפורש בשו״ע) יש להזהר ככל האפשרי מהכרזת איסורים שנתחדשו מפני השינוים בסדר החיים (ובפרט כשאין מודיעים טעם זה, ומעורר תמי׳ -…Show more
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