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I do not know of any reason. Some people report so in the name of the Rebbe. Sources: ראה שו״ת חלקת יעקב א, קה. מנח״י ד, לג.…
If his allergy is to the potassium dichromate in the Retzuos, as is most likely, he should obtain chrome free Tefillin straps. There are Retzuos made with a vegetable tanning process also. Until new Tefillin straps can be obtained… If his allergy is to the potassium dichromate in the Retzuos, as is most likely, he should obtain chrome free Tefillin straps. There are Retzuos made with a vegetable tanning process also. Until new Tefillin straps can be obtained one can wear the Tefillin for shorter time such as only for Shema and Shemone Esrai or even only Shema if necessary. One can also look into the option of painting the leather on the inner side so the leather does not touch the skin directly. Where no other choice exists, one may place the straps on the sleeves but…Show more
Question: We might be leaving our apartment before Pesach to spend Yom Tov elsewhere. What needs to be done before we go? For example, do we need to clean and do Bedikas Chometz? Answer: If you rent a… Question: We might be leaving our apartment before Pesach to spend Yom Tov elsewhere. What needs to be done before we go? For example, do we need to clean and do Bedikas Chometz? Answer: If you rent a house or a room, then the Bedikah should be done there on the night of the 14th of Nissan. (You should arrange a Mechiras Chometz for your apartment where you live and no one should be using it over Pesach) If you are in your home on the night of the 14th of Nissan, then one must clean one room…Show more
For a blanket that is sometimes used by day, you should make one corner round. There is no need to put Tzitzis on a towel even if one is wrapping himself with it. Sources: א. שו״ע אדה״ז או״ח יח, ה - רק בשל…
Question: In a case of a sliding door that opens from house to a balcony that is 4 by 4 Amos - how do we determine placement of Mezuza? Also I have read that in case of sliding doors… Question: In a case of a sliding door that opens from house to a balcony that is 4 by 4 Amos - how do we determine placement of Mezuza? Also I have read that in case of sliding doors it depends on which side the sliding frame is. (If it’s close/towards the inside of house) so the Mezuza goes on the right towards the balcony. Answer: According to Minhag Chabad, we follow the rule of ‘’Heiker Tzir’’. In this case, if the track that the door slides on is inside the house, we put the Mezuza on the…Show more
Some Maaser money may be used to pay for a Sheva Brachos Seudah provided that you are helping a Chosson and Kallah who cannot afford it from their own money, and they will be happy with your hospitality, and… Some Maaser money may be used to pay for a Sheva Brachos Seudah provided that you are helping a Chosson and Kallah who cannot afford it from their own money, and they will be happy with your hospitality, and the Seudah is not overly extravagant. If you are doing this as a family favor since "you owe the family a favor", or it is an expected norm (whether from a family or community point of view) that you pay for the Sheva Brachos, it is not right to use Maaser money. If there will most likely be leftover food…Show more
יש לעשות קידוש או סעודה בנפרד, או לפחות כשאי אפשר או כשיש צורך – לייחד משהו מיוחד (תבשיל מיוחד, אורח מיוחד וכו׳) בסעודת הברית עבור – ולזכות – הבת. טעמים ומקורות: כמה טעמים נאמרו בנוגע לקידוש ללידת הבת,… יש לעשות קידוש או סעודה בנפרד, או לפחות כשאי אפשר או כשיש צורך – לייחד משהו מיוחד (תבשיל מיוחד, אורח מיוחד וכו׳) בסעודת הברית עבור – ולזכות – הבת. טעמים ומקורות: כמה טעמים נאמרו בנוגע לקידוש ללידת הבת, 1) כדי להודות לה’ על בריאות הולד והיולדת לאחרי הלידה, בבחי׳ ״ישוע הבת״, ע”ד ישוע הבן. 2) כדי להודות לה’ על גוף הענין שזיכהו בבת 3) כדי לתת הזדמנות למכיריהם לברך ברכת מזל טוב וליתן איחולים עבור הבת. ולפי כל הטעמים, יש לדאוג לייחד משהו מיוחד כדי להודות לה’ או כדי שיוכלו לברכם, משא״כ אם יעשה רק הסעודה של הברית…Show more
The baby bottle is Milchig, the kettle is Pareve, and our kitchen sink and all our other kitchen utensils are Fleishig. Answer: You are allowed to put a baby bottle even in a Kli Sheni (assuming that the… The baby bottle is Milchig, the kettle is Pareve, and our kitchen sink and all our other kitchen utensils are Fleishig. Answer: You are allowed to put a baby bottle even in a Kli Sheni (assuming that the contents of the bottle consists only of liquid, or previously cooked solid food). However, you must ensure that the bottle is not covered on top, i.e. it is without the lid, or even with a lid but the water is not covering the lid, because then it would be a problem of הטמנה, since it could add heat (or remove…Show more
Yes, but the point of contact between the urn and the plug must get wet. Sources: ראה טבילת כלים כהלכתה יח, לח. וש״נ. …
Mor - Borei Minei Besamim. Levonah - Borei Atzei Besamim. Sources: מור - סדר ברכת הנהנין יא, ה, וכפס״ד השו״ע…
Question: Should one encourage a child of 9 years old to avoid eating after Shkia (candle lighting)? What if the child did it three weeks in a row, does that make it problematic? How strongly should Mitzvos like these… Question: Should one encourage a child of 9 years old to avoid eating after Shkia (candle lighting)? What if the child did it three weeks in a row, does that make it problematic? How strongly should Mitzvos like these that entail not eating be encouraged for children? Answer: Children should not be encouraged at all to avoid eating before Kiddush, when it causes them affliction. Even if they were careful three times in a row not to eat before Kiddush, they may go back to eating before kiddush. Many have the custom of training older kids not…Show more
Question: I made croutons to be used as additions in salad or snacking from leftover Challah, by baking it with oil. What Bracha will it be? Do I need to wash for it? Answer: The Bracha is Hamotzie.… Question: I made croutons to be used as additions in salad or snacking from leftover Challah, by baking it with oil. What Bracha will it be? Do I need to wash for it? Answer: The Bracha is Hamotzie. Unless they remained in the salad liquid for a long time and dissolved somewhat and they start to look like pieces of dough, which then the Bracha is Mezonos. #2773 #21174 See also: https://asktherav.com/23379-bracha-on-croutons-hebrew/Show more
The flight may not be paid for with Maaser. If the Shluchim qualify for Maaser, i.e. they cannot make ends meet, you may buy for them their needs from Maaser money. If you are buying items for the Chabad… The flight may not be paid for with Maaser. If the Shluchim qualify for Maaser, i.e. they cannot make ends meet, you may buy for them their needs from Maaser money. If you are buying items for the Chabad House or for their outreach activities it may be bought from Maaser. דמי הנסיעה - ראה בשאלה #1882. וכש״כ כאן. #2735Show more
Yes, it is correct. Sources: See Rema (Yoreh Deah 81:7) & Shach 81:25 &…
ראה כאן לתשובה: https://asktherav.com/article-690-where-are-your-peyos/ #2741
שאלה: אנחנו בית חב''ד למטיילים, ואנחנו נבשל בבית חב''ד למטיילים ולחבדניקים ביחד. ושואלים בקשר לחג הפסח, לדעת מה חובה ומה החמרה לפי חב''ד, בקשר לתבלינים, עשבי טיבול, שום, קטשופ, מיונז, חומץ, רטבים לטיבול-טריאקי, ברביקיו, וסויה? מענה: אין שום… שאלה: אנחנו בית חב''ד למטיילים, ואנחנו נבשל בבית חב''ד למטיילים ולחבדניקים ביחד. ושואלים בקשר לחג הפסח, לדעת מה חובה ומה החמרה לפי חב''ד, בקשר לתבלינים, עשבי טיבול, שום, קטשופ, מיונז, חומץ, רטבים לטיבול-טריאקי, ברביקיו, וסויה? מענה: אין שום חובה מבחינת מנהג חב״ד להחמיר בכל הרכיבים שפירטתם. ישנם מנהגים שונים אצל משפחות שונות, אבל לא בתור מנהג חבד״י רשמי מחייב. באופן כללי, מנהג אנ״ש ״להימנע כמה שאפשר מלצרוך רכיבים תעשייתיים. כמובן, רוטב סויה אמיתי וכן טריאקי הוא קטניות. ורק תחליף רוטב סויה כשר לפסח. ליתר פירוט, אפשר לקרוא כאן. #2742Show more
Question: My wife is expecting and was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. The doctor said she should monitor her glucose levels 4 times every single day, including Shabbos. May she prick herself (שחיטה) and squeeze out blood (דש) and use… Question: My wife is expecting and was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. The doctor said she should monitor her glucose levels 4 times every single day, including Shabbos. May she prick herself (שחיטה) and squeeze out blood (דש) and use the electronic blood reader, 4 times on Shabbos? Answer: Please see here for answer: https://asktherav.com/article-530-shabbos-for-diabetics/ #2746Show more
Yes. https://asktherav.com/i-said-hamapil-but-i-am-not-able-to-fall-asleep-at-what-point-can-i-start-talking-or-if-i-cant-fall-asleep/ #2767a
שאלות: א. לשון רבנו בשו"ע (צב, ב) בתפילה הוא "אם יכול להעמיד יעמיד" אבל לקריאת שמע וברכותיה כותב "צריך להעמיד", האם יש חילוק לדינא? ב. לענין להפסיק לגדולים באמצע ברכת קריאת שמע במקום שהוי בל תשקצו, באיזה שיטה של… שאלות: א. לשון רבנו בשו"ע (צב, ב) בתפילה הוא "אם יכול להעמיד יעמיד" אבל לקריאת שמע וברכותיה כותב "צריך להעמיד", האם יש חילוק לדינא? ב. לענין להפסיק לגדולים באמצע ברכת קריאת שמע במקום שהוי בל תשקצו, באיזה שיטה של בל תשקצו אנו הולכים, האם יש להקל כדעה הב' במהדו"ב. גם בסידור מביא שתי הדיעות, אבל בסידור מביא דעה של פרסה בסוף, ומשנה בסדר מהמהדו"ב, האם יש לדייק מזה? ג. בסימן צב סעיף ב מבואר לסכנת נפשות מותר להפסיק, אבל מסיק שרק לגדולים יוכל להפסיק בקריאת שמע וברכותיה, ולכ' במקרה זו של בל תשקצו (שאינו יכול לעמוד פרסה), הרי ע"פ…Show more
Correct. Sources: שקו״ט בקדושת סידור בכלל לענין זה (והרי י״ב פסוקי…
A married man should only make the Bracha on his Tallis Katan if the following conditions are met: 1. He changes the Tallis Katan during the day. 2. He is certain it has the proper Shiur. 3. He puts… A married man should only make the Bracha on his Tallis Katan if the following conditions are met: 1. He changes the Tallis Katan during the day. 2. He is certain it has the proper Shiur. 3. He puts it on when his hands are clean (that he needs not wash his hands) and in a place where one can make a Bracha. 4. He does not put it on immediately before putting on the Tallis Gadol without a proper hefsek. Absent these conditions, one should make a Bracha on the Tallis Gadol and have in mind to exempt…Show more
The apparent inconsistency between the letters has been raised in several areas. (See also below). Practically, it depends on the situation. Ideally, it should be done before Shkiah, but there is room for leniency to complete the daily Shiurim… The apparent inconsistency between the letters has been raised in several areas. (See also below). Practically, it depends on the situation. Ideally, it should be done before Shkiah, but there is room for leniency to complete the daily Shiurim after Shkiah till Tzes Hakochavim. Sources: ראה בארוכה בכללות הענין במקורות וציונים להלכה יומית אות…Show more
One should only use the baby monitor if really necessary. One must ensure not to make noise in the room or cover the microphone when speaking. Analysis: The following are the potential issues with leaving a baby monitor… One should only use the baby monitor if really necessary. One must ensure not to make noise in the room or cover the microphone when speaking. Analysis: The following are the potential issues with leaving a baby monitor on for Shabbos. 1. The child will be speaking or making noise into the microphone: Since we are not directly causing the child to do so and the child also is below the age of understanding this should not present an issue. 2. The concern that the parents or other family members will make noise in the baby’s room: Some…Show more
Questions: 1. In a house that is owned by an intermarried couple, I know that no Bracha is said for a Mezuza on the front door. But what about a Mezuza on a bedroom of the Jewish child within… Questions: 1. In a house that is owned by an intermarried couple, I know that no Bracha is said for a Mezuza on the front door. But what about a Mezuza on a bedroom of the Jewish child within the house? Do we also refrain from a Bracha then? 2. Do we make a Bracha for Mezuza on an apartment front door that inside lives a special needs Jewish boy that is living with a non-Jewish assistant? Wouldn’t this case be any different than any Jew and non-Jew living in the same place? Answers: 1. Yes, no blessing…Show more
Question: What should be done if a few candles start to smoke on Shabbos? Should they be extinguished, adjusted with a metal knife, so they stop smoking? As it is dangerous to stay in a room and inhale this… Question: What should be done if a few candles start to smoke on Shabbos? Should they be extinguished, adjusted with a metal knife, so they stop smoking? As it is dangerous to stay in a room and inhale this air. Answer: You should walk out of the room unless there is imminent danger. There is room to be lenient if you carry it very gently so that the candle does not shake. If there is movement of the wick, it could be considered lighting or extinguishing a fire on Shabbos. Therefore, if you can carry it in a…Show more
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