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There is a Halachah in Shulchan Aruch that one should not drink water B’sha’as Hatekufah (four moments throughout the year, the two equinoxes and the two solstices, which mark when the seasons of Tishrei, Teves, Nissan and Tammuz begin),… There is a Halachah in Shulchan Aruch that one should not drink water B’sha’as Hatekufah (four moments throughout the year, the two equinoxes and the two solstices, which mark when the seasons of Tishrei, Teves, Nissan and Tammuz begin), since it is a Sakanah (hazard). There are many different explanations in Seforim regarding the precise nature of the Sakanah. If one made a Brachah on water and then realized that it’s the moment of the Tekufah, one should wait until the Tekufah passes to drink the water. Some aren’t cautious about this anymore, saying that the principle of “Shomer…Show more
שאלה: האם יש בעי'ה להשים דברי אוכל תחת המיטה גם כשלא יושנים עלי'ה? וכן האם יש בעי'ה להשים דברי אוכל במיטת קומתיים מתחת למיטה העליונה ומעל המיטה התחתונה? מענה: לכתחילה מקפידים בכל הנ״ל. בדיעבד, יש מקום להקל בשני… שאלה: האם יש בעי'ה להשים דברי אוכל תחת המיטה גם כשלא יושנים עלי'ה? וכן האם יש בעי'ה להשים דברי אוכל במיטת קומתיים מתחת למיטה העליונה ומעל המיטה התחתונה? מענה: לכתחילה מקפידים בכל הנ״ל. בדיעבד, יש מקום להקל בשני האופנים. מקורות: בכלל, לכמה דעות יש להתיר ברו״ר בדיעבד. והארכנו במק״א.…Show more
No. There is a disagreement if permitted in the presence of another girl without socks. In practice, the ruling is that it’s permitted. Regardless, she may face the other way, or close her eyes when making the bracha. Sources: משנה חלה ב, ג. רמ״א או״ח עד, ד (ובשו״ע…
Full Question: How is it possible to keep the Halochos of not walking in front of someone during Davening? Not to do עושה שלום if someone behind you is Davening? Do I have to answer each Kedusha I hear… Full Question: How is it possible to keep the Halochos of not walking in front of someone during Davening? Not to do עושה שלום if someone behind you is Davening? Do I have to answer each Kedusha I hear when I pass by a Minyan on my way out of 770? Do I have to be Makpid on all of these Halachos in 770 during packed times, or is there some leniency? Answer: Walking in front of someone during Davening: It is forbidden to pass within 4 Amos in front of someone Davening Shemoneh Esrei, since the one…Show more
There are many ovens on the market, and it is impossible in this short space to investigate and address every single model. The best we can do is provide a summary of the many issues to look out for.… There are many ovens on the market, and it is impossible in this short space to investigate and address every single model. The best we can do is provide a summary of the many issues to look out for. It is important that you read through the manuals of any model you are considering for purchase, in order to determine whether, and to what degree, the issues outlined below apply. Modern ovens without “Sabbath Mode”: First, let us focus on modern ovens which do not have a Sabbath Mode feature. Such ovens are challenging to use for Shabbos…Show more
The Remo and Shach (very end of YD 148) discuss sending presents to a gentile on a religious holiday, and they rule (based on Terumas Hadeshen 195) that there is room for leniency if there is a concern of… The Remo and Shach (very end of YD 148) discuss sending presents to a gentile on a religious holiday, and they rule (based on Terumas Hadeshen 195) that there is room for leniency if there is a concern of real animosity. (It is important to distinguish between animosity and mere discomfort.) This Hetter is based on the presence of number of factors, namely – a) the concern of animosity, b) that gentiles these days are less devout, and they celebrate more for their own enjoyment than out of a sense of truly religious fervor or duty, and c) the…Show more
Question: By mistake a Milchig cocoa powder mix was used to make hot cocoa in my Fleishig glass cups and one mug. Is there a way to make the glass cups or the mug kosher again, or do I… Question: By mistake a Milchig cocoa powder mix was used to make hot cocoa in my Fleishig glass cups and one mug. Is there a way to make the glass cups or the mug kosher again, or do I need to throw them out? The powder mix was put directly into the cup, and then the cup was filled with hot water from the urn. Then some almond milk was poured to top it off. Answer: The custom is not to Kasher glass. See here. Ceramic coffee mugs cannot be kashered. Generally, although you consider the cups…Show more
Question: I bought a new coat a couple weeks ago and just realized that the back has a slit of about 14in. Do I need to round the corner, and if yes, is there anything I need to know… Question: I bought a new coat a couple weeks ago and just realized that the back has a slit of about 14in. Do I need to round the corner, and if yes, is there anything I need to know about how much is considered round? Answer: If most of the length of the coat is closed and only a minority of its length is split, there is no need to round the corner. If it is mostly split, or even half and half, or if it appears as though it is not mostly closed, you should round off…Show more
The Chayenu publication should be on the bottom of all. Sources: בשו״ת וישמע משה רכג, שבחוברת עם פרשה אחת [כשי״ב…
Question: If someone is working in a Jewish institution and for security reasons carries a gun, is it permissible to carry it on Shabbos as well? Answer: If there is concern about a possible threat which would justify… Question: If someone is working in a Jewish institution and for security reasons carries a gun, is it permissible to carry it on Shabbos as well? Answer: If there is concern about a possible threat which would justify carrying a gun on Shabbos, even if it is Muktza or there is no Eiruv, a local Rav with an understanding of the prevalent conditions must be consulted to determine whether the current threat is significant enough to justify carrying a gun on Shabbos or not. See also Halacha2go.com article #525 for more details on this subject. #2333Show more
כל דבר בקופסאות שימורים זקוק להכשר לוודא שלא התבשלו באותו זמן קופסאות שימורים של לא כשר באותה מכונה. אכן, יש המקילים בבישול גוים באוכל שבקופסאות שימורים. וחשוב לקנות מהכשר המקפיד על כך. אבל, בתירס, לפי רוב הפוסקים אין חשש… כל דבר בקופסאות שימורים זקוק להכשר לוודא שלא התבשלו באותו זמן קופסאות שימורים של לא כשר באותה מכונה. אכן, יש המקילים בבישול גוים באוכל שבקופסאות שימורים. וחשוב לקנות מהכשר המקפיד על כך. אבל, בתירס, לפי רוב הפוסקים אין חשש בישול גוים כאן בארצות הברית, שאינו עולה על שולחן מלכים. ראו גם כאן. #2334Show more
Question: Is it against Halacha to go to an intermarriage wedding if not going would cause Shalom Bayis problems with the family? Would one be allowed to go to just the reception and not the ceremony? Answer: It… Question: Is it against Halacha to go to an intermarriage wedding if not going would cause Shalom Bayis problems with the family? Would one be allowed to go to just the reception and not the ceremony? Answer: It is absolutely unacceptable to attend any part. The wedding of a Jew and non-Jew is a tragedy of serious proportions. The tragedy is exasperated when a celebration is made to “celebrate” this holocaust Chas V'shalom. Your attendance is an implicit approval that it is not that terrible C"V. The participation is a Chilul Hashem. The appropriate response to such an…Show more
Question: My brother works in a store in Crown Heights and found a stroller that was left behind already for three days. He offered it to me and said that if I don’t take it he’ll end up throwing… Question: My brother works in a store in Crown Heights and found a stroller that was left behind already for three days. He offered it to me and said that if I don’t take it he’ll end up throwing it out. I posted the stroller on a couple of WhatsApp groups and no one responded. I really do want that stroller and otherwise it’ll be thrown out. Can I take it and use it? Answer: You have the obligation to publicize that you found this stroller in a way that the owner would find out about it (WhatsApp…Show more
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
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…
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