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No, it must be placed in shaimos. ראה: שו"ע יו"ד סי' רפ"ב, או"ח סי' קנ"ד, ושיורי ברכה שם, מג"א ריש סי' מ', וראה גם אגרות משה או"ח ח"ד סי' ל"ט, ועוד. אבל להעיר מפירש״י מגילה לב, א… No, it must be placed in shaimos. ראה: שו"ע יו"ד סי' רפ"ב, או"ח סי' קנ"ד, ושיורי ברכה שם, מג"א ריש סי' מ', וראה גם אגרות משה או"ח ח"ד סי' ל"ט, ועוד. אבל להעיר מפירש״י מגילה לב, א ד״ה הלוחות. וראה מזה בט״ז יו״ד רפב, י. ראש יוסף מגילה שם. משנ״ב קנד,ז ובשעה״צ שם ה. וראה ברכת אברהם מגילה שם. והרי שאר הראשונים פי׳ באו״א. ורש״י עצמו כתב שלא ידע מה הם, והביא כן רק משם י״מ. #17487 #48240 Show more
Question: In question #5204 it says that in order to move on Tuesday, just a few things need to be brought in on that day and the rest of the move can be done on a different day. In… Question: In question #5204 it says that in order to move on Tuesday, just a few things need to be brought in on that day and the rest of the move can be done on a different day. In #15601 it says that Chitas and pushka are not enough for chiyuv of Mezuza but needs to be ראוי לדור. Practically, what needs to be brought in on Tuesday to consider the move be a 'Tuesday Move', and is there reason to try to also move the beds and actually complete the actual moving of where you sleep on a…Show more
One should not make an interruption at the following stages: After washing hands before the Bracha of Al netilas yodayim. Between the Bracha of Asher yotzar and Elokai neshoma. From the beginning of the Bracha of Hamaavir sheina… One should not make an interruption at the following stages: After washing hands before the Bracha of Al netilas yodayim. Between the Bracha of Asher yotzar and Elokai neshoma. From the beginning of the Bracha of Hamaavir sheina until concluding the words hagomel chasadim tovim le’amo yisroel. Between the Brachos of Birchas HaTorah themselves and between finishing Birchas Hatorah and the pesukim of Birchas Kohanim. Even when saying the other Brachos, one should not unnecessarily delay reciting them when waking up by making lengthy interruptions, as they are supposed to be said as close as possible to…Show more
Question: While learning through some of the halachos of hefsek betfillah, I've come across some arguments and uncertainties, and I'd like to ask Harav Braun Shlita if he can please clarify halacha l'maase regarding being mafsik from the… Question: While learning through some of the halachos of hefsek betfillah, I've come across some arguments and uncertainties, and I'd like to ask Harav Braun Shlita if he can please clarify halacha l'maase regarding being mafsik from the word yishtabach until Baruch Atah... Answer: One can be mafsik just like in psukei dezimra. One can also say the Bracha on tallis and teffilin if needed. However, if one was mafsik right before the words Baruch Ata, he should repeat some of the last words. Sources: כ״כ בקצוה״ש יח, ב ובבדה״ש ה. ובקובץ יגדי״ת חו׳…Show more
לא. טעמים ומקורות: ראה יוסף אומץ האן רא. (וטעמו שמא ישכח וילבשם למחר כאחד). מנחת אהרן פארדו כב, יא. עטרת ראש לאדמו״ר האמצעי שער יו״כ ב - כט, א במוסגר. שלחן הטהור ב, א. וראה אפיקי מגינים ב,… לא. טעמים ומקורות: ראה יוסף אומץ האן רא. (וטעמו שמא ישכח וילבשם למחר כאחד). מנחת אהרן פארדו כב, יא. עטרת ראש לאדמו״ר האמצעי שער יו״כ ב - כט, א במוסגר. שלחן הטהור ב, א. וראה אפיקי מגינים ב, ג. שו״ת יין הטוב יא. צי״א ז, ב. שרה״מ ד, פז. שבט הקהתי א,ז. (ודלא כמקילים בזה - ארחות חיים ליפשיץ ב, ופתחי עולם ב, ג - הועתקו בשלחן מלכים לנדא ג בהלכה למשה טו. הליכות שלמה ב, כב. ועוד). וראה גם כאן: https://asktherav.com/2454-taking-off-or-puting-on-your-suit-jacket-and-coat-at-the-same-time/ #17723Show more
אכן יש מקום להחמיר, הן מחמת היסח הדעת, כמו שהזהירו בכמה מקומות לענין דברים בטלים בתפילין (שכמובן טעם זה שייך גם בתפילין דר"ת, ואולי ביתר שאת), והן מחמת קדושת התפלין מצד עצמם. ועוד טעם בדבר, שלא להפסיק בין ברכת… אכן יש מקום להחמיר, הן מחמת היסח הדעת, כמו שהזהירו בכמה מקומות לענין דברים בטלים בתפילין (שכמובן טעם זה שייך גם בתפילין דר"ת, ואולי ביתר שאת), והן מחמת קדושת התפלין מצד עצמם. ועוד טעם בדבר, שלא להפסיק בין ברכת תפילין דרש"י להנחת תפילין דר"ת. כמובן שאין בכלל זה דיבורים הנצרכים, כגון לענות לגבאי השואל לשמו וכדומה, וכל שכן דיבורי קדושה, כלימוד התורה. טעמים ומקורות: דברים בטלים - משנ״ב לז, ז. ובפשטות מקורו ממעשה רב יח. ונפק״מ שלענין דברים בטלים היינו רק במקום חשש היסח הדעת ולא בשיחה קצרה ביותר כגון לענות מה השעה וכדומה. מחמת הזהירות בקדושתו -…Show more
Question: While learning through some of the halachos of hefsek betfillah, I've come across some arguments and uncertainties, and I'd like to ask Harav Braun Shlita if he can please clarify halacha l'maase what the Halacha is regarding… Question: While learning through some of the halachos of hefsek betfillah, I've come across some arguments and uncertainties, and I'd like to ask Harav Braun Shlita if he can please clarify halacha l'maase what the Halacha is regarding Hefsek for Devarim Shebikdusha, Modim, etc. during bentching (including the fourth Bracha - if it is any different). Amswer: One should not make a hefsek in benching also for Devarim Shebikdusha, just like in Shmonei Esrei. However, one may answer Amen to the Bracha of the mezamen between one Bracha and the next. During the fourth Bracha one may…Show more
Question: Someone pointed out to me a Halacha in Shulchan Aruch regarding correcting a Baal Koreh, that those correcting should make a point of "screaming" at the Baal Koreh. What is the reason that these days we try not… Question: Someone pointed out to me a Halacha in Shulchan Aruch regarding correcting a Baal Koreh, that those correcting should make a point of "screaming" at the Baal Koreh. What is the reason that these days we try not to do that if it's brought down in Shulchan Aruch? Answer: One should in fact reproach the Baal Koreh when he makes a mistake that doesn’t require him to go back, such as a change of the trop etc. (When making a mistake that requires him to go back, he should be told to do so in any case).…Show more
Question: Recently an audio clip started making its rounds where someone quotes Rabbonim as saying that the covid vaccine has been causing issues for women with spotting and not being able to get clean for months. I know the… Question: Recently an audio clip started making its rounds where someone quotes Rabbonim as saying that the covid vaccine has been causing issues for women with spotting and not being able to get clean for months. I know the Rabbonim aren't responsible for every rumor in their name, but being that this is something that can affect many women and I don't want to make decisions based on rumors and hearsay, I just wanted to clarify, have the Rabbonim been getting a higher-than-normal amount of Shaalos from women who got vaccinated lasting for more than 1-2 cycles after the…Show more
Question: Is it permissible to say how many children one has when asked by someone: how many children do you have? Or do we simply answer in a roundabout way? Answer: It is forbidden to count Jewish people,… Question: Is it permissible to say how many children one has when asked by someone: how many children do you have? Or do we simply answer in a roundabout way? Answer: It is forbidden to count Jewish people, instead, they should stick out their fingers and it should be counted. However, according to Halacha one is permitted to say how many people there are. Many are accustomed not to mention the number of children they have out of concern of an Ayin Hara. Sources: שוע"ר קנו, טו. וראה באג״ק שנדפס בקובץ אור ישראל…Show more
Question: When it comes to the laws of a נפל, the halacha is that there is no אבילות, and the custom is that the parents have no involvement in the burial, etc. For many parents, this is very difficult,… Question: When it comes to the laws of a נפל, the halacha is that there is no אבילות, and the custom is that the parents have no involvement in the burial, etc. For many parents, this is very difficult, that they have no way to mourn. It is as if they are being told: "nothing happened". Is there any explanation (with a source) that can help to soothe their pain? Is there a source to the thought that the נשמה is so high and special that our עבודה will not help לעליית הנשמה? Amswer: Clearly, the Torah recognizes…Show more
It is not proper to do so. Sources: ראה שו״ת חתם סופר חיו"ד סי' שנה. והובא בפת״ש…
No. Sources: הן משום מאיסותא, ואף אם בעיניו אינו מאוס עובר…
Question: HI, There is a person in my neighborhood that recently installed an illegal curb cut for a driveway and whenever someone blocks his driveway he calls the police (it's a $95 ticket and police have no way to… Question: HI, There is a person in my neighborhood that recently installed an illegal curb cut for a driveway and whenever someone blocks his driveway he calls the police (it's a $95 ticket and police have no way to check on the spot if it's a legal curb cut). My question is 3 fold: Is this person considered a 'Moiser' for calling the police on another Yid? Is this person considered a 'Gozel es Harabim' by taking away other peoples parking space without a permit from the proper authorities? May I submit an official complaint…Show more
This depends on various factors. Firstly, do you know if she keeps the basic kosher standards that are not necessarily kept by all kosher consumers such as: Cholov Yisrael and Pas Yisrael, etc..? In other words, what is her… This depends on various factors. Firstly, do you know if she keeps the basic kosher standards that are not necessarily kept by all kosher consumers such as: Cholov Yisrael and Pas Yisrael, etc..? In other words, what is her official standards? Is she knowledgeable and active in checking salads for bugs? Does she check eggs for blood spots? Does she understand that there are many hechsherim and not all of them are acceptable to Anash? If it seems to you that her knowledge seems adequate to run a kosher kitchen to your liking, then we need to consider the…Show more
יאמר שם השם כקריאתו, היינו שם אדנ״י. מקורות: ראה שו״ת אג״מ או״ח ג, כח בסופו, שהחמיר טובא…
There’s no conclusive evidence one way or another about this topic. If, however, it’s a type of tree that naturally cannot produce dates, it would not be considered a palm tree. P.S. If there’s a public thoroughfare between the… There’s no conclusive evidence one way or another about this topic. If, however, it’s a type of tree that naturally cannot produce dates, it would not be considered a palm tree. P.S. If there’s a public thoroughfare between the two trees, there is more room for leniency. Moreover, if they are not parallel to each other or if they’re more than four Amos apart, it is not an issue in any case. Sources: פשטות הגמרא פסחים קיא, א, ג׳ אין ממצעין וכו׳…Show more
A. Yes. See here: https://asktherav.com/15034-can-a-man-daven-in-the-womens-section/ Q. Does he count for the Minyan? A. If he is visible to the minyan. Some disagree even if he is visible. Q. Does he fulfill tefillah b'tzibur? A. Same answer Q.… A. Yes. See here: https://asktherav.com/15034-can-a-man-daven-in-the-womens-section/ Q. Does he count for the Minyan? A. If he is visible to the minyan. Some disagree even if he is visible. Q. Does he fulfill tefillah b'tzibur? A. Same answer Q. Is there anything wrong with it? A. Ideally One should daven in the actual shul. The Ezras Nashim doesn’t have the same level of kedusha. If there’s talking going on in the shul, it is better to Daven in the women’s section. Sources: ראה אדה״ז נה, טז. שע״ת שם טו. משנ״ב שם…Show more
Questions: 1) Between a dining room and living room, no actual door, which side does the Mezuzah goes on? 2) Between dining room and kitchen, no actual door, which side does the Mezuzah goes on? Answer: When there… Questions: 1) Between a dining room and living room, no actual door, which side does the Mezuzah goes on? 2) Between dining room and kitchen, no actual door, which side does the Mezuzah goes on? Answer: When there is no door to determine Heker Tzir, if you can only access one room via the other, one places the Mezuzah on the right side of the more inner room. When there is two-way access, we should place the Mezuzah on the right side leading into the more important room, or primary use - חדר יותר חשוב ועיקר תשמיש בו.…Show more
Question: I have seen the seder of aliyos “Kohen-Levi-Yisroel” being disregarded way too many times, especially on Shabbos before Yud Shvat and Simchas Torah, when everyone wants an aliyah. There is no question that if there are no… Question: I have seen the seder of aliyos “Kohen-Levi-Yisroel” being disregarded way too many times, especially on Shabbos before Yud Shvat and Simchas Torah, when everyone wants an aliyah. There is no question that if there are no Kohanim or Leviim present there should be no issues, but otherwise, are people allowed to deny a Kohen his aliyah? As a Kohen, I felt bothered by it many times. Why should the Halachah of the Shulchan Aruch and a mitzvah of the Torah be disregarded for a minhag? As a Kohen, should I stand up for myself or let…Show more
Question: Is there a problem with using fonts (on a computer, phone, etc) for ABC where the "t" doesn't have a curve on the bottom, resulting in the t looking similar to a tzeilem (cross)? Answer: Halachicaly it's… Question: Is there a problem with using fonts (on a computer, phone, etc) for ABC where the "t" doesn't have a curve on the bottom, resulting in the t looking similar to a tzeilem (cross)? Answer: Halachicaly it's not a problem, as it's not intended to be a "Tzelem" for the Avodah Zara. There were those that were careful and always wrote an uppercase T when writing. Sources: בגדר צורת שתי וערב - ראה שו״ת הר״א גוטמאכער…Show more
שאלה: ראיתי ב'שערים המצוינים בהלכה' של כ' זקנו כמה אופנים שניתן לקרוא לישראל במקום כהן. כמדומה שעיקר ההיתר הוא בעת שמנדב לביהכנ"ס. וכן שמעתי שב770 נותנים רק כשנותנים הרבה כסף - 770 דולר, אולי אלף - להשול. שאלתי -… שאלה: ראיתי ב'שערים המצוינים בהלכה' של כ' זקנו כמה אופנים שניתן לקרוא לישראל במקום כהן. כמדומה שעיקר ההיתר הוא בעת שמנדב לביהכנ"ס. וכן שמעתי שב770 נותנים רק כשנותנים הרבה כסף - 770 דולר, אולי אלף - להשול. שאלתי - בנוגע ביהכנ"ס אחר בשכונה - האם זהו דוקא בשחרית בשוי"ט שאז יש מספר קרואים מיוחדים - ז"א מה בימי ב' וה' או שבת למנחה, האם ההקפדה היא פחותה יותר, והאם יוכל להורות בזה דבר נוסף להבהיר מתי כך או כך. הנני מצרף מה שכ' לא' הגבאים בשול זה ששואלים אותי ואם יוכל להטריח לתת חוו"ד בזה. תשובה: יש להימנע…Show more
מותר לעשות נפילת אפים, כל עוד ואינו יושב בשעה שהס"ת יוצא או נכנס לארון אלא כשהוא מונח על הבימה, כי אין חיוב מעיקר הדין לעמוד בשעת קריאת התורה או בין גברא לגברא. בשעת הקריאה עצמה, אסור לספר או להגיד… מותר לעשות נפילת אפים, כל עוד ואינו יושב בשעה שהס"ת יוצא או נכנס לארון אלא כשהוא מונח על הבימה, כי אין חיוב מעיקר הדין לעמוד בשעת קריאת התורה או בין גברא לגברא. בשעת הקריאה עצמה, אסור לספר או להגיד דברי תורה. טעמים ומקורות: עיין או"ח סימן קמ"ו סעיף ד, פר"ח שם, גר"א, משנ"ב ס"ק י"ט. וראה הגהות אדמו״ר מוהרש״ב לסידור תורה אור, נדפסו בשו״ת תורת שלום ד, קריאת התורה, ע׳ טו. (והובא באג״ק כד כ״ק אד״ש ע׳ קכ) ולפמש״כ שם, ה״ה שיש להקל לענין נפ״א דמצותה בישיבה דוקא. ולהעיר מתורת מנחם רשימת היומן ע׳ קפד. ואיסור הדיבור בשעת…Show more
(I.e. scrambling the eggs without mixing in anything such as oil, butter, or salt, and the scrambled eggs stayed overnight). Answer: No. You may mix oil and salt when making it to permit the eggs to be eaten… (I.e. scrambling the eggs without mixing in anything such as oil, butter, or salt, and the scrambled eggs stayed overnight). Answer: No. You may mix oil and salt when making it to permit the eggs to be eaten the next day. The salt and/or oil should be a sufficient amount that the taste is noticeable. Sources: נדה יז, א. והובא להלכה בתוס׳ ביצה יד, א.…Show more
I'm curious if we apply the same rule of opened onions to all sharp foods (garlic, green onions, etc.)? Does the Shulchan Aruch give us a "time limit" that these foods can be left unpeeled? Thank you so much… I'm curious if we apply the same rule of opened onions to all sharp foods (garlic, green onions, etc.)? Does the Shulchan Aruch give us a "time limit" that these foods can be left unpeeled? Thank you so much for this informative website! Answer: The Gemara mentions not eating garlic, onion, and eggs that were left peeled overnight due to a "ruach ra” (negative, impure spirit) that rests on them. All other foods are excluded. While the time frame is “overnight”, in practice one may eat those foods as long as they didn't pass into morning Sources: גמרא נדה יז, א. שו"ע אדה"ז הל' שמירת הגוף…Show more
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