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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)
I got the Mirena IUD inserted on Friday. I know I might stain for a while. How does it work with Mikva? Would I be able to go to the mikva after a certain amount of time or a… I got the Mirena IUD inserted on Friday. I know I might stain for a while. How does it work with Mikva? Would I be able to go to the mikva after a certain amount of time or a certain staining color etc. Answer: The actual IUD insertion makes you a Niddah [as does its removal]. Since it is common to experience irregular bleeding or staining during the first few months, it’s important to ensure you don’t become a Niddah unnecessarily by showing all shaalos to a Rav. Some situations might be halachically acceptable due to color…Show more
Yes, as many times Chometz gets stuck there when one is eating and touches under the table and chair. #3415b
It is permissible to perform, watch, or bring out a magician (when done in a Tznius fashion) only if the magician explains to the audience that everything is slight of hand tricks etc. and that none of the magic… It is permissible to perform, watch, or bring out a magician (when done in a Tznius fashion) only if the magician explains to the audience that everything is slight of hand tricks etc. and that none of the magic is real or possible. It is even better if he demonstrates with one trick how it is done. Many Poskim permit it even without the explanation if it is done by a non-Jew. Sources: Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah 179:15. Shach 17. See Igros Kodesh…Show more
Article: Snow on Shabbos According to some Poskim, snow that falls on Shabbos is Muktzeh, but if it fell before Shabbos, it isn’t. Many Poskim say that we may not make snowballs on Shabbos—no matter when the… Article: Snow on Shabbos According to some Poskim, snow that falls on Shabbos is Muktzeh, but if it fell before Shabbos, it isn’t. Many Poskim say that we may not make snowballs on Shabbos—no matter when the snow fell. We may not deliberately cause the snow to melt on Shabbos, but we are permitted to walk in it, since we are not intentionally melting the snow—and it is not a foregone conclusion that by walking in the snow we will cause it to melt. In fact, we may walk on the snow even if the snow will…Show more
Yes. Sources: שו"ע אדה"ז ב, ג. וראה מאמרי אדמו"ר האמצעי דברים…
If one has already answered Kedushah but hears a Minyan saying Kedushah, he should stop and say it with them. See here for more details. #2450 This answer is sponsored: לע"נ רב יונה בן רב מאיר ע"ה
(if she needs to wash afterwards, does that prohibit her from saying a Brachah until she washes)? Answer: Usually after nursing it is very likely a mother will have touched a part of her body that requires Netilas… (if she needs to wash afterwards, does that prohibit her from saying a Brachah until she washes)? Answer: Usually after nursing it is very likely a mother will have touched a part of her body that requires Netilas Yadayim. However, if the mother was careful not to touch any uncovered parts of her body, then she does not need to do Netilas Yadayim. Sources: See Shulchan Aruch Admur Hazaken 4:18 (Mahadura Kama). Shu”t…Show more
הרבי הורה בכמה מקומות שקודם שניגשים לשידוך יש לסדר לבקש מחילה אצל האח הגדול ושימחול לו במחילה גמורה, והמחילה עצמה היא סגולה שגם הוא ימצא שידוך בשעטו"מ. Sources: כ"ה באג"ק חט"ו ע' קפב. ועד"ז בלקו"ש ח"כ ע'…
AskTheRav cannot give a definitive answer on this. The following are issues to consider: 1. Is it OK to make a change to the structure of the Beis Hamikdosh? There is room for leniency underground. See references in the… AskTheRav cannot give a definitive answer on this. The following are issues to consider: 1. Is it OK to make a change to the structure of the Beis Hamikdosh? There is room for leniency underground. See references in the Hebrew sources below. 2. Some Shuls of yesteryear had a custom not to allow heating. Some Poskim however preferred underground heating in a Shul. Do any of the reasons apply to the Beis Hamikdosh? The Beis Hamikdosh had heating in the Beis Hamoked. But that was in the non-sacred section. See below. Sources: כמה צדדי שקו״ט כאן: הר הבית צ״ל חלול מפני…Show more
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