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Is his word that he does not use linen thread sufficient to be relied upon? Answer: You should have it checked. Sources: ראה שו"ע שב, ב דעכו"ם מסיח לפי תומו אינו…
Rabbinically a person cannot walk beyond 2000 Amos (in all directions) from his מקום שביתתו resting place which is 4x4 Amos on Shabbos. In a city or uninterrupted campground one can consider the entire area as a resting place… Rabbinically a person cannot walk beyond 2000 Amos (in all directions) from his מקום שביתתו resting place which is 4x4 Amos on Shabbos. In a city or uninterrupted campground one can consider the entire area as a resting place but beyond that place one cannot travel beyond 2000 Amos. Therefore the way to measure the 2,000 Amos by a campground is if there are no houses or built structures or walls so that is מקום שביתתו and one can only walk an additional 2000 Amos beyond that area on Shabbos. There is a way one could travel up…Show more
Question: Can corn on the cob be grilled and eaten without checking for bugs or is there a way that it needs to be checked for bugs? Answer: Corn must be checked, as it is sometimes infested. How… Question: Can corn on the cob be grilled and eaten without checking for bugs or is there a way that it needs to be checked for bugs? Answer: Corn must be checked, as it is sometimes infested. How to check corn on the cob: Examine the corn for any obvious signs of infestation. Cook the corn. Inspect the water for insects. If no infestation is found in the water, the corn may be eaten. If there is infestation in the water, the corn should be discarded. Source: checkvegetables.com בס׳ לכם יהיה לאכלה הנקין הביא צדדי היתר. אבל…Show more
Question: If I get an extra mi shaberech after an aliya and pledge ‘matana or tzedakah to beis hakneses’, is there a minimum to give or just anything? Answer: There is no minimum. However, the amount… Question: If I get an extra mi shaberech after an aliya and pledge ‘matana or tzedakah to beis hakneses’, is there a minimum to give or just anything? Answer: There is no minimum. However, the amount you had in mind at the time is binding. #5005Show more
Question: My office has a minyan for mincha and maariv for many years now; however, the space they use for the minyan is the office conference room, which is partitioned from the work area by glass walls. Thus, it… Question: My office has a minyan for mincha and maariv for many years now; however, the space they use for the minyan is the office conference room, which is partitioned from the work area by glass walls. Thus, it is perfectly transparent and during davening, one has a perfect view of the work floor. Of course, many women work here, and they frequently walk by the room and they are in full view. Am I permitted to daven in this minyan? I have attached a photo to give you a better idea of the layout. Answer: A minyan…Show more
Question: I walk a long distance on Shabbos, in the winter my hands get chapped and sore if they are exposed to the cold, Is there a way in which it would be mutar to wear gloves in reshus… Question: I walk a long distance on Shabbos, in the winter my hands get chapped and sore if they are exposed to the cold, Is there a way in which it would be mutar to wear gloves in reshus horabim? Answer: The halachah in Shulchan Aruch is that gloves may be worn on Shabbos even in a place where one is not permitted to carry. Gloves are considered a proper malbush, garment, which may be worn like any other garment. However, there is an opinion that suggests that one should not wear gloves outdoors on Shabbos due…Show more
The only way you can earn them is through spending money, is it considered earned money? Answer: Miles: If you can only use the points for very specific items you need not give maaser. However, if it gives… The only way you can earn them is through spending money, is it considered earned money? Answer: Miles: If you can only use the points for very specific items you need not give maaser. However, if it gives you a broad purchasing power through your credit card it’s considered as a monetary gift and maaser must be given. If it can only be used as miles (and the miles are not being exchanged for cash) or to reduce your credit card debt, maaser need not be given. Ma'aser need not be separated from miles earned on a flight…Show more
Question: I live in an apartment with two guys who are not religious. I never eat my Shabbos meals in my apartment. I only sleep there on Shabbos. I keep the hallway light on so I can see when… Question: I live in an apartment with two guys who are not religious. I never eat my Shabbos meals in my apartment. I only sleep there on Shabbos. I keep the hallway light on so I can see when I need to. So do I need to light Shabbos candles? If yes, where should I light them: in the dining room or my bedroom? Answer: You can be yotze with the candles lit at the place you eat. ראה שאלה 2986 ובהנסמן שם: https://asktherav.com/2986-husband-lighting-shabbos-candles-when-wife-isnt-home/ A separate concern would be whether you are permitted to live…Show more
The dedicated team of Rabbonim at AskTheRav would like to wish you a happy & Gut Chodesh Adar! משנכנס אדר מרבים בשמחה! "Every Rosh Chodesh the spark of Moshiach, also known as the 'Yechida', which is in every Jew's… The dedicated team of Rabbonim at AskTheRav would like to wish you a happy & Gut Chodesh Adar! משנכנס אדר מרבים בשמחה! "Every Rosh Chodesh the spark of Moshiach, also known as the 'Yechida', which is in every Jew's soul (which is a spark of the general Yechida - the soul of Moshiach) is revealed. The revelation of this spark resonates and causes a rejuvenation in the entire being of every Jew, so that everything he does in permeated with the level of his Yechida, And, most importantly, through this the revelation and arrival of Moshiach is caused in…Show more
Indeed, every effort should be made to prepare for the Yemos HaMoshiach. But in this specific case, this is the wrong approach. Holy sefarim present serious matters about growing long nails (see Hebrew footnotes), and of course, the preparation… Indeed, every effort should be made to prepare for the Yemos HaMoshiach. But in this specific case, this is the wrong approach. Holy sefarim present serious matters about growing long nails (see Hebrew footnotes), and of course, the preparation for Yemos HaMoshiach should not come at the expense of other matters within the framework of “our deeds and our work throughout the duration of the exile” which bring us to the Geula. Besides, we have never been commanded to do actions now in preparation for the days of Moshiach such as preparing a Korban Pesach and things like that.…Show more
The requirement to separate Challah (and recite a blessing) from a dough is only when it contains the volume (not weight) of at least a tenth of an Aifah – 43 and 1/5 Kabeitza (eggs) – of flour. Converting… The requirement to separate Challah (and recite a blessing) from a dough is only when it contains the volume (not weight) of at least a tenth of an Aifah – 43 and 1/5 Kabeitza (eggs) – of flour. Converting this measurement into weight depends on many factors, such as: the type of flour (whole wheat, all-purpose flour, high gluten, other types of grain, etc.), moisture content, sifting, and seasonal changes. In practice, when using regular white (wheat) flour: 59 ounces of flour or more: One should separate, with a blessing. Between 43 and 59 ounces: One should separate.…Show more
Question: When putting up multiple Mezuzos in the same house, but different people put up the Mezuzos, is only one Bracha said? Is it better for the one who said the Bracha to put up all Mezuzos? Answer:… Question: When putting up multiple Mezuzos in the same house, but different people put up the Mezuzos, is only one Bracha said? Is it better for the one who said the Bracha to put up all Mezuzos? Answer: One person, the owner, should make a Bracha and others can affix the various mezuzos. However, it is important to make sure they don't make a hefsek between the Bracha and affixing the mezuzos. Sources: עפ"י שוע"ר סי' ריג סעי' ז. שלחן גבוה יו״ד…Show more
There is a custom brought in Shulchan Aruch for people to kiss the mezuzah every time they pass by one. The Rama mentions that people have a minhag to touch the mezuzah when they leave the house or come… There is a custom brought in Shulchan Aruch for people to kiss the mezuzah every time they pass by one. The Rama mentions that people have a minhag to touch the mezuzah when they leave the house or come into it, and that some people even say the passuk (paraphrased from Tehilim 121) Hashem yishmor tzeisi u'voiee, that Hashem should protect their going and coming. The purpose of the mezuzah is for a person to always remember Hashem, which is facilitated by seeing the mezuzah. The Rebbe mentions that there is a Jewish custom to kiss the mezuzah…Show more
Question: I saw some poskim that discuss wearing tzitzis even while sweaty and it being ok. What about a situation where the person is doing an intense workout and the tzitzis literary become soaking wet with sweat, is that… Question: I saw some poskim that discuss wearing tzitzis even while sweaty and it being ok. What about a situation where the person is doing an intense workout and the tzitzis literary become soaking wet with sweat, is that a bizayon to the tzitzis, similar to dragging them on the floor that halacha prohibits? Answer: One should wear Tzitzis at all times (except when showering etc.) This includes also times when it will be sweaty. The Rebbe writes to someone asking that while working his Tzitzis get very dirty, that he should try to make sure as…Show more
Generally, the concept of chazakah for infestation applies in the reverse: once three insects have been found, the entire unit is assumed to be infested. Furthermore, even if infestation is common only in a minority of situations (מיעוט המצוי),… Generally, the concept of chazakah for infestation applies in the reverse: once three insects have been found, the entire unit is assumed to be infested. Furthermore, even if infestation is common only in a minority of situations (מיעוט המצוי), one must check the entire unit. One may rely on a chazakah for checking vegetables only if there is no reason (ריעותא) to assume infestation. Alternatively, in situations where there is a genuine doubt since on occasion it’s completely clean and at other times it’s not, one may use the chazakah check system to establish a logical assumption about infestation…Show more
- I'm understanding that he forgot by mistake because he gave out 50 checks and only mine wasn't signed. Answer: No. This is also illegal. ראה וישמע משה נח תשע״ו. וסברת המתירים שם אינה מובנת כלל ועיקר.… - I'm understanding that he forgot by mistake because he gave out 50 checks and only mine wasn't signed. Answer: No. This is also illegal. ראה וישמע משה נח תשע״ו. וסברת המתירים שם אינה מובנת כלל ועיקר. #19545Show more
Question: It takes me about 20 minutes to daven from hodu until shmone esrei. If for example zman tefila is 11Am, and it's 1035, do I wait for the next 10:45 minyan and daven with the minyan after… Question: It takes me about 20 minutes to daven from hodu until shmone esrei. If for example zman tefila is 11Am, and it's 1035, do I wait for the next 10:45 minyan and daven with the minyan after zman? Or is it proper to daven at 10:35 and finish by zman? (ahead of the minyan) and just answer everything? Same question with Mincha: It takes me aproxomtly 4 min. to daven shmone esrei. If I'm ready now to daven alone before shkia.. And waiting for the next minyan will cause me to…Show more
שאלה: ב"ה בר"ח הוציאו הס"ת מהארון קודש שלא היה מגולל לקריאת ר"ח ורצו להחזירו ולהוציא הס"ת השני שהיה מגולל, עצרתי בעדם כי סברתי שמפני כבוד הס"ת לא צריך להחזירו, אף שיצטרכו לגלול בציבור. ומצאתי סמוכין לדבריי בשלחן הקריאה במסגרת… שאלה: ב"ה בר"ח הוציאו הס"ת מהארון קודש שלא היה מגולל לקריאת ר"ח ורצו להחזירו ולהוציא הס"ת השני שהיה מגולל, עצרתי בעדם כי סברתי שמפני כבוד הס"ת לא צריך להחזירו, אף שיצטרכו לגלול בציבור. ומצאתי סמוכין לדבריי בשלחן הקריאה במסגרת השולחן סי' ט"ז סק"ב (המוסגר בזה), אלא דא עקא שהוא גם מביא י"א דאין כאן פגם אם יחזירוהו. מה לעשות בפועל במקרה כזה? יישר כח רב! מענה: ההכרעה המקובלת היא כדעת הפוסקים שלא להחזיר הס״ת, ושיש לגלול בציבור. וכן המנהג. מקורות: הן משום חשש העברה על המצות (ותלוי אם במצוה…Show more
Question: If I buy eggs from Costco (instead of a kosher supermarket), can I treat them like buying eggs from a kosher supermarket, or is there anything I need to know extra, like looking at the shape of each… Question: If I buy eggs from Costco (instead of a kosher supermarket), can I treat them like buying eggs from a kosher supermarket, or is there anything I need to know extra, like looking at the shape of each egg etc? Answer: If you are buying chicken eggs, there is nothing extra to check as long as the eggs look normal. ראה שו"ע יו"ד סי' פ"ו סעי' ב' ובנו"כ שם. #19513Show more
שאלה: שלום וברכה, אנו שלוחים ב... וב"ה זכינו לפני כמה חדשים לקנות בנין קיים לפעילות ולמגורים הפרטיים. בכללות, הפעילות תתקיים בקומה הראשונה והמגורים בקומה העליונה, באופן זמני קבענו הבית כנסת באחד החדרים בקומה הראשונה הנמצא תחת החדר אוכל, אבל… שאלה: שלום וברכה, אנו שלוחים ב... וב"ה זכינו לפני כמה חדשים לקנות בנין קיים לפעילות ולמגורים הפרטיים. בכללות, הפעילות תתקיים בקומה הראשונה והמגורים בקומה העליונה, באופן זמני קבענו הבית כנסת באחד החדרים בקומה הראשונה הנמצא תחת החדר אוכל, אבל בעזרת השם עכשיו מתחילים השיפוצים והמקום הכי מתאים מכמה טעמים לבית הכנסת באופן קבוע נמצא תחת חדר השינה של ההורים והחדר רחיצה הנמצא ליד, ובאם נעשה באופן זה אין דרך אחרת למנוע שהארון קודש יימצא גם מתחת לחדר השינה וחדר השירות הנ"ל. אחרי עיון קצר בכתובים ראיתי צדדים, לכאן ולכאן (תשובת הרמבם, מהט"ז, והחילוק באחרונים אם נבנה כן לכתחילה וכו')…Show more
שאלה: לכבוד הרה"ג הרה"ת צמ"ס מוהר"ר י"י ברוין אחדשה"ט התעורר כאן שאלה בנוגע לשכירות כנסייה עבור בית הכנסת למשך שנתיים, וחזן הקהילה רצה להתיר להם הדבר, ומחר אני צריך לדון עימם בזה. והיות וכת"ר התעסק בזה לאחרונה אבקש מכת"ר… שאלה: לכבוד הרה"ג הרה"ת צמ"ס מוהר"ר י"י ברוין אחדשה"ט התעורר כאן שאלה בנוגע לשכירות כנסייה עבור בית הכנסת למשך שנתיים, וחזן הקהילה רצה להתיר להם הדבר, ומחר אני צריך לדון עימם בזה. והיות וכת"ר התעסק בזה לאחרונה אבקש מכת"ר חוות דעתו האם יש מקום להתיר או לא. בענין מה שהציעו לקהילה להשתמש בשנתיים הבאות בכנסייה של הקתולים, היינו שיהיה להם כל הבנין לשימוש, האם מותר להם להעביר משרד הקהלה וכן להתפלל שם, וראש הקהילה רוצה להעביר כל עניני הקהילה לשם, ויחידי סגולה שהם השומרי מצוה בקהילה שואלים האם להסכים לזה. נתאר קצת המציאות: לפני כעשרים שנה שינו הקתולים השימוש…Show more
Same question regareding any type of special pennies, nickles and dimes that might be worth more for collectors and the like. Answer: No, you may not. Sources: שעד כאן לא נחלקו אלא במי שקיבל כבר לידו,…
Yes. Here are some sources for your perusal: שיחת י״ב תמוז תשכ״ז. שיחת שמחת בית השואבה תשי״ז. ספר המאמרים תרפג ע׳ קכה. ספר המאמרים תש״ט ע׳ 54. See also לקוטי שיחות יב ע׳ 197-8 with many examples from science… Yes. Here are some sources for your perusal: שיחת י״ב תמוז תשכ״ז. שיחת שמחת בית השואבה תשי״ז. ספר המאמרים תרפג ע׳ קכה. ספר המאמרים תש״ט ע׳ 54. See also לקוטי שיחות יב ע׳ 197-8 with many examples from science and nature. #6190Show more
Question: My wife had a shorter veses haflaga kavua. She has now established a longer veses haflaga kavua without three consecutive clean occasions at the shorter veses. What is the current status for the shorter veses kavua… Question: My wife had a shorter veses haflaga kavua. She has now established a longer veses haflaga kavua without three consecutive clean occasions at the shorter veses. What is the current status for the shorter veses kavua? Does she need to keep both, or just the longer? If just the longer, under what circumstances will the shorter resurrect? Upon one occurrence or three? The basic point is that she first saw after 49 clean periods, and never had an opportunity to take that off the calendar because she always saw before then. Over the following years,…Show more
Question: I am in the shloshim for the loss of my mother a"h. My granddaughter is having a bas mitzvah which will include music, dancing, and photography. It seems that I am expected to attend in order to… Question: I am in the shloshim for the loss of my mother a"h. My granddaughter is having a bas mitzvah which will include music, dancing, and photography. It seems that I am expected to attend in order to be in the family pictures and sit in a separate room for the duration of the party. When I said that I'm not going, I was told that for the sake of shalom I should ask for a "heter". Is there a heter to attend this bas mitzvah party? Answer: Yes, as the Bubby you may go…Show more
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