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Are there details as to how I should place it? Answer: You can put it on top of the hot plate, either on top of a pot that is cooking something else on the hot plate, or you… Are there details as to how I should place it? Answer: You can put it on top of the hot plate, either on top of a pot that is cooking something else on the hot plate, or you can take an empty pot or a silver foil tray and turn them upside down on the hot plate, and then place the Challah on top of them. If you are taking it out of the freezer, make sure it is dry and there is no ice. Sources: עיין שו"ע סימן רנ"ג סעיף ג, שהתיר רק חזרה…Show more
The Mitzvah of Tefilin can be fulfilled even without a Brachah. If the only issue is the fact that he cannot speak, not mental capacity, then you can make a Brachah for him. Sources: ברכות אין מעכבות כפשוט. וראה שו״ע יו״ד יט, א.…
If you are putting it on to prevent physical discomfort such as protecting your body from getting soiled, then it is not a problem. If however, you are putting it on only to protect your clothes, for example, during… If you are putting it on to prevent physical discomfort such as protecting your body from getting soiled, then it is not a problem. If however, you are putting it on only to protect your clothes, for example, during the times when secretions are very light, even if the lack of cleanliness makes you uncomfortable, it is an issue to walk outside with it in a place where there is no Eruv. If it is attached to the garment one may go out with it regardless. The packaging may be ripped on Shabbos. If there is an adhesive layer,…Show more
Question: I am living in Beersheva and I will be going to Jerusalem for the first time since arriving in Israel tomorrow. What are the important things I should know about doing Kriah as I enter the city and… Question: I am living in Beersheva and I will be going to Jerusalem for the first time since arriving in Israel tomorrow. What are the important things I should know about doing Kriah as I enter the city and go to the Kosel? Answer: When seeing the cities of Judea one should say, "ערי קדשך היו מדבר" and tear Kriah. It is not clear, however, which cities are located in the same area as the ancient ערי יהודה. But the Rebbe writes that certainly there are many such places on the way between Lud and Yerushalayim. When seeing…Show more
שאלה: כבוד הרב ברוין שליט"א ראיתי דבר"ן בנדרים כותב שלפעמים צריכים להתפלל על החולה שימות, ושמעתי שיש פוסקים שמביאים זה למעשה. יש לי חבר שהרופאים נתנו לו שתי שבועות ר"ל. מה יתפללו עליו? מענה: לכל לראש, בר״ן (נדרים… שאלה: כבוד הרב ברוין שליט"א ראיתי דבר"ן בנדרים כותב שלפעמים צריכים להתפלל על החולה שימות, ושמעתי שיש פוסקים שמביאים זה למעשה. יש לי חבר שהרופאים נתנו לו שתי שבועות ר"ל. מה יתפללו עליו? מענה: לכל לראש, בר״ן (נדרים מ, א ד״ה אין מבקש) מוכח שזהו רק במצטער הרבה וגם רק כשאינו יכול לחיות. אמנם, אף שהובאו דברי הר״ן בכ״מ - וראה תפא״י יומא ח, ז. ערוה״ש שלה, ג - כבר כתבו בכ״מ, ששאר הראשונים לא פירשו כן, וכן במהרש״א שם ס״ל שלא כדבריו, ושלמעשה נדחה מהלכה - ראה שו״ת צי״א ה, רמת רחל, ה, עיי״ש ראיותיו. ועוד הביא…Show more
The Jewish employees who have their own offices, should put up a Mezuza without a Bracha. For the other offices, one should not put up Mezuzos. One should also put a Mezuzah on the main entrance or doorways that… The Jewish employees who have their own offices, should put up a Mezuza without a Bracha. For the other offices, one should not put up Mezuzos. One should also put a Mezuzah on the main entrance or doorways that lead into the Jewish offices, but only if there is no concern regarding the respect of the Mezuzos. See here for more information. Sources: יורה דעה רפו, א בהגהה וע''ע מדין חנויות שבשווקים.…Show more
Question: I cracked two eggs, one after the other in the same cup and found a blood spot in one of the yolks. Since they were together, does that render both of them not Kosher? Do I throw out… Question: I cracked two eggs, one after the other in the same cup and found a blood spot in one of the yolks. Since they were together, does that render both of them not Kosher? Do I throw out the whole thing or can I just remove the yolk with the spot? Answer: If they are not fertilized eggs, just remove the yolk with the blood spot. See here for more information: https://asktherav.com/article-468-checking-eggs-for-blood-spots/ #2586Show more
Three years old. Sources: בחי׳ הרשב״ץ ברכות כה, א ד״ה ולענין, דערות בת…
Question: My grandmother recently started requiring someone to be in the house with her 24/7 as she has a very strong asthma condition. For now, my mother is doing it. Due to her condition, she cannot have a lit… Question: My grandmother recently started requiring someone to be in the house with her 24/7 as she has a very strong asthma condition. For now, my mother is doing it. Due to her condition, she cannot have a lit fire in the house, so what should my mother do for Shabbos Licht while she stays with her for Shabbos? Answer: She should use asthma friendly candles, such as 100% soy wax candles. If that is not possible, one may use electric candles, and even make a Bracha on them. It’s recommended to use a battery-operated light, rather than…Show more
Question: What is the Minhag/Halacha for Anash regarding a parent making a Brocha on the birth of a child? The mother saying Hagomel upon giving birth? Answer: The Brocha for a boy - the father recites Hatov V'hameytiv… Question: What is the Minhag/Halacha for Anash regarding a parent making a Brocha on the birth of a child? The mother saying Hagomel upon giving birth? Answer: The Brocha for a boy - the father recites Hatov V'hameytiv immediately upon hearing the news, the mother should wait till she could actually make the Brocha in a clean and tznius state. For a girl - the father recites Shehechiyanu when seeing the baby first, the mother should wait till she could actually make the Brocha in a clean and tznius state. Hagomel: The custom is that women…Show more
Question: I learnt with my Kallah teacher that I have to always be really careful to take off any dead skin from my feet before going to Mikvah and that is what I did for the beginning of my… Question: I learnt with my Kallah teacher that I have to always be really careful to take off any dead skin from my feet before going to Mikvah and that is what I did for the beginning of my marriage. However now I see that in Kitzur Dinei Tahara it does not mention to take off the dead skin from feet. Do we indeed have to be particular on taking off every little piece of skin? Answer: You do not have to take off the dead skin. However, if you do want to take it off often (regardless…Show more
Question: Many times when I am driving I snack as I drive. However, throughout the drive I occasionally stop at a gas station to use the restroom or just to stretch my feet. In addition to that, I occasionally… Question: Many times when I am driving I snack as I drive. However, throughout the drive I occasionally stop at a gas station to use the restroom or just to stretch my feet. In addition to that, I occasionally stop by a hotel for a few minutes. When would I need to make a Brachah Achronah, and when would I need to make a new Brachah Rishonah? Answer: If you are eating bread: If you begin eating while the car is in motion, then you do not have to make a new Brachah Rishonah and /or…Show more
If something is mixed together with another thing, like toys or clothes, it is אסור to separate one from another to sort each one and organize. However, if the toys are all over the room and there is space… If something is mixed together with another thing, like toys or clothes, it is אסור to separate one from another to sort each one and organize. However, if the toys are all over the room and there is space between one toy and another, and it is not mixed together, then it is okay to put each one back in their proper place. The reason being since you are not separating one from another, because they were already separate beforehand. There are opinions that allow one to intently throw all the toys up in order for it to separate…Show more
Question: I have seen about the Chiyuv Aliya a husband has when the wife goes to Shul the first time after birth, and after 40 days from birth, etc. What do we do in practice? My wife had a… Question: I have seen about the Chiyuv Aliya a husband has when the wife goes to Shul the first time after birth, and after 40 days from birth, etc. What do we do in practice? My wife had a baby a few days ago and went to Shul for Mincha today already. When do I need Aliyos, besides the Shabbos before and day of the Bris? Answer: These Minhagim should be kept. If she already went to Shul, then you should have an Aliya the next opportunity, which will anyhow be the Shabbos before the Bris. Since you…Show more
Q. It is brought in Tzava'as Rebbi Yehuda Hachassid (55) that a mother should start nursing on the left side. Is this the practice L'poel too? A. Yes, where possible. Q. Is it true that this applies to… Q. It is brought in Tzava'as Rebbi Yehuda Hachassid (55) that a mother should start nursing on the left side. Is this the practice L'poel too? A. Yes, where possible. Q. Is it true that this applies to the first morning feed too, that one should nurse from the left side because it’s closer to the heart? Does it apply to girls too? A. This is limited to the very first time she begins to nurse each baby boy. The reason is that he begins his first meal closer to the heart, which is the resting place of…Show more
Q. Is beer by a Sholom Zachor a Minhag or a "Grubkeit"? A. This is a very popular Minhag, most likely instituted because beer was considered a basic drink, and available also for the poor. Q. Besides… Q. Is beer by a Sholom Zachor a Minhag or a "Grubkeit"? A. This is a very popular Minhag, most likely instituted because beer was considered a basic drink, and available also for the poor. Q. Besides beer and chickpeas, are there any other foods that we serve by a Sholom Zachor? I have seen it brought down about fruit, nuts, and more. Do we do any of these? A. There are no specific Chabad Minhagim I know of. The common custom is to serve chickpeas. Sources: בירה - כן המנהג בכ״מ. וראה גם זכרון יעקב…Show more
1) Not permitted 2) If the baby needs an exact amount,then it is permitted. If, however, the baby does not need an exact amount, then better not to use. The above mentioned is only if you are using the measuring…1) Not permitted 2) If the baby needs an exact amount,then it is permitted. If, however, the baby does not need an exact amount, then better not to use. The above mentioned is only if you are using the measuring cup to know the measurement. If you are using it just like any other cup and not measuring anything, then it is permitted. Sources: עיין אדה"ז סימן שו סעיף יח-יט. ועיין שש"כ פרק…Show more
In many places - see references below. Sources: אג״ק ז ע׳ שט. שם ע׳ שכח. יד ע׳…
This Shema is not like Shema during davening and one may be mafsik for a tzorech of any dvar mitzvah or mipnei hakovod, even in the middle of a paragraph. One may also answer Amen on all Berachos.… This Shema is not like Shema during davening and one may be mafsik for a tzorech of any dvar mitzvah or mipnei hakovod, even in the middle of a paragraph. One may also answer Amen on all Berachos. However, when reciting Shma in order to be yotze the mitzvah of Shma, even if before davening, one may only be mafsik for a davar shebikdusha. Sources: ראה שו״ת פנים מאירות סז, הביאו רעק״א או״ח סו,…Show more
Answer: There is no need to affix a Mezuzah (if the right side is indeed the kitchen counter) since it is not completely aligned to the other side corner wall. Reasoning: There is a thought to… Answer: There is no need to affix a Mezuzah (if the right side is indeed the kitchen counter) since it is not completely aligned to the other side corner wall. Reasoning: There is a thought to say that since the cabinet is within 3 handbreadths it is considered aligned by way of the rule of "Lavud". However since the whole concept of considering Rashei Kesalim, in the case - the cabinet, as a door post is a Chumra, and it also doesn’t reach the Mashkof, one can argue that this is a פתחי שימאי (an inferior…Show more
Although the rationale for the custom of not eating Matzah 30 days before Pesach applies strictly to kosher for Passover Matzah, the common custom is not to eat Chometz Matzah too. Sources: ראה שוע"ר תעא, ד. וכש״כ כאן שהוא ממנהגא. אמנם,…
Work-related activity should be avoided on Purim, and our Sages warn that someone who works will not see any blessing in it. Having a non-Jew do the work is permissible. Small tasks that don’t take time are permitted (like… Work-related activity should be avoided on Purim, and our Sages warn that someone who works will not see any blessing in it. Having a non-Jew do the work is permissible. Small tasks that don’t take time are permitted (like laundry in a machine), but we should take care not to be distracted from the simcha of the day. If it’s for the sake of Purim, then even major work may be done throughout the day. Business matters are permitted because they bring simcha, but care should be taken not to get distracted from the simcha of Purim. There are…Show more
You can’t, though Tzedaka is a good thing always. The Rebbe encourages continuing the themes of Mishloach Manos and Matonos L'Eveyonim even after Purim, though the actual fulfillment of the Mitzvah is only on Purim. סה״ש תש״נ ח״א… You can’t, though Tzedaka is a good thing always. The Rebbe encourages continuing the themes of Mishloach Manos and Matonos L'Eveyonim even after Purim, though the actual fulfillment of the Mitzvah is only on Purim. סה״ש תש״נ ח״א ע׳ 351. #3335Show more
One may place a small amount of lubricant in the area without spreading it. See Shemiras Shabbos Kehilchasa 14:67. #2770 (2)
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