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Question: I cut an onion with a milchig knife, then put the onion into a brand-new blender with a new blender blade, is the blender blade now milchigs or can the blender blade be used with fleishig food? … Question: I cut an onion with a milchig knife, then put the onion into a brand-new blender with a new blender blade, is the blender blade now milchigs or can the blender blade be used with fleishig food? Answer: You should kasher the blade of the blender. If this is not possible, then you may use it for fleishig. Similar Question: I cut an onion in half with a fleishige knife. Then I continued cutting it with a parve knife. What's the din of the onion? What's the din of the parve knife? Whoever eats that…Show more
Question: My goye accidentally washed a fleshing knife with the milchig dishes all in one sink. She was not using gloves and the knife wasn’t dirty with meat, just vegetables at most, it may have even been clean... … Question: My goye accidentally washed a fleshing knife with the milchig dishes all in one sink. She was not using gloves and the knife wasn’t dirty with meat, just vegetables at most, it may have even been clean... Answer: If either one of the following conditions were met, then all is fine: There was nothing milchigs on the milchig dishes (only pareve). It was not washed with hot water. If she washed them with her bare hands (as you said), you may assume that it was not hot. Detergent was applied before any hot water touched the dishes.…Show more
Question: If I have baked dairy food in my oven, can I make it fleighig after by raising the temperature for a certain amount of time? I also have the pyrolytic function for cleaning, was wondering if it can… Question: If I have baked dairy food in my oven, can I make it fleighig after by raising the temperature for a certain amount of time? I also have the pyrolytic function for cleaning, was wondering if it can be counted as Kashering by using it? Answer: Yes, to both questions. See here: Halacha2go.com #727: When Kashering an Oven from Fleishig to Milchig is OK Halacha2go.com #719: Play-by-Play: The Case of the Non-Kosher Oven #6441Show more
Yes. Without Birchas Hatorah. Haftorah (without the Brochos) should also be said. Sources: רמ״א קמג, ב. מג״א שם ב. משנ״ב שם ט.…
You can spray the area where you’re standing with air freshener and then make a Bracha. Sources: עפ"י שוע"ר עט סעי' ו וסי' פה סעי' א…
Question: I am descended from the Shaloh hakadosh and my family minhag is not to eat turkey. I am now married to someone whose family does not have that minhag and I want to know if I must continue… Question: I am descended from the Shaloh hakadosh and my family minhag is not to eat turkey. I am now married to someone whose family does not have that minhag and I want to know if I must continue to avoid eating turkey or not? Would I need to do a hataras nedarim? My family is definitely not ben achar ben from the Shaloh if that makes a difference. Answer: Indeed, not all descendants of the Shaloh have adopted this minhag. But those who have done so should continue adhering to it. Many descendants of the Shaloh…Show more
Question: We have an Aron Kodesh which is narrow and therefore the two Sifrei Torah in the Aron are one in front of the other (rather than side by side), so in order to take out the Sefer Torah… Question: We have an Aron Kodesh which is narrow and therefore the two Sifrei Torah in the Aron are one in front of the other (rather than side by side), so in order to take out the Sefer Torah in the back, you need to take out the Sefer Torah in the front first. In a situation where the front Sefer Torah in rolled to the wrong place (e.g. to Rosh Chodesh Kria), and the back one is rolled to the correct place, is it better to use the Sefer in the front (even though it will have to…Show more
That is says in Pirkei Avos that its like eating from a table of Avoda Zara, is that applicable even if one didn't wash? Answer: This rule only applies in a meal consisting of bread. However, if… That is says in Pirkei Avos that its like eating from a table of Avoda Zara, is that applicable even if one didn't wash? Answer: This rule only applies in a meal consisting of bread. However, if it is a fixed meal, not a snack, there would be a point in doing so even if it does not consist of bread. Sources: פוק חזי מאי עמא דבר שאין מקפידים על כך…Show more
Answer: Yes. Sources: כבר כתב הפמ״ג רצד במ״ז ב, שגם בשכח ותודיענו…
שאלה: האם מותר לכתחילה לבקש מהגוי שיסלק קדירה מכירה גרופה או קטומה ויחזירה על גבי הכירה בשבת, באם הוא יעשה כל תנאי החזרה? דהיינו האם אפשר לסמוך על הגוי שדעתו להחזיר? מענה: מותר. טעמים ומקורות: ליכא לספוקי… שאלה: האם מותר לכתחילה לבקש מהגוי שיסלק קדירה מכירה גרופה או קטומה ויחזירה על גבי הכירה בשבת, באם הוא יעשה כל תנאי החזרה? דהיינו האם אפשר לסמוך על הגוי שדעתו להחזיר? מענה: מותר. טעמים ומקורות: ליכא לספוקי שגם בגוי איכא מחשבה. ובדע״ת למהרש״ם רנג, ב ד״ה ועודה, שבמשרתת שלא היתה דעתה להחזיר, כשעודה בידה יש להקל די״ל לתקוני שדרתיך ולא לעוותי. ויש להסתפק בקטן שאין לו מחשבה ודעת או בקוף. ולהסברא שא״צ דעה חיובית וסגי שאין דעה שלילית שלא להחזיר ודאי מהני. ומל׳ אדה״ז רנג, יד משמע שצ״ל דעה חיובית דוקא, ועוד שם, שגדר דעתו להחזיר שבשעת…Show more
The common custom is not to make this Brocha nowadays. If one lives in the area where there are no Shules around and he hasn’t seen a Shule in 30 days, he should make this Brocha when seeing a… The common custom is not to make this Brocha nowadays. If one lives in the area where there are no Shules around and he hasn’t seen a Shule in 30 days, he should make this Brocha when seeing a beautiful active Shule, if the Jewish community there is living in relative tranquility. Sources: העיקר לדינא שנוהגת גם שלא בזה״ב, וגם בחו״ל, אלא…Show more
Q. When is the last time to make a Chanuka Habayis. Can one do it a year after move-in date? A. If it has not been done yet it should be done within a year. Best to schedule to… Q. When is the last time to make a Chanuka Habayis. Can one do it a year after move-in date? A. If it has not been done yet it should be done within a year. Best to schedule to have some of the mezuzos checked and affix them at the event, as long as you don’t delay because of this the affixing of the mezuzos. There’s no prohibition of doing it afterwards but it loses most of the significance. Q. Also when is the last time to say Shehecheyanu on the purchase of the house? A. Shehecheyanu…Show more
It should ideally be dried with a towel or napkin. However where this is not possible one may use such a machine if washing with a full Reviis for each hand. One should make sure to rub the hands… It should ideally be dried with a towel or napkin. However where this is not possible one may use such a machine if washing with a full Reviis for each hand. One should make sure to rub the hands while using the machine and not put the hands facing downwards. Sources: ראה בשוע"ר סי' קנח סי"ז, בפי׳ הראשון, שא' הטעמים…Show more
Question: Someone took money from me; about $1,300; without my permission. They took a few years to pay it back to me. When they finished paying it back, they paid me $50 extra. Do I have to give that… Question: Someone took money from me; about $1,300; without my permission. They took a few years to pay it back to me. When they finished paying it back, they paid me $50 extra. Do I have to give that back to them? Is it considered interest? Answer: First of all, if they gave it to you by mistake, due to a miscalculation or the like, you must return the money to them. If they gave it to you as compensation for the time that they had the money in their hands, in other words, interest, then it would…Show more
Question: Is it a rule that we do not make a שהחיינו on vegetables (for example a fresh tomato)? If yes what is the גדר of vegetables in this context? (is it the same things which would make it… Question: Is it a rule that we do not make a שהחיינו on vegetables (for example a fresh tomato)? If yes what is the גדר of vegetables in this context? (is it the same things which would make it העץ or האדמה?) Answer: Such a rule does exist, but this is not the opinion of the Alter Rebbe and therefore not accepted Chabad practice. There is however a halacha which excludes many vegetables from Birkas Shehechiyanu: we don’t make the Brocho on any fruit or vegetable which can be stored from season to season. Sources: ראה: שו''ע או''ח סי' רכ''ה סעי' ו', פרישה בטור…Show more
Question: Our son was born on 19 Iyar. This year Erev Shavuos is on Shabbos. When should we make the Upshernish - on Friday 4 of Sivan or Tuesday Isru Chag? Answer: • Generally: For a child whose… Question: Our son was born on 19 Iyar. This year Erev Shavuos is on Shabbos. When should we make the Upshernish - on Friday 4 of Sivan or Tuesday Isru Chag? Answer: • Generally: For a child whose birthday is from after Lag Baomer until Erev Shavuos, the Upshernish haircut should take place on Erev Shavuos. [When Erev Shavuos falls on Shabbos - on 4 Sivan (with the exception of someone whose birthday is on Erev Shavuos, in which case it should be postponed until after Shavuos)]. See more in the following pages: https://asktherav.com/4243-when-should-one-get-his-hair-cut-before-shavuos-this-year-since-erev-shavuos-is-shabbos/ https://asktherav.com/13133-when-should-a-boy-start-wearing-kippa-and-tzitzis/ • However,…Show more
Question: Does a sweater with a zipper in front and so has 4 corners (two on top and two on bottom) need tzitzis? (I know there is a discussion about the four corners being on one side, but… Question: Does a sweater with a zipper in front and so has 4 corners (two on top and two on bottom) need tzitzis? (I know there is a discussion about the four corners being on one side, but not sure the halacha b'poel.) If yes how large would the split creating two more corners or how big does the rounding of the corner need to be? Answer: The Alter Rebbe writes: Today's jackets and sweaters which are open in front, both above and below, do not require tzitzis despite the fact that they have four corners,…Show more
Question: I need to transfer a Sefer Torah on the plane, do I need to hold it during entire plane ride? Can I send it as luggage if it’s double wrapped and with a proper case? Answer: You… Question: I need to transfer a Sefer Torah on the plane, do I need to hold it during entire plane ride? Can I send it as luggage if it’s double wrapped and with a proper case? Answer: You may put it in the overhead compartment. As experience has shown the baggage in the baggage compartment is not treated well - thrown around etc. and is definitely not respectful for a Sefer Torah. P.S. It’s always best to bring it before it has been sewed together. If you will be holding it the entire time, which is highly unlikely,…Show more
Question: My mother-in-law purchased a sheital that she was not happy with that she cannot return and wasn't able to sell. She wants to gift it to her daughter (my wife) and we are unsure how to correctly apply… Question: My mother-in-law purchased a sheital that she was not happy with that she cannot return and wasn't able to sell. She wants to gift it to her daughter (my wife) and we are unsure how to correctly apply the idea of שונא מתנות. Is it as straight forward as: you should refuse all gifts and merit long life? Or do we take other factors into situation? Such as the nachas it will give my mother-in-law whenever she sees her daughter wearing the sheitel. Answer: In this case it would be appropriate to accept. ראה שו״ת…Show more
Question: I’ve been offered pews from a temple and was wondering if it would be ok to accept this donation or would it be unacceptable for us to do so since it was previously used by reform and conservative.… Question: I’ve been offered pews from a temple and was wondering if it would be ok to accept this donation or would it be unacceptable for us to do so since it was previously used by reform and conservative. If yes, how about the Bimah and Aron Hakodesh? Answer: The pews may certainly be used. The bima and aron hakodesh should not be used. Sources: אפי׳ בספסלים לע״ז - ראה פמ״ג קנד במ״ז ח.…Show more
המנהג שכל אחד מברך לעצמו. טעמים ומקורות: כ״כ במט״א תר, ד, בערוה״ש רצז, ז. רחצ, טז. (ואפי׳ לענין הבדלה עצמה - להעיר מסמ״ע חו״מ רצא, כז הב״ד במג״א רצו, י). ודלא כמשנ״ב רצז, יג. וראה גם קצוה״ש צו… המנהג שכל אחד מברך לעצמו. טעמים ומקורות: כ״כ במט״א תר, ד, בערוה״ש רצז, ז. רחצ, טז. (ואפי׳ לענין הבדלה עצמה - להעיר מסמ״ע חו״מ רצא, כז הב״ד במג״א רצו, י). ודלא כמשנ״ב רצז, יג. וראה גם קצוה״ש צו בבדה״ש ח. (ודרך בדרכו ובאריכות בשו״ת נתיבות אדם א, יא. אלא שאינו עולה יפה בדעת אדה״ז ריג, ה. ויותר נראה שהקפידו שכאו״א יברך לעצמו משום העדר כוונה, ואשכחנא טובא כה״ג, וכמו לענין שהחיינו בליל יו״כ ועוד. וגם בהדלקת נ״ח. והארכנו במק״א. וראה אדה״ז קסז, יח. משנ״ב ריג, יב. שם ח, ג), וכן מחמת מעלת המברך על העונה אמן, ומצוה בו…Show more
Question: If I forget to say yaaleh veyavo in shmone esrei, should I wait to hear chazaras hashatz/kedusha/moidim, daven hallel with the minyan, and hear kriyas hatorah, and then daven again, or do I need to… Question: If I forget to say yaaleh veyavo in shmone esrei, should I wait to hear chazaras hashatz/kedusha/moidim, daven hallel with the minyan, and hear kriyas hatorah, and then daven again, or do I need to daven again right away as soon as I remember (which will cause me to miss kedusha, hallel with the minyan etc.)? Answer: You may wait and daven again Shemone Esrai later. However, you shouldn't interrupt with idle talk. Sources: גם להדעות שה״ז כלא התפלל כלל - וכבר האריכו…Show more
No need to wash three times. If washing three times, wash three consecutive times one hand and then the same on the other hand. Sources: כ"מ בלקו"ש ח"ט ע' 386. וע״פ השמועה מר׳ פאלע…
Question: We wish to build a wall in our bathroom, between the toilet and sink. What is the minimum height that wall can be, in order that the sink area should not be tomei? I heard 10 tefachim… Question: We wish to build a wall in our bathroom, between the toilet and sink. What is the minimum height that wall can be, in order that the sink area should not be tomei? I heard 10 tefachim is enough, however is that sufficient if one can still see the toilet? Answer: Yes, ten Tefachim is high enough. Source: צריכים רק שיהא מקצה מקומו לעצמו, ואינו כמו מחיצות בין אנשים לנשים. ראה גם שו״ת יבי״א ג, ב. See Also: https://asktherav.com/is-it-okay-to-wash-ones-hands-in-the-bathroom-after-using-it-does-it-make-a-difference-if-the-seat-is-covered/ #12668Show more
After the three steps. שכן אד׳ שפתי תפתח הוא חלק מהתפלה. ואין לזוז ממקומו. וראה שו״ת אבני ישפה ו, יט, ב. #20871
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