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Yes, if the boy making kiddush is already the age of chinuch, and wasn't yotzei kiddush himself yet. Sources: מאז שהגיע לחינוך יש להם חיוב לקידוש מדין חינוך…
Question: We had expensive wine spill and it soaked into the napkin...the napkin could be lifted without the wine dripping from it. One person had full intention of eating the napkin in order to have the wine. He put… Question: We had expensive wine spill and it soaked into the napkin...the napkin could be lifted without the wine dripping from it. One person had full intention of eating the napkin in order to have the wine. He put the whole napkin in his mouth and was trying to chew and eat the napkin put could not swallow it and spit out. In the future: would someone be able to do this activity in his mouth to get the wine or would there be an issue to do this on Shabbos? Answer: One should not suck the wine…Show more
If you make an incomplete body missing the arm or legs and an incomplete face missing the nose or eye. Sources: בשו"ע יו"ד סי' קמא ס"ז סתם כדעת התוס' (ע"ז…
Question: Is one allowed (if yes, in which ones, and in what manner) to read the books that are included in the apocrypha (e.g. Ben Sira, Maaseh Tuvyah...)? Answer: As there are many books included in this broad… Question: Is one allowed (if yes, in which ones, and in what manner) to read the books that are included in the apocrypha (e.g. Ben Sira, Maaseh Tuvyah...)? Answer: As there are many books included in this broad category, it is very difficult to get one specific answer and thus we will provide some general guidelines. The key issue with reading such books is Bittul Torah. Thus, Rishonim have ruled that if done on occasion it is not an issue. However, this should be done with the intention to derive Torah, ethics and appropriate behavior. However, if there…Show more
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Question: May one use white napkins that have pictures on them (i.e. leaves, grapevine, etc.) on Shabbos? Is there an issue with erasing? Answer: Best to use napkins without pictures. If one doesn't have a choice, he may… Question: May one use white napkins that have pictures on them (i.e. leaves, grapevine, etc.) on Shabbos? Is there an issue with erasing? Answer: Best to use napkins without pictures. If one doesn't have a choice, he may use even napkins with pictures. Sources: איסור מחיקה: ראה סימן ש"מ סעיף ג ברמ"א שאסור…Show more
Send a shaliach. Sources: וראה גם אג״ק יא אגרת ג׳ תרצג בטעם שאין…
No. Customarily, it surrounds the body at least twice. Is there a specific length to hang down on each side? No. Sources: להעיר מאבנט שבביהמ״ק (שהחגורה בתפלה מעין זה - ראה…
Is one yoitze Havdalah if it accompanied with music (like guitar or piano in the background)? Commonly a mic is used, does that change anything? Answer: The brachos of havdala should not be recited over the microphone, nor… Is one yoitze Havdalah if it accompanied with music (like guitar or piano in the background)? Commonly a mic is used, does that change anything? Answer: The brachos of havdala should not be recited over the microphone, nor should there be accompanying music during the bracha. See also here: https://asktherav.com/12760-megilla-with-microphone-socially-distant-covid/ Also, during the brachos the crowd should not sing along. As for music during the pesukim, this is permissible if not done in shule as part of the services. See also here: https://asktherav.com/13708-playing-musical-instruments-in-shul-as-part-of-the-services Sources: ואינו דומה לסידור קדושין - ראה אג״ק יג ע׳…Show more
Question: Hi Rabbi Braun, As Yidden, especially Chassidim, we believe in the power of thought (tracht gut etc.), a good thought can go a long way. I struggle with intrusive thoughts that are negative (to say the least)… Question: Hi Rabbi Braun, As Yidden, especially Chassidim, we believe in the power of thought (tracht gut etc.), a good thought can go a long way. I struggle with intrusive thoughts that are negative (to say the least) and become so anxious and worried about how they may affect people and reality-especially when wishing them something not good-when Chas veShalom I would never EVER want that. In general, what are the implications/bearing of the effects of our thoughts? To what extent does thought affect things? In the end of the day everything is up to Hashem no? On…Show more
Question: I bought a chicken that has an area of blood coloring with small pieces of congealed blood. Is it Kosher? Answer: The bloody areas should be cut off. The rest is fine. See article. Broken… Question: I bought a chicken that has an area of blood coloring with small pieces of congealed blood. Is it Kosher? Answer: The bloody areas should be cut off. The rest is fine. See article. Broken Chicken Bones or a Discoloration If one finds a broken bone or tzrirus dam (area of pooled blood) on a chicken purchased after shechitah (kosher slaughter), it could raise the sheilah (question) of whether the chicken might be a treifah (a chicken with a defect that would render it non-kosher), and whether eating it would be considered consuming blood. This…Show more
שאלה: בט"ז סי' רמ סקי"ב נפסק במי שמת אביו ר"ל, שאין לו לבן להתנהג ב"שב ואל תעשה" ולא לומר שום לשון של כבוד לאחרי אמרו שם אביו, כי הוי זלזול, מאחר שכולם יודעים שמת ואינו אומר לשון כבוד. ובסי'… שאלה: בט"ז סי' רמ סקי"ב נפסק במי שמת אביו ר"ל, שאין לו לבן להתנהג ב"שב ואל תעשה" ולא לומר שום לשון של כבוד לאחרי אמרו שם אביו, כי הוי זלזול, מאחר שכולם יודעים שמת ואינו אומר לשון כבוד. ובסי' רמב סכ"ח משמע שדין רבו כדין אביו. והלא מדובר במצוה דאורייתא ("איזהו כבוד במותו..") וא"כ מנין/האם יש ההיתר שלא לכתוב תואר זצ"ל וכדו' על כ"ק אדמו"ר, הלא א"א להיות שב ואל תעשה... מענה: ראה בהמצו"ב. #25975Show more
Question: I don't know if this is really halacha limaaseh because when Moshiach comes Moshe and Aharon will be with us, but it's applicable to teaching tashba"r… I saw an amazing video about the korban pesach, where… Question: I don't know if this is really halacha limaaseh because when Moshiach comes Moshe and Aharon will be with us, but it's applicable to teaching tashba"r… I saw an amazing video about the korban pesach, where it shows the Kohanim standing on benches while the blood raises high. It does say this in Psachim 65b, but something bothers me: how come we never heard about these benches that are connected to the ground when we learn about tzuras habayis? Answer: Some say it wasn’t a necessity, or it was done only occasionally, or for…Show more
תשובה: לא. מקורות: הנה, בכלל במי שלמד ללא ברכה״ת, חקרוה שרים אם…
אין צריך ליתן כל פעם לאותם עניים. גם כשאין ביכולתו ליתן, יפייס בדברים ויאמר שאין ביכולתו ליתן, או לפחות ידבר רכות. וכשאין מבקשים דוקא ממנו בפרטיות, אין חיוב בכלל לכל אחד לתת לעניים שעומדים בכניסה. מקורות: האריכו בכ״מ בדיני לא תאמץ ולא תקפוץ. וראה גם…
מותר להם להשתתף. מקורות: מפורש בסוטה יב, א שאהרן ומרים מרקדין לפני יוכבד…
There’s room to be lenient, if it’s a small pistol, and they don’t wear it, rather they hold it in their hand As for going to a shooting range in general: Halachically, it is permitted (provided it is done… There’s room to be lenient, if it’s a small pistol, and they don’t wear it, rather they hold it in their hand As for going to a shooting range in general: Halachically, it is permitted (provided it is done in a safe way, of course). However, one should certainly consider the impact it will have on the participants, from a Chinuch’s perspective (especially on children, and even more so with girls). Sources: בהקדם, שכמה פוסקים התירו נשיאת נשק לנשים כשהוא לתועלת…Show more
Question: It has recently been brought to my attention that there are those who question the kashrut of poultry irrespective of the shchita or shochet. It sounds like they suspect mixed breeding between kosher and non kosher and are… Question: It has recently been brought to my attention that there are those who question the kashrut of poultry irrespective of the shchita or shochet. It sounds like they suspect mixed breeding between kosher and non kosher and are questioning the mesora. I would like to know how rabonei Chabad stand on this issue as well as the rationale for the opinion of our rabonim. Thank you. Answer: I don’t know if there is a standard position among rabbonim in Chabad. To the best of my knowledge, most rabbonim dismiss this concern with regard to the…Show more
Question: We are concerned that the power may go out Shabbos morning - If we have a Cholent which is on a blech and the power goes out on Shabbos day (and the Cholent is fully cooked), Can I… Question: We are concerned that the power may go out Shabbos morning - If we have a Cholent which is on a blech and the power goes out on Shabbos day (and the Cholent is fully cooked), Can I transfer the pot onto a make shift candle stove (which was pre lit before Shabbos), that is covered by a blech? Answer: Yes, as long as the Cholent is still hot and the blech is still Yad Soledes Bo. There is still room to be stringent and put the pot on top of another pot, or overturned…Show more
What if they offer to toivel their new plastic cups for us, should we ask that they do so? Answer: If you are stringent to toivel plastic, you may eat the food but not off the plates. Rather,… What if they offer to toivel their new plastic cups for us, should we ask that they do so? Answer: If you are stringent to toivel plastic, you may eat the food but not off the plates. Rather, it should be removed to another toiveled plate first. Of course, it’s better if they actually go and immerse them. If these options are impractical, there is room to be lenient and eat off the plates, especially when eating dry foods. Sources: בדאא״פ ובשעהד״ח - וכן משום איבה - יש לצרף…Show more
Question: If one pledged verbally a certain amount of tzedakah to a meshulach and then he realized he didn’t have money on him or his credit card wasn’t working in the machine, is he required to give that exact… Question: If one pledged verbally a certain amount of tzedakah to a meshulach and then he realized he didn’t have money on him or his credit card wasn’t working in the machine, is he required to give that exact money to that meshulach, although he’ll never see him again and has no way of contacting him in the future? Can that exact amount be given to any other tzedakah? Answer: If he verbalized the amount he wanted the Meshulach to swipe his credit card for, and he knew what the Meshulach was collecting for, he cannot…Show more
Question: I recently reached out to someone who is well-known among the Jewish communities in the tri-state area. His business activities include sheimos collecting. He also sells used seforim and other items that he collects from Yeshivos, shuls and… Question: I recently reached out to someone who is well-known among the Jewish communities in the tri-state area. His business activities include sheimos collecting. He also sells used seforim and other items that he collects from Yeshivos, shuls and other sources. He told me that he has a large box of [an estimated] more than 1,000 used mezuzos that have been collected from many different sources over a number of years. Some of the mezuzos in this box were retrieved from shaimos boxes, while others came into his possession from people who no longer needed them. None of these…Show more
מענה: אף שמעיקר הדין מותר להסיר הלכה של הצפרניים, למעשה נהגו לחשוש שלא להסיר לפני טבילה, כשהצבע מושלם ואינו חוצץ. כשהצבע פגום - עדיף להסיר ע״י גויה. וכשאי אפשר - תסיר בעצמה, ותשפוך האציטון על צפרניה בכדי שיימס הצבע,… מענה: אף שמעיקר הדין מותר להסיר הלכה של הצפרניים, למעשה נהגו לחשוש שלא להסיר לפני טבילה, כשהצבע מושלם ואינו חוצץ. כשהצבע פגום - עדיף להסיר ע״י גויה. וכשאי אפשר - תסיר בעצמה, ותשפוך האציטון על צפרניה בכדי שיימס הצבע, ותמתין מעט, ואח״כ תוריד בשטיפה קלה תחת זרם המים. מקורות: ראה אצלנו כאן. אמנם בנדו״ז גרע טפי, שאי״ז טשטוש…Show more
Question: Is there a problem with sewing or tying a string around the corner of a beged with the inside the knot as pictured' to ensure that the tzitzis will always be על כנפי בגדיהם ? Is it considered… Question: Is there a problem with sewing or tying a string around the corner of a beged with the inside the knot as pictured' to ensure that the tzitzis will always be על כנפי בגדיהם ? Is it considered rounding of the corners? If it's fine, is it carrying on Shabbos? Answer: This should be avoided. Sources: לענ"ד חומרא בלי טעם הוא. ולא ראינו שחסידים ואנשי…Show more
Questions: If I'm learning in a shul/yeshiva and someone carrying a Sefer Torah walks in, do I have to stand up until the Torah is put in its place? Does it make a difference if I'm leaning beyachid or… Questions: If I'm learning in a shul/yeshiva and someone carrying a Sefer Torah walks in, do I have to stand up until the Torah is put in its place? Does it make a difference if I'm leaning beyachid or barabim? What's if I'm sitting and davening? Is the same halacha going to be applied when the Sefer Torah is being taken from the Aron Kodesh? Answers: Yes, if you notice it. No. Same. Yes. But before it being removed, one may be lenient to remain seated during learning. Sources: א. שו״ת יד אליהו ד והב״ד בפת״ש יו״ד רפב,…Show more
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