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Shatnez only applies to linen mixed with wool from a sheep. Cashmere comes from a goat and is therefore not considered Shatnez when mixed with linen. Nonetheless, it is recommended that the sweater be checked for Shatnez for it… Shatnez only applies to linen mixed with wool from a sheep. Cashmere comes from a goat and is therefore not considered Shatnez when mixed with linen. Nonetheless, it is recommended that the sweater be checked for Shatnez for it is very common that sheep wool is substituted for cashmere wool due to the prohibitive price, as well as the fact that other threads & fibers are often mixed into garments - although not specified on the label. Sources: .יו"ד סי' רח"צ ס"א #1266…Show more
צריך להוריד המנעלים מיד. אם אינו יכול ללכת הביתה בלי מנעלים (מכיון שיורד גשם והדומה) יכול ללכת לבוש במנעלים - ויורידם מיד שיגיע לביתו. אם אפשר יחליף של ימין בשמאל .(בכ"ז אין חילוק בין לפני צאת הכוכבים לאח"כ (והיינו משקיעה…צריך להוריד המנעלים מיד. אם אינו יכול ללכת הביתה בלי מנעלים (מכיון שיורד גשם והדומה) יכול ללכת לבוש במנעלים - ויורידם מיד שיגיע לביתו. אם אפשר יחליף של ימין בשמאל .(בכ"ז אין חילוק בין לפני צאת הכוכבים לאח"כ (והיינו משקיעה הנראית שאז מתחיל זמן תוספת יוה"כ Sources: .'שו"ע אדה"ז סי' תרי"ד סע' ו' .גם בשאר עינויים…Show more
Question: The Alter Rebbe speaks of women and girls going to Mikvah before Yom Kippur. What is the accepted Lubavitcher Minhag regarding this? Is there a specific reason why some married women do not go to Mikveh on Erev… Question: The Alter Rebbe speaks of women and girls going to Mikvah before Yom Kippur. What is the accepted Lubavitcher Minhag regarding this? Is there a specific reason why some married women do not go to Mikveh on Erev Yom Kippur? Also, those women that do generally go, are there certain times that they shouldn't go (for e.g. when they're Nidah)? Answer: Regarding married women – some go and some don’t. It is a matter of custom, and not all communities have accepted this custom. See below for elaboration. The accepted Minhag is that unmarried girls do not…Show more
נחלקו הפוסקים אם הפסולים מחמת עבירה כשרים להתרת נדרים. וכמובן, שבמקום שאי אפשר באופן אחר, ועושים כן מחמת המנהג ולא בכדי לעבור על נדרו ח״ו, אפשר להקל בלית ברירה. Sources: הובאו הדעות בס׳ כל נדרי פי״ד. ראה לאיסור -…
You may save the money for yourself, provided it is legal. See here for a brief discussion on the topic: https://asktherav.com/article-475-may-i-take-advantage-of-a-deal-if-the-price-is-obviously-a-mistake/ Sources: ראה שו"ע אדה"ז הלכות מציאה ופקדון סעיף לח. ומה…
Question: If I am in a place where there is no Sukkah for a long time until I get to a place with one, can I drink or have a snack so that I am not starving or thirsty?… Question: If I am in a place where there is no Sukkah for a long time until I get to a place with one, can I drink or have a snack so that I am not starving or thirsty? Answer: The Halachah is that one may eat or drink non Mezonos or Hamotzi foods, especially drinks outside the Sukkah, unless one affixed a meal on wine or other drinks on which it is normal to affix a meal on, where a Sukkah is then required. Many Rishonim are stringent that even other foods require a Sukkah, such as…Show more
The Sukkah needs to be directly under the sky without anything intervening between it. Trees may not hang over the Schach of the Sukkah regardless of its height. The בכורי יעקב, however, writes that if the trees were only… The Sukkah needs to be directly under the sky without anything intervening between it. Trees may not hang over the Schach of the Sukkah regardless of its height. The בכורי יעקב, however, writes that if the trees were only on the side of the Sukkah even though their height towers and shades off the whole area it is still kosher since they are not hanging directly over the Sukkah. If the tree is only hanging over a very small part of the edge of the Sukkah, at times one may still eat in the Sukkah. The following conditions need…Show more
One may not schedule work to be done for them on Shabbos. However, one may schedule certain activities for Chol Hamoed. Picking up garbage is an activity which is Tzorech Hamoed and therefore permitted. See these 3 links for… One may not schedule work to be done for them on Shabbos. However, one may schedule certain activities for Chol Hamoed. Picking up garbage is an activity which is Tzorech Hamoed and therefore permitted. See these 3 links for more information on this topic: Halacha2go #146: Work Given to a Kablan over Shabbos Halacha2go #557: Kablanus on Shabbos מ"מ Halacha #757: May I profit from work done for me on Shabbos? מ"מ Sources: .לענין חוה״מ - ראה כאן .ובמלאכת תלוש - ראה…Show more
אמנם לאחרונה העיר אחד על ערבות אמריקאיות שהם עמידים יותר וכו'. האם לדעתכם ערבות אלו הם בכלל החשש? והאם לדעתכם יש כאן בכלל חשש? ולמעשה מה עלי לעשות? תשובה: לפענ"ד כשרות ללא כל פקפוק. וכן נהגו אחבנ״י רבות… אמנם לאחרונה העיר אחד על ערבות אמריקאיות שהם עמידים יותר וכו'. האם לדעתכם ערבות אלו הם בכלל החשש? והאם לדעתכם יש כאן בכלל חשש? ולמעשה מה עלי לעשות? תשובה: לפענ"ד כשרות ללא כל פקפוק. וכן נהגו אחבנ״י רבות בשנים. וכמדומה קרוב לודאי שהערבות של כ״ק אדמו״ר הן מארה״ב. ודומות להנ״ל. ובמה שכתב לחשוש הנה: א. אין שום מקור לכך שצריך מסורה על המין. וראה שפת אמת סוכה לד, א שכשיש סימני כשרות כשר גם מצפצפה. וראה ב״ח ופרישה. ב. אין בעיה עם צורת העלים שעדיין אינם בגדר עגול כצפצפה. ואדרבה, יש שכתבו להדר דוקא בערבות מאמריקה מחמת…Show more
The Ma'amid (what the Schach rests on or what's holding down the Schach) should Lechatchilah be from something that is Kosher for Schach. Nylon, however, is Mekabel Tumah and therefore invalid for Schach. Therefore, it should not be used… The Ma'amid (what the Schach rests on or what's holding down the Schach) should Lechatchilah be from something that is Kosher for Schach. Nylon, however, is Mekabel Tumah and therefore invalid for Schach. Therefore, it should not be used Lechatchilah as a Ma'amid. However the Halachah of Ma'amid being kosher for Schach is only a Lechatchilah. If it was already made like that, one can eat in the Sukkah even if another Sukkah is readily available. However, if one puts 2x4s of wood on top holding down the Schach and the mat will stay even without the nylon, it…Show more
It is permitted but should not be used unless necessary or one is concerned that the fast might have to be broken. Sources: .חלקת יעקב ב, נח. קנין תורה ד, סח. צי״א…
According to Halachah, the Issur of זרע לבטלה doesn’t apply if it happens by chance, מקרה לילה. Nonetheless, the Shulchan Aruch has a section that discusses various matters one should be careful in order that even מקרה לילה should not…According to Halachah, the Issur of זרע לבטלה doesn’t apply if it happens by chance, מקרה לילה. Nonetheless, the Shulchan Aruch has a section that discusses various matters one should be careful in order that even מקרה לילה should not inadvertently happen. For example sleeping position and how to fight unwanted thoughts that enter one's mind etc... Certainly, according to ספרי מוסר, קבלה וחסידות Teshuvah is required for חטאת נעורים which includes מקרה לילה. It is written in many sources about the need to do some Teshuva or be extra careful in a certain mitzvah. Therefore, depending on each scenario,…Show more
In general, since one moves around during sleep while unaware, and similarly, can move around the pillow and blanket during sleep while unaware, one cannot be lenient on this basis alone. [YD 190:14] For example, it is within the… In general, since one moves around during sleep while unaware, and similarly, can move around the pillow and blanket during sleep while unaware, one cannot be lenient on this basis alone. [YD 190:14] For example, it is within the realm of plausibility for someone to move the pillow between the feet for better support, and then move it back to the head, all while asleep or half-awake, without any recollection the next morning. However, if you were wearing underwear the entire time that you were in bed, and they are clean, that is an acceptable basis to be lenient.…Show more
Just like in the time of Shlomo Hamelech they did not fast on Yom Kippur while they were inaugurating the Beis Hamikdash, we will not fast this year Yom Kippur if he comes tonight, on Erev Yom Kippur. Instead,… Just like in the time of Shlomo Hamelech they did not fast on Yom Kippur while they were inaugurating the Beis Hamikdash, we will not fast this year Yom Kippur if he comes tonight, on Erev Yom Kippur. Instead, we will have a big meal of the Livyason and Shor Habor and eat in the Kodesh Hakodoshim, together with a joyous Farbrengen. Source: Sichos Kodesh 5752 Page 63 and on.Show more
What do we do with the dough removed for Hafrashas Challah? The dough that was separated for Challah was traditionally given to a Kohen. Nowadays, the custom is not to give it to a Kohen; rather, it is burned… What do we do with the dough removed for Hafrashas Challah? The dough that was separated for Challah was traditionally given to a Kohen. Nowadays, the custom is not to give it to a Kohen; rather, it is burned until it is totally inedible. In the olden days, it was burned on an open live fire, and that did not cause any problems. However, in our times, it is problematic to burn the Challah in our ovens because it is considered not kosher. The burning Challah can create a non-kosher scent, or even worse, non-kosher steam which could render…Show more
In my specific situation, a Jew will for sure not eat since the only person who is available doesn't have Hoda’ah (even though he learned and Shechted many chickens kosher, but never finished)? Answer: No need to do… In my specific situation, a Jew will for sure not eat since the only person who is available doesn't have Hoda’ah (even though he learned and Shechted many chickens kosher, but never finished)? Answer: No need to do Kaporos again in this case. Sources: The Alter Rebbe in his Shulchan Aruch (605:1) writes…Show more
Since the sticker is not covering the majority of the urn, and there’s no Kpeida - one does not care using the urn while the sticker is underneath - therefore, there is no need to Toivel it again. Sources: (מיעוט ואינו מקפיד) Yore Deah siman 202 2,5. Shach…
Yes. They should say: "זה חליפת (your name) זה תמורת ... זה כפרת ... זה התרנגול ילך "למיתה ו... ילך לחיים טובים ולשלום. Sources: כתר שם טוב גאגין ע׳ רכט. ויש שהביאו בשם…
There is no problem with a non-Jew making quick oats, since it is not עולה על שולחן מלכים. See here regarding kashrus concerns: https://asktherav.com/article-212-issues-with-non-jewish-cleaning-help/ #1233
You do with money the same you would with a chicken, just instead of saying "ze hatarnegol yeleich l'misa" you say "eilu hamo'ois teilachna litzdoko" ("אלו המעות תלכנה לצדקה"). Of course, if you can use… You do with money the same you would with a chicken, just instead of saying "ze hatarnegol yeleich l'misa" you say "eilu hamo'ois teilachna litzdoko" ("אלו המעות תלכנה לצדקה"). Of course, if you can use other living creatures such as fish it is better. Alternatively, you can request that someone who does have a chicken available to perform kapporos on your behalf. See here: https://asktherav.com/doing-kaporos-for-someone-else/ Sources: .הנוסח מקונטרס קידוש ותפילות ר"ה שמח"ת, קה"ת תש"ג …Show more
You are allowed to build a Sukkah on top of a trailer. However, you should be aware of the following: 1. The walls and Schach are sturdy and will not fall away with the wind. 2. The trailer must… You are allowed to build a Sukkah on top of a trailer. However, you should be aware of the following: 1. The walls and Schach are sturdy and will not fall away with the wind. 2. The trailer must be parked either in your own private property or in a legal parking space (for more details on this see the day to day Halacha Guide given out by the Bada"tz). Sources: .סוכה ע"ג עגלה - שו"ע אדה"ז סי' תרכ"ח ס"ד.…Show more
Being that no other chickens are available, the men should prefer the use of a hen over money or fish. If wanted, you can in addition do it on money (but not instead of the hen). Sources: בפוסקים הקדמונים לא נזכר ע״ד כסף כלל. וכן בשו״ע…
Picture However, the question came up: is the 3 Tefachim of space required only because they are NAILED in frame? Or even if they wouldn’t be nailed with metal but connected with wooden pieces instead? Answer: It is worthy…Picture However, the question came up: is the 3 Tefachim of space required only because they are NAILED in frame? Or even if they wouldn’t be nailed with metal but connected with wooden pieces instead? Answer: It is worthy to note, that there is no requirement for 3 Tefochim space between the crossbeams. One who wishes to be Machmir may do so, if it can be done easily with no extra hassle. If, however, it entails any extra effort, then one is not required to leave that space. The fact that the boards are nailed isn’t an issue. Sources: ג' טפחים - כן כתב הב"ח סי' תרכ"ו, אבל…Show more
It may not be done on Chol Hamoed, rather it should be done before or after Yom tov. If no other choice exists since Chol Hamoed is the only possible time to do it, and it is an absolute… It may not be done on Chol Hamoed, rather it should be done before or after Yom tov. If no other choice exists since Chol Hamoed is the only possible time to do it, and it is an absolute necessity that it be done, then the tracing should be done before Yom Tov. Sources: .בודאי אינה ברוח המועד כלל, ואם אפשר לעשותו קודם…Show more
Yes. Nonetheless, it is preferable to do it by day. Also, by day is an Eis Ratzon, an opportune time for this Tefillah. If one missed tashlich on the first day before nightfall, it’s better to wait to… Yes. Nonetheless, it is preferable to do it by day. Also, by day is an Eis Ratzon, an opportune time for this Tefillah. If one missed tashlich on the first day before nightfall, it’s better to wait to say it on the second day. Sources: להעיר שאין מזכירין יגמה״ר בלילה. ובתשליך אומרים פסוקים המורים…Show more
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