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Tagged as: Hashem’s name

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  • Hashem's name, מעשה רב

Saying “G-d”

  Question: Hi, In a long responsa regarding saying "Thank G-D", it was mentioned: בנוגע להנהגת כ״ק אדמו״ר כשבירך אנשים בחלוקת הדולרים לצדקה וכיו״ב – מעיקרא קס״ד, דמיירי שיש שמחת הלב ואי״ב…

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  • - Halacha Articles, Davening, Pesukei D'Zimrah
  • Hashem's name, L'Sheim Yichud, malachim, Shem Hameforash

Article: Pronouncing Hashem’s Name when Saying L’shem Yichud

  The tefilah (prayer) of L’Shem Yichud focuses on the unification of both aspects of the Shem Hameforash (Hashem’s ineffable name, Y-H-V-H), represented by the Hebrew letters Y-H and V-H, a concept explained in Kabbalah and expounded upon in…

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  • Rosh Chodesh
  • hallel, Hashem's name, malachim

איך נוהגים בר”ח, להרהר השם זבדיה ולומר “ישמרני…”?

  בכללות הענין ראה הלכה יומית אות של. כמדומה שהמנהג בפועל לומר ״זבדי׳״. ואמירתו - הבי״ת בפת״ח.   מקורות: גוף האמירה - מקורו במחברת הקודש שער ר״ח. לחם מן השמים.…

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Highlighter Over Hashem’s Name

  Question: Is it permissible, while learning with children Chumosh and going over the words they know to get Hashem's name highlighted with a see-through highlighter?   Answer: Should be…

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  • Sheimos (Genizah)
  • eretz yisroel, Hashem's name, war

Can I make a T-Shirt with the words ארץ אשר עיני ה׳ אלקיך בה?

  Question: A Yeshiva wants to make a tee Shirt with the words ארץ אשר עיני ה׳ אלקיך בה. Is there a way around the shirt being Sheimos, 2 words…

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  • Divrei Kedusha
  • Hashem's name, Tattoos

Is there any way I can remove a tattoo with Hashem’s name in it?

  Question: I have this tattoo with Hashem’s name Y-H-V-H in it. Can I keep it? Someone told me that it may be an issue to take a shower etc.…

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  • Names
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Is one allowed to pronounce the name of a Shul “Beth El”?

  Question: Is one allowed to pronounce the name of a Shul "Beth El"? Being that "E-l" is a name of Hashem. Also, would one be required to write "E-l"…

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  • Kriah (Alef-Beis & Nekudos)
  • Hashem's name, nekudos, או"ח פד

Is pronouncing קמץ י problematic as it sounds like Hashem’s name?

  Question: Would it be considered pronouncing Hashem's name (Yud-Kay) when pronouncing a yud with the vowel patach or Kamatz being that they have the same pronunciation? Can I read…

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  • Divrei Kedusha
  • Hashem's name

Ring with Passuk Shema on It

  Question: My mother got me a beautiful ring from Israel with the Passuk Shema on it. The issue with wearing it is, I'm sure i'll forget to take it…

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  • Shnayim Mikrah
  • Hashem's name, targum

While reading the Targum in Shnayim Mikrah do we say Hashem’s name or do we say “Hashem”?

  We pronounce Hashem’s name as written. See here: https://asktherav.com/1388-what-is-the-proper-way-to-say-hashems-name-in-onkelos-and-in-krias-shema-sheal-hamitah/   ראה גם שו״ת אג״מ או״ח ג, צח בסופו שלא יצא אם לא אמר האזכרות. וראה חוט שני שבת חלק…

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  • Negel Vasser
  • bathroom, Hashem's name

Can one bring a Negel Vasser set into the bathroom, if it has a name such as מיכאל written on it?

  Question: Sometimes kids decorate Negel Vasser sets with their names on it. Many people store their Negel Vasser sets in the bathroom. Is it a problem bringing the set…

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  • Sheimos (Genizah)
  • Hashem's name

May I write out Hashem’s name with lines in between each syllable on a handout for students?

  Question: When teaching children how to properly pronounce Shem HaShem, may I write out Hashem's name with lines in between each syllable (see attachment), or do I need to…

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  • Sheimos (Genizah)
  • G-D, Hashem's name

May one write G-O-D in English, or is a hyphen necessary? And is it the same Halacha when writing on a computer?

  The Rebbe was of the opinion that it should be written with a hyphen. There wouldn’t be a problem with typing it on the computer, so long that it’s…

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  • Divrei Kedusha
  • bathroom, Hashem's name

Being that is money has Hashem’s name on it, must I keep it double wrapped when entering a bathroom?

  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…

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  • Avodah Zarah
  • elokim, Hashem's name

May one pronounce אלהים when saying these Pesukim

  Question: May one pronounce אלהים when saying 1. אלהים אחרים 2. ואתה תהיה לו לאלהים (where Rashi explains לרב ולשר)? I.e. when one is not reading the whole passuk…

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  • Shavuos, Talmud Torah
  • Hashem's name, Tikun Leil Shavuos

Do we say Hashem’s name when it comes up in Tikun Leil Shavuos?

  No. Only in complete pesukim. Similar to here: https://asktherav.com/8623-saying-hashems-name-in-pirkei-avos     #8918      

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  • Talmud Torah
  • Hashem's name, pirkei avos

When saying Pirkei Avos should the names of Hashem be said? (Some pesukim with Hashem’s name are not full pesukim. Also sheyibaneh (Avos 5:20) etc). 

  No. Only complete pesukim.   מפי השמועה בשם כ״ק אד״ש - ראה התקשרות גל׳ רעח ע׳ 17. שם גל׳ תקח. והארכנו בזה ובהבאת סימוכין ובמה שנראה כסותר בבירור הלכה…

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  • Hashem's name, אהי', יו"ד רעו, מעשה רב, צבאות

למעשה האם מותר להגות השם אהי’?

  אין לאומרו לבטלה. ונהוג לאומרו בשינוי - אהקה. אבל באומר לא בתור שם השם, כמו בפסוק (שמות ג, יב) ״כי אהי׳ עמך״ אין חשש.   טעמים ומקורות: כ״ה סתימת…

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  • Gentiles
  • A-mighty, G-D, Hashem's name, Shem Shomayim l’vatalah, Thank G-d, מעשה רב

Can I Say “Thank G-d”?

  Question: I work in a field where I interact almost exclusively with Goyim. When a client asks me "How are your doing" is it Mutar to answer "Thank G-d"?…

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  • Brochos (Birchas HaNehenin), Davening, Shacharis
  • brocho, Hashem's name, repeat

Can I say Birchas Hatorah if I am in unsure if I said it already?

One may not say Brochos if they are unsure if they already said them. Regarding Birchas Hatorah, one is Yotze Birchas Hatorah by reciting Ahavas Olam before Shema and then…

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