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By Horav Y. Braun Prayer Gear Dressing up. Casual wear. Evening wear. Formal or informal. These are the big issues facing many of us daily as we consult our wardrobe, often with limited success. Every occasion has its… By Horav Y. Braun Prayer Gear Dressing up. Casual wear. Evening wear. Formal or informal. These are the big issues facing many of us daily as we consult our wardrobe, often with limited success. Every occasion has its style, fashion and flare. And even when a dress code hasn't been formalised, there is always a hidden protocol or etiquette governing the scene. Would you attend your first interview for a position in a major bank while wearing jeans, sneakers and chewing gum? These are the type of stuff that can cost you your future employment. Yet, many of…Show more
Question: In a instance when davening close to chatzos, should I skip parts of davening if I will not have enough time do daven shemonei esrei before chatzos? Would it be preferred to daven very fast or… Question: In a instance when davening close to chatzos, should I skip parts of davening if I will not have enough time do daven shemonei esrei before chatzos? Would it be preferred to daven very fast or skip and have kavana? Answer: I must preface that it is never right to be in such a situation and that one must do everything at all costs to avoid such scenario. See also here: https://asktherav.com/2718-if-after-a-long-night-farbrengen-i-wake-up-just-after-chatzos-what-is-the-halacha-with-shacharis/ In extreme circumstances when one already finds himself in such a condition, he should rush through in order to Daven the Shmone Esre…Show more
Question: On Rosh Chodesh during Shmoneh Esrei, I didn't say יעלה ויבא after רצה, but instead said it right after מודים. For some reason, I thought that was the right place to say it, even though I always say… Question: On Rosh Chodesh during Shmoneh Esrei, I didn't say יעלה ויבא after רצה, but instead said it right after מודים. For some reason, I thought that was the right place to say it, even though I always say it in its proper place. After finishing יעלה ויבא, I continued on with what my mouth is accustomed to saying at that point: ותחזינה. Only after saying המחזיר שכינתו לציון did I realize my mistake and wasn't sure what to do in this unique situation. L'poiel, I went back to רצה and continued על הסדר (meaning: רצה, יעלה ויבא,…Show more
Question: Would there be any way that it would be permissible for me to continue taking a supplement on Shabbos and Yom Tov called DEODOREX (made by qualityoflifelabs.net) I take this to control the odor in my sweat (bromhidrosis).… Question: Would there be any way that it would be permissible for me to continue taking a supplement on Shabbos and Yom Tov called DEODOREX (made by qualityoflifelabs.net) I take this to control the odor in my sweat (bromhidrosis). The base ingredient is the standard button mushroom sold in the supermarkets though it has other ingredients as well. They are capsules and therefore have no taste. It does mean a lot to me to be able to take it. Answer: Put it into food before Shabbos and you may swallow it on Shabbos. Sources: בתוספתא שבת יב, ח והובא בשו״ע או״ח שכח, לו…Show more
מענה: בחתימת ישתבח אסור לענות כל דבר אפילו דבר שבקדושה, ובחתימת ברוך שאמר אחרי שאמר בא״י אמ״ה האל האב הרחמן עד בא״י השני, מותר לענות דבר שבקדושה אבל לא אמן של כל הברכות. בתחילת ברוך שאמר ובתחילת ישתבח מותר… מענה: בחתימת ישתבח אסור לענות כל דבר אפילו דבר שבקדושה, ובחתימת ברוך שאמר אחרי שאמר בא״י אמ״ה האל האב הרחמן עד בא״י השני, מותר לענות דבר שבקדושה אבל לא אמן של כל הברכות. בתחילת ברוך שאמר ובתחילת ישתבח מותר לענות אמן של כל הברכות. מקורות: הנה, במשנ״ב נד, ג עלה בספק בד״ז מטעם שבברכה…Show more
And what's the גדר of escaping from a fire? What if he just were in the same house and had to run away from the smoke? I was where the arrow is ⇒ Answer: You should bentch… And what's the גדר of escaping from a fire? What if he just were in the same house and had to run away from the smoke? I was where the arrow is ⇒ Answer: You should bentch hagomel. Sources: בכ״מ הובאו ד׳ מהר״ל בנתיבות עולם נתיב העבודה יג…Show more
The halachic requirement to check eggs for bloodspots due to the concern of dam rikum (that the blood is the beginnings of a new embryo), applies only if it’s feasible to do so. Since rov beitzim (most eggs) do… The halachic requirement to check eggs for bloodspots due to the concern of dam rikum (that the blood is the beginnings of a new embryo), applies only if it’s feasible to do so. Since rov beitzim (most eggs) do not contain blood, if the conditions are such that it’s not possible to check them, such as if the egg has already been cooked or mixed with food, or if it’s nighttime and there isn’t sufficient light, we can assume that there is no problem. Most commercial eggs sold today are not fertilized eggs and have no possibility of developing…Show more
There is no such Halacha, rather a custom developed by some families, out of concern that the pot might become Treif (due to blood that may be found). Nowadays, with unfertilized eggs (see here), there is less reason to… There is no such Halacha, rather a custom developed by some families, out of concern that the pot might become Treif (due to blood that may be found). Nowadays, with unfertilized eggs (see here), there is less reason to follow this custom. Regarding Pesach, please see here: https://asktherav.com/8277-egg-pot-for-pesach/ See also here: https://asktherav.com/4856-i-want-to-experiment-with-cooking-hard-boiled-eggs-can-i-try-with-cooking-only-one-egg-i-typically-always-cook-a-minimum-of-three-but-i-dont-want-to-be-wasteful-if-the-experiment-fails/ #4185/6240/31647Show more
גם המחמיר בדבר יכול לבקש מגוי לפתוח, אם מבקש לפתוח רק בקבוק אחד, או שיאמר לו שיפתח ויזרוק את הפקק. ואפשר גם לומר לו שיקח לשתות, וממילא עושה עבור עצמו, וזה עדיף יותר. גם אפשר לומר לגוי שיעשה חור… גם המחמיר בדבר יכול לבקש מגוי לפתוח, אם מבקש לפתוח רק בקבוק אחד, או שיאמר לו שיפתח ויזרוק את הפקק. ואפשר גם לומר לו שיקח לשתות, וממילא עושה עבור עצמו, וזה עדיף יותר. גם אפשר לומר לגוי שיעשה חור בבקבוק ואח"כ יפתח, ואם לא יעשה כן, הרי זה כבר על דעת עצמו ואינו עושה מה שאמרנו לו לעשות. מקורות: בהנח״ה סובר״ת שיש איסור בפתיחת הבקבוק (וראה אצלנו כאן…Show more
A Hatzalah member is responding to a Shabbos call in a heat wave (or alternatively, in extreme cold). He is permitted to start the motor and drive his van or car for the sake of pikuach nefesh (preservation of… A Hatzalah member is responding to a Shabbos call in a heat wave (or alternatively, in extreme cold). He is permitted to start the motor and drive his van or car for the sake of pikuach nefesh (preservation of life)—even though these acts are normally forbidden on Shabbos—but may he turn on the air to cool off or heat the vehicle? Many issurim (restrictions) become permissible on Shabbos for the sake of a choleh sheyesh bo sakanah (ill person in danger) and controlling the temperature in an ambulance is among these leniencies. Even if the car (or cabin of…Show more
Most opinions maintain it is a Halachic hour, but some disagree. It’s prudent to be stringent both ways. See more here: https://asktherav.com/article-358-early-minchah/ See also https://myzmanim.com/. Sources: ראה משנ״ב רלג בשעה״צ ח. נתיבות יצחק מוכאמל ט…
Some people prefer to daven minchah at the earliest possible time. There is a discussion in poskim whether it is preferable to daven minchah gedolah (early minchah) or minchah ketanah (late minchah— after 9.5 halachic “hours” of the day… Some people prefer to daven minchah at the earliest possible time. There is a discussion in poskim whether it is preferable to daven minchah gedolah (early minchah) or minchah ketanah (late minchah— after 9.5 halachic “hours” of the day have passed). Either way, the consensus is that minchah gedolah is an acceptable practice, certainly for people whose schedule makes it difficult for them to daven later. However, it is important to be aware that one may not daven minchah until a half-hour after chatzos (midday). The Alter Rebbe writes that if one davened minchah before that time, they have…Show more
שאלה: מי שבשבת לא רגיל לשתות יין בתוך הסעודה האם כששותה צריך לברך או לא כיון שהיין לפניו ועשה קידוש? השאלה בדוקא באופן שהיין לפניו על השולחן. מענה: אינו מברך. מקורות: אין להביא ראי׳ מדין שמש שצריך לברך על כל…
Question: When a woman is Nida, is her husband allowed to pour wine over the flame of a Havdalah candle to extinguish the candle after Havdalah while his wife is holding the candle? If not, can you please explain… Question: When a woman is Nida, is her husband allowed to pour wine over the flame of a Havdalah candle to extinguish the candle after Havdalah while his wife is holding the candle? If not, can you please explain why? Answer: Yes. Sources: ראה שפע טהרה קצה, כב להוכיח מט״ז קצה, ח…Show more
Question: I woke up a few hours later after Shabbos came in and the music is still playing in my ears. When you remove this type of earphones (or even if you cause it to fall out) it automatically… Question: I woke up a few hours later after Shabbos came in and the music is still playing in my ears. When you remove this type of earphones (or even if you cause it to fall out) it automatically stops playing. Could I Take it out of my ears beshinui, even though it’s going to stop the music automatically (if there’s no non-Jew around)? Answer: Yes. Sources: שבות דשבות ע״י ישראל - בשבות דכלאח״י (ראה אצלנו…Show more
Should not be done. Sources: ביומא עח, ב: האי מאן דבעי למטעם טעמא דמיתותא…
Question: During kaparos a chicken was misnabel, I don't know whose it was specifically, but I know it belonged to one person from a group of 6 specific people. Do they all have to repeat kaparos? Who… Question: During kaparos a chicken was misnabel, I don't know whose it was specifically, but I know it belonged to one person from a group of 6 specific people. Do they all have to repeat kaparos? Who am I chayiv to pay a pidyon kapara to for this? Answer: Yes, although there is room to be lenient. You don’t have to pay the demei pidyon. P.S. Nonetheless, I recommend you tell each of them that they should personally ask a shaila, and that you’re willing to pay if necessary. Sources: ראה שו״ת תורה לשמה קנה שהחמיר. ותלוי בהשקו״ט בדין…Show more
Yes. However, wherever possible, you should try to walk in areas which are clear from snow and ice. Sources: כיון שהוא דרך מלבוש ומציל מצער גופו - שלא…
שאלה: הנני רוצה להציע לפני כת"ר דבר שנתקלים בו הלכה למעשה הרבה וצלע"ג איך לנהוג בזה. דהנה קיי"ל בסי' קפ"ד סעי' ד' שספק אם בירך ברכה"מ צריך לחזור ולברך וכתב שם המשנ"ב (ס"ק ט"ו) דדוקא אם אכל כדי שביעה,… שאלה: הנני רוצה להציע לפני כת"ר דבר שנתקלים בו הלכה למעשה הרבה וצלע"ג איך לנהוג בזה. דהנה קיי"ל בסי' קפ"ד סעי' ד' שספק אם בירך ברכה"מ צריך לחזור ולברך וכתב שם המשנ"ב (ס"ק ט"ו) דדוקא אם אכל כדי שביעה, אבל אם אכל רק כזית אינו חוזר ומברך "מ"מ ראוי לירא שמים בנסתפק אם בירך או לא, אפילו שלא אכל אלא כזית, שיטול ידיו ויברך המוציא ויאכל כזית ויברך בהמ"ז [ח"א]". וקשה במש״כ שיטול ידיו ויברך המוציא ויאכל כזית, שהרי מדברי המשנ"ב והביה"ל ר"ס קעט מבואר דמי שאכל סעודה קבועה גם אם הסיח דעתו בהיסח הדעת גמור אינו חוזר ומברך…Show more
Question: Am I allowed to order a package from Amazon that says that it will be delivered on Shabbos (they don’t give an estimate of 3-5 days, rather, Amazon says the specific day when it will arrive. Also, Amazon… Question: Am I allowed to order a package from Amazon that says that it will be delivered on Shabbos (they don’t give an estimate of 3-5 days, rather, Amazon says the specific day when it will arrive. Also, Amazon does not usually use a 3rd party to deliver, they have their own delivery system)? Also, is Amazon prime allowed if the package will arrive on Sunday/Monday? Am I allowed to order a package that most likely will require them to work on Shabbos (eg: if I order on Thursday and the arrival is on Sunday)? My question is that…Show more
Question: Can I order a non-Jewish driver to pick me up on Motzei Shabbos by the zman, or any time after the zman if I know that he doesn't have a way to get there without traveling on… Question: Can I order a non-Jewish driver to pick me up on Motzei Shabbos by the zman, or any time after the zman if I know that he doesn't have a way to get there without traveling on Shabbos - like if I'm in the country and he's in the city, can I order him to pick me up one hour after the zman? Answer: Yes. Sources: ראה שו״ת מנח״י ו, כה. ואף שעיקר דבריו לגבי…Show more
Question: We have a cleaning lady on Shabbos. When the need arises and it’s a Shvus dshvus I would tell her to do the melocha. This is only permitted under certain conditions such as ltzorech mitzvah, ltzorech… Question: We have a cleaning lady on Shabbos. When the need arises and it’s a Shvus dshvus I would tell her to do the melocha. This is only permitted under certain conditions such as ltzorech mitzvah, ltzorech gadol, etc. However, it came to my attention that since she is a schir yom, this is forbidden based on the Alter Rebbe 244,12. Is it true that any shvus dshvus is not allowed by a schir yom? Answer: This is incorrect. Under the conditions that are permitted, it’s acceptable even with a schir yom. Sources: בגוף הענין, הנה סתימת ושתיקת הפוסקים בכ״מ שהותר אף בשכיר…Show more
According to most poskim, there is no time limitation. One should ideally say it right away. One should at least not push it off beyond half an hour, or at most 72 minutes Sources: נחלקו הפוסקים, ובשו״ת מהר״ח או״ז קא, שלא שמעתי ממורי…
שאלה: אשה שיש לה ווסת קבוע ליום החודש [ליום ב' בחודש] ובדקה בעונת הווסת והיה טהור, ואחרי הצהרים ראתה דם בקינוח מגופה יותר מכגריס [לא אחרי הטלת מי רגלים], והרב טימא אותה. ולכן לא בדקה באותו יום פעם שניה.… שאלה: אשה שיש לה ווסת קבוע ליום החודש [ליום ב' בחודש] ובדקה בעונת הווסת והיה טהור, ואחרי הצהרים ראתה דם בקינוח מגופה יותר מכגריס [לא אחרי הטלת מי רגלים], והרב טימא אותה. ולכן לא בדקה באותו יום פעם שניה. והמחזור הגיע רק לאחר יומיים. האם נחשב עקירה לגמרי של הווסת הקבוע, אם הכתם הי׳ אחרי ב״פ שלא ראתה ביום הוסת הקבוע (וכן לחלופין, אם הוא בפעם הראשונה, שאם עוד ב״פ לא תראה נעקר לגמרי), או שמא מחמת הכתם שראתה גורם שהווסת לא נעקר? בחודש הבא מאיזה יום צריכה לחוש לווסת: האם מיום הכתם שהוא גם יום הווסת הקבוע, או…Show more
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