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Not at all. Kale is heavily infested and must be checked. Method of checking: 1. Soak the leaves in a solution of dish-washing liquid and water. Allow to soak for at least five minutes. Agitate the herbs while they are…Not at all. Kale is heavily infested and must be checked. Method of checking: 1. Soak the leaves in a solution of dish-washing liquid and water. Allow to soak for at least five minutes. Agitate the herbs while they are in the solution. 2. Remove the leaves from the solution. 3. Hold the herbs in a downward position, and direct a stream of water at each leaf while spreading out the herbs with the hand, making sure that every spot is reached by the water.Show more
Question: These loaves don’t say that they are Pas Yisroel - but they do say that they recommend reheating (i.e. additional baking?) before eating. (Please see the attached picture.) Are they okay to eat if I follow their instructions… Question: These loaves don’t say that they are Pas Yisroel - but they do say that they recommend reheating (i.e. additional baking?) before eating. (Please see the attached picture.) Are they okay to eat if I follow their instructions and bake them a little more - as per their recommendation - before I eat them? Answer: If the bread just becomes warm when you put it in the oven so that it's eaten fresh, then it's still a problem of Pas Palter. However, if the purpose is to bake the bread more than before, even if it was…Show more
Link to the product. Answer: Most likely, as is usually the case, it is not all bran. Some of the kernel would be mixed in and thus it would need to be Pas Yisroel.
Questions: 1. Someone started warming up shntizel in my Pareve microwave and we quickly shut it before it got very hot, but it was already a little warm to the touch. Do I need to Kasher my microwave to… Questions: 1. Someone started warming up shntizel in my Pareve microwave and we quickly shut it before it got very hot, but it was already a little warm to the touch. Do I need to Kasher my microwave to make it Pareve again? 2. If I keep the microwave Fleishig: a) May I heat up Pareve items and then bake them in a Pareve/Milchig oven? For instance melting chocolate for a Pareve/Milchig cake recipe and then baking the cake in a Pareve/Milchig oven. b) May I reheat a Pareve item made in a Milchig pot? (and does this answer…Show more
The original question is here. Answer: Milk is highly regulated and there is a “standard of identity” that cows’ milk cannot include added water and be called milk.
Obviously only pics that would be inline with our understanding of the Torah. There would also be no link to the original source of the images. Please see this link as an example. Answer: Yes, as long as you’ve cleared…Obviously only pics that would be inline with our understanding of the Torah. There would also be no link to the original source of the images. Please see this link as an example. Answer: Yes, as long as you’ve cleared the copyright issues.Show more
If there is a need or if it is for a Mitzvah, you may do it on Thursday. Best to wait till after nightfall. See here on our website as well: https://asktherav.com/2228-am-i-allowed-to-have-a-manicure-on-thursday-for-an-evening-event/ Sources: ובנדו״ד, בלא״ה לא מצאה קפידא מקום לחול, שהרי עיקר…
Question: We know a Baal Teshuvah who wants to do a Pidyon Haben for a family member who is not interested in it. What is the Din with a Pidyon Haben for an adult who did not have it… Question: We know a Baal Teshuvah who wants to do a Pidyon Haben for a family member who is not interested in it. What is the Din with a Pidyon Haben for an adult who did not have it as a child - can it be done by someone else on his behalf without him being present? Answer: There is a Machlokes if it is effective. It should be done without a Brachah. Shehechayanu should be recited on a new fruit or garment. The following Nusach should be recited: פלוני בן פלוני הוא בכור פטר רחם לאמו…Show more
We are careful not to eat fish with milk or cheese, however, this does not apply to butter or cream cheese. It also doesn’t apply if these ingredients, butter or cream cheese, were mixed into the milk or cheese.… We are careful not to eat fish with milk or cheese, however, this does not apply to butter or cream cheese. It also doesn’t apply if these ingredients, butter or cream cheese, were mixed into the milk or cheese. Sources: ראה ב"י יו"ד סי' פ"ז ד"ה דגים, ש"ך שם…Show more
When a store or a company offers a free evaluation, one is allowed to take the evaluation, provided they make it absolutely clear from the onset that they have zero intention of signing on. If one does not say… When a store or a company offers a free evaluation, one is allowed to take the evaluation, provided they make it absolutely clear from the onset that they have zero intention of signing on. If one does not say so, there is an issue of Gneivas Daas, as this is deception. The owner or the merchant assumes that the individual is planning to sign on or that there is a chance that they will sign on, and that is the reason why the client is being offered a free evaluation. If one makes it very clear that they have…Show more
In other words, can I buy canned chickpeas or beans with just a Hechsher on them? Answer: Foods that are usually eaten raw or that are not Olah Al Shulchan Melachim (fitting for a kings table) do not… In other words, can I buy canned chickpeas or beans with just a Hechsher on them? Answer: Foods that are usually eaten raw or that are not Olah Al Shulchan Melachim (fitting for a kings table) do not fall under the prohibition of Bishul Akum. However, most contemporary Poskim hold that beans and chickpeas are Olah Al Shulchan Melachim, and therefore a non-Jew may not cook the food. However, if a Jew turns on the flame, then it would be permitted. Note that in some locales they are eaten raw and the Halacha would be different. Generally speaking,…Show more
Yes. with specific conditions: Wedding Expenses from Ma’aser Money Ma’aser money can be used for other mitzvos, not only for tzedakah, as long as they are not obligatory mitzvos. A person may not use ma’aser to support their young… Yes. with specific conditions: Wedding Expenses from Ma’aser Money Ma’aser money can be used for other mitzvos, not only for tzedakah, as long as they are not obligatory mitzvos. A person may not use ma’aser to support their young children, as one is obligated to support them. These days, when it is common for older children to be supported by their parents until they marry, one may not use ma’aser money for their support either. However, to marry off one’s children, one may use ma’aser money, but only under the following conditions: A) If they don’t have sufficient funds…Show more
The accepted custom is that a woman who is expecting does not act as Kvaterin. There is however room to be lenient with this Minhag before 40 days, if necessary. Sources: ראה הנסמן בלקו״ש חכ״ב ע׳ 57 הערה 17. ושם…
It would be Mezonos, since there is more other liquid than water. However, besides the question of its Brachah, there is a serious Kashrus problem here. Chazal forbade baking Challah (or any type of bread or pastry) with… It would be Mezonos, since there is more other liquid than water. However, besides the question of its Brachah, there is a serious Kashrus problem here. Chazal forbade baking Challah (or any type of bread or pastry) with milk out of fear that one might come to eat it with meat, unless the shape is changed or it is made in a very small quantity designed to be eaten at one time or event. If this is not the case, then it is forbidden to eat this bread (even by itself). Sources: ברכתו: סבה"נ פ"ב ה"ז. פת שנילושה בחלב: שו"ע יו"ד…Show more
שאלה: ע"פ אורח חיים קמב-קמג מה הדין במקרה שאני בבית חב"ד ואין מישהו שיודע לקרוא את הטעמים, אבל יש משהו שיודע את הדקדוק טוב שיכול להיות ליד משהו שיקרא ולתקן אותו אם יהיה טעות וכן לסמן לו אתנחתא וסוף… שאלה: ע"פ אורח חיים קמב-קמג מה הדין במקרה שאני בבית חב"ד ואין מישהו שיודע לקרוא את הטעמים, אבל יש משהו שיודע את הדקדוק טוב שיכול להיות ליד משהו שיקרא ולתקן אותו אם יהיה טעות וכן לסמן לו אתנחתא וסוף פסוק האם אפשר לקרוא עם ברכה? מענה: למרות שזה לא מצב אידיאלי, מותר לקרוא בברכה. וראה הלכה יומית תרכה ובמראי מקומות לשם. #2290Show more
Question: I have been fired from my teaching job and the school owes me money. They admit to that. I have access to the place where the school stores some of its belongings, specifically Seforim. Can I take their… Question: I have been fired from my teaching job and the school owes me money. They admit to that. I have access to the place where the school stores some of its belongings, specifically Seforim. Can I take their Seforim and sell them to repay the debt? Can I take the ones that I could use and deduct it from the debt? Answer: You may not take their belongings and sell them to repay the debt. This is considered stealing. Question 2: It seems to say explicitly in Choshen Mishpat that this can be done. Can you…Show more
שאלה: אני קונה סיר ברזל בחנות של יהודי ואני לא יודע מי ייצר את זה. צריך לברך על זה? ואם אני קונה בחנות של גויים או באינטרנט מה הדין? מענה: א. באם קונה במקום שרוב המייצרים אינם יהודים יכול…שאלה: אני קונה סיר ברזל בחנות של יהודי ואני לא יודע מי ייצר את זה. צריך לברך על זה? ואם אני קונה בחנות של גויים או באינטרנט מה הדין? מענה: א. באם קונה במקום שרוב המייצרים אינם יהודים יכול גם לברך. ב. כשקנה מחנות של גוים מברך בכל מקרה. לגבי אינטרנט - ראה כאן: https://asktherav.com/24835-does-an-urn-from-a-jewish-manufacture-bought-on-amazon-require-tevilah/ Sources: ראה שו״ת אג״מ או״ח ג, ד. יבי״א ו יו״ד…Show more
Question: If a Pidyon Haben falls out on Shabbos, do we do it on Motzei Shabbos (זריזין מקדימין), or is there a problem to do it at night? Answer: Generally, a Pidyon Haben is not done at night.… Question: If a Pidyon Haben falls out on Shabbos, do we do it on Motzei Shabbos (זריזין מקדימין), or is there a problem to do it at night? Answer: Generally, a Pidyon Haben is not done at night. In this case, however, there is a Machlokes. L'maaseh, it should be done Sunday morning. Sources: כ״מ בביהגר״א שה, כ במש״כ ״כמו במילה״ (ראה בכוונתו…Show more
I’m assuming that the flour is not the key ingredient, nor is it there for taste, rather it is there just to give it a crispy texture, and it is therefore Tafel (secondary) to the Ikar (the primary ingredient),… I’m assuming that the flour is not the key ingredient, nor is it there for taste, rather it is there just to give it a crispy texture, and it is therefore Tafel (secondary) to the Ikar (the primary ingredient), which is the onion. Hence, it does not change the status of the Brachah, nor causes it to become prohibited on account of Pas or Bishul akum. As for the onions, since they are eaten raw nowadays, it would not be an issue. Sources: ראה ערוך השלחן סי' קיג סעי' יט שבזה הולכים…Show more
Yes. However if you can afford you shouldn’t use Maaser money. Sources: שו״ע יו״ד רנא, ג. ש״ך שם ה. רמ״א יו״ד…
Does it need to be a man who himself is M'chuyav? Answer: The silk Atarah does not need to be sewn by a Jew. #2239
Question: Regarding Licht Bentching, is there a source for a woman to say יהי רצון, שיבנה... when doing the 3 Mitzvos, or is it something women did on their own, and therefore some feel it's almost like הלכה, and… Question: Regarding Licht Bentching, is there a source for a woman to say יהי רצון, שיבנה... when doing the 3 Mitzvos, or is it something women did on their own, and therefore some feel it's almost like הלכה, and it must be said and printed with the Brachos? (I know about the Kavanos the Frierdiker Rebbe mentions in Likkutei Diburim). Answer: There is no known source for this Minhag. While there are many Techinos customarily recited at Hadlokas Neiros Shabbos, Yehi Ratzon is not found among them in earlier sources, though in later sources it is mentioned. It…Show more
If there is an assumption that they are serious and will actually convert, one may teach them Torah. The curriculum should include Halachos, Davening and anything necessary to be Mekarev them to authentic Yiddishkeit. Gemara would usually not be… If there is an assumption that they are serious and will actually convert, one may teach them Torah. The curriculum should include Halachos, Davening and anything necessary to be Mekarev them to authentic Yiddishkeit. Gemara would usually not be part of the curriculum unless there is a compelling reason in this case. Sources: ראה מאירי סנהדרין נט, א. מהרש"א בחדא"ג שבת לא,…Show more
Question: Is there an Inyan for a father to get an Aliyah for a son (who is under Bar Mitzvah) and a daughter, on the Shabbos before their birthday? Is there an Inyan to get an Aliyah on their… Question: Is there an Inyan for a father to get an Aliyah for a son (who is under Bar Mitzvah) and a daughter, on the Shabbos before their birthday? Is there an Inyan to get an Aliyah on their birthday if it falls out on a Monday or Thursday? Answer: There is indeed an Inyan for parents to observe Minhagei Yom Huledes on their young children's birthdays, until they reach an appropriate level of understanding to do so on their own. This however doesn’t necessarily apply to Aliya L’Torah. Nonetheless, there were certain cases where the Rebbe advised…Show more
There is a Machlokes Haposkim whether a peeler may be used on Shabbos. Some allow it for all fruits and vegetables. This opinion seems most correct. Others maintain that it may only be used for fruits and vegetables of… There is a Machlokes Haposkim whether a peeler may be used on Shabbos. Some allow it for all fruits and vegetables. This opinion seems most correct. Others maintain that it may only be used for fruits and vegetables of which the peel is edible. Still, others argue that it may not be used at all. According to all opinions, it may only be used right before the meal. Sources: שקו״ט בכ״מ עפ״ד המג״א סוסי׳ שכא, ל, ובפמ״ג בא״א…Show more
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