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Question: I left a non-Jewish worker in my house (second floor of house) for several hours to do some work on a bookcase. I told him what time I would be back in the afternoon. His work was not… Question: I left a non-Jewish worker in my house (second floor of house) for several hours to do some work on a bookcase. I told him what time I would be back in the afternoon. His work was not in the kitchen but there definitely was access to the kitchen and he and his friend were in my house alone. I do not have any video cameras, and no one came In and out during that time. Is my unsealed Milchig and Fleishig foods in my fridge okay to be eaten? Answer: The dishes are permitted after 24…Show more
If one fell asleep, they should wash three times. However, it does not need to be done by the bed. If one did not even fall asleep, there is no need to wash three times; one time washing is sufficient. Sources: בשוע"ר מהדו״ק סימן ד סעי' טו נזכר בישן ביום.…
Question: Someone that was up the whole night – does he say Modeh Ani? Answer: The Rebbe asked this question and didn’t provide us with an answer. Question: Do you need to wash Negel Vasser if you're up… Question: Someone that was up the whole night – does he say Modeh Ani? Answer: The Rebbe asked this question and didn’t provide us with an answer. Question: Do you need to wash Negel Vasser if you're up the whole night? For example, on a night flight and you stay up the whole night can you eat and Daven without Negel Vasser? And would you say על נטילת ידים? Answer: If one was up the whole night he still needs to wash his hands as soon as day breaks, even if one knows they did not touch…Show more
Question: There are many times one has to wash Negel Vasser like after cutting nails, when wake up, before learning Torah, when scratched scalp, walking into a bathroom, touch shoe etc. When does one wash three times? when is… Question: There are many times one has to wash Negel Vasser like after cutting nails, when wake up, before learning Torah, when scratched scalp, walking into a bathroom, touch shoe etc. When does one wash three times? when is washing one time enough? And when is one just allowed to put hands under some tap water? Answer: In Shulchan Aruch (סי' ד סעיף יח) the Alter Rebbe mentions that in the following cases one needs to wash their hands with water but need not wash their hands 3 times: “A person who has gotten up from bed, or…Show more
You can do it if it is a normal thing, i.e. if that kind of noise is normal where you live. Nonetheless, as a matter of ethical practice, you should make every attempt to do it during reasonable hours… You can do it if it is a normal thing, i.e. if that kind of noise is normal where you live. Nonetheless, as a matter of ethical practice, you should make every attempt to do it during reasonable hours where it would not disturb other’s sleep. Also, you should make every attempt to minimize the sound as much as possible. Sources: בענין גזל שינה -להעיר מל׳ המאירי ב״ב כ, ב:…Show more
The implication of the Alter Rebbe is to put them on the table, but I saw that the Arizal (referenced in the Ketzos Hashulchan) recommends not putting them directly on the table? Answer: The candles, at least two… The implication of the Alter Rebbe is to put them on the table, but I saw that the Arizal (referenced in the Ketzos Hashulchan) recommends not putting them directly on the table? Answer: The candles, at least two of them, should be on the table in the eating room. If this is difficult, one may place them near the table in that room. One may not place them in the kitchen, because in today’s day and age that we have electricity there is really no benefit from the candles being there. מועתק בכאן ממה שכתבנו במק״א עם…Show more
Is it okay to feed that to a baby? How about the following baby food- carrots, butternut squash, sweet potato? And if it was cooked with direct steam change the status of it? Answer: 1. If the food… Is it okay to feed that to a baby? How about the following baby food- carrots, butternut squash, sweet potato? And if it was cooked with direct steam change the status of it? Answer: 1. If the food is not edible raw, one should be stringent. Mashed fruit, however, such as mashed pear, is fine. 2. Oat cereal is not Oleh Al Shulchan Melachim (fit to be served at king’s table) and is fine. Some are Machmir. See also here other reasons for leniency. 3. Rice cereal: Depends, if rice cereal is made from rice power, it would…Show more
Regarding taxes - you give Maaser after deducting taxes. Regarding health insurance- it would depend on the arrangement you have with your employer; if you can get this amount in cash or you can use it for any expenses… Regarding taxes - you give Maaser after deducting taxes. Regarding health insurance- it would depend on the arrangement you have with your employer; if you can get this amount in cash or you can use it for any expenses as you wish, you must give Maaser from this amount as well. If however it can only be used for health insurance (as is the case with some employers that are legally required to provide health insurance for their employees), Maaser is only given from the amount of the pay check. #2946Show more
Question: Would it be OK to make a Pidyon Haben right before Shkiyah, and then continue the Seuda into Shabbos like a Purim that falls Erev Shabbos? Or would you advise just to do it earlier in the day… Question: Would it be OK to make a Pidyon Haben right before Shkiyah, and then continue the Seuda into Shabbos like a Purim that falls Erev Shabbos? Or would you advise just to do it earlier in the day and have a Seudah midday with a smaller group? Does there need to be a Minyan? Answer: The Seudah should ideally take place before the tenth Halachic hour in the day. There is no need to have a Minyan, although it is recommended. Best not to have more than an exact Minyan besides for close relatives and the Kohen.…Show more
Music should not be left on before Shabbos playing over Shabbos. Regarding noise machine, See here.
One who is cremated by their own choice is not mourned nor is Kaddish recited for them. However if it was not by choice or they did not have a proper Torah education, Kaddish should be recited as well… One who is cremated by their own choice is not mourned nor is Kaddish recited for them. However if it was not by choice or they did not have a proper Torah education, Kaddish should be recited as well as all Halachos of mourning. However if there is another Chiyuv he should have priority to lead the Tefilos. Sources: ראה שו"ת חתם סופר אבהע"ז ח"א סי' סט ובשו"ת…Show more
Question: Is it a Halacha or a Minhag to not show physical affection to one's spouse in front of one's children, such as a hug? What is the reason for it? How should one go about it if the… Question: Is it a Halacha or a Minhag to not show physical affection to one's spouse in front of one's children, such as a hug? What is the reason for it? How should one go about it if the spouse initiates it in front of the kids? Amswer: The Halacha is that a spouse should not show act physical affection to the other spouse in public. If done in the presence of children who are not able to speak yet, is not an issue. There are those who are stringent to also act in "Harchakos" in public; this…Show more
Question: Is it permitted to listen to Music I have received from a friend, he did not pay for it either and we both do not plan on buying that specific album, is it considered stealing even though the… Question: Is it permitted to listen to Music I have received from a friend, he did not pay for it either and we both do not plan on buying that specific album, is it considered stealing even though the artist is not losing out by me obtaining the album for free? Answer: The concept of ownership over intellectual property is debated in the Poskim and the general consensus is that when a publisher or producer puts out a new book or invention, he has the right to it forever and no one may reproduce it without his permission.…Show more
Question: The 31st day of a B'chor comes out to be on Erev Shabbos, but it would be much easier and more Kavodik to do on Sunday morning. Would that be permissible to push off Pidyon Haben to day… Question: The 31st day of a B'chor comes out to be on Erev Shabbos, but it would be much easier and more Kavodik to do on Sunday morning. Would that be permissible to push off Pidyon Haben to day 33 instead? Answer: This is absolutely forbidden. Every day that passes after the correct time one violates a Mitzvas Aseh. Sources: בתניא רבתי צח, והובא בשער הכולל טו, ב: מאימתי…Show more
One should try to wash in a sink which is outside the bathroom. If there is no other option, you should cover the toilet before washing and dry the hands outside. Sources: ראה שלמי ציבור יח, ב. זבחי צדק קטז, מח.…
After going to the bathroom, there is no need to wash the amount and method needed for Netilas Yadayim. However, some are particular to wash always three times, especially for Gedolim. Sources: שו״ע אדה״ז סי׳ ד׳ סע׳ יח. מח״ב שם ו…
Watches are not Muktzah unless you need to press a button to see the time. Non-working watch: According to many opinions, if the watch is not working it is Muktzah. Electrical: Even if the watch contains a computer inside… Watches are not Muktzah unless you need to press a button to see the time. Non-working watch: According to many opinions, if the watch is not working it is Muktzah. Electrical: Even if the watch contains a computer inside it is not Muktzah, since its main purpose is to display the time. If you know that you are likely to press the button and use the computer, you should not wear it on Shabbos. Likewise, if it has a button to produce light and you might out of habit press it at night, you should put a sticker or…Show more
If the blade or bowl do not become hot at all in the process, you may use the same mixer. #2945
Question: If you are staying in a Jewish owned and operated Airbnb room, but it is at least occasionally rented out to Non Jewish people at times, is there any Cheshash to use the toaster oven being as that… Question: If you are staying in a Jewish owned and operated Airbnb room, but it is at least occasionally rented out to Non Jewish people at times, is there any Cheshash to use the toaster oven being as that you may not know exactly what they may have put inside of it? Is it alright or make a difference if it's wrapped in foil? This in a situation where I cannot ask the owner (who is Frum) and/or he is not likely to know the Metzius himself one way or another. Answer: The toaster oven may not be…Show more
Organizing the laundry was on Shabbos is not only an issue of borer, but also an issue of ממצוא חפצך, doing something on Shabbos to prepare for a Melacha taking place after Shabbos. The issue of borer can be… Organizing the laundry was on Shabbos is not only an issue of borer, but also an issue of ממצוא חפצך, doing something on Shabbos to prepare for a Melacha taking place after Shabbos. The issue of borer can be circumvented if you throw the pile of clothing in such a way that there will no longer be a mixture of clothing, rather distinct garments spread out across the room. The issue of ממצוא חפצך can only be avoided if such behavior does not appear to onlookers that it is in preparation for a Melacha after Shabbos, or if the…Show more
There are three main Shittos in the Poskim when the latest time for Kiddush Levana is: 1. Maharil – Until the exact halfway point between each Moilad. In other words, since there is 29 days, 12 full hours and… There are three main Shittos in the Poskim when the latest time for Kiddush Levana is: 1. Maharil – Until the exact halfway point between each Moilad. In other words, since there is 29 days, 12 full hours and 793/1080 of an hour (around 44 minutes) between each Moilad, the end time for Kiddush Levana will be 14 days, 18 hours and 396/1080 of an hour (around 22 minutes) after the previous Moilad. The common accepted practice is to calculate the Moilad times according to the clock in Eretz Yisroel. In the first instance, one should strive to follow…Show more
Can I move it out on Shabbos (it may be affecting the tracking as I move it)? Answer: Your coat is not Muktzeh, and the key-chain may be removed from the coat if necessary as long as the… Can I move it out on Shabbos (it may be affecting the tracking as I move it)? Answer: Your coat is not Muktzeh, and the key-chain may be removed from the coat if necessary as long as the tile key finder is not directly touched. Explanation: The tile key finder is designed for a purpose forbidden on Shabbos, which is to ring when activated, and it is thus regarded as Muktzeh. Nevertheless, you mentioned that the tile key finder is attached to house keys. House keys are, of course, permissible on Shabbos. For a number of…Show more
Although the soup is considered Fleishig, you may have Milchig afterwards. See here. #2897
עד המקום שאם ימשוך את האוזן יגיע אליו - נחשב חלק מהפאה, ואסור לספר שם במספר אפס, אלא בשיעור לכוף ראשו לעיקרו, והיינו - שמשאיר אורך שערה של לערך 6 מילימטר. ויש המחמירים שלא לספר את השערות במקום בזה… עד המקום שאם ימשוך את האוזן יגיע אליו - נחשב חלק מהפאה, ואסור לספר שם במספר אפס, אלא בשיעור לכוף ראשו לעיקרו, והיינו - שמשאיר אורך שערה של לערך 6 מילימטר. ויש המחמירים שלא לספר את השערות במקום בזה בכלל, וכן יוצא מהצמח צדק. וראה מראה מקומות ועוד פרטים כאן. #2881Show more
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