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WHEN: Nights Sunday: Wednesday night & Thursday: No For a need or Mitzvah Children Wednesday night & Thursday - a broken nail: Yes Friday: "It is a mitzvah to trim one’s nails every Friday". [AR SHU"A 260:1] Motzei Shabbos… WHEN: Nights Sunday: Wednesday night & Thursday: No For a need or Mitzvah Children Wednesday night & Thursday - a broken nail: Yes Friday: "It is a mitzvah to trim one’s nails every Friday". [AR SHU"A 260:1] Motzei Shabbos Rosh Chodesh: No When RC is Erev Shabbos Manicure on RC Children's nails Erev Shabbos Chol Hamoed The Nine Days Hand nails at night and feet next day, or hands at day and feet following night etc. HOW: Which hand first? The order when getting a manicure of filing Order of cutting toenails Disposing of nails Disposing…Show more
Yes. For more info see: https://asktherav.com/9807-article-491-haircuts-and-cutting-nails-at-night/ https://asktherav.com/3028-can-one-cut-their-nails-on-sunday/ #6223
There is a discussion in Poskim on this matter. In practice, L'chatchila an American dollar bill or coin should be placed in a wallet or at least in a pocket before entering a bathroom. Sources: ראה שו״ע יו״ד רפא, א. שו״ת חות יאיר קט.…
If it's a fruit that dissolves it would be allowed. If it’s a fruit that lets out its juice and remains as is, there is reason to be Machmir. You are definitely not allowed to squeeze it directly. Sources: ראה שו"ע או"ח ש"כ סעיף ב. ובב"ח שם ד"ה…
There’s no issue with this. The only issue is wearing the garment inside out. ראה מו״ק כד, א. שם כו, ב. רמ״א יו״ד שמ, יד. שם ת, א. #5626
Question: Are you allowed to have in your house, a toy, meant for exercise (specifically punching) which has the shape of a human face, however no legs or arms, and also has a deformed forehead top of the head?… Question: Are you allowed to have in your house, a toy, meant for exercise (specifically punching) which has the shape of a human face, however no legs or arms, and also has a deformed forehead top of the head? Answer: If one feels they truly need a punching bag, they should get a regular free-standing punching bag instead of a human figure punching bag. The only potential allowance for such a human figure punching bag would be if there was missing an eye or ear, i.e. an integral part of the face. Reasoning: One may not have…Show more
Question: A man died in another country of natural causes. The caregiver had the body cremated (due to issues of cross-border transportation during these times). This man had previously purchased a grave in this country beside his previously deceased… Question: A man died in another country of natural causes. The caregiver had the body cremated (due to issues of cross-border transportation during these times). This man had previously purchased a grave in this country beside his previously deceased wife. Is it permissible to bury remains (eventually) in a previously purchased grave? Answer: In this case, the remains should be buried in a Jewish cemetary. This is because the niftar and the family did not choose cremation, rather it was done against their will. See Melamed Lehoil 2:113 #8501Show more
Question: When doing Oseh Shalom often there is no room to take 3 proper steps back or to the side, for example when the shul is crowded. What should I do? Answer: When you cannot take three proper… Question: When doing Oseh Shalom often there is no room to take 3 proper steps back or to the side, for example when the shul is crowded. What should I do? Answer: When you cannot take three proper steps i.e. three steps of toes to heels, even to the side, you should take three smaller steps. Sources: גם לצדדין - ראה ערוה״ש קכג, ה. פחות מעקב…Show more
בארץ חייבים לקנות רק עם הכשר למהדרין, המקפיד שיהא בישול ישראל. בחו"ל יש להקפיד לקנות רק באופן שבטוח שהוא בישול ישראל. אם הדבר בלתי אפשרי, יש המתירים לקנות עם הכשר בחו"ל, אף כשההכשר אינו מקפיד על בישול ישראל בחומוס.… בארץ חייבים לקנות רק עם הכשר למהדרין, המקפיד שיהא בישול ישראל. בחו"ל יש להקפיד לקנות רק באופן שבטוח שהוא בישול ישראל. אם הדבר בלתי אפשרי, יש המתירים לקנות עם הכשר בחו"ל, אף כשההכשר אינו מקפיד על בישול ישראל בחומוס. אבל רוב הפוסקים מחמירים. בכל אופן, יש לבדוק מחשש תולעים. טעמים ומקורות: עיין שו"ע יו"ד סימן קי"ג ס"א-ב ונו"כ שם. והנה, חומוס אינו נאכל חי, והיות ובקופסאות שימורים עובר החומוס תהליך בישול יש לקנותו עם הכשר המקפיד על בישול ישראל. יש מקומות שהוא בגדר עולה על שולחן מלכים (שרים, אורחים וכד') כמו בא"י ולכן אסור לקנות רק אם הוא…Show more
Others have mentioned it to me. Is this a disgrace? Can I cut them a little bit? Answer: Tefilin straps shouldn't be dragged on the floor. One may cut the straps shorter, or tuck it into his gartel/belt… Others have mentioned it to me. Is this a disgrace? Can I cut them a little bit? Answer: Tefilin straps shouldn't be dragged on the floor. One may cut the straps shorter, or tuck it into his gartel/belt that it shouldn't drag on the floor. Sources: https://asktherav.com/4315-%d7%94%d7%90%d7%9d-%d7%99%d7%a9-%d7%90%d7%99%d7%96%d7%9b%d7%95%d7%a8-%d7%9e%d7%a8%d7%91%d7%95%d7%aa%d7%99%d7%a0%d7%95-%d7%a0%d7%a9%d7%99%d7%90%d7%a0%d7%95-%d7%a2%d7%9c-%d7%96%d7%94%d7%99%d7%a8/ מעיקר הדין אין חשש לחתוך הרצועות, לא רק…Show more
Question: Regarding the bow that people make with their gartel (putting the gartel through a circle), can that be done a second time to keep the gartel in place (by making a second bow near the first, and putting… Question: Regarding the bow that people make with their gartel (putting the gartel through a circle), can that be done a second time to keep the gartel in place (by making a second bow near the first, and putting the gartel through), or is that an issue of קושר? [When done with a skinny gartel it is very tight, and when done with a larger gartel it is a bit looser, but still quite tight, and the intent here is to allow to walk a long distance in the gartel and not have it slip.] I saw some Poskim…Show more
Is this a Tefillin thing or Tzniyus thing? Where is such halacha found? (I don't remember learning about it when learning hilchos tefillin). Answer: It’s based on Kabalah. Sources: שעה״כ דרושי תפילין ה. פע״ח שער התפילין י. עולת…
No, it is a matter of custom. However, there are clear sources against wearing a Talis during Maariv/Arvit. Sources: ראה ספר משנת חסידים התחלה (מפתח הכוונות). שו"ע אדה״ז…
One should ideally only switch a mezuza for one that is better or nicer than the first. When one is affixing a new mezuza to the door a new Bracha should be made. Sources: שלא להוריד מזוזה - ראה שאילתות דרב אחאי גאון…
Question: Recently I had the opportunity to make the Bracha on seeing a rainbow. Surprisingly enough, the same thing happened the next day. I vaguely recall learning that this Bracha is made only once in thirty days. Searched kitzur… Question: Recently I had the opportunity to make the Bracha on seeing a rainbow. Surprisingly enough, the same thing happened the next day. I vaguely recall learning that this Bracha is made only once in thirty days. Searched kitzur and Alter Rebbe’s Shulchan Aruch; could not find such a thing. Is there such a tradition? Answer: On the contrary, you would make even within 30 days as it's a different rainbow. This is unlike other similar brachos (like on mountains, rivers and shooting stars, etc.) that the sight is the same, and therefore the Bracha is on the…Show more
We do not make שהחיינו on an Esrog, especially esrog jam. Sources: שאינו ניכר אם הוא משנה זו לפי שדר באילנו…
Yes, without a comb, but you should be careful not to pull out hairs. Sources: ראה שבת יב,א. שם קז, ב. שו"ע סימן שטז…
מענה: עדיף לקרוא שנים מקרא ואחד תרגום ללא הפסק, ובתנאי שהוא קודם שיאכל בשבת שחרית. אמנם, אם הוא כבר אחרי סעודת שבת שחרית, עדיף לקרוא לפני זה אף שיהיו הפסקות. https://asktherav.com/4601-may-one-interrupt-while-reading-shnayim-mikra/ מקורות: הנה, הקריאה בשבת קודם שיאכל הוא מדינא - תוס׳…
Often it’s possible to cause a bee to fly out through an open door or window without capturing or hurting it. As the bee is not dangerous, it is not allowed to kill it. However, one can catch it… Often it’s possible to cause a bee to fly out through an open door or window without capturing or hurting it. As the bee is not dangerous, it is not allowed to kill it. However, one can catch it if the bee is biting him, or even if it’s on his clothes and about to bite him (if it is difficult to remove by shaking the cloth). If one is allergic to bees, one may trap it. The same will apply if a young baby is present and a bee bite could cause a severe reaction. Sources: אדה"ז שטז, יח. שש"כ כה א. #9097…Show more
Question Continued: Does watering on Thursday cause the plants to grow on Shabbos? I just planted a lot of vegetables. With a 2-day Yom Tov coming, I would want to water them Thursday because they might dehydrate and cause… Question Continued: Does watering on Thursday cause the plants to grow on Shabbos? I just planted a lot of vegetables. With a 2-day Yom Tov coming, I would want to water them Thursday because they might dehydrate and cause us a financial loss. Answer: Not a problem. שבת יח, א ת"ר פותקין מים לגינה ע"ש עם חשיכה ומתמלאת והולכת כל היום כולו. #8979Show more
Question: Many classical compositions were originally composed as church music, some of them even referring to the tzoluv or to his mother in the name. Is it allowed to listen to such music? I am asking about tunes that… Question: Many classical compositions were originally composed as church music, some of them even referring to the tzoluv or to his mother in the name. Is it allowed to listen to such music? I am asking about tunes that have been originally composed as church music but are being played neutrally as a classic composition. Answer: Such music should not be listened to. Sources: עפ"י רמ"א או"ח נג, כה. ספר חסידים קלח, הובא…Show more
As a general rule, they should not be given an Aliyah. This will also serve as a statement that doing such an aveira is worse than many other aveiros, and crosses a serious line. In a pressing situation,… As a general rule, they should not be given an Aliyah. This will also serve as a statement that doing such an aveira is worse than many other aveiros, and crosses a serious line. In a pressing situation, where it may cause friction, there might be room for leniency to give them other Kibudim as Pesicha or the like. If the individual is on his way up, becoming closer and closer to Yiddishkeit, and it’s believed that by giving him an aliya it could cement his relationship with Torah and Mitzvos, one should consider carefully the correct…Show more
No need. Sources: הנה בראשונים - שו"ת מהר"ם בר"ב [דפוס לבוב] קיג.…
As per shul custom. Sources: כן המנהג בכ״מ. ואף שבפשטות הטעם הוא כיון שהס״ת…
Question: Someone told me that the Alter Rebbe's Siddur is not the real Nusach Ari, because more recently they found in Shaar Hakavonos that Reb Chaim Vital writes that the siddur printed in year רפ׳׳ד was the one that… Question: Someone told me that the Alter Rebbe's Siddur is not the real Nusach Ari, because more recently they found in Shaar Hakavonos that Reb Chaim Vital writes that the siddur printed in year רפ׳׳ד was the one that the Ari Zal davened from. and about 15 years ago they unearthed that Siddur, so now they have the real Siddur Ari Zal. Can you please shed any light on it? Answer: That Siddur has been around for ages. This is a misrepresentation of what Reb Chayim Vital has written. He writes that he will point out the corrections…Show more
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