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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׳…
Question: BH dear Rabbi, my father passed on the first day of Rosh Chodesh Iyar this year - the 30th of Nissan. As Adar only has 29 days, would I be stopping to say Kaddish for the 11 months… Question: BH dear Rabbi, my father passed on the first day of Rosh Chodesh Iyar this year - the 30th of Nissan. As Adar only has 29 days, would I be stopping to say Kaddish for the 11 months erev Rosh Chodesh Nissan? Or on Rosh Chodesh after mincha? Answer: The common custom seems to be to stop and say the last kaddish at Mincha on Erev Rosh Chodesh (though it would appear to me that one should stop on the 28th at Mincha). Sources: לכאו׳ להמנהג להפסיק חודש ויום אחד קודם, ולכן כיון…Show more
Question: My father passed away on Rosh Chodesh Shevat. My question is: on what day is the סיום הקדיש, is it ערב ר"ח טבת or is it יום א דר"ח טבת, ל כסלו? I heard from a few people… Question: My father passed away on Rosh Chodesh Shevat. My question is: on what day is the סיום הקדיש, is it ערב ר"ח טבת or is it יום א דר"ח טבת, ל כסלו? I heard from a few people that because lamed Kislev has שם ר"ח עליו (especially since there is not in every year a lamed Kislev), as stated in Shulchan Aruch OC 568, the siyum hakaddish is erev Rosh Chodesh Teves and not yom aleph of Rosh Chodesh Teves, 30th of Kislev. I have not found any sources that address this question. Please advise on what day…Show more
A parent who is an Avel can attend as normal. However, he should not dance. Sources: הרי בדגו״מ שצא מתיר מעיקרא לכל אבל. והובא בפת״ש…
Question: I had been saying extra tehillim for yeshuos in my family. I said for a few years the entire book over the week as divided in 7. I had done the first year 5 times a month for… Question: I had been saying extra tehillim for yeshuos in my family. I said for a few years the entire book over the week as divided in 7. I had done the first year 5 times a month for the extra 5th as shabos mevarchim, the year after I dropped the 5th book as felt I didn't have time with my starting to work. Now recently I had fallen ill and I fell behind about one month of my weekly extra entire sefer of tehillim. I believe everything was taken on bli neder, but the yeshous I hoped for…Show more
Question: If the normal minyan I attend on Shabbos has a Simcha and I can’t get an aliya at Shacharis, should I attend another Shul where I can, or is it just as good to get an aliya at… Question: If the normal minyan I attend on Shabbos has a Simcha and I can’t get an aliya at Shacharis, should I attend another Shul where I can, or is it just as good to get an aliya at Mincha? Answer: Mincha is also fine. להעיר מסה״ש תשמ״ח א ע׳ 221 הע׳ 2 - בנוגע ליאצ״ט: אף את״ל שהעלי׳ לתורה יכולה להיות בקרה״ת דתפלת מנחה וכו׳. ובכ״מ בנוגע יום הולדת בשחרית או במנחה - ראה תשורה ליסון ווילהעלם כ״ד אדר ב תשס״ה. תשורה גארדאן מישולבין י״א אלול תשע״ח. סלונים שטיין ד׳ חשון תשס״ח. טענענבוים גראסבוים ז״ך תשרי…Show more
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