People Just Asked
שאלה: בשנת אבילות, שמנהגנו לומר אחרי כל תפלה משניות פכ״ד דכלים ופ״ז דמקואות: מה הדין אם שכחתי להגיד משניות בתפילת שחרית, ונזכרתי בתפילת ערבית האם אני יכול להשלים את המשניות של הבוקר (ללא הקדיש). מענה: לכתחילה יש להשתדל… שאלה: בשנת אבילות, שמנהגנו לומר אחרי כל תפלה משניות פכ״ד דכלים ופ״ז דמקואות: מה הדין אם שכחתי להגיד משניות בתפילת שחרית, ונזכרתי בתפילת ערבית האם אני יכול להשלים את המשניות של הבוקר (ללא הקדיש). מענה: לכתחילה יש להשתדל לאמרם סמוך לתפילה או לפחות במשך היום ממש. באם לא אמרם במשך היום, חייב להשלים בלילה. טעמים ומקורות: ראה ליקוט מאג״ק בשולחן מנחם יו"ד ח"ב סימן קס"ב בנוגע לאמירת ט"ז קדישים לפחות ביום, ומשמע שם שזהו גם עיקר טעם אמירת המשניות כדי להשלים המספר. [שם בנוגע למספר ט"ז בכדי להציל הנשמה ממדורי גהינם במשך המעת לעת, שכל קדיש פועל…Show more
Question: If the Minyan is saying Birchas Hachodesh and you don't know when the molad is, is it preferred to say it later on, after you can find out? How about for one who anyway isn't holding where the… Question: If the Minyan is saying Birchas Hachodesh and you don't know when the molad is, is it preferred to say it later on, after you can find out? How about for one who anyway isn't holding where the Minyan is? Answer: If you will be able to say it later with a minyan while knowing when the molad is that is preferred. If that is not an option you can still say it with the minyan even though you don't know the molad. This is preferred rather than finding out the molad later and saying it…Show more
Question: I would like to avoid having to burn the leftover Chanukah wicks and oil. Can I make a tenai before Chanukah and then dispose of them by wrapping and putting them in the garbage? Answer: Yes. The… Question: I would like to avoid having to burn the leftover Chanukah wicks and oil. Can I make a tenai before Chanukah and then dispose of them by wrapping and putting them in the garbage? Answer: Yes. The tanai only works for oil remaining after the allotted time, half-hour or 50 minutes according to Minhag Chabad, passed. Sources: נסתפקתי לענין הפתילות אם מועיל תנאי, דלכאו׳ עדיפי מהשמן…Show more
Yes, so long that you said first yihyu l’ratzon. Sources: תוספתא ברכות ג, י. ברכות לא, א. ע״ז ח,…
According to most Poskim it’s permissible when the seltzer is used for Shabbos. Others are concerned about מוליד, עובדין דחול, מכה בפטיש, however, the custom is to be lenient. Sources: See the sources tab of Halacha2go.com #484: May I…
Question: If one missed the time for Shacharis on a Shabbos or Yom Tov, how do they daven? Do you say Mincha first or Musaf first? Answer: Musaf. Then Mincha, and then tashlumin for Shacharis. If the time… Question: If one missed the time for Shacharis on a Shabbos or Yom Tov, how do they daven? Do you say Mincha first or Musaf first? Answer: Musaf. Then Mincha, and then tashlumin for Shacharis. If the time of Mincha arrived, Mincha takes precedence. In this case, Mincha is first, then Musaf, and then tashlumin for Shacharis. Mincha takes precedence only after the time of Mincha Ketana has arrived. However, even before this, from the time of Mincha Gedolah, one must daven Mincha first, in the event that for whatever reason he must daven both tefillos now, for…Show more
Yes. Sources: בהקדם שג׳ טעמים בראשונים בחיוב לכסות הפת, משום יקרא…
Question: My daughter is 9 and has a very very hard time with bentching. Would it be ok to have her bentch just the first paragraph? Even that Is a challenge for her but bezh I feel it’s something… Question: My daughter is 9 and has a very very hard time with bentching. Would it be ok to have her bentch just the first paragraph? Even that Is a challenge for her but bezh I feel it’s something realistic to help her do. (Otherwise, she ends up being koveh seudah on Mezonos or complains that she has ‘nothing' to eat)... Answer: Here is shortened version of benching for this situation specifically: בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יי אֱ־לֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, הַזָּן אֶת הָעוֹלָם כֻּלּוֹ בְּטוּבוֹ בְּחֵן וּבְחֶסֶד וּבְרַחֲמִים. הוּא נוֹתֵן לֶחֶם לְכָל בָּשָׂר כִּי לְעוֹלָם חַסְדּוֹ, וּבְטוּבוֹ הַגָּדוֹל עִמָּנוּ תָּמִיד…Show more
פשוט שכן הוא, כשאפשר. מקורות: כן מובן ממקור הדברים בס׳ המוסר ד בהגה ד״ה…
מענה: דין התפלין ככלי שמלאכתו לאיסור שמותר לטלטלו לצורך גופו ומקומו, אלא אם כן במי שמקפיד מאד על התפלין ולא ישתמש בו לשום דבר. מקורות: ראה שו״ע אדה״ז שח, יט. ובביאור דבריו - לב…
There is such a tradition to melt lead into water as a remedy for an Ayin Hara, however, there is no known Jewish source as to where it originates. In the responsa of the Tzemach Tzedek, it is brought… There is such a tradition to melt lead into water as a remedy for an Ayin Hara, however, there is no known Jewish source as to where it originates. In the responsa of the Tzemach Tzedek, it is brought in reference for healing some sickness with worms. It seems that it is normally done in the presence of the person who is seeking the Segulah, although some write that it can be done remotely as well. Sources: ראה שו"ת צ"צ או"ח סי' לח. האלף לך שלמה…Show more
No. One however may place there seforim. Sources: ראה שו״ת מהרש״ם ד, נז. ויצבור יוסף בר-שלום ה,…
The custom is not to change the chazan, although it is permitted and should be done when there is a valid reason. Sources: ראה יוסף דעת תנינא יו"ד שעו, ז ד״ה בהגה…
Question: I was wondering if doughnuts need to be pas yisroel or bishul yisroel? I.e. Would it be permitted to purchase a doughnut with a hechsher which isn’t particular about this? I am asking because I had once… Question: I was wondering if doughnuts need to be pas yisroel or bishul yisroel? I.e. Would it be permitted to purchase a doughnut with a hechsher which isn’t particular about this? I am asking because I had once seen an article which explains that doughnuts are not “olah al shulchan melochim”. Answer: They need to be bishul yisroel. Sources: יש שרצו להתיר מחמת שאעעש״מ. ונסתרו דבריהם מהמציאות, שרגיל שאדם…Show more
Question: Is there anything halachically wrong with hypnosis? Specifically doing it to yourself with audio guides. There are classes that teach women to hypnotize themselves to reduce pain in labor and delivery. Would this be halachically permissible? Answer:… Question: Is there anything halachically wrong with hypnosis? Specifically doing it to yourself with audio guides. There are classes that teach women to hypnotize themselves to reduce pain in labor and delivery. Would this be halachically permissible? Answer: Yes, practicing Hypnobirthing is Halachicly permissible. It goes without saying that if it includes involvement of the husband, for support, touch and massage it is absolutely forbidden. Sources: לענין היפנוזה בכלל - ראה בשו״ת בנין ציון (לבעל…Show more
Question: A friend of mine, who is a yid that rachamana litzlan doesn't keep Shabbos gave me a monetary gift, and I'm wondering if I'm allowed to benefit from it, being that parts of it were most likely made… Question: A friend of mine, who is a yid that rachamana litzlan doesn't keep Shabbos gave me a monetary gift, and I'm wondering if I'm allowed to benefit from it, being that parts of it were most likely made on Shabbos? Answer: Halachically you may benefit from the money. If you feel that by refusing it you may encourage him to keep Shabbos, then that would be proper. Some tzadikim were particular not to benefit from the money of people who don’t keep Shabbos. But this is for great tzadikim and not halachically required. Sources: ע"פ שו"ע או"ח ריש סימן שיח. ועיין שם במשנ״ב…Show more
Question: There were recently accusations regarding a specific author of children’s books that he acted inappropriately. I saw different statements going around about how to treat his books. I want to know what the right thing to do is… Question: There were recently accusations regarding a specific author of children’s books that he acted inappropriately. I saw different statements going around about how to treat his books. I want to know what the right thing to do is in the eyes of the Beis Din. Answer: There is no halachic objection to reading books of an author who was accused of misbehavior (provided that such conduct is not conveyed in their works, of course). This is purely an educational decision. Since no one can be presumed guilty till proven, you might wish to wait with your decision…Show more
Question: Is it necessary to wear a gartel at a chupah if I am...: Reading the kesubah, Reading the Rebbe's letter, One of the eidei kiddushin, Saying one of the Brachos? Answer: Most of these matters depend on… Question: Is it necessary to wear a gartel at a chupah if I am...: Reading the kesubah, Reading the Rebbe's letter, One of the eidei kiddushin, Saying one of the Brachos? Answer: Most of these matters depend on hergesh. See below specifically for each matter. Kesubah: Not necessary. But should be noted that reading the kesubah is similar to reading the Torah and to Matan Torah. Rebbe's Letter: Yes. This is minhag chassidim. Witness: Not needed. Eidim are encouraged to do Teshuvah first. Perhaps, a gartel assists. Sheva Brachos: One should follow the practice they do whenever…Show more
Question: I have a son who went on shlichus recently to a place where he does not have yet a minyan. He is very lonely on Shabbos and he's asking me to come for Shabbos. I would love to… Question: I have a son who went on shlichus recently to a place where he does not have yet a minyan. He is very lonely on Shabbos and he's asking me to come for Shabbos. I would love to go to him but are reluctant to go to a place without a minyan. What is the right thing for me to do? Also, he tries to go away for Shabbos as much as he can, but it's very hard for him logistically to shlep with family to go often, what is the right thing for him to do? …Show more
You would have to say tachnun. Sources: ראה שו״ת ישכיל עבדי ז בהשמטות סימן ג. שבה״ל…
Question: If I am in Yerushalayim and will be Bentching Licht 40 minutes before Shkiah as per the Minhag here and walking to the Kosel and eating out (by the time I get home the tea lights will be… Question: If I am in Yerushalayim and will be Bentching Licht 40 minutes before Shkiah as per the Minhag here and walking to the Kosel and eating out (by the time I get home the tea lights will be out). Is that fine if I light where I sleep although I won’t see the candles after Shkiah, or do I need to come home and see them for a minute before my meal? It’s a ten-minute walk out of the way each way to my apartment from the place I’m eating so 20 minutes walk total to see the…Show more
Question: If I make a Bracha mezonos on something that contains mostly food of another Bracha such as a slice of cheesecake or a Tofutti cutie, what Bracha Achronah do I make? Answer: If there is a ratio… Question: If I make a Bracha mezonos on something that contains mostly food of another Bracha such as a slice of cheesecake or a Tofutti cutie, what Bracha Achronah do I make? Answer: If there is a ratio of (at least) 1/6 of mezonos to the other ingredients (which I think is the case for Toffuti ice-cream sandwich), the Brocha Achrona would be al hamichya. If the ratio is less than 1/6, you should eat another kezayis of mezonos (from a cake or a cookie) in order to say al hamichya, and another kezayis upon…Show more
מענה: יש להטבילו בלא ברכה. טעמים ומקורות: שו"ע יו"ד ק"כ ס"א ובנו"כ שם, שאם חלק מהכלי עשוי מחומר החייב טבילה וחלק מחומר שפטור מטבילה, ואין אחד מהם עיקרי לגבי השני - יש להטביל בלא ברכה. גם לדעת רוב… מענה: יש להטבילו בלא ברכה. טעמים ומקורות: שו"ע יו"ד ק"כ ס"א ובנו"כ שם, שאם חלק מהכלי עשוי מחומר החייב טבילה וחלק מחומר שפטור מטבילה, ואין אחד מהם עיקרי לגבי השני - יש להטביל בלא ברכה. גם לדעת רוב האחרונים שחומר הפלסטיק פטור מטבילה מעיקר הדין, הרי החלק העשוי מברזל חייב טבילה. וקשה לומר שהוא טפל לפלסטיק כי הרי הוא מחמם את המים. ובפרט שגם לדעתם המחמיר להטביל כלי פלסטיק תע"ב. ולכן יש להטבילו בלא ברכה. וראה שו״ת בצה״ח ה, ה. מבית לוי יו״ד ע׳ קמו. חוט שני טבילת כלים ע׳ מד. קובץ מנשים באהל ע׳ רכ. …Show more
Question: I am a melamed in 6th grade. I would like to teach the class how to tie tzitzis, and have every talmid tie tzitzis for themselves. My question is, The boys are 12 years old, some will… Question: I am a melamed in 6th grade. I would like to teach the class how to tie tzitzis, and have every talmid tie tzitzis for themselves. My question is, The boys are 12 years old, some will be Bar Mitzvah over the next few months and then they will be wearing tzitzis that they tied as a koton. Is this an issue? Answer: Once a child reaches the age of Chinuch for the mitzvah of tzitzis he can tie his own tzitzis. However, if they want to wear it after they are Bar Mitzvah…Show more
מענה: ניסוח השאלה לא מדוייק. כל אחד חייב בכל מקרה שיהיה לו תאורה - לפחות חשמלי - במקום שהוא נמצא, שזהו מעיקרי מצות נר שבת, שלא יכשל בעץ ואבן. אלא שבנוסף לכך יש גם חובת הגוף להדליק על כל… מענה: ניסוח השאלה לא מדוייק. כל אחד חייב בכל מקרה שיהיה לו תאורה - לפחות חשמלי - במקום שהוא נמצא, שזהו מעיקרי מצות נר שבת, שלא יכשל בעץ ואבן. אלא שבנוסף לכך יש גם חובת הגוף להדליק על כל אחד. אפשר לצאת ידי חובת הגוף על ידי כמה אופנים, ותלוי בכמה פרטים: הדלקה לבד, הדלקת האשה בבית שלו מממונו, השתתפות בפרוטה במקום שאתה נמצא, או לצאת מהדלקת המארחת. ואין כאן המקום. וכעת לשאלה - האם אפשר לצאת ידי חובת הגוף בהדלקת האשה במקום אחר שיש הפרשי שעות. התשובה היא שאתה לא יוצא בזה ידי חובה. [אם אתה מתארח אצל…Show more
Have a Halachic Question?
Submit your question and receive an answer shortly.
Submit A Question
