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They may be toveled in a natural lake. A brook can also be used when there is no mikve. It is best not to use them for toveling in a rainy season, or at least to tovel the dishes… They may be toveled in a natural lake. A brook can also be used when there is no mikve. It is best not to use them for toveling in a rainy season, or at least to tovel the dishes in the part of the stream which is originally from the spring (i.e. whatever is there during the summer when it doesn't rain). If you use a river for tevilah, you need to verify that it has no electricity-dam somewhere upstream. Sources: יש בזה ג' שיטות בראשונים: א. הרמב"ם סובר דרבו…Show more
Question: Please specify a detailed procedure on how to add a name to a relative who is in a hospital and is in need of a big Refuah Shleimah. Where can I find the nusach, is it printed in… Question: Please specify a detailed procedure on how to add a name to a relative who is in a hospital and is in need of a big Refuah Shleimah. Where can I find the nusach, is it printed in Tehilas Hashem siddurim? Answer: Please see here: Halacha2go.com #809: Not Nonchalant on a Name Change Shinui hashem (under the proper halachic guidelines) usually occurs before the Torah, when a specific mi shebeirach (prayer for an individual at the end of a Torah reading portion) is recited in front of a minyan (prayer quorum [of ten men]). (The subject of…Show more
יש ענין להורידם מהשולחן. ובפרט לפני ברכת המזון. שמועה שמעתי שהיו חסידים שנהגו להשכיבם ולא להורידם. אבל לא ידוע לי מקור לכך. מקורות: בעת ברכת המזון - תפארת שמואל על הרא״ש ברכות…
There is a Machlokes whether the Issur of Cholov Akum includes milk which a Mechalel Shabbos milked. Even according to the lenient view, there will be an issue if the milk was sent to you by a mechalel Shabbos… There is a Machlokes whether the Issur of Cholov Akum includes milk which a Mechalel Shabbos milked. Even according to the lenient view, there will be an issue if the milk was sent to you by a mechalel Shabbos unless it was fully sealed at the milking plant before it was sent. Also, if there is any milk in the area which was milked by a non Jew, whether in the farm or store-bought milk for drinking, this leniency would not apply. Regardless, you must ensure that the cow is not a treifa; a medical record would suffice…Show more
Question: Am I allowed to photograph a chosson/kallah kissing? Does it make a difference if it's in front of others or in private (just me and the two of them)? Answer: They may not do so in your… Question: Am I allowed to photograph a chosson/kallah kissing? Does it make a difference if it's in front of others or in private (just me and the two of them)? Answer: They may not do so in your presence. See here: https://asktherav.com/3292-showing-physical-affection-to-ones-spouse/ If nevertheless they have done so in your presence, you may not photograph them. In extreme circumstances there might room to be lenient and photograph it if you are absolutely certain that it doesn’t cause you any hirhurim. However, you may not instruct them, or cause them, to do so. Sources: שאף שאין לנהוג חיבה בפני אחרים - וראה שם…Show more
Question: If someone is very thirsty and they will also eat, for instance, after the gym or exercise or after a fast. Should they first make a mezonos/hamotzie on the cake or bread for instance, or is it ok/preferred… Question: If someone is very thirsty and they will also eat, for instance, after the gym or exercise or after a fast. Should they first make a mezonos/hamotzie on the cake or bread for instance, or is it ok/preferred to first drink water which is what they really crave to have first? Answer: They should first have water. Indeed, if they are very thirsty before they start a meal it’s important they take a small sip of water, less than the shiur for bracha acharona, in order not to go into a question of whether the water…Show more
מענה: לכתוב רבי. וכן המנהג. מקורות: מנהג ישראל לכתוב ר׳ על כל אחד. וכן המנהג…
לא צריך. והרוצה להחמיר יחמיר. מקורות: ראה שו״ע אדה״ז קס, ו שלא נעשו שופכין בנגיעה…
The Rebbeim of Chabad [would fulfill the obligation to review the weekly Torah portion twice in the original and once in the Aramaic translation in the following manner. They] would review one or two aliyos on Thursday night. On… The Rebbeim of Chabad [would fulfill the obligation to review the weekly Torah portion twice in the original and once in the Aramaic translation in the following manner. They] would review one or two aliyos on Thursday night. On Friday afternoon they would begin reviewing the weekly portion again from the beginning, reading the entire sidrah and the haftarah. On Shabbos morning, before praying, they would review the reading from the seventh aliyah onward again. When there were two haftaros, they would recite the haftarah linked to the weekly Torah reading on Friday, and the other haftarah (e.g., the…Show more
Like if its girls eating lunch in school. Answer: Yes. Sources: כן נראה פשוט, שאינו שייך למצות ת״ת. ולהעיר מהל׳…
לא. מקורות: אף שיש מתירים משום פס״ר דלא ניח״ל בדרבנן -…
שאלה: נזכר שלא נתכוון בשעת אמירת פסוק ראשון של קריאת שמע ועומד באמצע שמונה עשרה וזמן קריאת שמע עובר. האם מותר לומר פסוק ראשון של ק״ש באמצע שמו״ע, כשיודע שאם ימתין עד סופו יעבור שמן קריאת שמע? מענה:… שאלה: נזכר שלא נתכוון בשעת אמירת פסוק ראשון של קריאת שמע ועומד באמצע שמונה עשרה וזמן קריאת שמע עובר. האם מותר לומר פסוק ראשון של ק״ש באמצע שמו״ע, כשיודע שאם ימתין עד סופו יעבור שמן קריאת שמע? מענה: לא. מקורות: לא התירו להפסיק אלא משום חשש סכנת נפשות בלבד…Show more
There are two brachos for lightning and thunder: We make the brachah, “Baruch Ata Hashem Elokeinu Melech Ha’Olam Oseh Ma’asei Bereishis,” or we may make the brachah, “Baruch Ata Hashem Elokeinu Melech Ha’Olam Shekocho U’gvuraso Molei Olam”.… There are two brachos for lightning and thunder: We make the brachah, “Baruch Ata Hashem Elokeinu Melech Ha’Olam Oseh Ma’asei Bereishis,” or we may make the brachah, “Baruch Ata Hashem Elokeinu Melech Ha’Olam Shekocho U’gvuraso Molei Olam”. If we see lightning and hear thunder simultaneously, only one brachah is said; either one is acceptable. If we see lightning first and then hear thunder, or the other way around, we make two brachos. Strictly speaking, the same brachah may be said twice. However, the common practice is to say separate brachos for lightning and for thunder: Oseh Ma’asei…Show more
Yes, it is permitted. Why is it different than gloves? The difference is that earmuffs are not normally removed. https://asktherav.com/article-198-gloves-on-shabbos/ #19299 #25075
No. Sources: שאין כאן זיעה ולא מאיסי וגם אינו ממקומות המכוסים…
Q: Is it permitted to enter a bathroom while wearing a necklace or bracelet that has the Rebbe's dime on it? A: It should be covered when entering the bathroom and similar places. An easy solution is to put… Q: Is it permitted to enter a bathroom while wearing a necklace or bracelet that has the Rebbe's dime on it? A: It should be covered when entering the bathroom and similar places. An easy solution is to put it under the shirt (sleeve if it’s a bracelet) when entering such places. Of course, it should be treated with respect, including not touching certain parts of the body. Q: Does it need to be double covered, or is putting it under one's clothing enough? A: No need to double cover it. Q: If just having a covering…Show more
It depends for who, why and when. Sources: ראה סה״ש קיץ ת״ש ע׳ 41. רשימת היומן י״ט…
שאלה: כהן שאינו מתפלל במנין אלא מגיע רק לקריאת התורה ורוצה לקבל עליה. הגבאי אומר שאנשים אומרים לו מה זה לתת עליה לכהן שמגיע רק לעליה לתורה ואינו מתפלל איתנו. האם בכ"ז צריך לתת לכהן עליה? ראיתי בספר פסקי… שאלה: כהן שאינו מתפלל במנין אלא מגיע רק לקריאת התורה ורוצה לקבל עליה. הגבאי אומר שאנשים אומרים לו מה זה לתת עליה לכהן שמגיע רק לעליה לתורה ואינו מתפלל איתנו. האם בכ"ז צריך לתת לכהן עליה? ראיתי בספר פסקי תשובות שכל מי שנמצא בית הכנסת אפילו אינו מתפלל במנין זה חייב להקדימו. האם כך ההלכה? מענה: תלוי. אם הכהן עדיין לא שמע קריאת התורה ושומע כעת, חייבים לתת לו את העליה. אבל אם הכהן כבר שמע ורוצה לעבור ממנין למנין לקבל עליות אין חיוב לתת לו. טעמים ומקורות: האדר״ת בהגהות עובר אורח, בסו״ס ארחות חיים, קלה, ג,…Show more
שאלה זו קיבלתי מאחד מחשובי הרבנים שליט״א, וזה לשונו: בדין עליית בר מצוה למפטיר בצום עשרה בטבת: שאל הגאון רבי אריה ברינגר שליט''א (במח''ס דברי הנסים ושא''ס, מבני ברק) אצל הגר''י זילברשטיין שליט''א, והשיבו שיכול לעלות, כיון שהקריאה בתורה… שאלה זו קיבלתי מאחד מחשובי הרבנים שליט״א, וזה לשונו: בדין עליית בר מצוה למפטיר בצום עשרה בטבת: שאל הגאון רבי אריה ברינגר שליט''א (במח''ס דברי הנסים ושא''ס, מבני ברק) אצל הגר''י זילברשטיין שליט''א, והשיבו שיכול לעלות, כיון שהקריאה בתורה והמפטיר בצום הוא מדרבנן. ושכן אמר לו הגאון רבי אביגדור נבנצל שליט''א. ושכן השיב לו הגאון רבי יהודה אריה דינר שליט''א שיכול לעלות לתורה. ואולם הגאון רבי שמאי קהת הכהן גראס שליט''א אמר לו, שנותנים בלא''ה למבוגר שאז יש התעוררות מההפטרה [ונדפס בקובץ מה טובו אוהליך יעקב חלק כד ע' סג]. והגר''ע פריד שליט''א השיב שאם הצום מדברי קבלה יש…Show more
Question: I don't feel comfortable going to mikvah anymore, the one I have near me is small and the women make me feel exposed and uncomfortable and everyone waits in the same waiting room together. I've found myself… Question: I don't feel comfortable going to mikvah anymore, the one I have near me is small and the women make me feel exposed and uncomfortable and everyone waits in the same waiting room together. I've found myself not wanting to go anymore. Would it be ok if I use my pool to go to mikvah and prepare at home? Answer: A pool is not a mikvah, and does not work to achieve Tahara. One who immersed in a pool is considered a full-fledged niddah in all respects, and having relations in such a situation…Show more
תשובה: אומר יעלה ויבוא. מקורות: ראה בענין זה כאן: https://asktherav.com/24793-i-washed-shabbos-afternoon-then-continued-farbrenging-until-chatzos/ לענין עשאו לילה בתפלת…
Brachos: The brachos recited before and after eating doughnuts fried in oil are mezonos and al hamichyah, respectively. This is because the brachos for any of the five types of grain (wheat, barley, oats, rye and spelt) that… Brachos: The brachos recited before and after eating doughnuts fried in oil are mezonos and al hamichyah, respectively. This is because the brachos for any of the five types of grain (wheat, barley, oats, rye and spelt) that are maaseh kedeira (boiled, as opposed to baked) are mezonos and al hamichyah, according to most poskim. The consensus among poskim is that deep frying is halachically the same as boiling in water—it makes no difference whether the food is cooked in water or in oil. Even if a person is koveia seudah (establishes a meal) on doughnuts…Show more
Who can perform the mitzvah of tevilas keilim (immersing vessels in a mikvah)? Any male or female over the age of bar or bas mitzvah may perform the immersion, provided they are shomer Shabbos. Some are stringent and… Who can perform the mitzvah of tevilas keilim (immersing vessels in a mikvah)? Any male or female over the age of bar or bas mitzvah may perform the immersion, provided they are shomer Shabbos. Some are stringent and only allow individuals who are halachically considered having entered adulthood to immerse utensils that require immersion mi’de’Oraisa. See some restrictions here: https://asktherav.com/39172-is-there-a-problem-with-sending-a-bar-mitzvah-boy-to-toivel-keilim/ Regarding a child under the age of bar or bas mitzvah, the halachah depends on the which materiel the vessel is made of: Regarding metal vessels the halacha is as follows: One may not have a child…Show more
Question: I am a medical student, part of the necessary education is working with cadavers. We don't actually cut them, but we have to touch them, move them and move around muscles, take their internal organs. I have been… Question: I am a medical student, part of the necessary education is working with cadavers. We don't actually cut them, but we have to touch them, move them and move around muscles, take their internal organs. I have been having nightmares recently about cadavers and about dead people in general. what halachic guidance is there for medical professionals dealing with these cadaver labs? Are there any segulos or things we can do for ourselves and for the honor of the dead (whatever nefesh remain by the body)? as far as I know they are all non-Jews. Answer: You…Show more
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