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Sefer HaMinhagim, p. 34, quotes a letter from the Rebbe describing the directive received from the Rebbe Rayatz concerning the recitation of Kaddish after this Torah reading: “After the reading, the sheliach tzibbur begins reciting the Half-Kaddish when… Sefer HaMinhagim, p. 34, quotes a letter from the Rebbe describing the directive received from the Rebbe Rayatz concerning the recitation of Kaddish after this Torah reading: “After the reading, the sheliach tzibbur begins reciting the Half-Kaddish when the gelilah is almost completed. The congregant doing this rushes in finishing the gelilah, likewise in saying Yehalelu, and returning the scroll to the Ark. In the meantime, the Kaddish is recited slowly, so that it is concluded after the Torah has been placed [in the Ark]. In any event, the Kaddish should end as close as possible to the…Show more
Question: I’m staying at a family for Pesach and their toilet has a green soap inside the water tank so that every time I flush, the water turns out green. What am I supposed to do? I could theoretically… Question: I’m staying at a family for Pesach and their toilet has a green soap inside the water tank so that every time I flush, the water turns out green. What am I supposed to do? I could theoretically find another toilet but it’s very difficult. May I flush the toilet on Shabbos and yom tov? Answer: Although lechatchila one should not place such a soap in their toilet, if one is using a public bathroom or a guest at someone's house they may flush the toilet even though it would color the water. If one wishes to…Show more
Or is there some tumah in there which is not appropriate for the food? A. It may be done. Q. Any reason to refrain? A. No. Some are careful not to eat or drink from it even… Or is there some tumah in there which is not appropriate for the food? A. It may be done. Q. Any reason to refrain? A. No. Some are careful not to eat or drink from it even after rinsing, but it’s okay to defrost food there. Q. Do you have to make sure that it is dry from the negel vaser (tumah) water? A. Of course. It should be rinsed very well. Some suggest three times. ראה א״א מבוטשאטש או״ח ד. אבל ראה עמודי כסף על שו״ת מן השמים יא בשם הרה״צ הר״מ מפשעווארסק.…Show more
Question: I have a 13 year old son who is learning a blat of Maseches Sotah each day with another 13 year old chavrusa. Is it spoken about in halacha/by poskim as to whether it is advisable to tell… Question: I have a 13 year old son who is learning a blat of Maseches Sotah each day with another 13 year old chavrusa. Is it spoken about in halacha/by poskim as to whether it is advisable to tell young bochorim to skip adult topics/sugyas? Or is it better to let them learn everything? Answer: Usually we don’t set aside learning this particular masechta with younger kids, but it wouldn’t be wise to advise them not to continue. Sources: ראה אג״ק יז ע׳ סו לענין לימוד מסכת סוטה…Show more
Question: Regarding children not being exposed to non-kosher animals, is there an issue with pictures of birds (for example, this wallpaper)? And for that matter, every time a children's book includes non-Kosher birds flying in the sky/background, is that… Question: Regarding children not being exposed to non-kosher animals, is there an issue with pictures of birds (for example, this wallpaper)? And for that matter, every time a children's book includes non-Kosher birds flying in the sky/background, is that an issue? Also, are pictures of a bee OK? Bees themselves aren't a Kosher food, but their honey is Kosher. Answer: In general, birds are also included in the Rebbe's directive that Jewish children should be exposed only to kosher animals. However, in this particular case, the birds could be considered Kosher, since we can't see any "simanim…Show more
Question: I am in shidduchim and learnt that certain restrictions during the omer are waved when it comes to shidduchim. Is it allowed for a woman to trim her hair in order to be presentable or at least to… Question: I am in shidduchim and learnt that certain restrictions during the omer are waved when it comes to shidduchim. Is it allowed for a woman to trim her hair in order to be presentable or at least to feel presentable and confident on a shidduch Pegisha? Answer: One may pluck eye brows and eye lashes or do an electrolysis. If it's needed it is permitted for a woman to trim her hair in this case. Sources: מריטת גבות עינים וכו׳ - ראה בין פסח לשבועות…Show more
If the peeling is done merely as a Chumra because of a concern that perhaps it came in contact with Chometz (which is usually the case), there’s room to allow cooking it with the peel before Pesach (before the… If the peeling is done merely as a Chumra because of a concern that perhaps it came in contact with Chometz (which is usually the case), there’s room to allow cooking it with the peel before Pesach (before the Zman of Biur Chometz on Erev Pesach), unless one has a custom not to do so. #20173Show more
Question: My son placed a bag of individually wrapped chocolate bars (which he had prepared to bring to class for a siyum) on his desk under a loft bed overnight. Please advise what we can do. Answer:… Question: My son placed a bag of individually wrapped chocolate bars (which he had prepared to bring to class for a siyum) on his desk under a loft bed overnight. Please advise what we can do. Answer: If it’s not a great loss, it is worthwhile to be stringent and not to use. On the other hand there are certain considerations for leniency. If necessary, one may be lenient. Sources: מטעמי ההיתר: המקום מלכתחילה מיועד להניח שם מאכלים; אינו…Show more
לא. אין הידור שכזה. גם כמעט ול״ש במציאות כיון שברובא דרובא אין מקפידים בזה, ולכן גם אם ידוע בבירור שבעל המאפי׳ מכר חמצו בע״ק - כמעט ולא ימלט שלא קיבל רכיבים ומוצרים מכאלו שלא מכרו כך. ופשוט שכיון… לא. אין הידור שכזה. גם כמעט ול״ש במציאות כיון שברובא דרובא אין מקפידים בזה, ולכן גם אם ידוע בבירור שבעל המאפי׳ מכר חמצו בע״ק - כמעט ולא ימלט שלא קיבל רכיבים ומוצרים מכאלו שלא מכרו כך. ופשוט שכיון שהוא רק משום קנס - ל״ש לקנוס במי שמכר חמצו ונקט כמ״ד שא״צ ע״ק. ואדרבה, איכא דס״ל בדוקא שלא לעשות כך, אף שאין דבריהם עיקר. ול״ד למי שלא מכר חמצו בשוגג או באונס. וגם בזה כר נרחב להקל במצבים מסויימים. והארכנו במק״א. ואכ״מ. וראה גם לעניננו בשו״ת חיי הלוי ג חו״מ צא, ו. ותו, שבענין קנס שהוא מדרבנן שפיר מקום…Show more
Eating on Erev Yom Yov: One should not eat a meal from the 10th hour on Erev Pesach. You may serve light food up, not including matzah or mezonos (kosher lpesach), until Shkiah. Lighting candles on the first… Eating on Erev Yom Yov: One should not eat a meal from the 10th hour on Erev Pesach. You may serve light food up, not including matzah or mezonos (kosher lpesach), until Shkiah. Lighting candles on the first night: Must be after Plag Hamincha. Lighting candles on the second night: Although usually we light candles only after the Zman of Motzaei Shabbos, you can really light from Tzeis Hakochavim - Beinunim, when three medium stars appear. Kiddush: The order of preference is as follows: 1. From Tzeis Hakochavim - Beinunim. 2. From a few minutes after…Show more
I am going on merkas shlichus and if I see that someone won't make it through all 4 koisois, should I push them for at least 1/2/3 of them? Answer: Yes. ראה שו״ע אדה״ז תפג, ד-ו. … I am going on merkas shlichus and if I see that someone won't make it through all 4 koisois, should I push them for at least 1/2/3 of them? Answer: Yes. ראה שו״ע אדה״ז תפג, ד-ו. #26905Show more
Another Question: Can I look through Haggados on Shabbos and put paperclips on pages that I want to revisit after Shabbos? (i.e. to prepare Dvar torahs for my students) Answer to both: Yes, this is allowed. See also… Another Question: Can I look through Haggados on Shabbos and put paperclips on pages that I want to revisit after Shabbos? (i.e. to prepare Dvar torahs for my students) Answer to both: Yes, this is allowed. See also here: https://asktherav.com/18964-dog-earring-on-shabbos/ Sources: דלא מינכרא שעושה לצורך חול, ואין בו טורח. ודומה…Show more
Doing it online is permitted. One may perform a Kinyan even when doing through this method. See details here: https://asktherav.com/mechiraschometz/ However, there are multiple Halachic advantages of doing it in person - see attached: #26931
One may be lenient regarding airplane seats. There is room to be lenient regarding regular chairs too. This rule applies at all times, day or night. Additionally, in general, food shouldn’t be placed under a bed even if one… One may be lenient regarding airplane seats. There is room to be lenient regarding regular chairs too. This rule applies at all times, day or night. Additionally, in general, food shouldn’t be placed under a bed even if one isn’t sleeping on the bed. See here, and in the other link referenced on that page. Sources: מטעמי ההיתר: באווירון אינו בגדר מטה שמיועד בעיקר לישיבה;…Show more
If it was a regular commercially produced egg, the knife remains kosher and there's no need to kasher it. Sources: See here: Halacha2go #468: Checking Eggs #9572…
Can I use it for both milchig and fleishig if I bring my own milchig and fleishig pot? Answer: The stove may be kashered. See guidelines here: https://asktherav.com/download-kashering-made-simple/ And here: https://asktherav.com/222-2/ Afterwards, it׳s recommended that separate grates… Can I use it for both milchig and fleishig if I bring my own milchig and fleishig pot? Answer: The stove may be kashered. See guidelines here: https://asktherav.com/download-kashering-made-simple/ And here: https://asktherav.com/222-2/ Afterwards, it׳s recommended that separate grates be used for milchig and fleishig. See here: Halacha2go #425: Separate Grates for Dairy and Meat #9471Show more
Question: The oven in the new apartment is completely cleaned, but not brand new. I tried to kasher it by turning it to the highest setting (550) and for some reason, it would only go for about 15… Question: The oven in the new apartment is completely cleaned, but not brand new. I tried to kasher it by turning it to the highest setting (550) and for some reason, it would only go for about 15 or 20 minutes and then the smoke alarm went off. So I had to turn off the oven and now I don't know what to do. I would like to use the oven but how can I if I cannot kasher it on the highest setting? I would also like to use the burners. I had placed them into the…Show more
Question: I’ve seen many people folding their Tallis on Motzei Shabbos right after Maariv, or as they wait for Kaddish after Shmoneh Esrei. However I’ve also heard that there’s an inyan to fold the Tallis specifically after Havdalah, and… Question: I’ve seen many people folding their Tallis on Motzei Shabbos right after Maariv, or as they wait for Kaddish after Shmoneh Esrei. However I’ve also heard that there’s an inyan to fold the Tallis specifically after Havdalah, and that there segulos attached to that as well. Is there a source for this? Answer: The custom is to fold the (Shabbos) Talis after Havdala, as to start the new week with a Mitzva, though some sources mention folding it after davening when leaving shul, or even during Vihi Noam. The segulos are associated with folding the tallis right…Show more
If the oven was clean from meat and wasn’t used for meat during the last 24 hours, then the cookies may be eaten. Otherwise, the cookies should ideally be discarded. The pan and oven should lchatchillah be koshered. See… If the oven was clean from meat and wasn’t used for meat during the last 24 hours, then the cookies may be eaten. Otherwise, the cookies should ideally be discarded. The pan and oven should lchatchillah be koshered. See here regarding koshering details: https://asktherav.com/im-living-in-an-apartment-with-some-friends-who-arent-very-careful-with-kashrus-can-i-use-the-pots-and-pans-that-i-am-pretty-sure-are-kosher/#.XuJxCYHIFlc.link Sources: ה"ז זיעת דבר יבש באוכלין. ראה שו"ת צ"צ או"ח…Show more
Question Details: A non religious Jewish guest cooked chicken in a fleshig pot. However, he cooked on my milchig burners on the stove top. He also put a fleishig ladle he was using for hot chicken soup on… Question Details: A non religious Jewish guest cooked chicken in a fleshig pot. However, he cooked on my milchig burners on the stove top. He also put a fleishig ladle he was using for hot chicken soup on my milchig griddle that is in between my milchig and fleishig burners on my stovetop. Answer: In general, a non-religious person which is not Shomer Shabbos should not cook food in your house unless you turn on the fire or mix the pot. However, after the fact the food is permitted. See Halacha2go.com article #313: Cooked by a Mechalel…Show more
If it wasn't washed together with treife keilim, it does not have to be kashered. יו״ד קלה, ח. וגם הרמ״א לא הגי׳ - ראה מג״א תנא, מט. ובמנ"י כלל פה סקי"ב כתב להיפך דהוא משום חומרא דחמץ.… If it wasn't washed together with treife keilim, it does not have to be kashered. יו״ד קלה, ח. וגם הרמ״א לא הגי׳ - ראה מג״א תנא, מט. ובמנ"י כלל פה סקי"ב כתב להיפך דהוא משום חומרא דחמץ. Q. I do not know if it was washed with other keilim. It was purchased used. A. I cannot imagine it would be washed in a dishwasher. It normally would be washed by itself. For extra measure, you can do "milui virui": It should be filled up with (ambient) water and simultaneously submerged in water for 24…Show more
Question: We only have one sink in our apartment. We have separate buckets for milchig and fleishig. On Thursday I mistakenly put the milchig pan and other keilim in the Fleishig bucket. They have been sitting there since… Question: We only have one sink in our apartment. We have separate buckets for milchig and fleishig. On Thursday I mistakenly put the milchig pan and other keilim in the Fleishig bucket. They have been sitting there since then because we were not sure what to do. Would you be able to advise what to do? Answer: In general, whenever a mix-up is noticed in the kitchen, one should immediately rinse everything with warm/cold water and soap, and then ask a shaila. Specifically, letting it sit for 24 hours can cause more problems because of the…Show more
A. Yes, by placing something in between (a blech, silverfoil, metal hanger). Q. Is one allowed to use a tea kettle of a non Jew who only uses it for water? A. Yes, if it wasn't used for… A. Yes, by placing something in between (a blech, silverfoil, metal hanger). Q. Is one allowed to use a tea kettle of a non Jew who only uses it for water? A. Yes, if it wasn't used for 24 hours. Q. Is one allowed to double wrap food and heat it up on a non kosher microwave? A. Yes, after kashering it - see here: https://asktherav.com/article-367-kashering-a-microwave/ Q. If so, can I poke holes in it so the food doesn’t explode? A. No, because then it is not wrapped. #10790Show more
שאלה: שכחתי יעלה ויבוא בשחרית ונזכרתי אחרי מוסף. מה הדין? עד היום ידעתי שאינו חוזר אחרי מוסף. אבל אמרו לי שבימינו מצאו בראשונים שחוזר ומתפלל. האם אכן כן הוא? מענה: שכח יעלה ויבוא ונזכר אחרי שהתפלל מוסף אינו… שאלה: שכחתי יעלה ויבוא בשחרית ונזכרתי אחרי מוסף. מה הדין? עד היום ידעתי שאינו חוזר אחרי מוסף. אבל אמרו לי שבימינו מצאו בראשונים שחוזר ומתפלל. האם אכן כן הוא? מענה: שכח יעלה ויבוא ונזכר אחרי שהתפלל מוסף אינו חוזר. מקורות: כך הכרעת רוה״פ שלא יחזור, כמג״א קכו, ג בשם…Show more
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