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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
I recall once seeing in a Sefer that a minyan of just 6 davening doesn't have the advantage of הן א-ל כביר לא ימאס. Does this have a source in halacha? Answer: There is no difference between 10… I recall once seeing in a Sefer that a minyan of just 6 davening doesn't have the advantage of הן א-ל כביר לא ימאס. Does this have a source in halacha? Answer: There is no difference between 10 people davening together or only 6 people davening and 4 there to answer אמן. Sources: שוע"ר סי’ סט ס”ה, אג”ק ח”ג ע’ תנט. והגם…Show more
שאלה: לכבוד הרב ברוין! שלום וברכה, קיבלתי הצעה להשתתף ברכישת בניין בשכונת קראון הייטס. זה פרוייקט שבו כמה חרדים משקיעים ורוכשים את הבניין, ואחר כך מוכרים את הדירות ומתחלקים ברווחים. הרווח הצפוי הוא די גדול בסביבות 40% על ההשקעה.… שאלה: לכבוד הרב ברוין! שלום וברכה, קיבלתי הצעה להשתתף ברכישת בניין בשכונת קראון הייטס. זה פרוייקט שבו כמה חרדים משקיעים ורוכשים את הבניין, ואחר כך מוכרים את הדירות ומתחלקים ברווחים. הרווח הצפוי הוא די גדול בסביבות 40% על ההשקעה. העניין הוא שהדירות מיועדות להמכר לאו דווקא ליהודים אלא לכל המרבה במחיר וכנראה שחלק מהדירות ימכרו לגויים ואולי אפילו כולם. האם יש לי בעיה להשתתף כאחד מתוך המשקיעים בפרוייקט? בתודה מראש. תשובה: מופרך בתכלית להשתתף בהצעה כזו, ומבהיל ביותר שיש כאלה שעושים כן. מקורות: ראה בארוכה לקוטי שיחות חלק ו ע׳ 350 ואילך…Show more
Because he might be thinking when he says "Hashem Elokeinu Hashem Echad" he might be thinking about yoshke... Answer: In Likkutei Sichos (volume 6 page 271 onwards), the Rebbe provides answers and explanations to complaints that were… Because he might be thinking when he says "Hashem Elokeinu Hashem Echad" he might be thinking about yoshke... Answer: In Likkutei Sichos (volume 6 page 271 onwards), the Rebbe provides answers and explanations to complaints that were lodged against Mivtza Tefillin. In the third question (page 273), the Rebbe deals with the following question: How can we put Tefillin on every Jew, when Halacha mandates that one channel his thoughts properly while he wears Tefillin! Since we cannot guarantee that there are no improper thoughts, it should be forbidden to lay Tefillin on people who are not…Show more
Question: I was asked to submit names for letters in a Sefer Torah that’s being written. Can the following three people be added? One person is not Jewish. I am told one person may be an Ethiopian Jew. One… Question: I was asked to submit names for letters in a Sefer Torah that’s being written. Can the following three people be added? One person is not Jewish. I am told one person may be an Ethiopian Jew. One person was born after IVF treatment. The woman who carried and gave birth to the baby is Jewish. The egg donor’s identity is unknown. Answer: 1. The mivtza initiated by the Rebbe for having children and adults writing a letter in a unity Torah was only intended for Jews. ישראל stands for יש שישים רבוא אותיות לתורה as the…Show more
You may. Hatmana is for the purpose of keeping or adding heat. The silver foil is for the purpose of practicality and cleanliness etc. If that purpose was already achieved and extra layers of foil are used, it will… You may. Hatmana is for the purpose of keeping or adding heat. The silver foil is for the purpose of practicality and cleanliness etc. If that purpose was already achieved and extra layers of foil are used, it will indeed be an issue of Hatmana. ע"פ מ"ש בשו"ע אדה"ז סימן רנז ס"ד. #6621Show more
Question: I just built a tire swing attached to a tree. I used one piece of string to attach to the branch. I then attached another piece of string to the first piece with the tire at the end.… Question: I just built a tire swing attached to a tree. I used one piece of string to attach to the branch. I then attached another piece of string to the first piece with the tire at the end. Also, the branch does shake a little when the kids are on it. Can we use it on Shabbos? Answer: If the tree moves, then it is forbidden in any situation. Sources: עיין שו"ת באר משה ח"ו סימן כט, שו"ת נשמת…Show more
Question: This may be more of a "chassidishe rov" question than a pure halacha question, but I would still be happy to hear your thoughts. My wife and I are careful to minimize our son's exposure to non-kosher animals,… Question: This may be more of a "chassidishe rov" question than a pure halacha question, but I would still be happy to hear your thoughts. My wife and I are careful to minimize our son's exposure to non-kosher animals, based on what we understand to be the Rebbe's instructions, although I have never seen the sources myself. Recently, though, we wanted to get him a lot of new toys, and one thing I bought him was a toy frog, which I assumed was fine since it's one of the מכות. He really likes it, so he still plays with…Show more
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