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שאלה: ברצוני לקנות כלים חשובים וליתנם במתנה לכאלה שקרוב לודאי שלא יטבלו אותו לפני השימוש. האם עלי לטובלו לפני זה, וזה מספיק? או שהם צריכים לטובלו בעצמם כשמקבלים המתנה. האם אפשר לזכות עבור מקבל המתנה ואז להטבילו? יש לי… שאלה: ברצוני לקנות כלים חשובים וליתנם במתנה לכאלה שקרוב לודאי שלא יטבלו אותו לפני השימוש. האם עלי לטובלו לפני זה, וזה מספיק? או שהם צריכים לטובלו בעצמם כשמקבלים המתנה. האם אפשר לזכות עבור מקבל המתנה ואז להטבילו? יש לי כמה וכמה לחלק לבעלי בתים. האם מספיק כוונה כללית או שצריך לזכות לכל אחד ואחד וכו'? מענה: נכון לזכות בו עבור מקבל המתנה ע״י אחר ואז לטובלו בלא ברכה. ויש לזכות בכל כלי לכל אחד בפני עצמו. בכלי זכוכית - יש מקום להקל לזכות מראש למי שיעלה בידו אחר כך. אבל לכתחילה גם בזה יש לזכות לכאו״א בפרט. …Show more
שאלה: בוידיאו מט׳ שבט תש״ל במעמד הסיום לקבלת פני משיח צדקנו רואים ושומעים שהרבי לוקח פרי חדש בידו ואומר שהחיינו ואוכל. ונמצא שמעשה רב לברך בורא פרי העץ תחילה ואח״כ שהחיינו. האם נכון הדבר? מענה: לא. טעמים… שאלה: בוידיאו מט׳ שבט תש״ל במעמד הסיום לקבלת פני משיח צדקנו רואים ושומעים שהרבי לוקח פרי חדש בידו ואומר שהחיינו ואוכל. ונמצא שמעשה רב לברך בורא פרי העץ תחילה ואח״כ שהחיינו. האם נכון הדבר? מענה: לא. טעמים ומקורות: פס״ד אדה״ז מפורש בסידור בסדר ברכה״נ יא, יב לברך תחילה שהחיינו. בכדי להוכיח ממעשה רב שא״צ לעשות כן זקוקים לראיות מוכיחות. בוידיאו לא רואים ברכת בפה״ע כלל, גם לא לפני שהחיינו. האם ברור שלפנ״ז לא בירך כ״ק אדמו״ר בפה״ע על פרי אחר? (ולהעיר מהידוע ע״ד מנהג חסידים לברך ברכת הנהנין בלחש דוקא כשמסובים עם אחרים האוכלים, לחוש למ״ד שמצוות…Show more
Question: My husband was not given any Jewish name at birth and at his aufruf before our wedding, he was invited to choose a Jewish name. In our ketuba, his secular name was written followed by the Jewish… Question: My husband was not given any Jewish name at birth and at his aufruf before our wedding, he was invited to choose a Jewish name. In our ketuba, his secular name was written followed by the Jewish name he chose. There is some confusion as to what his Jewish name is. Would his Jewish name be what is written in our ketuba? (Secular name followed by the Jewish name he chose?) Or is it only the Jewish name he chose? I should also mention that he doesn't go by his chosen Jewish name regularly- - only…Show more
Questions: Do I need to wash Netilas Yadayim in the following cases: A) Washed any fruit and dried it. B) Didn't dry it but using a fork to eat it. C) Fruit (like cut-up watermelon) that was placed into… Questions: Do I need to wash Netilas Yadayim in the following cases: A) Washed any fruit and dried it. B) Didn't dry it but using a fork to eat it. C) Fruit (like cut-up watermelon) that was placed into a wet utensil. Answers: A) No. B) If the fruit is normally eaten with a fork (like a melon), you don't need to wash. if it's normally eaten by hand (like an apple) you need to wash. C) If the fruit got wet - as above. Source: סדר נט"י לסעודה ס"כ וכ"ב. #10211Show more
Question: When waking in the middle of the night, we wash negel vasser. Are we also supposed to say Modeh Ani, or is that only when waking in the morning? Answer: Yes, you are supposed to say… Question: When waking in the middle of the night, we wash negel vasser. Are we also supposed to say Modeh Ani, or is that only when waking in the morning? Answer: Yes, you are supposed to say it. Sources: ולא שנא מאלקי נשמה, שהמשכים לקום אומרו ללא חתימה…Show more
The Rebbe was of the opinion that it should be written with a hyphen. There wouldn’t be a problem with typing it on the computer, so long that it’s not printed. Sources: אג״ק ז, כו. ט ע׳ סב. כג ע׳ לו.…
אנחנו צוות מורות בגן, ויש לנו שאלה יסודית באופן לימוד א״ב. שאלה: האם יש חסרון בלימוד א״ב לתשב"ר ללמד להם צלילי האותיות, כי שמענו שיש טוענים שבהתוועדויות תשמ"ב ח"ד ע' 2197 מפורש שאין לאותיות מצד עצמן שום תנועה. וכן… אנחנו צוות מורות בגן, ויש לנו שאלה יסודית באופן לימוד א״ב. שאלה: האם יש חסרון בלימוד א״ב לתשב"ר ללמד להם צלילי האותיות, כי שמענו שיש טוענים שבהתוועדויות תשמ"ב ח"ד ע' 2197 מפורש שאין לאותיות מצד עצמן שום תנועה. וכן הביאו שגם לנקודות אין צליל בלי האותיות (כמובן ממכתב הרבי, וז"ל: "בתוך שאר הדברים אשר ה"אלף בית" שבהוצאת המל"ח שונה מזה ששלח לנו, הנה חילוק עיקרי ביניהם, הוא שהנקודות באלף בית שלנו מסומנות בשמותיהן קמץ, פתח וכו' מה שאין כן באלף בית האחר, שלבד שלא ילמד הילד משם לעולם את שם האמיתי של הנקודות, נקראות הן שם לא כשהן לעצמן…Show more
Question: Just had my Tefillin checked by the Sofer who mentioned there were unusual larger spaces in some of the words. But he said they are kosher. But the question is if they are "mehudar״ for a… Question: Just had my Tefillin checked by the Sofer who mentioned there were unusual larger spaces in some of the words. But he said they are kosher. But the question is if they are "mehudar״ for a chosid? Wanted to ask your opinion. See attached pic. Answer: Yes, they are. Sources: בשו״ת חת״ס יו״ד רסד, ושם ערה - וכ״פ בשבה״ל…Show more
Question: When making more than one Kriah on Shabbos (such as on the Shabbos before Yud Shvat) - is there a problem to remove two Sifrei Torah at once at the moment of Pesichas Ha'Aron, just like it is… Question: When making more than one Kriah on Shabbos (such as on the Shabbos before Yud Shvat) - is there a problem to remove two Sifrei Torah at once at the moment of Pesichas Ha'Aron, just like it is done when two Sifrei Torah are used (like on Shabbos Rosh Chodesh)? Answer: It's allowed. Sources: באפיקי מגינים קמז, ח כתב לאסור בהנהוג בשמח״ת עד״ז,…Show more
Question: Is it a problem to drink water while eating fish or right after eating fish without eating or drinking something in between? Answer: Some are particular about this. The common custom is not to be particular about… Question: Is it a problem to drink water while eating fish or right after eating fish without eating or drinking something in between? Answer: Some are particular about this. The common custom is not to be particular about this. Nonetheless, it’s best to eat or drink something else first or have the water flavored somewhat. See also here: Halacha2go.com #746: When Things Might Get Fishy with Meat Sources: ולתועלת הענין, נעתיק ממה שכתבנו בין השאר במראי מקומות…Show more
None of the above should be done. While looking momentarily is not a problem, one should not gaze intently at the deceased. Rabbi Yehuda Hachasid writes that parents should not kiss their child who passed way and that this… None of the above should be done. While looking momentarily is not a problem, one should not gaze intently at the deceased. Rabbi Yehuda Hachasid writes that parents should not kiss their child who passed way and that this could be quite dangerous. Many poskim extend this to anyone kissing the dead. Furthermore, many poskim mention also not to hold the child. In the case where this might be deemed therapeutic for the mother, a Rav should be consulted to determine whether it would be acceptable. It should be noted that there are conflicting studies whether contact with the…Show more
Question: If a minyan finished davening (and concluded final kaddish derabanan) and someone in the year of aveluis arrived and wanted to say a kapital tehilim and kaddish yosom and there was no other minyan in town for… Question: If a minyan finished davening (and concluded final kaddish derabanan) and someone in the year of aveluis arrived and wanted to say a kapital tehilim and kaddish yosom and there was no other minyan in town for him to catch, is there an issue with that? Answer: There is no issue with it, but not following a previous Kaddish after Tehillim. In such a case, it would be better to say Mishnayos and kaddish derabanan. Sources: כן נוהגים בבית האבל ר"ל שלאחרי קדיש דרבנן של…Show more
שאלה: קניתי בית מגוי, ובבית יש ציורים של עבודה זרה משמן, כמו שלשה אנשים. הדרך להוריד את זה הוא, או לכסות את זה עם חומר אחר, או לשבור את הקיר. האם עליי לשבור את הקיר כדי שלא יהיה בבית… שאלה: קניתי בית מגוי, ובבית יש ציורים של עבודה זרה משמן, כמו שלשה אנשים. הדרך להוריד את זה הוא, או לכסות את זה עם חומר אחר, או לשבור את הקיר. האם עליי לשבור את הקיר כדי שלא יהיה בבית כלל, או די שלא יראו? מענה: אם אין הוכחה שעשאן לעבדם, אינו צריך לשבור את הקיר. ודי לכסות בפלסטר או טיט ואפילו לשבור חלק מכל אחד כגון האף וכדומה. מקורות: בד"כ עשוי לנוי, ראה שו"ע יו"ד סי' קמא ס"ד.…Show more
Question: My 3.5-year-old seems to be a left-handed and as I'm teaching him Tzedakah, which hand should he give Tzedakah with? Answer: Left hand. Sources: לעשות כל המצות בימין - ראה ילקוט שמעוני תהלים…
Question: I was taught that as Chazzan on Shabbos, by Hotzaas Sefer Torah, the pesukim Shema Yisrael and Echad Elokeinu should be said facing the crowd, while Gadlu should be said facing Mizrach. Is there a source for this?… Question: I was taught that as Chazzan on Shabbos, by Hotzaas Sefer Torah, the pesukim Shema Yisrael and Echad Elokeinu should be said facing the crowd, while Gadlu should be said facing Mizrach. Is there a source for this? Also, regarding the Minhag to raise the Torah slightly when saying Gadlu, I’ve heard different opinions whether it should be raised by the word “Gadlu” or by the word “uneromemah”. Is there any clear directive on this? Answer: 1. There are various minhagim. The general minhag is as you mentioned. 2. There is no indication to do so during…Show more
It applies to other drinks as well. However, it does not apply to water and the like, which you drink to quench your thirst. קיצור שו"ע מב, ב. שלחן הטהור סי' קע סי"א. #18740
Question Continued: If yes, may I begin putting away Ma'aser money now before I need to pay tuition so that when the time comes, I will have the money available? Answer: Yes. For certain specific expenses under certain… Question Continued: If yes, may I begin putting away Ma'aser money now before I need to pay tuition so that when the time comes, I will have the money available? Answer: Yes. For certain specific expenses under certain conditions. See here for the parameters: https://asktherav.com/tag/tuition/ If you don't have yet kids eligible for Ma'aser on tuition, you can put the money in the interim in a gemach and when the time comes take it out for tuition purposes. Sources: ראה במ״מ כאן בסופן עד״ז: https://asktherav.com/can-parents-use-their-maaser-for-their-childs-wedding/ #6409…Show more
Question: Potatoes were cooked in the same oven as chicken but in separate trays. I'm not sure whether both were covered or perhaps they were both uncovered. Can I eat the potatoes, make an after blessing, and then drink… Question: Potatoes were cooked in the same oven as chicken but in separate trays. I'm not sure whether both were covered or perhaps they were both uncovered. Can I eat the potatoes, make an after blessing, and then drink milk? Or do the potatoes have full status of fleishig? Answer: Since you are not sure if the trays were covered, the potatoes are considered fleishig and one should not eat them with milchig. One must rinse their mouth and hands after eating the potatoes prior to eating milchig. It is accepted that one should also wait…Show more
Question: I have a cart full of stuff that I don't need, yet may be useful to other people. However it is difficult to get the word out, I put it out yesterday with a sign but nothing was… Question: I have a cart full of stuff that I don't need, yet may be useful to other people. However it is difficult to get the word out, I put it out yesterday with a sign but nothing was taken. Is it Ok to dispose of these items? Answer: You may put it out in the garbage. Source: שו"ת שבט הלוי ח"ט סי' קנט ב. #18734Show more
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
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