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Nail Cutting Homepage - When & How Question: I've heard that it's better not to cut one's nails on Sunday (because it's not so respectful to Shabbos that one didn't cut it for Shabbos but is cutting it… Nail Cutting Homepage - When & How Question: I've heard that it's better not to cut one's nails on Sunday (because it's not so respectful to Shabbos that one didn't cut it for Shabbos but is cutting it right afterwards.) Is this accurate? And if yes, is it a minhag or just "better not to"? And can an exception be made when one didn't cut ones nails before Shabbos and now has a wedding to attend on Sunday? Answer: Cutting nails on Sunday is the same as other days of the week. Poskim mention that some are…Show more
שאלה: החופה ביום לג בעומר לפני השקיעה ותמשך בתוך הלילה, האם מותר לשמוע הכלי זמר אחרי השקיעה? מענה: בפוסקים כתבו להתיר. וכן המנהג. אלא שהריל״ג ע״ה כתב אלי: להעיר, אירע מספר פעמים, כאשר בל"ג בעומר התקיימה חתונה בשכונתינו,… שאלה: החופה ביום לג בעומר לפני השקיעה ותמשך בתוך הלילה, האם מותר לשמוע הכלי זמר אחרי השקיעה? מענה: בפוסקים כתבו להתיר. וכן המנהג. אלא שהריל״ג ע״ה כתב אלי: להעיר, אירע מספר פעמים, כאשר בל"ג בעומר התקיימה חתונה בשכונתינו, הורה לי כ"ק אדמו"ר נשיא דורנו, ללכת להאולם בעוד מועד, ולמסור בשמו שהמוזיקה תמשיך רק עד צאת הכוכבים ולהפסיק אחרי זה, אבל יכולים להמשיך עם הריקודים, ע"כ מדבריו. והועתק אצלנו גם כאן. ובכל אופן, מי שנוהג להיתר כפי המנהג, מותר לאחר להשתתף שם - ראה כאן עד״ז: https://asktherav.com/13419-participate-in-a-wedding-during-sefiras-haomer/ מקורות: [והנה, אם הדברים מדוייקים נמצא שכלי זמר חמירי מריקודים…Show more
Only the new one. Sources: אמירת המזמור החדש - סה״ש תשמ״ח ב ע׳ ע׳…
Stealing is forbidden even if it involves stealing works of Torah or Chassidus. There are certain halachic exceptions where there could be room to permit, such as someone who is responsible to watch Torah works who may read them… Stealing is forbidden even if it involves stealing works of Torah or Chassidus. There are certain halachic exceptions where there could be room to permit, such as someone who is responsible to watch Torah works who may read them and copy them for himself, provided he is a talmid chacham and needs it for his own learning, not for others. According to some opinions, this is only permitted if the owner doesn’t mind. Others maintain that if he originally asked him to guard over it without specifying that he minds, he can’t revoke this permission. All this applies only…Show more
שאלה: למה מסכת סוטה כתובה באות סמך, אם בתורה כתוב עם שין שמאלית (כי תשטה, ואת כי שטית וכו')? להעיר שהרמב"ם בפירוש המשניות שלו כותב שוטה עם שין שמאלית. מענה: להקל על הקריאה, כמו שִּֽׂיד ושַׂכִּין שבלשון תורה… שאלה: למה מסכת סוטה כתובה באות סמך, אם בתורה כתוב עם שין שמאלית (כי תשטה, ואת כי שטית וכו')? להעיר שהרמב"ם בפירוש המשניות שלו כותב שוטה עם שין שמאלית. מענה: להקל על הקריאה, כמו שִּֽׂיד ושַׂכִּין שבלשון תורה הוא בשי״ן (תבוא כז, ב. משלי כג, ב) ולא בסמ״ך. וכן ואשחט ולא ואסחט. ומי האיש אשר ארש ולא ארס. ומאורשה ולא מאורסה. ושכלות ולא סכלות. ובגמרא סוטה דרשו שי״ן שבתיבת בש״ר שהיא ר״ת סרוחה. ושין שמאלית וסמ״ך מתחלפים. ובתנ״ך גופא מצינו גם מכמש וגם מכמס. וכן ״סמר״ מפחדך ו״משמרות״ נטועים. ובפי׳ ראב״ע תהלים ה, א: אותיות אהו"י הם המתחלפים…Show more
Question: Am I allowed to show a picture of my belly exposed during my C-section to anyone if I am not identifiable - so it could be anyone’s belly and baby in the picture? or is it an issue… Question: Am I allowed to show a picture of my belly exposed during my C-section to anyone if I am not identifiable - so it could be anyone’s belly and baby in the picture? or is it an issue of tznius? Answer: Not allowed. Sources: גם למ״ד להתיר להסתכל בתמונה כשאינה יודעה ומכירה (ושקו״ט…Show more
The main custom is to eat Matza during a meal of the daytime, on the 14th of Iyar. (When Pesach Sheini falls on Friday, Erev Shabbos, one should make sure to begin such meal before the 10th Halachic hour… The main custom is to eat Matza during a meal of the daytime, on the 14th of Iyar. (When Pesach Sheini falls on Friday, Erev Shabbos, one should make sure to begin such meal before the 10th Halachic hour of the day). In some places, however, the Rebbe cites the Minhag also in regards to the night of the 15th (the time when the Korban was eaten in the times of the Beis Hamikdash). It’s recorded in some places that the Rebbe ate the Matzah on the day of the 14th or - sometimes and - on the night…Show more
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
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