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No. The Dinim of the three weeks apply from the night before the fast. Sources: ראה שו"ת חיים שאל ח"א סימן כד. אשל-אברהם להרה"צ…
Question: By mistake, I heated up parve chocolate chips in a milchig cup in a fleishig microwave. The cup is Corelle. Then I mixed it with a milchig spoon while it was hot. What can I do with those… Question: By mistake, I heated up parve chocolate chips in a milchig cup in a fleishig microwave. The cup is Corelle. Then I mixed it with a milchig spoon while it was hot. What can I do with those dishes? Answer: As long as either the microwave or mug wasn't used for fleishig/milchig within 24 hours, everything is ok. Sources: אינו דומה לסימן צד סעיף ה ברמ"א בסופו, שאף…Show more
Yes, but not together in the same Mi Shebeirach as Jews. This is permitted in the case where he is favorably disposed towards Jews, or where appropriate due to Darchei Shalom. The text would be: הצור תמים פעלו הוא… Yes, but not together in the same Mi Shebeirach as Jews. This is permitted in the case where he is favorably disposed towards Jews, or where appropriate due to Darchei Shalom. The text would be: הצור תמים פעלו הוא יברך את... Sources: מקרא מלא הוא - וירא כ,יז. ויחי מז, ז.…Show more
Question: What exactly does the Siddur mean when it says (before the Bracha of Kiddush Levanah) to look at the moon once and then don't look at it, is that for the duration of the Bracha, of Kiddush Levana,… Question: What exactly does the Siddur mean when it says (before the Bracha of Kiddush Levanah) to look at the moon once and then don't look at it, is that for the duration of the Bracha, of Kiddush Levana, or the rest of the month? Answer: According to Kabbalah, one should not gaze at the moon and when reciting Kiddush Levana one should only look briefly. Sources: מג"א תכו, ח בשם השל"ה. ושם בשם רבינו מאיר…Show more
It is unclear whether it’s recited. In practice, one should recite it. Sources: במחזור השלם נדפסו פסוקי אל תירא וכו', וכ״ה כבר…
Question: Is there a permissible way to kasher yeshiva's fleishige microwave to be used for milchig? In our case, there was no treif situation, but we're not doing this regularly. We just have 2 fleishig microwaves and no milchig,… Question: Is there a permissible way to kasher yeshiva's fleishige microwave to be used for milchig? In our case, there was no treif situation, but we're not doing this regularly. We just have 2 fleishig microwaves and no milchig, so as a one-time thing, we want to switch permanently the status of the keli. Just checking, is that alright? Answer: Although the custom is not to kasher from fleishig to milchig or vice versa, even if done as a one-time thing, in this case specifically if you indeed plan on changing the status to milchigs forever, it…Show more
Question: We are renovating our home, and we move the stairs to a different place. Now there is an area upstairs which we need to put a fence on. The open area at some point is about 8 feet… Question: We are renovating our home, and we move the stairs to a different place. Now there is an area upstairs which we need to put a fence on. The open area at some point is about 8 feet from the floor underneath it. Can I make the Bracha when installing the fence? Answer: On the side of the steps, no Bracha is needed. Above the steps, if it’s in the house, the walking area is wider than 4x 4 Amos, and the fall is ten tefachim, a Bracha is recited if you put up the fence,…Show more
Not an issue. מועתק בזה מחוברת לקט הלכות בענינים השייכים במיוחד בימי הקיץ, שיצא לאור ע"י הבד"צ: אמרו חז"ל (פסחים ב, א. וראה שו"ע אדה"ז סי' קי ס"ט) "לעולם יצא אדם בכי טוב", ולכן יש להשתדל לצאת לדרך… Not an issue. מועתק בזה מחוברת לקט הלכות בענינים השייכים במיוחד בימי הקיץ, שיצא לאור ע"י הבד"צ: אמרו חז"ל (פסחים ב, א. וראה שו"ע אדה"ז סי' קי ס"ט) "לעולם יצא אדם בכי טוב", ולכן יש להשתדל לצאת לדרך באור יום. ובהערה 2: וראה שערים מצויינים בהלכה לאאזמו"ר זצ"ל סס"ח סק"ד שבזמנינו יש מקום להקל. ולהעיר מלקט יושר ע' 41. אולם, במקומות חשוכים בדרך לקאנטרי שקשה להבחין בתמרורי השילוט וכדו' - יש מקום להחמיר, כפשוט. #5168Show more
If the board has individual squares for each time, it's forbidden and would even be considered muktza. Sources: עיין מג"א סימן שמ סק"י ובאדה"ז ס"ט. קצוה"ש סי'…
Question: In se'if 14 of the Rebbe's Kuntres Inyono Shel Toras HaChassidus he brings the case of the nifkad not withholding the pikodon of the mafkid even though according to logic he could and should. What is the case?… Question: In se'if 14 of the Rebbe's Kuntres Inyono Shel Toras HaChassidus he brings the case of the nifkad not withholding the pikodon of the mafkid even though according to logic he could and should. What is the case? My chavrusa and I are very puzzled and hope a Chassidishe Rov could clarify this. Answer: The halacha is that in certain circumstances and under certain conditions, one may “take matters in their own hands” to protect or save their money (as discussed in Shulchan Aruch C”M Siman 4). One of the examples would technically be the case discussed…Show more
Question: Is there value in saying Shnayim Mikrah on random weeks, and one knows he will not make up the others before Simchas Torah? This is obviously aside from the value of Talmud Torah itself. I'm asking specifically is… Question: Is there value in saying Shnayim Mikrah on random weeks, and one knows he will not make up the others before Simchas Torah? This is obviously aside from the value of Talmud Torah itself. I'm asking specifically is there value within the perspective of the chiyuv/takanah of Shnayim Mikrah. In other words, is it an "all or nothing", as in either one is mashlim everything before Se'udas Shabbos/Mincha Shabbos/Tuesday/Simchas Torah, or they were not "yotze" Shnayim Mikra? Or if one sees one will be able to complete this week's parsha, he should still do…Show more
If this is permissible, does the Kallah need to wash and make hamotzie where the Sheva Brochos will take place? or is it enough if she has in mind to bentch at the Sheva Brochos? Answer: They may… If this is permissible, does the Kallah need to wash and make hamotzie where the Sheva Brochos will take place? or is it enough if she has in mind to bentch at the Sheva Brochos? Answer: They may eat at separate places. When making the bracha hamotzi, she should have a mind that she wishes to continue eating in another location. In the location where the Sheva Brachos will take place, she should eat a bit of bread and Bentch there. #8403Show more
Question: I've noticed there is always a significant time difference when I compare the time of tzeis hakochavim on myzmanim.com versus on chabad.org. Can you explain why this is, and which site is accurate? Answer: The reason for… Question: I've noticed there is always a significant time difference when I compare the time of tzeis hakochavim on myzmanim.com versus on chabad.org. Can you explain why this is, and which site is accurate? Answer: The reason for the difference is due to the various opinions on how to calculate this zman; both websites include many opinions while choosing one to use as its default. (On chabad.org you can click on “Additional Zmanim” to see the other opinions. On myzmanim.com you can click on the green arrow pointing down to see them.) In practice, you may rely…Show more
Question: On Tisha B’Av afternoon I will be flying with my wife and 3 kids westward from NYC and will only be landing at around midnight NY time. I’m wondering if there’s a heter in following my place of… Question: On Tisha B’Av afternoon I will be flying with my wife and 3 kids westward from NYC and will only be landing at around midnight NY time. I’m wondering if there’s a heter in following my place of origin (NYC) in breaking my fast. I did see that some seem to allow it but I don’t want to misunderstand anything. Answer: While it is true that some are lenient in such a case, most Poskim disagree and state that one should break the fast at nightfall of place of arrival even when traveling westbound. However, in a…Show more
Yes, they may be buried in the Jewish cemetery. There is a prevalent myth out there that people with tattoos may not be buried in a Jewish cemetery. This is absolutely untrue. Although people with tattoos are in violation… Yes, they may be buried in the Jewish cemetery. There is a prevalent myth out there that people with tattoos may not be buried in a Jewish cemetery. This is absolutely untrue. Although people with tattoos are in violation of a serious prohibition in the Torah, that does not preclude their right to being buried in a Jewish cemetery. It is possible that this myth has developed due to the fact that tattooing has an association with idolatry. Alternatively, there are some Jewish burial societies who may insist on certain standards of who may be buried in their cemeteries.…Show more
Yes. In fact, there is a Minhag to pass one's finger over one's teeth while reciting the words "כך לא יוכלו כל אויבי לנגוע בי לרעה". Sources: בכלל, זהירות בקידוש לבנה היא סגולה לשנים - ראה…
Question: Due to the pandemic, is taking a shower before going into the Mikva during the nine days (for no other reason than to uphold the hygiene of the Mikva water) allowed, forbidden or a Chiyuv? Answer: As… Question: Due to the pandemic, is taking a shower before going into the Mikva during the nine days (for no other reason than to uphold the hygiene of the Mikva water) allowed, forbidden or a Chiyuv? Answer: As far as I understand, there is no medical imperative to act differently in this regard due to the pandemic. To quote one of the doctors I consulted on the matter: In terms of showering, I really cannot think why this year should be any different. The main spread is through people who are sick, and other than making sure that…Show more
No. משנ"ב תקנא, סקמ"ה: ובגדים שאינם חשובים כ״כ שא״צ לברך עליו שהחיינו כגון מנעלים חדשים ואנפלאות וכיו״ב בודאי מותר לקנותו וללבשו מי״ז בתמוז עד ר״ח. #10102
If you do so every week, you may do it during the nine days as well. Source: ראה שו"ת התעוררות תשובה ח"ג סי' ל', מועדים וזמנים ח"ח ע' פ"ה, ועוד. #10118
No, as the laws of the three weeks apply on the night before the fast. Source: ראה מש"כ באשל-אברהם להרה"צ מבוטשאטש או"ח סי' תקנ"א, שו"ת ציץ-אליעזר ח"י סי' כ"ו, ומאידך ראה מש"כ בשו"ת אגרות-משה או"ח ח"א סי' קס"ח… No, as the laws of the three weeks apply on the night before the fast. Source: ראה מש"כ באשל-אברהם להרה"צ מבוטשאטש או"ח סי' תקנ"א, שו"ת ציץ-אליעזר ח"י סי' כ"ו, ומאידך ראה מש"כ בשו"ת אגרות-משה או"ח ח"א סי' קס"ח וח"ד סי' קי"ב היכא שיש צורך. והעיקר כנ״ל. https://asktherav.com/15092-do-the-dinim-of-the-three-weeks-apply-from-the-night-before-the-fast/ #10146Show more
שאלה: האם מותר להזמין בתשעת הימים בגד באתר אינטרנט, כאשר הבגד יגיע רק לאחר תשעת הימים? מדובר בבגד לחתונה בט"ו מנ"א ואם יוזמן לאחר תשעת הימים, לא בטוח שיגיע לחתונה... מענה: מעיקר הדין צריך לקנותן רק לאחר תשעה… שאלה: האם מותר להזמין בתשעת הימים בגד באתר אינטרנט, כאשר הבגד יגיע רק לאחר תשעת הימים? מדובר בבגד לחתונה בט"ו מנ"א ואם יוזמן לאחר תשעת הימים, לא בטוח שיגיע לחתונה... מענה: מעיקר הדין צריך לקנותן רק לאחר תשעה באב. אבל כשאי אפשר ויש חשש שלא יגיע בזמן מותר. וראה מ"ש באנגלית בלינק המצורף: https://asktherav.com/5038-can-one-go-shopping-during-the-nine-days-to-outlets-with-big-sales/ מקורות: משנה ברורה תקנא, מט: אסור לקנותן – אפילו דעתו…Show more
No. שו״ע או״ח תקנא, ב. #10170
Strictly speaking it is permitted, but is discouraged, as one should avoid activities which pose a danger during the nine days. Effort should be made that only face, hands and feet become wet, or only a minor portion of… Strictly speaking it is permitted, but is discouraged, as one should avoid activities which pose a danger during the nine days. Effort should be made that only face, hands and feet become wet, or only a minor portion of the body. See here: https://asktherav.com/570-i-direct-a-yeshivas-kayitz-and-the-head-counselor-planned-a-trip-of-horseback-riding-for-one-of-the-nine-days-is-this-a-problem-also-is-it-okay-instead-of-swimming-to-have-the-boys-play-in-water/ #10156Show more
Question: I don't doubt the Rebbe's words for a second, I am only asking so I can understand and explain to others: We can't give away parts of Eretz Yisroel because this is something that Hashem gave to us,… Question: I don't doubt the Rebbe's words for a second, I am only asking so I can understand and explain to others: We can't give away parts of Eretz Yisroel because this is something that Hashem gave to us, the Jewish people. This is in short, I think, the Rebbe's view on the topic. If so, how is this a reason for not giving away land? If someone gives me something, it is mine completely and I can do with it as I wish. If we were given Ba'alus over Eretz Yisroel, why can't we give parts of or…Show more
Question: If I forgot to say Ha'etz on a fruit and said Hoadama already on a vegetable negating the order of brachos, am I still able to say Ha'etz or it was inadvertently been covered and my Ha'etz… Question: If I forgot to say Ha'etz on a fruit and said Hoadama already on a vegetable negating the order of brachos, am I still able to say Ha'etz or it was inadvertently been covered and my Ha'etz would be a bracha l'vatalah? Is it true for all brachos and the orders? Answer: You should still say Ha'etz, because Hoadama only works for the fruit if you say it on the fruit itself (or according to some also if you specifically have it in mind, but not where it was recited on the Hoadama without…Show more
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