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תשובה: ההכרעה המקובלת היא אשר כל בד (מגבון) אשר יכול להסחט אסור. ואותם שנעשו מחומר סינטטי ואינו סופג ומוציא נוזל ע״י סחיטה, שהנוזל הוא על גביו ולא מובלע, מותר. מקורות: ראה כאן: https://asktherav.com/article-215-using-baby-wipes-on-shabbos/ #1665 (1)…
תשובה: יש להתיר להחזיר האימום לתוך המנעל. נימוק: אלו הדפוסים אינם אלא לשמור על צורה הנעשית כבר, ולא כאותם הדפוסים שמייצרים נעליים עליהם המובאים בסימן שח סי״ד שדינם ככלי שמלאכתו לאיסור. מקורות: ראה שו״ת מנחת יצחק ט, נח. שש״כ טו, מח.…
שאלה: בתוך התיק התפילין רק הם צריכים להיות ולא דברים אחרים, אבל גליון למבצעים של ק''ש או כיפה יוצאים מן הכלל או גם לא, שזה לא לכבוד התפילין וכו'? תשובה: יש מקום להקל כשהוא לצורך מצוה. מקורות: בכלל, כיון שהתפילין מכוסים בקופסאות, מקום לומר שהתיק רק…
Some people are lenient and use the same stovetop grate to cook milchig and fleishig one after the other. Although it's possible for some of the contents of a pot of to run over, or spill onto the grate,… Some people are lenient and use the same stovetop grate to cook milchig and fleishig one after the other. Although it's possible for some of the contents of a pot of to run over, or spill onto the grate, and thereby cause the next pot placed on the stovetop—if it's of the opposite category— to become treife, it can be argued that this is not a concern for two reasons: 1) Since the grates sit directly above the fire, when we turn on the fire it burns off everything on the grate, in essence koshering it. 2) The halachah…Show more
It’s actually Kosher as is, but it’s kedai (advisable) to fix. Sources: יש להסתפק בדין שהחרטום צריך להגיע עד כנגד מושב…
Question: Are there any restrictions on making a will? Any guidance of what to put or what not to put according to Halacha? Answer: There are many distinctions between a tzavaah, a will, written according to the… Question: Are there any restrictions on making a will? Any guidance of what to put or what not to put according to Halacha? Answer: There are many distinctions between a tzavaah, a will, written according to the Torah and a secular will. According to Torah law, a firstborn son receives double, only biological children inherit not adopted children, only paternal relatives not maternal ones, only sons not daughters (unmarried daughters receive a percentage of the assets, not a regular portion) spouses do not have equal rights to each other’s inheritance. Husbands inherit from their wives only property…Show more
שאלה: באחד מהימים של חוה"מ הבעל קורא קודם הראה לעולה (הכהן) את הקריאה הלא נכונה (ז"א - קריאה של א' משאר הימים). ואח"כ, מיד אחר שבירך העולה אך קודם שהתחיל הקורא לקרות, תפס הבעל קורא טעותו. מה באמת היו… שאלה: באחד מהימים של חוה"מ הבעל קורא קודם הראה לעולה (הכהן) את הקריאה הלא נכונה (ז"א - קריאה של א' משאר הימים). ואח"כ, מיד אחר שבירך העולה אך קודם שהתחיל הקורא לקרות, תפס הבעל קורא טעותו. מה באמת היו צריכים לעשות במקרה הזה? האם צריכים להורות לעולה לברך שוב ולקרות במקום הנכון (כמו שעושים בדרך כלל כאשר מראים לעולה קריאה לא נכונה)? או שמא עדיף שיקרא הבעל קורא עלי' אחת מהקריאה הלא-נכונה, ואח"כ בעלי' של לוי יקרא ב' עליות של הקריאה הנכונה? ראיתי מה שכתב בהלוח יומי כנראה על פי השערי אפרים. ושם מיירי במי שכבר התחיל הקריאה הלא-נכונה.…Show more
שאלה: מעשה שהיה באחד מאנ"ש שהציע ליהודי אחד מידידיו ששנה ופירש (רח"ל) להניח תפילין. הלה אמר שהינו "אתאיסט" שאינו מאמין כלל, אבל הוא מוכן להיענות ולהניח תפילין מצד הנימוס לידידו וכעושה מנהג יהודי מסורתי. אך כשהניח את התפילין סירב… שאלה: מעשה שהיה באחד מאנ"ש שהציע ליהודי אחד מידידיו ששנה ופירש (רח"ל) להניח תפילין. הלה אמר שהינו "אתאיסט" שאינו מאמין כלל, אבל הוא מוכן להיענות ולהניח תפילין מצד הנימוס לידידו וכעושה מנהג יהודי מסורתי. אך כשהניח את התפילין סירב לברך עליהם, באמרו שאינו מאמין ואינו יכול לשקר בנפשו ולומר תיבות הברכה. ועוד הוסיף, שלדידכו יהיה ברכה לבטלה אם יאמר, שהרי אינו מאמין בתיבות היוצאות מפיו. עובדה זה עוררה אצלי שתי שאלות: א. האם "אתאיסט" אדוק שאינו מאמין כלל (עכ"פ לדבריו) מקיים מצות תפילין בהנחתן באופן כזה? שהרי לא התכוון לשם מצוה כלל, כי אינו מאמין במצווה המצוה. ב. אף…Show more
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Although it’s not against halachah to gaze at non-kosher animals or at pictures of them, the Kav Hayashar and other mussar works speak of the importance of guarding one’s eyes from looking at devarim temei’im (impure creatures). The Lubavitcher… Although it’s not against halachah to gaze at non-kosher animals or at pictures of them, the Kav Hayashar and other mussar works speak of the importance of guarding one’s eyes from looking at devarim temei’im (impure creatures). The Lubavitcher Rebbe spoke about this at length, especially concerning the impressionable minds of babies and children, adding that our generation in particular needs to train its eyes to see only positive and holy things. Still, there are a number of exceptions: Meshaneh Habrios: If one wishes to make the brachah of Meshaneh Habrios, the blessing made upon seeing rare or…Show more
In practice, women - including single ones - are not accustomed to recline. Sources: הליכות שלמה פסח ט בדבר הלכה לט - ע׳…
שאלה: קיבלתי מכתב מאחד ואעתיק תוכן דבריו, שיש כמה מרבני אנ״ש שליט״א ששינו לאחרונה נוסח הכתובה, ושיש בנוסח המעודכן כמה טעויות דמוכח. ולדוגמא: כתובתא דא נדוניא דא ותוספתא דא. בשלשתם נכתב דא. דא = זאת. דין = זה. נדוניא… שאלה: קיבלתי מכתב מאחד ואעתיק תוכן דבריו, שיש כמה מרבני אנ״ש שליט״א ששינו לאחרונה נוסח הכתובה, ושיש בנוסח המעודכן כמה טעויות דמוכח. ולדוגמא: כתובתא דא נדוניא דא ותוספתא דא. בשלשתם נכתב דא. דא = זאת. דין = זה. נדוניא (ולא נדוניתא) היינו לשון זכר, ואשר על כן נכתב מאז ומקדם נדוניא דן. ואילו היינו נוהגים כן מקדמת דנא - יש על מה לסמוך ואין לערער, אלא שכאן הדבר חמור שבאו ושינו ממנהג חב"ד במשך עשרות שנים, והשינוי הוא מלשון צחה ללשון קלוקלת. וכל המשנה ידו על התחתונה. ואף אם ניתן למצוא מקורות וכתובות שנכתבו שלא ע"פ כללי הדקדוק, לא…Show more
Question: My husband in past years didn't drink before Shofar blowing. He goes on mivtzoyim before and this year he wanted to know as he feels his body isn't as strong of he is allowed to drink before Shofar… Question: My husband in past years didn't drink before Shofar blowing. He goes on mivtzoyim before and this year he wanted to know as he feels his body isn't as strong of he is allowed to drink before Shofar if need be? L'chatchila? Answer: While there are those who are stringent in this matter, according to halacha one may drink before tekios. This should ideally be done in the morning before davening. If your husband feels a need to drink he should certainly do so. He also does not need to make kiddush beforehand. Sources: מג״א תרנב, ד. תרצב, ז. אדה״ז ע, ה, שו"ע סי'…Show more
Question: Our son is turning 3 on Adar 29, Shabbos. The following day is Rosh Chodesh. It would be the ideal time to host the upshernish in our Chabad House because people can actually attend on a Sunday. Are… Question: Our son is turning 3 on Adar 29, Shabbos. The following day is Rosh Chodesh. It would be the ideal time to host the upshernish in our Chabad House because people can actually attend on a Sunday. Are we allowed to, or we should wait until Monday even if we may not be able to really make a big party ברב עם...? Answer: The haircut should not take place on Rosh Chodesh, but rather right after it (Sunday night) - preferably, or on Monday. You may schedule the celebration to begin Sunday afternoon and have the haircut…Show more
I Said the Wrong Brachah Acharonah (After Blessing); Should I Bench Again? The brachah acharonah of borei nefashos does not exempt one from the obligation of saying the brachah acharonah of me’ein shalosh (al hamichya, al ha’eitz… I Said the Wrong Brachah Acharonah (After Blessing); Should I Bench Again? The brachah acharonah of borei nefashos does not exempt one from the obligation of saying the brachah acharonah of me’ein shalosh (al hamichya, al ha’eitz, or al hagafen). If a person said borei nefashos by mistake, they nevertheless have to say the brachah me’ein shalosh. The reverse is also true: me’ein shalosh does not exempt one from the obligation of saying borei nefashos; and if one was supposed to say borei nefashos, but said al haeitz, al hamichyah, or…Show more
Book reviews. Restaurant reviews. Hotel reviews. Product reviews. Even “Rabbonim” reviews. At what point do any of these one-or two-star ratings veer into the territory of lashon hara (slanderous talk)? The halachos prohibiting lashon hara allow reporting lashon hara… Book reviews. Restaurant reviews. Hotel reviews. Product reviews. Even “Rabbonim” reviews. At what point do any of these one-or two-star ratings veer into the territory of lashon hara (slanderous talk)? The halachos prohibiting lashon hara allow reporting lashon hara l’toeles (with a purpose), i.e. passing on information to safeguard a third party. This exemption requires a number of preconditions, which must be accounted for when reviewing another’s business or product negatively. It’s the truth: The negative information must be verified for accuracy; no embellishment is permitted. It must also be objectively true, for example: calling a product “expensive” if…Show more
My son was fined by his yeshivah for misbehaving. May he pay with ma’aser money? If a talmid (student) incurs a knas (monetary fine), he might reason that since the money benefits the yeshivah he should be permitted to… My son was fined by his yeshivah for misbehaving. May he pay with ma’aser money? If a talmid (student) incurs a knas (monetary fine), he might reason that since the money benefits the yeshivah he should be permitted to pay with his ma’aser money. However, the halachah is that ma’aser money may not be used to pay for a chovah (obligation). Since it’s incumbent upon a student to abide by the rules of the yeshivah, any fine resulting from an infraction is his personal responsibility, and must be paid for out of pocket. It should be noted that if…Show more
Ineffectual Contracts with Employees When hiring, an employer often requires that the new hire sign a contract to the effect that if there comes a time when they part ways, whether the employee resigns or is fired, the employee… Ineffectual Contracts with Employees When hiring, an employer often requires that the new hire sign a contract to the effect that if there comes a time when they part ways, whether the employee resigns or is fired, the employee will not use the knowledge gained while working there to open up shop elsewhere—or within a certain radius of that location. The contract of an outreach worker might state that in the event the contract is terminated, they may not continue to reside in that city. Most of these contracts have no validity according to halachah, and are therefore meaningless.…Show more
The halacha in Shulchan Aruch is that one may not dance or clap hands to a tune on Shabbos or Yom Tov. However, the common custom, particularly among Chasidim, is to be very lenient in this matter, since many… The halacha in Shulchan Aruch is that one may not dance or clap hands to a tune on Shabbos or Yom Tov. However, the common custom, particularly among Chasidim, is to be very lenient in this matter, since many poskim say that it is acceptable nowadays. They explain that the reason for the prohibition in the first place was that it might lead people to violate Shabbos or Yom Tov by repairing a malfunctioning musical instrument, but since nowadays most people are not capable of repairing musical instruments, the decree is no longer relevant. Even though not all poskim…Show more
A bechor (a firstborn son) receives pi shnayim (a double portion) of his father’s inheritance. However, he is entitled to a double portion only of assets that were b’muchzak (in his father’s possession at the time of his passing).… A bechor (a firstborn son) receives pi shnayim (a double portion) of his father’s inheritance. However, he is entitled to a double portion only of assets that were b’muchzak (in his father’s possession at the time of his passing). A bechor does not receive a double portion from assets b’raui (that have not been actualized yet). There’s a discussion among poskim whether stocks, bonds (corporate and government), bank accounts, and insurance policies are considered muchzak or raui. While there are a range of opinions on the matter, the following is the consensus among poskim: Shares of stock…Show more
What the Gemara says about yerushah (inheritance): Do not withhold it from rightful heirs by distributing assets to others, even if the inheritors are not worthy–dilma nafik mineh zar’ah maalya (perhaps his children will be great) and… What the Gemara says about yerushah (inheritance): Do not withhold it from rightful heirs by distributing assets to others, even if the inheritors are not worthy–dilma nafik mineh zar’ah maalya (perhaps his children will be great) and the subsequent beneficiaries will use the wealth honorably. Of a person who distributes their capital to non-heirs in this shortsighted manner, Chazal state, “Ein ruach chachamim nochah haimenu” (the Sages do not approve [of his actions]). This applies even to tapping the inheritance for tzedakah (charity) in circumstances where generous grants would leave little for the children. However,…Show more
That would be similar to placing a trap on Shabbos which is forbidden. Additionally, the trap itself is Muktza and can not be moved for this purpose. ראה שו"ע אדה"ז שטז, ו. והוי ככלי שמלאכתו לאיסור. … That would be similar to placing a trap on Shabbos which is forbidden. Additionally, the trap itself is Muktza and can not be moved for this purpose. ראה שו"ע אדה"ז שטז, ו. והוי ככלי שמלאכתו לאיסור. #11040Show more
It depends what it's being used for. Below are some common examples. Potatoes are typically grated only in the amount needed for that meal or for that day. Therefore, one may grate potatoes on Yom Tov. Horseradish, however,… It depends what it's being used for. Below are some common examples. Potatoes are typically grated only in the amount needed for that meal or for that day. Therefore, one may grate potatoes on Yom Tov. Horseradish, however, is often grated for use over multiple days rather than just a single meal or day. Therefore, one may not grate horseradish on Yom Tov. Cheese is generally grated only in the amount needed for that day. However, since grated cheese tastes just as good when prepared before Yom Tov, one must employ a shinui when grating it. For example,…Show more
According to most Poskim, with regard to coffee in general there is no Issur of Bishul Akum, of having a goy prepare and brew the coffee, because coffee is primarily water, and one is allowed to drink… According to most Poskim, with regard to coffee in general there is no Issur of Bishul Akum, of having a goy prepare and brew the coffee, because coffee is primarily water, and one is allowed to drink water that has been prepared and heated by a goy. However, it is known that the Arizal was stringent with regard to drinking coffee prepared by a goy. Nevertheless, most Poskim say that it is not an issue. Of course, this is said about a case in which there is no concern about Keilim, the utensils used,…Show more
Dealing with Diabetes on Shabbos Those who suffer from diabetes and need to draw blood periodically in order to check their insulin levels, should do everything possible to minimize chillul Shabbos (desecration of Shabbos) throughout the process. This includes:… Dealing with Diabetes on Shabbos Those who suffer from diabetes and need to draw blood periodically in order to check their insulin levels, should do everything possible to minimize chillul Shabbos (desecration of Shabbos) throughout the process. This includes: Seeing to it before Shabbos that there’s adequate lighting Before Shabbos, turning off the sound the blood glucose meter makes when in use Turning on the meter (usually done by inserting a strip) on Shabbos with a shinui (change, i.e. not in the ordinary manner) Choosing a machine that draws the least amount of blood Lancing (pricking) should be done…Show more
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