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The Brocha Reshona is Ha'adoma. The Brocha Achrona is Borei Nefoshos. Even though when eating rice, since there is a doubt regarding the Brocha, one should eat them in a Seuda (or make a Brocha on a piece of… The Brocha Reshona is Ha'adoma. The Brocha Achrona is Borei Nefoshos. Even though when eating rice, since there is a doubt regarding the Brocha, one should eat them in a Seuda (or make a Brocha on a piece of Mezonos and Ha'adoma), there is a distinction between rice cakes and rice, because rice cakes are not cooked but rather puffed and therefore they wouldn't be Mezonos (Seder Birkas Hanehnin 1:8). If you want to be Machmir, you can also make a Brocha Shehakol on another food - and have in mind to cover the rice cake. …Show more
If the blender was clean when you ground the seeds, you may use them for chicken. If you washed the blender with soap in between its last usage, you can assume that it was clean enough. Even if you… If the blender was clean when you ground the seeds, you may use them for chicken. If you washed the blender with soap in between its last usage, you can assume that it was clean enough. Even if you only rinsed it with water, if it was only used for milk which isn't greasy - not cheese - you may use the flax seeds to coat the chicken. Sources: Assuming the blender was not used for hot, the…Show more
Question: Is there any way to allow having a cleaning lady work in my house if I'm there alone? What if the window shades or door are open? Answer: It is an issue of Yichud. However, if your… Question: Is there any way to allow having a cleaning lady work in my house if I'm there alone? What if the window shades or door are open? Answer: It is an issue of Yichud. However, if your wife can come home at any moment, referred to as Yotze V'nichnas, then it is OK. Likewise, according to many Poskim, if others have the key and can come in unexpectedly it is also OK. However, both of these Heteirim have certain limitations - see in the link below. Another solution would be to have the door to the street…Show more
If it’s customary in her family to buy birthday presents, or if you always buy her birthday presents, and this is an expected behavior, you may buy her a present. Sources: רמ״א או״ח תרצו, ו. יו״ד שפה, ג. ובכמה אופנים…
They should be toiveled without a Bracha. And see here: https://asktherav.com/2213-am-i-allowed-to-use-a-plastic-bottle-nipple-without-toiveling-it-and-then-not-reuse-it-even-if-its-meant-to-be-reused-im-makpid-on-toiveling-plastic/ Sources: ראה שו״ת אהל אברהם (שאג) כד (לגבי כלי עצם…
There are several issues with using a river for a Mikvah: 1. The river must not stem from rainwater, unless it’s stagnant - not flowing. Pipes through which water passes can also invalidate the water. Even if the river… There are several issues with using a river for a Mikvah: 1. The river must not stem from rainwater, unless it’s stagnant - not flowing. Pipes through which water passes can also invalidate the water. Even if the river originated from a spring, if often increases due to rainwater or melted snow. 2. Also, the water must be stomach-height so the entire body could be immersed at once; at the same time, it may not be too deep that people would be afraid to immerse there. 3. Additionally, it must be a safe place to Tovel. Aside for safety…Show more
If keeping kids in preschool is saving Jewish children from other non Jewish influences, one may keep the school open and it is encouraged to do so, even having kids write etc. As for the teachers, teaching involves no Melacha.…If keeping kids in preschool is saving Jewish children from other non Jewish influences, one may keep the school open and it is encouraged to do so, even having kids write etc. As for the teachers, teaching involves no Melacha. Therefore, they may go to school and even receive payment for their work. Moreover, it’s L'tzorech Mitzvah, Tzorechi Rabbim as well as a Davar Haaved. Sources: כן הכריעו אחרוני זמנינו - ראה הנסמן בס׳ חוה״מ…Show more
Question: Am I allowed to make a prune icy on Shabbos to help a 2-year old with bowel movement? The child would not drink the prune juice by itself. Answer: It is permitted to freeze ice cubes or… Question: Am I allowed to make a prune icy on Shabbos to help a 2-year old with bowel movement? The child would not drink the prune juice by itself. Answer: It is permitted to freeze ice cubes or ices on Shabbos when necessary, but it is recommended to do so before Shabbos wherever possible. You should only freeze the amount that you are going to use on Shabbos. Regarding taking prune juice (or ices) or other drinks on Shabbos to induce bowel movement, as a general rule, this should not be done on Shabbos unless in great pain…Show more
Separate Challah with a Bracha. However, it is recommended to add some water, even a little bit, to satisfy the opinions that require water. Sources: או״ז הל׳ חלה רכה. ר״ש סירליאו חלה ב, ב.…
למרות שמעיקר הדין נשים חייבות בברכת הגומל כגברים, המנהג למעשה שנשים לא מברכות הגומל. ניתן לכוון בברכת הגומל חסדים טובים בברכת השחר, או לשמוע ברכו בקריאת התורה. כדאי להפריש לצדקה. מקורות - ראה כאן: https://asktherav.com/brachos-after-birth-hatov-vhameytiv-shehecheyanu-hagomel/ #1108
Your Milchig spoon as well as your Fleishig cutlery is all fine. The sponge is fine too. Sources: רמ״א יו״ד צה, ג: וְאִם נִמְצָא קְעָרָה חוֹלֶבֶת בֵּין…
Maaser money may be used for buying Seforim if they are being used by the public. One must inscribe in the Seforim that they were bought from Maaser money. However, in most scenarios, this isn't practical nowadays, as Seforim… Maaser money may be used for buying Seforim if they are being used by the public. One must inscribe in the Seforim that they were bought from Maaser money. However, in most scenarios, this isn't practical nowadays, as Seforim are readily available and people don’t tend to borrow them regularly unless running a public library. Sources: ט"ז יו״ד רמט, א: וכתב בדרישה בשם תשו' מהר"ר…Show more
Yes. The custom does not apply to Kivrei Tzadikim. Sources: בכלל, שקו״ט במקור המנהג - ראה שו״ת מנח״י י,…
This isn’t an issue since they can each be removed without the other. Sources: .ראה רמ״א יו״ד ש, ד. ובנו״כ שם. שו״ת שבה״ל…
How long do we stay separated? Does it start from when the mucus plug comes out? Difference between boy and girl. Am I allowed to help her if no one is around? Answers: When does the Nidda status… How long do we stay separated? Does it start from when the mucus plug comes out? Difference between boy and girl. Am I allowed to help her if no one is around? Answers: When does the Nidda status begin? If any of the following take place: Having steady 5 minutes apart contractions. Can't walk unaided. Seeing blood. Ready to push etc. Water breaking is a concern only if accompanied with blood or steady contractions. The mucus plug coming out is a concern only if it’s tinged with blood. One should avoid being in room even when she isn't…Show more
Question: I put a hot metal bowl on a clean table covered by the plastic table cover in a country house rented from a non-Jew. Afterwards I also put the cutting board under that bowel. The bowel had hot… Question: I put a hot metal bowl on a clean table covered by the plastic table cover in a country house rented from a non-Jew. Afterwards I also put the cutting board under that bowel. The bowel had hot dogs in it which were transferred there straight from the grill. What is the status of the bowl and cutting board? Answer: If the outside of the bowl was not wet, then the hot dogs, the bowl, and the cutting board are all kosher. Sources: .ע"פ שו"ע יו"ד סי' צ"ב סעי' ח' וסי' צ"ג…Show more
Question: Do we count the weeks (16 weeks) or from the date on the calendar? For example from Daled Sivan to Daled Tishrei or from Wednesday to Wednesday? Answer: Count 121 days. Sources: .ע"פ שו"ת צ"צ אבה"ע סי' שט"ז אות י"א …
Question 1: I know that there is a problem with the Bracha Acharona for granola bars and so I have been careful not to eat them unless it's "Bsoich Seudah". I was wondering if the same problem… Question 1: I know that there is a problem with the Bracha Acharona for granola bars and so I have been careful not to eat them unless it's "Bsoich Seudah". I was wondering if the same problem applies with store bought or homemade Granola (like that people put in yogurt...)? Answer: Same issues apply to granola, not in a bar. In fact, granola bars might be less of an issue, though in practice most commercially available bars have the same issue. One solution is to eat less than a Kezayis every 4 minutes. Question 2:…Show more
Question: We purchased our house several years ago. Our backyard came with two trees. It seems as if one is a cherry tree and one is a pear tree. (They are both bitter and not quite edible) We would… Question: We purchased our house several years ago. Our backyard came with two trees. It seems as if one is a cherry tree and one is a pear tree. (They are both bitter and not quite edible) We would like to use that area to extend the house for living and household space. Is it permitted to remove these trees? Answer: Being that this is a complex Halachic question involving a Sakana from Rebbi Yehuda Hachasid, you should ask 3 Rabbonim whether they agree that it is permitted to be done. If they agree, then sell the tree…Show more
.בנוגע ל"קרים טשיז" עם דג ("לאקס") - מותר מקורות: ראה ב"י יו"ד סי' פ"ז ד"ה דגים, ש"ך שם…
Make Havdala immediately (you are not allowed to eat until you have made Havdala). Start from Hineh as usual. Besamim and the Havdala candle are not used at all. Sources: .עיין אדה״ז סימן רצט סעיף ח מנהגנו לומר הנה…
Question: What is the Halacha regarding saying Asher Kedishanu and Birkas Hamazon. My kids don’t like to eat Challah, and I’m wondering if they don’t eat the shiur, do I teach them to not say Asher Kedishanu, and not… Question: What is the Halacha regarding saying Asher Kedishanu and Birkas Hamazon. My kids don’t like to eat Challah, and I’m wondering if they don’t eat the shiur, do I teach them to not say Asher Kedishanu, and not to Bentch?... What about Bentching for the rest of the meal they ate? Do they say Borei Nefashos? Another idea I have is to bake the Challah with chocolate on it. Would it still be Hamotzie, if it’s a regular Challah dough recipe, but it has chocolate around each piece of the braid. Does it affect the Bracha how much…Show more
Continued: A college age young woman who is becoming more observant began lighting two Shabbos candles a number of years ago. She now learned she should only light one. Should she stop lighting two because she began with two… Continued: A college age young woman who is becoming more observant began lighting two Shabbos candles a number of years ago. She now learned she should only light one. Should she stop lighting two because she began with two thinking that was correct, or should she continue lightning two so she won't be going down in holy things? Answer: The young woman should continue to light the same amount of candles she has lit all this time. Sources: Generally, one should light two wicks corresponding to the…Show more
Question: What is the Halacha regarding adding mayonnaise on Shabbos to grated eggs to make egg salad or to the yolks to make deviled eggs? Answer: One may not make a paste or thick batter on Shabbos for… Question: What is the Halacha regarding adding mayonnaise on Shabbos to grated eggs to make egg salad or to the yolks to make deviled eggs? Answer: One may not make a paste or thick batter on Shabbos for it falls under the Melachah of Losh (kneading). Even a thin batter is only permitted when incorporating a Shinui, in a special manner. There are those who have a long standing custom of making egg salad on Shabbos (with oil). Various explanations have been offered as a Limmud Zechus to justify this custom which seems to go against basic Halacha.…Show more
Renovations may not be done on Chol Hamoed even through a non-Jewish contractor. However, in a location where it is well known that building work in this locale is generally done with a contractor and the workers are hired… Renovations may not be done on Chol Hamoed even through a non-Jewish contractor. However, in a location where it is well known that building work in this locale is generally done with a contractor and the workers are hired by the contractor without the owner having any involvement (this is the situation normally nowadays in most places) , then it is permitted, provided that this is the case here too that the contractor is contracted and the owner has no involvement- and they are all non-Jewish and you don't instruct them to work on Chol Hamoed. Sources: שו”ע תקמג, ב. ובחוה״מ יש לחשוש גם לבנ״י שיבואו…Show more
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