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The Aron Kodesh should be placed on the side facing Eretz Yisroel even if this will cause inconvenience. Where if it is totally impossible to place the Aron Kodesh facing Eretz Yisroel there are authorities who permit placing it… The Aron Kodesh should be placed on the side facing Eretz Yisroel even if this will cause inconvenience. Where if it is totally impossible to place the Aron Kodesh facing Eretz Yisroel there are authorities who permit placing it in a different direction. If, for what ever reason, it was placed in a different direction, nevertheless the congregation still faces Eretz Yisroel and not the Aron Kodesh. Sources: שו"ע סי ק"נ ס"ה. ובשוע"ר סי' צ"ד ס"ב -…Show more
Question: I have been following a candidate diet which helps rid the body yeast. This is due to years of suffering from symptoms that I've only just identified as likely yeast overgrowth in my body. On the diet you're… Question: I have been following a candidate diet which helps rid the body yeast. This is due to years of suffering from symptoms that I've only just identified as likely yeast overgrowth in my body. On the diet you're not allowed to have any sugar (or anything that your body converts to sugar) or any yeast. My question is about Kiddush and hamoitzi on shabbos. I don't want to have wine and challah being that any bit of sugar or yeast can feed the yeast in my body, causing them to getting again before they can die off and…Show more
Question: What is the halachic or Torah approach to the Kiddush Club? In the scenario I have encountered, the majority of a Shul disappears suddenly and simultaneously out the back door of the shul immediately after the Torah reading… Question: What is the halachic or Torah approach to the Kiddush Club? In the scenario I have encountered, the majority of a Shul disappears suddenly and simultaneously out the back door of the shul immediately after the Torah reading of Shevii each Shabbos. They are absent for Maftir, Haftorah, the Rabbi's speech, and half of them do not return for Musaf. During this time, the Shul is bewildering empty and quiet, while after their return (those who indeed return) it grows boisterous and noisy. The attendees of this Kiddush Club make kiddush and have enjoy light refreshments and lechaims.…Show more
Question: A single girl living at home. She didn’t daven Shacharis yet when her father makes Kiddush Shabbos day. Is she yotze Kiddush from her father or does she need to make Kiddush herself once she finishes Davening Shacharis?… Question: A single girl living at home. She didn’t daven Shacharis yet when her father makes Kiddush Shabbos day. Is she yotze Kiddush from her father or does she need to make Kiddush herself once she finishes Davening Shacharis? Would the answer be different if it was someone other than her father making Kiddush? Would there be a difference If it was before or after chatzos? Answer: If it’s already after Chatzos, please see here: https://asktherav.com/1405-if-someone-hasnt-davened-yet-at-chatzos-are-they-mechuyav-in-kiddush/ If it’s before Chatzos: She should finish Shacharis before making Kiddush (or hearing from someone). Q. And if she didn’t…Show more
Hodu is a prayer recited Friday right before Mincha, when concluding weekday activities and getting ready for Shabbos, and thus it should be said before sunset, and before accepting Shabbos. However, it may be recited afterwards, if it wasn’t… Hodu is a prayer recited Friday right before Mincha, when concluding weekday activities and getting ready for Shabbos, and thus it should be said before sunset, and before accepting Shabbos. However, it may be recited afterwards, if it wasn’t recited before. Sources: בכ״מ מעטרת צבי לזח״ב קסח, ב בשם הבעש״ט שצ״ל…Show more
Permitted. If it is nighttime, one should remove the tallis before night. Sources: אדה״ז כא, ד. ופשוט דקאי גם בט״ג. ולהעיר משל״ה…
Question: How do I measure the proper place to affix the Mezuzah by such a entry: a third from the top of the circle or from where it goes down straight? Answer: There is a machlokes about it,… Question: How do I measure the proper place to affix the Mezuzah by such a entry: a third from the top of the circle or from where it goes down straight? Answer: There is a machlokes about it, whether only the straight section is measured or also the round area (excluding the round areas where the width of the doorway is less then 4 tefachim). Therefore, if there’s an area on the doorpost which will regardless be within the top third, whether you measure only the straight area or the entire doorpost it’s best to place it…Show more
שאלה: התפללו בכיתה ח' בת"ת והחזן אמר ותן טל ומטר במקום ותן ברכה. רק לאחר שהמנין התפזר החזן אמר שטעה ואף אחד לא שם לב. הילדים נמצאים בת"ת, אבל נמצאים כבר בכיתות שלהם. השאלה היא אם צריך לעשות שוב… שאלה: התפללו בכיתה ח' בת"ת והחזן אמר ותן טל ומטר במקום ותן ברכה. רק לאחר שהמנין התפזר החזן אמר שטעה ואף אחד לא שם לב. הילדים נמצאים בת"ת, אבל נמצאים כבר בכיתות שלהם. השאלה היא אם צריך לעשות שוב חזרת הש"ץ, האם צריך לכנס אותם שוב (הם כבר התחילו ללמוד)? מענה: חייבים להפסיק לימודם ולומר עוד פעם חזרת הש״צ. מקורות: הנה, חידוש גדול מצינו בשו״ת הלק״ט ב, קכג שמשום…Show more
שאלה: מהמענות המצו"ב נראה שדעת הרבי הוא, שלא לשהות בארץ ישראל יותר משלושים יום רצופים, שאלתי היא האם יש מקום לחלק בבחורים ההולכים ללמוד שם בישיבה? מענה: הרי לא שייך להחמיר בזה זולת ע״י ביטול תורה ח״ו, כנראה… שאלה: מהמענות המצו"ב נראה שדעת הרבי הוא, שלא לשהות בארץ ישראל יותר משלושים יום רצופים, שאלתי היא האם יש מקום לחלק בבחורים ההולכים ללמוד שם בישיבה? מענה: הרי לא שייך להחמיר בזה זולת ע״י ביטול תורה ח״ו, כנראה במוחש בבני הישיבה שבאה״ק המהדרים בזה. ומי ערב ויקח אחריות לדבר חמור כזה? נ.ב. בכל אופן, אלו הוראות פרטיות. ויש להוסיף גם המכתב במורה לדור נבוך א, עב. קובץ העו״ב אהלי תורה א׳סד ע׳ 75. ועוד. ולא שמענו הוראה גורפת כזו, ולא דין כזה בשום מקום. ומפורש הפכו בר״ד משיחת יום ב׳ דחגה״ש תשט״ז - תורת מנחם תשט״ז ע׳…Show more
You may sit down. Sources: או"ח קב א. ואפילו בעומד כנגדו. ואף שבכ״מ כתבו…
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…
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