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שאלה: מי שנפלה ממנו הטלית גדול, אבל נשאר עליו עדיין טלית קטן, האם צריך לברך כשיחזור ויתעטף בטלית גדול? מענה: למעשה אין לברך. מקורות: ראה שו״ע אדה״ז ח, כו. אמנם, כמה צדדים וספיקות…
Q. Can one spray perfume on the hand on Shabbos? A. No. However, if you're putting it on to get rid of a bad smell there is room for leniency. Q. If I already put on before Shabbos.… Q. Can one spray perfume on the hand on Shabbos? A. No. However, if you're putting it on to get rid of a bad smell there is room for leniency. Q. If I already put on before Shabbos. And I can still smell it some hours later and want to add more perfume. Am I allowed to? A. Yes if it's the same perfume and provided it's not a pump spray. See here: https://asktherav.com/958-deodorant-on-shabbos/ Sources: ביצה כג, א: רבה ורב יוסף דאמרי תרווייהו סחופי…Show more
Question: With the will of fulfilling the Rebbe's wish, about teaching עניני גאולה and more specifically about the Beis Hamikdash, we came up with an idea to create an educational exhibit with the keilim of the Beis Hamikdash. The… Question: With the will of fulfilling the Rebbe's wish, about teaching עניני גאולה and more specifically about the Beis Hamikdash, we came up with an idea to create an educational exhibit with the keilim of the Beis Hamikdash. The advantage of this idea is that the kids can actually visualize and get a feel for how it will really be. Most of the keilim we are building ourselves of wood, and are trying to do it in a similar but different to the way it will be. Is it ok to build the ארון העדות, for purpose of learning…Show more
The custom in many places is not to visit during the first year. If there is no established custom in the place where you are, you may go but stand at a distance from the grave. Either way, when… The custom in many places is not to visit during the first year. If there is no established custom in the place where you are, you may go but stand at a distance from the grave. Either way, when visiting at this time, do not pray for those who are still living. If this is the only chance of visiting his kever, you should go but stand from a distance. Sources: ע״פ זח״א רכה, א (הובא בדברי תורה להרה״צ ממונקאטש…Show more
It would be acceptable provided that it is done in a צניעות way. ואין לדיין אלא מה שעיניו רואות. I am not aware of a Halachik problem as long as there is gender separation and the girls are dressed… It would be acceptable provided that it is done in a צניעות way. ואין לדיין אלא מה שעיניו רואות. I am not aware of a Halachik problem as long as there is gender separation and the girls are dressed tznius. This depends on local custom. I would check with Mechanchos in case they have specific guidelines. In many places, it’s accepted that a girl from age 9 should not ride on a bike in a public place even if it is done in a tznius way. See Shevet Halevi 10:26, p. 23-4. As mentioned before, it is also…Show more
Question: We purchased our home a couple of months ago. We didn't move into the house yet, nor did we bring any of our belongings in (because there is a possibility that we will be renting it out for… Question: We purchased our home a couple of months ago. We didn't move into the house yet, nor did we bring any of our belongings in (because there is a possibility that we will be renting it out for some time). However, we did bring a Chitas and a pushka into the kitchen right away. Should we/do we need to put up mezuzos on the house? Answer: No. You should put up the mezuzos with a bracha only when you move in or move in your belongings for regular usage. See here: https://asktherav.com/2486-we-are-buying-a-home-when-do-we-put-up-mezuzah-and-when-do-we-make-the-bracha-right-away-or-do-we-wait-30-days/ Sources: כמה שיטות בנוגע לזמן קביעת המזוזה. וראה ברכ״י או״ח…Show more
Question: If I had vegetables and chicken on my plate, and I stuck my fork into a vegetable and began making Ha'adama, but remembered by the word "ha'olam" that I already made Ha'adama on melon just before… Question: If I had vegetables and chicken on my plate, and I stuck my fork into a vegetable and began making Ha'adama, but remembered by the word "ha'olam" that I already made Ha'adama on melon just before (when this plate was already in front of me): A. I instinctively released the vegetable from the fork, stuck it into some chicken, and finished off the Bracha as Shehakol -- does that Bracha count even though it was begun with the intent to say Ha'adama? Or must I repeat Shehakol over again? B. At the point in time of…Show more
Question: I have noticed that it seems that Chabad minhag is for the chazan not to say the pesukim in kedusha d’sidra ("Uva LeTzion") out loud. I understand saying the Targum quietly, but why the pesukim?… Question: I have noticed that it seems that Chabad minhag is for the chazan not to say the pesukim in kedusha d’sidra ("Uva LeTzion") out loud. I understand saying the Targum quietly, but why the pesukim? Is this indeed the Chabad custom and what is the basis for it? Answer: Indeed, this is the common custom in many circles, especially among Chassidim, including Chabad. See references below. Sources: כן המנהג הנפוץ בכ״מ. (וגם אלו שנהגו להקפיד לומר…Show more
יש ענין בזה. מקורות: מדיני טומאה - ראה משנה מקוואות פ"ח מ"ד, חולין…
Question: There is a question in the archives, concerning if Pringles need to be Bishul Yisroel. The response was that even people that are lenient with potato chips should be more stringent with pringles. Because it was cooked like… Question: There is a question in the archives, concerning if Pringles need to be Bishul Yisroel. The response was that even people that are lenient with potato chips should be more stringent with pringles. Because it was cooked like regular potatoes before it was made into potato starch. https://asktherav.com/690-are-potato-chips-and-pringles-with-an-ou-fine/ I spoke to one of the Rabbonim who told me that when they cook the potato to make it into potato starch, they put all kinds of things in it that makes it not edible. It's never in a situation that someone can eat it as mashed potatoes. Based on…Show more
Question: I was on Mivtzoim today, and I walked into an office and I noticed a box. It was the cremated remains of one's dead body. My chavrusa is a Cohen. Is he allowed into the building? Is this… Question: I was on Mivtzoim today, and I walked into an office and I noticed a box. It was the cremated remains of one's dead body. My chavrusa is a Cohen. Is he allowed into the building? Is this considered a מת? We don't even know if it's a yid, but there is a big chance because it is the nephew of someone Jewish. What's the Halacha? Answer: Not an issue. But should not be touched. Sources: אפר השרופים שאין שלדן קיימת טהור - רמב״ם טו״מ…Show more
Question: I am a bochur in 770 and I have a sister in Crown Heights for the year, and we would like to meet up sometimes on the street or go for a walk to talk. (It's hard to… Question: I am a bochur in 770 and I have a sister in Crown Heights for the year, and we would like to meet up sometimes on the street or go for a walk to talk. (It's hard to find a private place where we can both be). Is there a problem of tznius? If so is there a way we can avoid the problem? Answer: Although there is no direct halachic problem, halachic sources indicate that a Talmid Chacham should only do so in a place where people know that it is his sister. Accordingly, it’s…Show more
The “Ribono Shel Olam” is recited during Birkas Kohanim, only on the day following a disturbing or worrying dream. Otherwise, it should be recited on Yom Tov (because we assume that everyone has had a disturbing dream during the… The “Ribono Shel Olam” is recited during Birkas Kohanim, only on the day following a disturbing or worrying dream. Otherwise, it should be recited on Yom Tov (because we assume that everyone has had a disturbing dream during the long duration between one Yom Tov and the next). Sources: ראה: ברכות נ"ה ע"ב, תוס' ד"ה כל "הואמרם בגבולין"…Show more
If not, what If the son was already called up for Shvi’i and the father is getting maftir cause he is a chiyuv, what should be done? Answer: In general, there’s a Machlokes if a father and… If not, what If the son was already called up for Shvi’i and the father is getting maftir cause he is a chiyuv, what should be done? Answer: In general, there’s a Machlokes if a father and son (or son and father, or two brothers) can get Shvi’i and Maftir. In practice, it may only be done when these Aliyos are being read from two different Sifrei Torah (e.g., on a Shabbos Rosh Chodesh). However, in a case of need, when one has a Chiyuv to receive an Aliyah (see below), one may rely on the lenient…Show more
Question: If it is difficult for me to daven by a very early minyan in town, and I'd prefer to drive and catch a later minyan that is close to where I work, is this permissible? (I may have… Question: If it is difficult for me to daven by a very early minyan in town, and I'd prefer to drive and catch a later minyan that is close to where I work, is this permissible? (I may have less traffic in the commute by davening close to work, as well). Answer: Yes, it is permitted in this case if you would be able to daven better. However, you should recite Birchas Hashacher before the drive. Sources: בכלל, אסור לילך בדרך עד שיתפלל תפלת י"ח -…Show more
And is there an inyan to do so by kiddush too if wine pours off the becher during kiddush? Answer: Yes, the cup should be refilled if it spills and is not full before the Beracha of Havdala… And is there an inyan to do so by kiddush too if wine pours off the becher during kiddush? Answer: Yes, the cup should be refilled if it spills and is not full before the Beracha of Havdala (or kiddush) and certainly if it is not full before the Beracha of Hagafen is said. See also Halacha2go.com #92: Spilling Wine Sources: ראה שוע"ר סי' קפג סעיף ד. סי' קפב ס"ד.…Show more
Question: According to the svara that something that gets cooked in a Kli Shlishi is assur to put in a Kli Shlishi, lichora the only heter for tea leaves that are not pre-cooked is if they're considered tavlin… Question: According to the svara that something that gets cooked in a Kli Shlishi is assur to put in a Kli Shlishi, lichora the only heter for tea leaves that are not pre-cooked is if they're considered tavlin. If so, it should be allowed in a Kli Sheini. Is this in fact the case? Answer: This is true in theory. In practice, the custom is not to put them in a keli sheni. See also: https://asktherav.com/1819-making-tea-and-coffee-on-shabbos/ Sources: פשטות דברי הצ״צ בחידושים משניות מא, ב שטייא דינו…Show more
אפשרי לעשות כן, אם נזחל מהשולחן באופן שתהא בדרך שפיכה. למעשה אין צריך כלי. ולא מצינו שיהדרו בזה. מקורות: שלא לשכשך בתוך הכלי - יש״ש חולין ח, יא.…
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
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