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Question: I know that our minhag is not to eat whatever is part of the maror and charoses on erev Pesach until after shulchan oireich on the second night. With that being said, are almonds allowed to be eaten… Question: I know that our minhag is not to eat whatever is part of the maror and charoses on erev Pesach until after shulchan oireich on the second night. With that being said, are almonds allowed to be eaten the first day, as the charoses we make is with walnuts. Answer: Allowed. Sources: אף שברמ״א ואדה״ז הביאו המנהג שלא לאכול פירות בכלל,…Show more
Question: I have lettuce that I grew using hydroponics (not in the earth/dirt) can o use it for my seder? I've heard some say since it's bracha is shehakol better not to use it... do we hold its… Question: I have lettuce that I grew using hydroponics (not in the earth/dirt) can o use it for my seder? I've heard some say since it's bracha is shehakol better not to use it... do we hold its bracha is shehakol? And can it be used lechatchila for the seder? Answer: Shehakol. https://asktherav.com/18727-what-is-the-bracha-on-hydroponically-grown-vegetables-that-dont-use-soil-at-all/ Best not to use for seder. Sources: ראה ברכת הפסח בפת״ז ח, יב, שנסתפק לענין עציץ…Show more
Question: What is the din in a case where there was a pot full of soup under which the fire was turned off just before Shabbos, and someone mistakenly added a drop of oil in it Bein Hashmashos? … Question: What is the din in a case where there was a pot full of soup under which the fire was turned off just before Shabbos, and someone mistakenly added a drop of oil in it Bein Hashmashos? Answer: If there was already oil before Shabbos, and the oil added in Shabbos isn’t sufficient to add taste on its own, there is room to permit. Sources: ראה שו״ע אדה״ז שיח, יז - ב׳ הדעות במלח.…Show more
Only if you will use it on Shabbos. May I put a bottle of milk in the freezer so that it doesn't go bad? Yes. See here: https://asktherav.com/7003-its-friday-night-after-the-meal-may-i-put-my-leftover-chicken-in-the-freezer-for-later-on-in-the-week-or-do-i-need-to-put-in-the-fridge-is-putting-it-in-the-freezer-an-issue-of-hachana-on-shabbos/ וגם אין משום מוליד - ראה כאן: https://asktherav.com/article-may-i-make-ice-cubes-on-shabbos/ בדעת… Only if you will use it on Shabbos. May I put a bottle of milk in the freezer so that it doesn't go bad? Yes. See here: https://asktherav.com/7003-its-friday-night-after-the-meal-may-i-put-my-leftover-chicken-in-the-freezer-for-later-on-in-the-week-or-do-i-need-to-put-in-the-fridge-is-putting-it-in-the-freezer-an-issue-of-hachana-on-shabbos/ וגם אין משום מוליד - ראה כאן: https://asktherav.com/article-may-i-make-ice-cubes-on-shabbos/ בדעת המחמירים - שבחלב שאני, ראה שש״כ י, ה, לענין הפשרה נמי, מחמת שהוא משקה גם כשהוא קפוא. ואף שיש אוסרים גם בזה, וכן עיקר וכסתימת הפוסקים, וכ״ה בפמ״ג שיח בא״א מ, ובשו״ע אדה״ז שיח, כה שנקט שהאיסור מדין משקין שזבו - כולי האי א״צ לגבב חומרות. ובנדו״ז בפרט שהכוונה לא להקפיא לאוכלו כשהוא קרוש אלא שלא יתקלקל, ראה שו״ת להורות…Show more
שאלה: אם נוגס בגזר ונשאר רוק על על החתיכה והוא טופח ע"מ להטפיח האם חייב בנט"י מענה: לא. מקורות: לא אישתמיט בשום מקום לחייב בזה. וי״ל בפשיטות שלא…
Question: Recently a song by has become popular worldwide amongst many Yidden. The singer isn't a Torah observant Jew yet sings about "Hakodosh Barcuh hu". Does halacha speak about hearing music from not yet observant Yidden who may have… Question: Recently a song by has become popular worldwide amongst many Yidden. The singer isn't a Torah observant Jew yet sings about "Hakodosh Barcuh hu". Does halacha speak about hearing music from not yet observant Yidden who may have a good message? If this similar to hearing a reform Jew sing about Hashem? Is it appropriate for a G-d fearing Jew to listen to him sign this song? Is it appropriate to hear a different observant Jew sing this song which he composed? What should a parent do if they hear their children playing this song from this singer…Show more
The custom is not to make a bracha. Sources: ע״פ אדה״ז בסדר ברה״נ ד, י שבמדינות אלו שרגילין…
In our society, where it’s common to drink mashke regulaly, you don’t say a bracha on mashke besoich haseuda. Coffee doesn't need a bracha besoich haseuda. Sources: סדר ברכת הנהנין פרק ד סעיפים ז-י. קפה -…
Question: It seems like the custom of people is to whisper silently nefilas apayim - is this correct or should it be said in the same loudness as the rest of davening according to halacha and/or Chabad custom? … Question: It seems like the custom of people is to whisper silently nefilas apayim - is this correct or should it be said in the same loudness as the rest of davening according to halacha and/or Chabad custom? Answer: Should be said quietly. Sources: כ״מ ברמב״ם תפלה ט, ה. וראה שו״ת ריב״ש תיב.…Show more
Question: Can you wipe off hands that have juice from cherries on a red or dark colored towel on Shabbos? (white towel has a problem of צובע) Answer: The stringency of צובע, applies even more to colored fabrics… Question: Can you wipe off hands that have juice from cherries on a red or dark colored towel on Shabbos? (white towel has a problem of צובע) Answer: The stringency of צובע, applies even more to colored fabrics of the same color as the juice. One should be stringent and wash their hands or use a disposable napkin instead. Sourcers: ע"פ מ"א שכח, נב. אדה״ז שכ, כז. שם שכח, נג. וראה בחיי״א כד, ו. קיצור שו״ע, מב. ערוה״ש שכ, ז בדעת המקילים. וכ״כ במשנ״ב שכ, נט, שיש לסמוך עליהם היכא דא"א לו ליזהר בזה. וכן שם שכח,…Show more
Yes. ראה שו״ע אדה״ז קלא, ד. וראה בארוכה קובץ העו״ב יו״ד שבט תש״פ. ויש להוסיף ובהקדם שבס׳ המנהגים ע׳ 55 בנוגע למנהגנו בסליחות מציין למג״א קלא, ט. ובאמת, לא״ר שם ח, המג״א חולק על הט״ז, וס״ל שאין לומר… Yes. ראה שו״ע אדה״ז קלא, ד. וראה בארוכה קובץ העו״ב יו״ד שבט תש״פ. ויש להוסיף ובהקדם שבס׳ המנהגים ע׳ 55 בנוגע למנהגנו בסליחות מציין למג״א קלא, ט. ובאמת, לא״ר שם ח, המג״א חולק על הט״ז, וס״ל שאין לומר תחנון ביה״ש. וראה גם בא״ח ש״א תשא יד. כה״ח קלא, נא. אבל פשטות משמעות אדה״ז שלכו״ע גם למנהג שהביא במג״א אומרים ביה״ש. ונחלקו רק בסליחות באשמורת הבוקר. וכ״מ גם בערוה״ש שם יא. וראה שו״ת אול״צ ב, ט, ג. יחו״ד ו, ז. #33930Show more
Question: The first paragraph of shema that is inserted in korbanos, does one need to cover his eyes while saying this one? Answer: There are different opinions in the matter. Certainly, when saying to fulfill the mitzvah of… Question: The first paragraph of shema that is inserted in korbanos, does one need to cover his eyes while saying this one? Answer: There are different opinions in the matter. Certainly, when saying to fulfill the mitzvah of reciting Shema, one should close their eyes. Sources: בפע״ח שער הק״ש טז בסופו, בהגהת מהר״י צמח חידש…Show more
Question: Are there any concerns for attracting impure spirits through whistling? Does this have any source that we hold by? Answer: There is no source for this. Sources: מפורש בפוסקים להיתר לענין שבת. וראה מח״ב או״ח שלח,…
Some people say that whistling is not proper conduct for a Jew, that it is associated with demons or angels, and has all sorts of negative effects. However, there is actually nothing wrong with whistling; in fact, whistling is… Some people say that whistling is not proper conduct for a Jew, that it is associated with demons or angels, and has all sorts of negative effects. However, there is actually nothing wrong with whistling; in fact, whistling is associated with the coming of Moshiach. Hashem says, “Eshreko lahem va'akabtzaim”, “I will whistle to them and gather them.” Of course, there is positive and negative whistling, like everything in this world. If whistling is done with a simcha shel mitzvah, in an appropriate manner, it is acceptable, and the Rebbe encouraged whistling many times during farbrengens.…Show more
שאלה: האם מותר לכסות מחבת פרווה, עם בצל ועגבניה, במכסה בשרי שאינו בן יומו ואז להכניס את התבשיל לתנור פרווה? האם המאכל נשאר פרווה? או שיש בזה ה''חומרא בלי טעם'' של מכסה, והאם עד כדי כך שזה ישנה את… שאלה: האם מותר לכסות מחבת פרווה, עם בצל ועגבניה, במכסה בשרי שאינו בן יומו ואז להכניס את התבשיל לתנור פרווה? האם המאכל נשאר פרווה? או שיש בזה ה''חומרא בלי טעם'' של מכסה, והאם עד כדי כך שזה ישנה את מצב התנור? האם זה תלוי בסוג המכסה? האם זה משנה אם מכסים המחבת רק אחרי שטוגן הבצל קצת וכבר אינו חריף? מענה: כדאי להימנע. לפי כמה דעות, כיסוי שאינו בן יומו - דינו כבן יומו. ויש דעות שונות המחלקות לפי סוג הכיסוי. גם יש דעות שבצל - בהנחה שמדובר שנחתך בסכין פרווה - נשאר בחריפותו גם אחרי שטוגן. ולכן…Show more
Question: If my wife takes in Shabbos early or before the shekia (within 18 minutes), can I give her jewelry after she lights if I haven't accepted Shabbos yet? https://asktherav.com/article-75-gifts-on-shabbos/ Answer: Questionable. If it is Shabbos jewelry to… Question: If my wife takes in Shabbos early or before the shekia (within 18 minutes), can I give her jewelry after she lights if I haven't accepted Shabbos yet? https://asktherav.com/article-75-gifts-on-shabbos/ Answer: Questionable. If it is Shabbos jewelry to be worn in Shabbos it's less of an issue. Nonetheless, it is best if you have in mind that she shouldn’t acquire it until after Shabbos and that until such time it is considered as a loan. Sources: תלוי אם האיסור על הנותן או המקבל. ובשו״ת מהרש״ם…Show more
Can I Give a gift to a Bar Mitzvah boy on Shabbos? It is forbidden on Shabbos to give a Matono, a gift. This is a form of a Kinyan, an acquisition, and there is a transfer… Can I Give a gift to a Bar Mitzvah boy on Shabbos? It is forbidden on Shabbos to give a Matono, a gift. This is a form of a Kinyan, an acquisition, and there is a transfer of ownership from one individual to another. As it is forbidden to make a Kinyan or perform an acquisition on Shabbos, gifts are forbidden to be given on Shabbos. One is allowed to give gifts if they are Minei Maachal Umashke, food and drink which is needed for Shabbos. Even utensils used for the Shabbos meal are permitted to…Show more
Is it a zilzul Shabbos? Can I use the copies? Answer: If the printing is finished before Shabbos comes in (at sunset): There’s no issue altogether, and one may use the copies*. If the printing is finished… Is it a zilzul Shabbos? Can I use the copies? Answer: If the printing is finished before Shabbos comes in (at sunset): There’s no issue altogether, and one may use the copies*. If the printing is finished after Shabbos comes in (at sunset): Regarding Zilzul Shabbos, please see here. The same rules apply to regular printers. As for using the copies, there is a disagreement about whether one may move it on Shabbos and Yom tov. There is strong reason to argue that it is permitted*. (On Yom Tov, however, there is reason to be more stringent).…Show more
Question: It happens that I am in middle of davening (pesukei dzimra) and I'm the only Baal koreh. I've read that I'm supposed to lein. My question is, do I say the kaddish after kriah… Question: It happens that I am in middle of davening (pesukei dzimra) and I'm the only Baal koreh. I've read that I'm supposed to lein. My question is, do I say the kaddish after kriah or ask someone else to? Answer: You should have the last oleh say it if there is no Avel or individual who has yortzeit. Alternatively, it may be said by anyone in the minyan, preferably by one whose parents aren’t alive. Sources: שקו״ט בכ״מ למי שייך קדיש שאחרי קריה״ת. וכמה אופנים,…Show more
Question: We know the Chazal say that what you spend for Shabbos does not go into the cheshbon. Does this apply to just food or also all Shabbos needs? For example, I want to buy my wife a… Question: We know the Chazal say that what you spend for Shabbos does not go into the cheshbon. Does this apply to just food or also all Shabbos needs? For example, I want to buy my wife a Leichter. Can I rely on this to spend as much as I can afford for it to be the most beautiful possible? Is the fact that I'm buying it to make my wife happy take away from buying it Likovod Shabbos? Answer: It applies not only to food but all shabbos needs, provided the individual’s intention is…Show more
Question: I am in charge of laining in my yeshivah and for this week someone who is a safek of שתי שערות is laining and I read that one is to treat פרה the same as זכור regarding being… Question: I am in charge of laining in my yeshivah and for this week someone who is a safek of שתי שערות is laining and I read that one is to treat פרה the same as זכור regarding being מן התורה. Is it required to check/ask if he has or because of embarrassment not? Answer: It’s not an issue. Sources: שלדינא פ׳ פרה מדרבנן. וכ״מ דעת אדה״ז בשו״ע רפב,…Show more
Question: I'm in the shloshim for my sister and I'm in shidduchim. My nails are uncomfortably long, and I'd like to know if I can get a manicure. (I usually get a manicure every two weeks) Answer: If… Question: I'm in the shloshim for my sister and I'm in shidduchim. My nails are uncomfortably long, and I'd like to know if I can get a manicure. (I usually get a manicure every two weeks) Answer: If it can’t be done with your hands or teeth, and even starting with a nail clipper and finishing with your hands won’t work, there’s room to be lenient if you’re very embarrassed to walk around like that. It should be done through a non-Jew. Sources: יו"ד שצ, ז: כְּשֵׁם שֶׁאָסוּר לְגַלֵחַ כָּל שְׁלֹשִׁים יוֹם,…Show more
שאלה: קייל״ן שהשוכח אתה חוננתנו וטעם קודם הבדלה, צריך לחזור ולהתפלל עם אתה חוננתנו. נשאלתי שאלה מעניינת, מה הדין בטועם את התבשיל לשם טעימה ולא לשם אכילה, [שקיי"ל בסי' רי ס"ב שספק ברכות להקל ואינו מברך אפילו בבלע], האם… שאלה: קייל״ן שהשוכח אתה חוננתנו וטעם קודם הבדלה, צריך לחזור ולהתפלל עם אתה חוננתנו. נשאלתי שאלה מעניינת, מה הדין בטועם את התבשיל לשם טעימה ולא לשם אכילה, [שקיי"ל בסי' רי ס"ב שספק ברכות להקל ואינו מברך אפילו בבלע], האם גם על זה נאמר שצריך לחזור ולהתפלל או רק באכילה, וטעימה אין עליה שם אכילה. [ואמנם לשון השו"ע בסי' רצד ס"א "טעם" קודם שהבדיל, ומסתמא הוא על פי לשון הגמ' "טעם מבדיל", ומבואר שזה קלקול בהבדלה אלא שנתחדש שבדיעבד אינו מעכב, אבל בלא הבדיל בתפילה הרי הוא מעכב. אבל בזה גופא יל"ע אם לשון הגמ' והשו"ע בדוקא אפילו לטעימה בעלמא…Show more
Question: Re: https://asktherav.com/28182-chatzos-is-fast-approaching-what-is-preferred-daven-very-fast-or-skip-and-have-kavana/ Does the same apply to an instance if סוף זמן תפילה is approaching? And if not, why? Answer: From a strict halachic standpoint, it would be basically the same thing. Chassidim are more lenient due… Question: Re: https://asktherav.com/28182-chatzos-is-fast-approaching-what-is-preferred-daven-very-fast-or-skip-and-have-kavana/ Does the same apply to an instance if סוף זמן תפילה is approaching? And if not, why? Answer: From a strict halachic standpoint, it would be basically the same thing. Chassidim are more lenient due to their emphasis on Kavana. Question: What are the parameters of Zeman tefillah? I am not addressing Chatzos, but sof zeman tefillah. What about minyan? E.g. if one is about to leave home to shul and then realizes that if he goes to shul/minyan he'll miss Zman Tefilla? What about טבילת עזרא? What about someone who's showering in place…Show more
Question: Sometimes I'm behind the Minyan and I'm asked to do psicha where I can't say Vaiehi Binsoa or hagba where I can't say vezos. Am I able to accept either kibud in a place where I can't… Question: Sometimes I'm behind the Minyan and I'm asked to do psicha where I can't say Vaiehi Binsoa or hagba where I can't say vezos. Am I able to accept either kibud in a place where I can't speak? Does it matter if I'm in psukei dzimra or in bircas krias shema? Answer: You may accept it even during birchos krias shema. But you should not recite Vaiehi Binsoa nor Vezos Habracha even during pesukei dezimra. Sources: ואף שיש מחמירים בהפסק במעשה, וראה אצלנו 29339 - בכגון דא שהוא לכבוד…Show more
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