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Question: I know the Bimah needs to be in middle of Shul and was told that one row of seats in the back of the Bimah is sufficient. The Bimah we have has 2 chairs connected to structure of… Question: I know the Bimah needs to be in middle of Shul and was told that one row of seats in the back of the Bimah is sufficient. The Bimah we have has 2 chairs connected to structure of Bimah, would that be enough for having "seating" behind the Bimah, or would we have to put more chairs behind the whole structure? Answer: Since the Bimah appears (based on the picture you sent) to be close to the back wall of the Shul on the west side, there should be chairs also staged behind it, so it is…Show more
It is quoted that the Rebbe instructed that while driving from city to city at night one should stop to rest every hour. Sources: ביחידות עם הרב חיים צימענט (מנהל ישיבת אחי תמימים…
If they took the same water and poured it into the Keurig machine while cold is there any problem? The water being poured was always cold. Answer: If there was hot steam coming out of the Cholent when… If they took the same water and poured it into the Keurig machine while cold is there any problem? The water being poured was always cold. Answer: If there was hot steam coming out of the Cholent when the water was poured (and still hot when reaching the bottle) then the bottle is Fleishig and this is a problem for the Keurig machine. If though there was no hot steam coming out of the Cholent, then this poses no problem for the Keurig machine. Regarding the plastic bottle one should consider it Fleishig. See also the following link…Show more
Yes. Sources: ובמכ״ש מבין המצרים כשיפסיד הברכה - ראה שו״ע או״ח…
Q. Is one allowed to ride with an Uber when a cross is dangling from the driver's mirror? A. Yes. Q. Is there a problem to daven and learn Torah while I'm in the taxi? A. There is… Q. Is one allowed to ride with an Uber when a cross is dangling from the driver's mirror? A. Yes. Q. Is there a problem to daven and learn Torah while I'm in the taxi? A. There is no prohibition when it’s very small and unnoticeable. Even if not, if you are not directly facing it, it is permissible. If necessary, you may be lenient to Daven with closed eyes or turning your face away. Sources: א. אין כאן סרך איסור שהרכב אינו של הנוסע…Show more
Answer: On the Seoul (ICN)-JFK segment, the passenger will be flying against the sun, which will cause the passenger to experience evening, morning, afternoon, and the next evening in quick succession. The only reason it is still Sunday evening… Answer: On the Seoul (ICN)-JFK segment, the passenger will be flying against the sun, which will cause the passenger to experience evening, morning, afternoon, and the next evening in quick succession. The only reason it is still Sunday evening when the passenger lands in JFK is because the passenger crossed the International Dateline, which moves the date one day backward. The two Sunday night are regarded as separate, and the passenger will need to count a different Sefirah on each one. In other words, the passenger with count the Sunday night on the plane as the 9th of the…Show more
According to most poskim, one may listen to music during Chol Hamoed Pesach, and this is the common custom. Sources: ראה שו"ע או"ח סי' תצ"ג ובמשב"ז שם ס"ק א'…
Permitted, and should say Nusach of Bein Kodesh Le'kodesh. Sources: ראה שו״ע אדה״ז רצט,יא. ודון מינה ואוקי באתרין. וראה…
Question: If a family is going away for Pesach and selling the whole house but has a non-religious son that will be staying in the house. Forcing him to leave will cause strife. He will probably eat some of… Question: If a family is going away for Pesach and selling the whole house but has a non-religious son that will be staying in the house. Forcing him to leave will cause strife. He will probably eat some of the Chometz. Does this effect the validity of the sale? Answer: They should have done Bedika and removed Chometz instead of selling. Nonetheless, the sale is still valid. #3773Show more
Question: What is the Halachos for men regarding Tznius Like shorts, covering parts etc.? Answer: The clothing of a man should not be provocative or demeaning. Certainly the garments should not be tight in a way that could… Question: What is the Halachos for men regarding Tznius Like shorts, covering parts etc.? Answer: The clothing of a man should not be provocative or demeaning. Certainly the garments should not be tight in a way that could cause friction in the "erva" area. One must also follow the standard custom of the locale. One must wear pants (not shorts) and that they not be very tight, as is the custom among all G-d fearing Jews. The Rebbe was very displeased with seeing a picture of a man wearing shorts in a bungalow in the summer,…Show more
It can be frustrating when our child does not follow the values and ideals that we strongly believe in. This can be compounded when we believe that 'she is an extremely difficult child" in general. As you did not… It can be frustrating when our child does not follow the values and ideals that we strongly believe in. This can be compounded when we believe that 'she is an extremely difficult child" in general. As you did not share much of the background of the situation and the family dynamics, I can only answer more generally. More important than working to change her Tznius is addressing the issue of her being an extreme difficult child. It is worthwhile to address that with a professional as soon as possible as you have many years of life together and the…Show more
Tzedaka in the equivalent of the meals eaten on 41 days should be given. This Tzedaka does not have to be given at once and can be given over time. Sources: ראה שולחן מנחם ח"ג ע' קל ואילך ובהערות שם,…
A hot water urn that is available for public use in a place of business, work or school cafeteria or an airline kitchen may become Treif (non-kosher) when it comes in contact with non-kosher foodstuff. This can create issues… A hot water urn that is available for public use in a place of business, work or school cafeteria or an airline kitchen may become Treif (non-kosher) when it comes in contact with non-kosher foodstuff. This can create issues for kosher consumers who would like a hot coffee or hot instant soup on the go. It is safe to assume—based on standard food-safety protocol and additional halachic rationale—that a public hot water urn is used only for heating water, and, in most cases, is washed separately from other dishes. However, it can still become treif in three basic ways:…Show more
Le’chatchilah (the correct behavior before the fact), a hot milchig (dairy) pot and a hot fleishig (meat) pot should not come into contact with each other. In case they did touch, Be’dieved (after the fact), the Halachah is as… Le’chatchilah (the correct behavior before the fact), a hot milchig (dairy) pot and a hot fleishig (meat) pot should not come into contact with each other. In case they did touch, Be’dieved (after the fact), the Halachah is as follows: If there was liquid on the outside of either one of the pots—on the side that is adjacent to the other pot—both pots become treif (non-kosher) due to the taste being transferred from one to the other via the liquid on the pot (or pots). However, if there was only a minimal amount of moisture, according to many opinions,…Show more
Opening a can on Shabbos involves a host of halachic issues, some of which are subject to serious debate amongst contemporary poskim. The issues include the risk of transgressing Shabbos Isurim (prohibitions), in any one of the following ways:… Opening a can on Shabbos involves a host of halachic issues, some of which are subject to serious debate amongst contemporary poskim. The issues include the risk of transgressing Shabbos Isurim (prohibitions), in any one of the following ways: Fashioning or building a new vessel, Demolishing an existing vessel, The possibility of Mechatech (cutting to size), if opening a can on the perforations, Making a Pesach Yofe (a nice opening), which is a derivative of Makeh Be’Patish (completing the final stage of a vessel). For all these reasons and others, it is a good idea to open cans before…Show more
An issue frequently addressed by poskim is whether disposable utensils require Tevilah. The majority opinion is that since these utensils are not intended to last, and will eventually be disposed of, they do not have to be Toveled, and… An issue frequently addressed by poskim is whether disposable utensils require Tevilah. The majority opinion is that since these utensils are not intended to last, and will eventually be disposed of, they do not have to be Toveled, and that is indeed the accepted custom. A more difficult question is whether a disposable glass soft drink bottle has to be Toveled. Regular glass utensils require Tevilah according to all opinions, and are very durable; however, since we live in a time of plenty, very many things are thrown away shortly after use. How do we avoid the issue of…Show more
Question: Recently I have been feeling Hargashos many times, I do a Bedika, usually it comes out good, however twice it did have blood in it. The other night I woke up in the middle of the night, I… Question: Recently I have been feeling Hargashos many times, I do a Bedika, usually it comes out good, however twice it did have blood in it. The other night I woke up in the middle of the night, I felt something, however, I wasn't able to determine if I felt a flow coming out, or just wetness on the outside. I didn't do a Bedika. The next morning I found a spot of blood on my dark blue sheet. Is this a problem? In general, if I can't determine what kind of feeling I have, do I have to…Show more
Most certainly since videos of the Rebbe constitute Limmud HaTorah and/or inspire people to the observance of Mitzvahs. However, this only applies if: People won’t come otherwise. Amount and/or quality of food is reasonable and proportionate, not over the… Most certainly since videos of the Rebbe constitute Limmud HaTorah and/or inspire people to the observance of Mitzvahs. However, this only applies if: People won’t come otherwise. Amount and/or quality of food is reasonable and proportionate, not over the top. This is for people that would otherwise be wasting their time, or would otherwise be involved in in Divrei Hareshus, not if they would otherwise be involved in learning Torah etc. #3994 Show more
Question Continued: What about Birchos Haftarah? If yes, what about when a person is relying on listening to these Brachos for the account of 100 Brachos required daily? Answer: The custom is to answer Baruch Hu Uvaruch Shemo… Question Continued: What about Birchos Haftarah? If yes, what about when a person is relying on listening to these Brachos for the account of 100 Brachos required daily? Answer: The custom is to answer Baruch Hu Uvaruch Shemo in all these cases. Sources: שקו״ט בכ״מ באמירת ב״ה וב״ש בחזרת הש״צ כשיוצא יד״ח…Show more
Someone who intends to travel on Erev Pesach in order to spend Pesach in a different location should not sell their entire property to a non-Jew as Chametz . Rather, at least one room must not be included in… Someone who intends to travel on Erev Pesach in order to spend Pesach in a different location should not sell their entire property to a non-Jew as Chametz . Rather, at least one room must not be included in the sale in order to be able to perform Bedikas Chametz in at least part of his home. A person who travels before the night of the fourteenth of Nissan need not leave a room unsold. Instead, they are obligated to perform Bedikas Chametz wherever they may be. A guest in another’s home should place some of their own Chametz…Show more
Question: I know one wears a Kapoteh on Shabbos, Yom Tov, Chol Hamoed, and 19th of Kislev. What other times is it Minhag Chabad to wear a Kapoteh? 10 of Shevat? 12 and 13 of Tammuz? Rosh Chodesh Kislev?… Question: I know one wears a Kapoteh on Shabbos, Yom Tov, Chol Hamoed, and 19th of Kislev. What other times is it Minhag Chabad to wear a Kapoteh? 10 of Shevat? 12 and 13 of Tammuz? Rosh Chodesh Kislev? Bris Milah? Father of Chosson/Kallah at wedding? Hachnasas Sefer Torah? Answer: There is no formal Chabad custom about most of the days you have mentioned. This is an individual choice which can and should be discussed with one’s personal Mashpia. The only exception is wearing Shabbos clothing at a child’s wedding or at a child’s Bar Mitzvah. This…Show more
Thoroughly clean the needles and K-cup pack holder. Pour in detergent. Replace the cup holder with a new K-cup holder (a replaceable part). Do not use the machine for 24 hours, and then run two boiling hot water cycles… Thoroughly clean the needles and K-cup pack holder. Pour in detergent. Replace the cup holder with a new K-cup holder (a replaceable part). Do not use the machine for 24 hours, and then run two boiling hot water cycles (without a K-cup) in the machine. Do not rely on this for Pesach Kashering. #3496Show more
Yes, if it is a Libbun Gamur. However, it is recommended not to leave it till Pesach in case one will forget and use it without Libbun. Sources: רמ״א תנב, א. אדה"ז שם יט. פמ״ג שם במ״ז…
בנדון כזה אפשר לסמוך על המקילים בשעת הדחק. מצה חייבת להיות בלילה. מקורות: ראה בארוכה מה שכתבנו בקובץ התמים בשעתו (גליון כב…
These are the choices: Chometzdik - should be Kashered first. Pesachdik - should be Kashered after. Special designated kettle for Kashering. Sources: שו״ע אדה״ז תנב, טו. #3488…
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