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Question: Does the issur apply only when the couple are eating together or even when one has finished eating and does it apply even when one spouse leaves the room? Answer: A husband and wife are not allowed… Question: Does the issur apply only when the couple are eating together or even when one has finished eating and does it apply even when one spouse leaves the room? Answer: A husband and wife are not allowed to eat from the same plate while the wife is a nida even if they are taking turns to eat from the plate. This issur only applies while they are eating together, if however, the husband finished eating, the wife is allowed to continue eating from that plate. P.S. Besides from the issur of eating together from the same plate,…Show more
Is it shehakol because it didn't actually grow in the ground, or is it ha'adama because it is a min that typically grows in the ground? Answer: Shehakol. Sources: בהקדמה, שלדינא מברכים ברהמ״ז על פת שגדל בעציץ שא״נ…
Question continued: The pump is triggered by a buildup of waste, so it’s not directly triggered by the flush. But after a certain amount of waste gathers, the pump (electric) is triggered. Would one be allowed to use… Question continued: The pump is triggered by a buildup of waste, so it’s not directly triggered by the flush. But after a certain amount of waste gathers, the pump (electric) is triggered. Would one be allowed to use such a toilet on Shabbos? Answer: If it won’t definitely be activated when you flush, it's permissible to use. You can check if you can adjust the “float switch” to be activated with a higher water level which will make it less likely to turn on (or get a large tank). Additionally you may be able to set some…Show more
Question: Is one allowed to seal off a hole in the wall to the outside, which was used for ventilation of a dryer or so and is no longer needed? Answer: No, it is considered a window in… Question: Is one allowed to seal off a hole in the wall to the outside, which was used for ventilation of a dryer or so and is no longer needed? Answer: No, it is considered a window in this regard. See this link how to go about it: https://asktherav.com/article-433-what-is-the-source-for-not-closing-up-doors-and-windows/ Sources: דו"ד אינו דומה כלל למה שכתב בשו"ת שבה"ל י,…Show more
Question: Is there a problem to call someone by only one name if they have two names? For example: if someone has the name Yosef Shlomo, can you call him just Yosef? Because someone told me that he saw… Question: Is there a problem to call someone by only one name if they have two names? For example: if someone has the name Yosef Shlomo, can you call him just Yosef? Because someone told me that he saw in a sefer somewhere that you shouldn't. Answer: There’s no problem in doing so. However one must ensure that the second name does not get “lost” and assume the status of a shem shenishtaka. As long as the second name is still used for aliya l’torah, mi shebeirach etc., it’s not a problem. See also here:…Show more
One may remove small bones while eating. This applies only when the bones are still connected to the fish. Non-attached bones, i.e. once the bones have been removed, may not be removed from the plate. The spine or large… One may remove small bones while eating. This applies only when the bones are still connected to the fish. Non-attached bones, i.e. once the bones have been removed, may not be removed from the plate. The spine or large bones should not be removed. One should remove the fish from it when eating. Sources: ראה בפס״ד להצ״צ או״ח שיט ד-ה (יד, ב. יד,…Show more
Question: I read the following on Wikipedia, is it true? The Chabad Ohel . . presents a problem to a visiting kohen. Usual visitors access the Ohel via a walkway that is fenced off from the other graves in… Question: I read the following on Wikipedia, is it true? The Chabad Ohel . . presents a problem to a visiting kohen. Usual visitors access the Ohel via a walkway that is fenced off from the other graves in the cemetery, creating a separate enclosure in which visitors pass but lacking the minimal four tefach requirement on either side of pathway. Thus, even though the Ohel itself is open to the sky to eliminate problems of tum'at met in an enclosure the kohen is unable to gain entry to the actual ohel without coming within four tefachim of the…Show more
אחרי תפלת העמידה יאמר ברכת אמת ויציב כולה. טעמים ומקורות: שסדר הברכות אינו מעכב, וכן אם בירך ברכה אחת ללא השני׳ יצא במה שבירך - ראה שו״ע או״ח ס, ב-ג. אדה״ז שם ב-ג. מאמ״ר שם א. משנ״ב שם… אחרי תפלת העמידה יאמר ברכת אמת ויציב כולה. טעמים ומקורות: שסדר הברכות אינו מעכב, וכן אם בירך ברכה אחת ללא השני׳ יצא במה שבירך - ראה שו״ע או״ח ס, ב-ג. אדה״ז שם ב-ג. מאמ״ר שם א. משנ״ב שם ו ובבה״ל ד״ה שאם (ודלא כהבנת הפר״ח שם ב, בדעת השו״ע שלא יצא יד״ח ברכות כלל. והו״ע חולק ע״ז). וסמיכת גאול״ת לכו״ע אינה מעכבת. ולאידך, באמר ברכה ללא חתימה קייל״ן לדינא שלא יצא כלל - ראה שו״ע אדה״ז נט, א. ובכ״מ בשו״ע אדה״ז - נסמנו אצלנו בקונט׳ באתרא דרב חו׳ ג הע׳ 25. ועיי״ש שהערנו עפ״ז בנוגע לאמירת בריך רחמנא…Show more
The Rebbe questioned whether this is permissible and said it should be clarified with a Rav. To the best of my knowledge, most rabbonim maintain there is no problem whatsoever with this. However, if the flight is scheduled to… The Rebbe questioned whether this is permissible and said it should be clarified with a Rav. To the best of my knowledge, most rabbonim maintain there is no problem whatsoever with this. However, if the flight is scheduled to land close to Shabbos (in the destination), many are Machmir (and in some cases it’s also a practical suggestion, considering potential flight delays) that unless the late scheduling is for a צורך מצוה, the flight should be one that lands earlier in the morning. Sources: להעיר מהמענה בתשורה טלזנר אדר שני תשע״ד. ומצו״ב. וראה…Show more
Question: We received a package of different color peppers, and on the red ones have a sticker that says it's from Israel. What do we need to do with all the red peppers? Answer: The dinim of Shmitah… Question: We received a package of different color peppers, and on the red ones have a sticker that says it's from Israel. What do we need to do with all the red peppers? Answer: The dinim of Shmitah and the way they apply in Chutz La’aretz can be complex, but to summarize: Fruits: Fruits grown in Eretz Yisroel during the year of Shmitah, even if grown without any human effort, have a level of holiness to them and may be only eaten in a certain way, may not be disposed of when still edible, and for most fruit,…Show more
Question: Is it permissible to say Tehillim on Friday night? I am part of a few Tehillim groups that specifically say the Tehillim after licht benching and I also usually start Shabbos Mevorchim Tehillim on Friday night as well.… Question: Is it permissible to say Tehillim on Friday night? I am part of a few Tehillim groups that specifically say the Tehillim after licht benching and I also usually start Shabbos Mevorchim Tehillim on Friday night as well. I was recently told that it may not be good to say Tehillim Friday night and it's the same as Tehillim during the week. I wanted to know if it's okay. Thank you. Answer: In practice, Friday night is treated the same as during the week. See here: https://asktherav.com/4178-can-i-say-tehillim-on-friday-night-and-yom-tov/ One however may say it after candle lighting before Shkiah.…Show more
The following is the common custom: The two children should not be brought in at the same time. One child is brought in first and a the mohel performs the bris on him. After a short break, the second… The following is the common custom: The two children should not be brought in at the same time. One child is brought in first and a the mohel performs the bris on him. After a short break, the second bris is done and the same mohel performs the bris on him making a new bracha. Sources: כן המנהג הנפוץ בכלל, וגם אצל אנ״ש. וכן מורים…Show more
Yes. According to Chabad custom, one should remain stationary and one should turn the Sefer Torah a half circle, to his left side first, moving towards the back, and then another half circle moving forward, towards his right side.… Yes. According to Chabad custom, one should remain stationary and one should turn the Sefer Torah a half circle, to his left side first, moving towards the back, and then another half circle moving forward, towards his right side. Sources: כמה מנהגים בסדר הגבהת התורה: אם עומד במקומו ומחזיר…Show more
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Question Continued: If I understand correctly from chapter 4 of "The Laws of Cooking on Shabbos" (by Rabbi Nissan Dovid Dubov, SIE) it can be placed on the blech on Shabbos. ["b) A dry kugel that may emit a… Question Continued: If I understand correctly from chapter 4 of "The Laws of Cooking on Shabbos" (by Rabbi Nissan Dovid Dubov, SIE) it can be placed on the blech on Shabbos. ["b) A dry kugel that may emit a small amount of oil may be reheated."] Answer: This section in the book is addressing the laws of nolad, heating something up when some liquid dissolves, which applies even if below the temperature of yad soledes bo, the temperature which governs the laws of cooking on Shabbos. This is independent of the melacha of bishul, and…Show more
Question: I've heard different opinions about eating pistachios and other shelled nuts on Shabbos and I've seen different Rabbonim & mashpi'im etc. some eat some don't. What's the bottom line Halacha according the Alter Rebbe & minhag Chabad? … Question: I've heard different opinions about eating pistachios and other shelled nuts on Shabbos and I've seen different Rabbonim & mashpi'im etc. some eat some don't. What's the bottom line Halacha according the Alter Rebbe & minhag Chabad? Answer: If you are speaking about nuts that are shelled before Shabbos then its okay to eat on Shabbos. However, any nuts that were not shelled before Shabbos should not be eaten. Sources: מדין דש - ראה סימן שיט סעיף ו ברמ"א…Show more
Question: If hot beans (with no liquid) was put in a kli shlishi and it is still yad soledes, would it be allowed to melt cheese on top of it on Shabbos (would that be considered afiya achar… Question: If hot beans (with no liquid) was put in a kli shlishi and it is still yad soledes, would it be allowed to melt cheese on top of it on Shabbos (would that be considered afiya achar bishul)? Or are there issues of nolad involved if it just becomes slightly melted and not a full liquid? Answer: Not allowed. This is due to bishul, not nolad. Sources: דבר גוש בכ"ש נידון ככ"ר לדעת או״ה ורש"ל. והש"ך…Show more
The difference would be whether I can learn out loud while Nigunim playing in the ears? Answer: Both. Sources: הל׳ ת״ת לאדה״ז פ״ב הל׳ י״ב. ובנוגע השמעה לאזניו…
שאלה: לפעמים כשעייפות נופלת עלי הנני מוריד את החליפה ומניחה מתחת לראשי בתור כרית. האם יש בזה בעי' משום 'כליו מתחת למראשותיו'? מענה: כן. מקורות: הוריות יג, ב ("חמשה דברים משכחים את הלימוד .…
Normally, it would require Tzitzis. Tying a corner would not help. However, you can round a corner. See also here: https://asktherav.com/3215-does-a-cape-need-tzitzis/ #18317
In a Shul where it is not the custom to call them up by name and also not to say a Mi Shebeirach for them, yes. Otherwise, no. Sources: ראה בשערים מצוינים בהלכה לאאזמו״ר סי׳ כג סק״י שהביא…
Permitted. There is however room to be mehader, though not halachically required, to use only liquids that are suitable for animal consumption. P.S. it should be noted that Minhag Chabad is to pass the fingers over ones lips… Permitted. There is however room to be mehader, though not halachically required, to use only liquids that are suitable for animal consumption. P.S. it should be noted that Minhag Chabad is to pass the fingers over ones lips after washing the fingertips (Hayom Yom 4 Kislev). Sources: כי עיקר הטעם למים אחרונים הוא משום נקיות. וכן…Show more
If they arrived from the printer with the pages attached due to it being uncut, it is prohibited to separate the pages. If the pages were originally detached, and they later became stuck together, then it depends: - If… If they arrived from the printer with the pages attached due to it being uncut, it is prohibited to separate the pages. If the pages were originally detached, and they later became stuck together, then it depends: - If it was stuck together permanently/with intention, such as purposely gluing them together, it is prohibited to separate the pages. - If it was stuck together non-permanently and there was no intention to stick it, such as due to dirt or residue, they may be separated. Source: Alter Rebbe's Shulchon Aruch OC 340:17 #3933Show more
Question: Many are accustomed to spilling a drop of the "bad water" off their cups. May one do so on Shabbos, as it is forbidden to remove bad from good? Answer: Permitted on Shabbos. Sources: לכל לראש, לכמה דעות, וכ״פ אדה״ז תק, יח, במין…
The Chazan should stand with his feet together. How about bowing when saying the שם ה׳? Regarding bowing, there are different opinions in the matter. The general minhag nowadays is that the Chazan doesn't bow. Some do a… The Chazan should stand with his feet together. How about bowing when saying the שם ה׳? Regarding bowing, there are different opinions in the matter. The general minhag nowadays is that the Chazan doesn't bow. Some do a slight bend. One should not deviate from the local custom. Sources: בכ״מ שצ״ל בעמידה כבשמו״ע - ראה שבה״ל סו. תניא…Show more
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