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Add in Tehillim (when davening for the Yidden in Eretz Yisroel, you can say Tehillim at night, when done exclusively for this purpose). Add in Mivtzoim - especially Mivtza Tefillin, Tzedaka, Chitas, and general performance of Torah and Mitzvos.… Add in Tehillim (when davening for the Yidden in Eretz Yisroel, you can say Tehillim at night, when done exclusively for this purpose). Add in Mivtzoim - especially Mivtza Tefillin, Tzedaka, Chitas, and general performance of Torah and Mitzvos. Children should be encouraged to increase in Torah, Tefillah and Tzedakah. Strengthen our Emunah and Bitachon. Divrei Chizuk due to Matzav in Eretz Yisroel by Rabbi Braun: Letter from the Beis Din: Letter from the Badatz - Free Translation Regarding abstention, it certainly does not apply for those who are not living there. ראה א״א מבוטשאטש…Show more
Question: I understand that a Lulav is nifsal if נקטם ראשו even משהו. Dealing with many Lulavim I always come across some that I'm not sure about. To break down the question: 1. Is it true that נקטם ראשו… Question: I understand that a Lulav is nifsal if נקטם ראשו even משהו. Dealing with many Lulavim I always come across some that I'm not sure about. To break down the question: 1. Is it true that נקטם ראשו is only an issue if its noticeable at arm's distance, similar to the way other psulim are viewed (it's a little difficult to reconcile this with משהו) 2. If I cannot tell for sure that its נקטם ראשו, sometimes its possibly moch or just the natural way it comes that is not exactly a 100% full "shpitz", is…Show more
שאלה: טעה בשבת והתחיל אתה חונן אבל נזכר תוך כדי דיבור ואמר הנוסח של תפלת שבת האם צריך להשלים ברכת אתה חונן? מענה: בערבית שחרית ומנחה - אם נזכר באמצע ברכה אמצעית, חוזר ומשלים ברכת אתה חונן. מקורות: במאמ״ר רסח, ב נסתפק אפילו בגמר כבר התפלה, שחייב…
שאלה: ביום טוב שחל בשבת טעה וחתם ״מקדש ישראל״ ומיד נזכר ואמר ״והשבת והזמנים״ - מה דינו? וכן, אם אמר ״מקדש ישראל והזמנים״ ומיד נזכר והוסיף ״והשבת״. מענה: הנה בפר״ח תפז כתב שלא יצא באמר מקדש ישראל והשבת… שאלה: ביום טוב שחל בשבת טעה וחתם ״מקדש ישראל״ ומיד נזכר ואמר ״והשבת והזמנים״ - מה דינו? וכן, אם אמר ״מקדש ישראל והזמנים״ ומיד נזכר והוסיף ״והשבת״. מענה: הנה בפר״ח תפז כתב שלא יצא באמר מקדש ישראל והשבת והזמנים. והובא במחה״ש שם, ב. ועוד. אמנם, לדינא שמשום מחלוקת הפוסקים אינו חוזר בחתם רק בשל יו״ט או של שבת, הרי אפ״ל דדל מינה חתימת מקדש השבת. ולכאו׳ אפ״ל דלא אמרינן הך סברא דדל מינה כשהוא באמצע החתימה, ורק בסופה. ותליא בפלוגתא בחתם ביו״ט מקדש השבת ונזכר ומיד אמר ישראל והזמנים, ולא חזר ואמר מקדש, אם תיבת שבת מקלקלת כדעת…Show more
Anytime, especially on the day of the Yahrtzeit. The custom is not to visit at night. And also, not during the first year of the passing. Additionally, there are certain dates in the calendar when visiting the cemetery is… Anytime, especially on the day of the Yahrtzeit. The custom is not to visit at night. And also, not during the first year of the passing. Additionally, there are certain dates in the calendar when visiting the cemetery is not allowed/appropriate, e.g.: Shabbos, Yom Tov, Chol Hamoed, month of Nissan, and Rosh Chodesh. #30477Show more
שאלה: ידוע שכל מזונות של אדם קצובים לו מראש-השנה עד ראש השנה, ועיקר הדין בר"ה הוא על מזונותיו של אדם, והנני מתחבט בנוסח הראוי להתפלל, דאנחנו מורגלים לחשוב בנוסח ש"אין צריך ליתן להקב"ה עצות" והיינו שאם אדם עובד בעבודה… שאלה: ידוע שכל מזונות של אדם קצובים לו מראש-השנה עד ראש השנה, ועיקר הדין בר"ה הוא על מזונותיו של אדם, והנני מתחבט בנוסח הראוי להתפלל, דאנחנו מורגלים לחשוב בנוסח ש"אין צריך ליתן להקב"ה עצות" והיינו שאם אדם עובד בעבודה מסוימת או שהשקיע כספו בהשקעה מסוימת אינו מתפלל שהקב"ה יצליחנו דוקא בעבודה זו או בהשקעה זו, שמה שעשה הרי הוא עשה רק לצאת ידי חובת השתדלות, אבל הקב"ה יכול לשלוח לו פרנסתו באופן אחר, א"כ הרי הוא מתפלל סתם שהקב"ה יתן לו פרנסה ברווח שיכול לשבת על התורה ועל העבודה בישוב הדעת, ואינו מפרט בתפילתו מהיכן הוא חושב או רוצה…Show more
Question: Hi Rabbi Braun, Someone moving to our community is looking into buying this house. They have a big sukkah and only place it will fit is in their backyard. The issue is that their whole backyard is screened.… Question: Hi Rabbi Braun, Someone moving to our community is looking into buying this house. They have a big sukkah and only place it will fit is in their backyard. The issue is that their whole backyard is screened. They want to know is they can build it under a screened enclosure. I found this discussed in שבט הקהתי ה, קו and he seems to say it's fine. I'm not sure if his svoro/psak is correct. Is his psak accurate? Can it be done? See attached pic of enclosure and the tshuva. Answer: Being that the screen…Show more
Question: Is one allowed to pronounce the name of a Shul "Beth El"? Being that "E-l" is a name of Hashem. Also, would one be required to write "E-l" or "א-ל" with a dash? Answer: One is not… Question: Is one allowed to pronounce the name of a Shul "Beth El"? Being that "E-l" is a name of Hashem. Also, would one be required to write "E-l" or "א-ל" with a dash? Answer: One is not allowed to pronounce any name of Hashem in vain. this includes the name E-l. When writing this name, a dash should be written between the E and L or א and ל. However, when calling a place with the name Bethel, there is no issue to pronounce the name, and there is no need to place a dash in between…Show more
Click to download PDF The Halachos of Childbirth on Shabbos and Yom Tov By HaRav Yosef Braun, Mara D’Asra of the Crown Heights Beis Din
Question: Is it an inyan not to have a fancy lulav bag (and a fancy Esrog box)? If yes, is it for the same reason that we don’t decorate the sukkah? Wondering if it’s ok to buy someone a… Question: Is it an inyan not to have a fancy lulav bag (and a fancy Esrog box)? If yes, is it for the same reason that we don’t decorate the sukkah? Wondering if it’s ok to buy someone a fancy Lulav case or is it not our minhag? Answer: It is okay. Indeed, we know, for a fact that the previous Rebbe had one. The Rebbe, however, did not want to use a silver box. Sources: ראה ר״ד משיחת ליל ה׳ דחה״ס תשמ״ח. כפ״ח גל׳…Show more
A woman after birth - up to and including the third day since birth - need not fast. Within seven days - consult with a Rov. After that period of time - she must fast as normal, even though… A woman after birth - up to and including the third day since birth - need not fast. Within seven days - consult with a Rov. After that period of time - she must fast as normal, even though she might be feeling very weak. The dispensation from fasting is only if it's potentially a life-threatening condition. Therefore, in low-risk pregnancy, one should fast regularly unless accompanied by severe headaches, dehydration, dizziness etc. It's important to fast even at the expense of sleeping in bed all of Yom Kippur. Where practical, it's important that husbands remain home instead of…Show more
Pregnant women must fast on Yom Kippur. Pregnant women who are high risk need to discuss with a Rov whether they should fast or not. Nausea, tiredness, or weakness are not reasons to break the fast as they are… Pregnant women must fast on Yom Kippur. Pregnant women who are high risk need to discuss with a Rov whether they should fast or not. Nausea, tiredness, or weakness are not reasons to break the fast as they are natural symptoms of pregnancy and do not indicate any high risk. If a pregnant woman experiences dizziness which is continuously increasing, the beginning of fainting, or she sees flickering circles or black in her eyes, she should drink immediately as necessary. If she is approaching birth - even if she is not experiencing signs of labor yet - and is…Show more
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If one is required to eat on Yom Kippur due to medical reasons, a Rov should be consulted in advance to receive specific dispensation from fasting. However, in case of a medical emergency where one’s life is in danger,… If one is required to eat on Yom Kippur due to medical reasons, a Rov should be consulted in advance to receive specific dispensation from fasting. However, in case of a medical emergency where one’s life is in danger, or even if there is a question whether the condition is a medical emergency or not, the patient should be given food or medicine immediately. They should not attempt to fast against the rabbi’s orders. The same Torah which commands us to fast on Yom Kippur tells us that guarding our health is far more important than fasting on this…Show more
Question: I'm due for a baby a couple days after Rosh Hashanah. I usually run late. If I go into labor on Yom Kippur what is allowed in regard to drinking/eating, showering, or anything else to ease that… Question: I'm due for a baby a couple days after Rosh Hashanah. I usually run late. If I go into labor on Yom Kippur what is allowed in regard to drinking/eating, showering, or anything else to ease that time? A. Once active labor has begun you should drink regularly - not small amounts at a time (Shiurim) - to ensure you have enough fluid in your body. Discuss with your doctor whether eating is recommended. Active labor is defined when contractions are regular and less than five minutes apart, you feel you cannot walk, ready to push, or…Show more
נחלקו בזה. ולמעשה, בדיעבד לא יחזור שספק ברכות להקל. טעמים ומקורות: בשו״ע או״ח תפז, ב: שכח לומר אתה בחרתנו ואמר יעו״י יצא. וברמ״א שם: ואפילו הי׳ שבת אם הזכיר ביעו״י יצא. ומקורו מארחות חיים, הביאו בב״י. וצע״ק לשון… נחלקו בזה. ולמעשה, בדיעבד לא יחזור שספק ברכות להקל. טעמים ומקורות: בשו״ע או״ח תפז, ב: שכח לומר אתה בחרתנו ואמר יעו״י יצא. וברמ״א שם: ואפילו הי׳ שבת אם הזכיר ביעו״י יצא. ומקורו מארחות חיים, הביאו בב״י. וצע״ק לשון אפילו. ומשמע שאף שא״צ להזכיר של שבת ביעו״י רק בפתיחת הברכה, מ״מ אם עשה כן יצא. ולכאו׳ קאי בחתם בשניהם כרגיל. ומינה, שאם לא הזכיר באמצע הברכה לא יצא. אלא שז״א כלל שהרי כתב הרמ״א בהמשך שגם בהזכיר באתה בחרתנו חוזר ומזכיר ביעו״י. והכי נהוג שמזכירין של שבת ביעו״י. ולכאו׳ משמע דקמ״ל שיצא אף שלא הזכיר בתחילת הברכה, שהרי צ״ל…Show more
Question: I boiled water in a clean Fleishig pot and then poured that water into a Milchig Baby bottle that had a little milk left in it, is the bottle still ok to use? Answer: If the pot… Question: I boiled water in a clean Fleishig pot and then poured that water into a Milchig Baby bottle that had a little milk left in it, is the bottle still ok to use? Answer: If the pot was not used for actual fleishigs within the past 24 hours, or even if it was, but the bottle contained non dairly milk, such as pareve formula or breast milk and it was not used for hot milchigs (including being washed in the dishwasher with other milchig dishes or washed in the sink with other dirty milchig dishes with hot…Show more
Question: May scissors be used to open something on Shabbos or is it preferable to use a knife? Is there any difference as to what you are cutting? (Scissors allows one to be more exact when cutting/opening something, which… Question: May scissors be used to open something on Shabbos or is it preferable to use a knife? Is there any difference as to what you are cutting? (Scissors allows one to be more exact when cutting/opening something, which in many cases can prevent someone from tearing/cutting words on a packaging). Answer: Scissors may be used when permitted to cut. #2016Show more
This should not be done. If the company processes or ships the order on Shabbos, there is another issue too. Sources: מחמת הדעות שאסור בע״ש לעשות קנין שיחול בשבת -…
The Halachos of the Mitzvah of Shiluach Haken Lately, many people seek out the opportunity of performing the mitzvah of shiluach haken (sending the mother bird away before taking the chicks or the eggs from the nest). The halachah… The Halachos of the Mitzvah of Shiluach Haken Lately, many people seek out the opportunity of performing the mitzvah of shiluach haken (sending the mother bird away before taking the chicks or the eggs from the nest). The halachah is, in fact, that there is no need to actively pursue this mitzvah, but to do the mitzvah if we happen upon it. Although there are mekubalim who wrote that there’s merit to making an effort to do shiluach haken, there is no historical record of a movement which promoted seeking out this mitzvah until recently. If one is…Show more
Question: We bought 8 new metal cups. When we took them to be toiveled, we by mistake only brought seven to the mikveh, so one didnt get toiveled. We put the last one on the side to… Question: We bought 8 new metal cups. When we took them to be toiveled, we by mistake only brought seven to the mikveh, so one didnt get toiveled. We put the last one on the side to later bring it to the mikveh but before we could, the cleaning lady put that cup together with all the other ones. Do we need to take all 8 to the mikveh to be toiveled now, or is it batul and fine? Answer: You should Toivel all of them again without a bracha. Sources: דנו בזה מצד דבר שיש לו מתירין שאינו בטל,…Show more
Question: If our tree is hanging over the neighbor’s garden, whose responsibility is it to cut down those branches which are hanging over. If it’s my responsibility, do I have to offer to cut them if the neighbor hasn’t… Question: If our tree is hanging over the neighbor’s garden, whose responsibility is it to cut down those branches which are hanging over. If it’s my responsibility, do I have to offer to cut them if the neighbor hasn’t asked me to, If I know the falling leaves are disturbing them. Answer: You are not required to cut down the branches, however the neighbor may cut the part of the branches that are hanging over, and interfering with their use of their property. The Halacha would be different if you wanted to plant a tree and the neighbor…Show more
Question: My neighbors tree branches are growing in such a way that they are over the area of my Sukkah. Who is responsible for paying for the trimming of the branches, my neighbor or me? Answer: You may… Question: My neighbors tree branches are growing in such a way that they are over the area of my Sukkah. Who is responsible for paying for the trimming of the branches, my neighbor or me? Answer: You may trim them. (You should find out if this is legal). It is your responsibility to pay for it. If, however, it was illegal for him to plant a tree there or if legally it is his responsibility to trim it, we follow the law. Likewise, if his tree is causing harm to the public, according to many authorities, it would…Show more
Question: Is there a problem davening on raised bleachers (for example in 770 when there are big crowds and sometimes bochurim are standing on narrow benches that are raised) because of the fact that it is elevated and the… Question: Is there a problem davening on raised bleachers (for example in 770 when there are big crowds and sometimes bochurim are standing on narrow benches that are raised) because of the fact that it is elevated and the fact that it is dangerous and one might not be able to focus because he is afraid that he might fall? Answer: If they’re made in a solid way that there’s no fear of falling and there’s an area of 4x4 Amos (or the same overall size as 4x4, an area of about thirty-six square feet, even with different…Show more
שאלה: נשאלתי השבוע ביולדת עם תינוק פג, ששוהה בדירה מטעם ביה״ר ליד ביה״ר, ונתקעו בשבת עם מקרר עם נורת לד, ואין להם אפשרות להוציא הנורה, וגם אין גוי או קטן. מה עליהם לעשות? לא שייך להשאיר את המקרר פתוח,… שאלה: נשאלתי השבוע ביולדת עם תינוק פג, ששוהה בדירה מטעם ביה״ר ליד ביה״ר, ונתקעו בשבת עם מקרר עם נורת לד, ואין להם אפשרות להוציא הנורה, וגם אין גוי או קטן. מה עליהם לעשות? לא שייך להשאיר את המקרר פתוח, כי כל המאכלים יתקלקלו מרוב החום בקיץ. וז״ל השואל: להשיטות דס"ל פסיק רישיה דלא ניחא ליה באיסור דרבנן מותר, לכאורה יהיה מותר לפתוח דלת המקרר אף כשיש נורת לד [כמו שיש ברוב המקררים בזמננו] דולקת, כיון דהוי פסיק רישיה דלא ניחא ליה, כשיש אור דולק במטבח, ונורת לד אינו אסור רק מדרבנן. ויש שענו לי שאין זה לא ניחא ליה,…Show more
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