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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
Question: If I forgot to turn off the lights in my bedroom, May I ask a goy בדרך סיפור to have it turned off so that I can sleep? Because I'm not having any benefit from actual melacha only… Question: If I forgot to turn off the lights in my bedroom, May I ask a goy בדרך סיפור to have it turned off so that I can sleep? Because I'm not having any benefit from actual melacha only from the outcome like the Alter Rebbe says in קו"א סי' ש"ה שאין צריך למחות? Answer: If it’s difficult for you to fall asleep, you may ask him even directly. Sources: בלא״ה, ה״ז שבד״ש לצו״ג. וכיבוי בגדר שבות שהוא משאצל״ג.…Show more
Question: I've noticed in some seforim that it's fine to daven if you close the bathroom door. Now I understand that the walls should not be a problem since its built within a house, but shouldn't the door perhaps… Question: I've noticed in some seforim that it's fine to daven if you close the bathroom door. Now I understand that the walls should not be a problem since its built within a house, but shouldn't the door perhaps be considered a mechitza of the bathroom exclusively, and therefore one should not say something holy opposite the door? Answer: The common custom is to be lenient with modern bathroom doors, see the sources below. Some are still stringent, or at least close their eyes, but this is not the accepted position. Sources: שו"ת אג"מ אה"ע ח"א סי' קיד. שו''ת הר צבי…Show more
Question: I just learned how to tie tzitzis. Can I untie the current kosher strings from my tallis (and tallis kotton) and put new ones there. The old strings would go in genizah. Answer: Yes, if… Question: I just learned how to tie tzitzis. Can I untie the current kosher strings from my tallis (and tallis kotton) and put new ones there. The old strings would go in genizah. Answer: Yes, if they’re not kosher anymore or if not mehudar, or are very old. See the Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch chapter 15 se'if 5. Sources: ראה אדה״ז טו, ה. והנה, לכאו׳ מקום לומר ולדייק…Show more
Yes, if the sefer was used and the small pieces are noticeable. Sources: ראה שבת צ, א: מקק ספרים ומקק מטפחותיהם כל…
Question: I have been suffering for the last few years from an extremely bothersome chronic condition. After much research and experimentation, I want to try doing a multi-day water fast (only water, no food or other beverages whatsoever) for… Question: I have been suffering for the last few years from an extremely bothersome chronic condition. After much research and experimentation, I want to try doing a multi-day water fast (only water, no food or other beverages whatsoever) for a period of 10-12 days. To eat anything on Shabbos would effectively bring the body’s fasting process to an immediate end (making it a 6 day fast, if I start right after Shabbos), and it would be pointless to resume the fast after Shabbos. Hence my question whether I would be allowed in this case to continue fasting through Shabbos?…Show more
Question: Can you give some clarity regarding the Halacha of when is davening and needs to use the bathroom, does one stop davening or does one hold it in and continue? Answer: Ketanim: Before Shmoneh Esrei - including… Question: Can you give some clarity regarding the Halacha of when is davening and needs to use the bathroom, does one stop davening or does one hold it in and continue? Answer: Ketanim: Before Shmoneh Esrei - including during Birchas Krias Shma and Krias Shma - one has a choice to stop and go to the bathroom or hold it in and continue, as long as he doesn't have such an urge that it is Bal Teshaktzu, which in that case he must stop and go to the bathroom. During Shmoneh Esrei - Even when he has…Show more
If the candles are placed opposite the window in a manner that if there would be a typical draft from that direction it would inevitably extinguish them - even if there's no wind outside currently - it is forbidden… If the candles are placed opposite the window in a manner that if there would be a typical draft from that direction it would inevitably extinguish them - even if there's no wind outside currently - it is forbidden to open the window. If the candles are positioned in a manner (e.g., if they are in a distance) where a typical draft would not extinguish them, or if it’s in a season where a common draft of that time wouldn’t extinguish the candles, one may open the window. רמ״א או״ח רעז, א. שוע״ר שם א. קו״א א שם.…Show more
שאלה: ראיתי בסימן רעז (ס"ב, באדה"ז - ס"ג) שיש להזהר בטלטול נר של שמן שמא השמן יתנדנד ויתחייב משום מבעיר או משום מכבה משא"כ בנר של שעווה שלא שייך בו חשש זה. לכאורה ע"פ הנ''ל יש לחוש בליל פסח… שאלה: ראיתי בסימן רעז (ס"ב, באדה"ז - ס"ג) שיש להזהר בטלטול נר של שמן שמא השמן יתנדנד ויתחייב משום מבעיר או משום מכבה משא"כ בנר של שעווה שלא שייך בו חשש זה. לכאורה ע"פ הנ''ל יש לחוש בליל פסח כאשר יוצאים ל"שפוך חמתך" שלא לקחת נר עם נוזל (מה שמאוד מצוי ואפילו נרות פרפין שנהפכים לנוזליים) מחשש הנ''ל של "מכבה" השייך גם ביו"ט. ולא מצאתי (כמעט..) שדיברו ע"כ. ואולי יש לדייק ג"כ ממעשה רב שהרבי מה"מ יוצא עם לפיד של שעווה, בו כנ"ל לא שייך חשש הנ"ל. אשמח לשמוע דעת הרב בנידון. תודה רבה! מענה: מותר להוציא נר…Show more
Question: Can a couple travel on a boat, if that is the only way to leave where they are (like on an island for example) when wife is Nida? Can a couple sit on the bench of a car… Question: Can a couple travel on a boat, if that is the only way to leave where they are (like on an island for example) when wife is Nida? Can a couple sit on the bench of a car together, like the back seat, when wife is Nida? Answer: Yes. But must ensure that they are secure that they will not touch each other. If they are traveling for a tzorech, not for pleasure, it’s permitted. Nonetheless, they should put an item in between. Sources: ד״ז דורש אריכות גדולה לא יכילנו הנייר. ועיקרו שיש…Show more
If she is doing it to have him enjoy, it shouldn’t be done. Sources: ראה שו״ת מנח״י ז, עא שנסתפק בזה. ובסו״ד כ׳…
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