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The Gemara teaches us that a father should not lend money to his children with Ribbis, due to the concern that they will become accustomed to this. It would seem that the same applies to a game. See also… The Gemara teaches us that a father should not lend money to his children with Ribbis, due to the concern that they will become accustomed to this. It would seem that the same applies to a game. See also here: Halacha2go.com article #761: A Matter of Interest: The Two-for-One Trade Halacha2go.com article #142: Playing Monopoly A solution to the problem of "playing" interest is to also "play" a "heter iska". For example: in the game of Monopoly, when interest comes up, an additional card can be made that reads "היתר עיסקא ברית פנחס". although not an actual…Show more
Question: Can the time of צאת שבת be established by adding a proportional amount of time of the שעה זמנית of the day to the זמן הדלקת נרות of that Shabbos? I am trying to understand the following [all… Question: Can the time of צאת שבת be established by adding a proportional amount of time of the שעה זמנית of the day to the זמן הדלקת נרות of that Shabbos? I am trying to understand the following [all times presented below are from the Tzivos Hashem calendar for Crown Heights]: During most of the year the difference between הדלקת נרות and צאת שבת times is around an hour (and sometimes less). However, there are two annual periods when the distance gets longer. The first is when the days are the shortest in the winter, when Shabbos starts at…Show more
Answer: Yes. However, a G-d fearing Jew shouldn’t rely on Shnayim Mikrah during Krias Hatorah. Independent of this, it’s our minhag, based on halacha and particularly Kabalah, to read one pasuk at a time, i.e. each pasuk twice… Answer: Yes. However, a G-d fearing Jew shouldn’t rely on Shnayim Mikrah during Krias Hatorah. Independent of this, it’s our minhag, based on halacha and particularly Kabalah, to read one pasuk at a time, i.e. each pasuk twice and then targum, before proceeding to the next pasuk. Besides, some opinions maintain that should not do targum in between both times of mikra. The order should be twice mikra and then targum. Regardless, Shanyim Mikrah should ideally be done on Friday afternoon. See here. Sources: א. ראה ב״י ושו״ע או״ח קמו, ב. מג״א ה.…Show more
Many communities have the custom of saying Nishmas every day during davening. Although some say it should not be said on weekdays under ordinary circumstances, if someone made such a commitment, they may say it. It may be said… Many communities have the custom of saying Nishmas every day during davening. Although some say it should not be said on weekdays under ordinary circumstances, if someone made such a commitment, they may say it. It may be said by night. Obviously, when not part of davening, one may only say till the words ברוך אתה ה׳. Best to say without Hashem’s name. PS I have not found an original source for such a segulah, other than committing to say Nishmas after you're helped. About seeking out segulos, see here: https://asktherav.com/14277-did-the-rebbe-ever-speak-about-perek-shira-as-a-good-thing-to-recite/ Sources: ראה בשו״ת מכתם לדוד פארדו או״ח יג בענין אמירת…Show more
Question: Are there any limitations to reciting HaGomel after recovering from a heart procedure, or any other illnesses associated with the heart, since one may never be considered to have fully recovered from them? Answer: Once they fully… Question: Are there any limitations to reciting HaGomel after recovering from a heart procedure, or any other illnesses associated with the heart, since one may never be considered to have fully recovered from them? Answer: Once they fully recover to the extent that they feel as strong as before, even if they still have to take medication to prevent the illness from returning, they should recite Hagomel. Sources: בא״ר ריט, א: ומצאתי כתוב שאין לברך עד שיצא…Show more
Just say Tachanun. Sources: ראה שו״ת קנה בושם ב, ח. רבבות אפרים ד,…
Question: Aside from the uncomfortable feelings of showing up at shul and seeing men on the women's side... Is it even halachically allowed for men to Daven on the women's side when no women are yet present, and what… Question: Aside from the uncomfortable feelings of showing up at shul and seeing men on the women's side... Is it even halachically allowed for men to Daven on the women's side when no women are yet present, and what about when they do show up, does halacha require them to move? Answer: A man is Halachically allowed to Daven in the women's section as long as no women are present. If he knows that women are arriving soon, he should leave beforehand, and certainly once a woman arrives he must leave immediately. The exact arrangements should be worked…Show more
Answer: There are two separate ideas, both derived from the Gemara in Mesechta Shabbos 119b. One is to cook something new for Melava Malka (-since it is freshly cooked it is usually warm but that is not the point-)… Answer: There are two separate ideas, both derived from the Gemara in Mesechta Shabbos 119b. One is to cook something new for Melava Malka (-since it is freshly cooked it is usually warm but that is not the point-) and the other is to drink hot water on Motzei Shabbos. Cooking something new for Melava Malka is a Halacha, but it is not a full obligation, rather it is the preferred manner of making Melava Malka. If this is difficult, one can instead eat fruits for Melava Malka. (this meal is also a segula for the luz bone etc.)…Show more
Answer: An umbrella may not be opened for shade on Shabbos regardless of where it's standing. If a patio umbrella which is affixed to the ground is opened partially before Shabbos, it may be opened fully on Shabbos. This… Answer: An umbrella may not be opened for shade on Shabbos regardless of where it's standing. If a patio umbrella which is affixed to the ground is opened partially before Shabbos, it may be opened fully on Shabbos. This however does not apply to regular umbrellas. Sources: בדין אהל: שקו״ט בסתירה בשו״ע אדה״ז בנוגע למטה כסא…Show more
Question: My jet ski was filled with water by winds from the bay. Am I allowed to take out the water with a bucket and spill it back in the bay? I’m worried the water inside will ruin the… Question: My jet ski was filled with water by winds from the bay. Am I allowed to take out the water with a bucket and spill it back in the bay? I’m worried the water inside will ruin the battery if it stays like that. Answer: You can ask a goy to do it, if you are going to have a big loss. ראה אדה"ז סימן ש"ז סעיף י"ב. #9941 (2)Show more
Q. Am I allowed to open a standing umbrella for shade on Shabbos if I am not moving it? Can I ask a goy to do it? It’s for an outdoor Shul. A. No. For a shul you may… Q. Am I allowed to open a standing umbrella for shade on Shabbos if I am not moving it? Can I ask a goy to do it? It’s for an outdoor Shul. A. No. For a shul you may ask a goy. Sources: אסור לפותחו - י״א בדעת אדה״ז שטו, יג, לאיסור…Show more
שאלה: בשבת, האם מותר לשים כלי על גבי קדירה שאינה עומדת על האש, בשביל לשמור על חומה של הקדרה התחתונה? תשובה: אסור. מקור: קצה״ש סי׳ עא, בבדה״ש לד. שאלה: אם אין על הסיר מכסה ואני שם צלחת או… שאלה: בשבת, האם מותר לשים כלי על גבי קדירה שאינה עומדת על האש, בשביל לשמור על חומה של הקדרה התחתונה? תשובה: אסור. מקור: קצה״ש סי׳ עא, בבדה״ש לד. שאלה: אם אין על הסיר מכסה ואני שם צלחת או כלי אחר במקום מכסה, האם גם אז יהיה אסור? ומה הדין אם אני לא שם מתוך כוונה מיוחדת שישמור החום, אלא ב״סתם״? תשובה: גם זה אסור. מקורות: כמפורש שם בסוף: ״ואם כיסה למעלה ולא למטה וסביבותיה…Show more
Fixing one's house with decorations, including painting walls to look nice, should not be done in the nine days. שו״ע תקנא סעיף ב׳ ומשנ״ב יב. #5079
ברמ"א הובא רק להוריד את הפרוכת. ויש שנהגו גם להוריד המפה. ונהרא נהרא ופשטי׳. וכמדומני שהמנהג בפועל אצלנו להשאיר המפה של בימת קרה"ת. בנוגע ל770 - בווידיאו מתשעה באב שחרית תש"נ רואים שהשאירו המפה. בנוגע למנחה - נוהגים להחזיר… ברמ"א הובא רק להוריד את הפרוכת. ויש שנהגו גם להוריד המפה. ונהרא נהרא ופשטי׳. וכמדומני שהמנהג בפועל אצלנו להשאיר המפה של בימת קרה"ת. בנוגע ל770 - בווידיאו מתשעה באב שחרית תש"נ רואים שהשאירו המפה. בנוגע למנחה - נוהגים להחזיר הפרוכת. טעמים ומקורות: עיין תקנ"ט ס"ב רמ"א שם. ולהעיר מלשון מס' סופרים המובא בטור לשים תיק הס"ת על הקרקע, ועיין ב"י שלשונו הוא "הס"ת על הקרקע". במנחה מחזירים הפרוכת כמו שהובא בכה"ח שם. #5184Show more
It is customary to wait until midday before preparing for the post-fast meal. However, one may begin preparations for a Seudas Mitzvah before midday. Source: See OC 559:10 and Nosei Keilim. #5178
No. שע״ת תקנא, ט. משנ״ב סג. שו״ת שבה״ל ט, קלב. How about for breaking the fast (this year - 5779)? Being that the fast was pushed off? No. להעיר שבמשנ״ב תקנט בבה״ל ד״ה שלא כתב להקל… No. שע״ת תקנא, ט. משנ״ב סג. שו״ת שבה״ל ט, קלב. How about for breaking the fast (this year - 5779)? Being that the fast was pushed off? No. להעיר שבמשנ״ב תקנט בבה״ל ד״ה שלא כתב להקל בתבשיל של בשר במוצאי ת״ב ע״פ המאמ״ר. אבל דבריו מבוססים על פסק השו״ע משא״כ לדידן. עייש״ה. #5146Show more
Questions: Just came back from 10 days away. Don’t have enough clean clothing for the kids and myself. Don’t have enough towels. Can I do Landry? Can I also change linens for Shabbos this week? Can I cut the… Questions: Just came back from 10 days away. Don’t have enough clean clothing for the kids and myself. Don’t have enough towels. Can I do Landry? Can I also change linens for Shabbos this week? Can I cut the kids' nails for Shabbos on Friday? Answers: Children's Clothing: For little kids that soil their clothing frequently: Clothes may be washed during the nine days. Even for older kids, this year (5779) one may wash their clothing. Adults clothing: One should wash the stained area only. If necessary to wash all of it, then if one's clothes are…Show more
Question: Are there any considerations to keep in mind while making a siyum for a mesichta of Gemara during the Omer? Are there halachic grounds for a woman to say kaddish at the siyum if there is a minyan?… Question: Are there any considerations to keep in mind while making a siyum for a mesichta of Gemara during the Omer? Are there halachic grounds for a woman to say kaddish at the siyum if there is a minyan? Answer: It is permitted to make a Siyum with a Seudah, just without music. Kaddish should not be recited by a woman. Sources: סעודת סיום בספה"ע – ראה מג"א סי' תצ"ג סק"א.…Show more
Question: Rav Braun, I am writing to ask if you can please clarify the issue of tub bathing and swimming on an Onas Prisha - both Onah Beinonis and the other Onos (Haflagah and Chodesh). We have been taught… Question: Rav Braun, I am writing to ask if you can please clarify the issue of tub bathing and swimming on an Onas Prisha - both Onah Beinonis and the other Onos (Haflagah and Chodesh). We have been taught that this is not permitted lechatchilla (nor is internal washing) and if the need is great to swim or bathe (in tub, not shower) that one should ask a Rav, which usually results in being told to do a bedikah prior to swimming or tub bathing on an Onas Prisha. I was told that some poskim hold that…Show more
Yes, one should not nurse immediately after relations. One should wait 48 minutes. However, if the baby is crying, 24 or 18 minutes would suffice. Sources: ראה זהר ויקרא, שו"ע או"ח סי' ר"מ במג"א ס"ק…
Does the Halacha of returning to the mikvah after seeing a goy or non-kosher animal apply only to a live person or animal or to even a picture on one’s phone, for example, a stock photo of children who… Does the Halacha of returning to the mikvah after seeing a goy or non-kosher animal apply only to a live person or animal or to even a picture on one’s phone, for example, a stock photo of children who are probably not Jewish used in a Chabad email newsletter, etc? Answer: In Shulchan Aruch it says that when women come out of tevila they should be careful not to encounter a non-Jew or a non-kosher animal, and if they do encounter any of them they should re-immerse. However, once the woman has seen (and preferably made physical contact…Show more
If one of them was covered - you may eat them, but if they were both uncovered - they may not be eaten. See here: https://asktherav.com/6719-heating-up-a-challah-to-be-eaten-with-fish-top-of-the-fleishig-crock-pot/ #9375
No. Sources: ראה שו״ע או״ח סי׳ קכ״ח סעי׳ מ׳, שו״ע אדה״ז…
Question: We are having a Chasuna IYH on the 18th of Av. A non-Jewish seamstress is making my dress (I am the mother of the bride), she started it already; Can I go for a fitting during the 9… Question: We are having a Chasuna IYH on the 18th of Av. A non-Jewish seamstress is making my dress (I am the mother of the bride), she started it already; Can I go for a fitting during the 9 days? My daughter (sister of the bride) is coming back from camp on the 4th of Av, 2 weeks before the wedding. The seamstress said she will see her right away but just now I realized it’s the 9 days. Will it help if I buy the material before the 9 days and tell her to start the work now?…Show more
Question: I have heard that intense cleaning during the 9 days is forbidden. I need to find a roommate to move in Sept 1 and would like to clean, organize, get rid of things, move furniture, etc. to prepare… Question: I have heard that intense cleaning during the 9 days is forbidden. I need to find a roommate to move in Sept 1 and would like to clean, organize, get rid of things, move furniture, etc. to prepare for showing the apartment to potential roommates. Is this ok or should I wait until after the 9 days? Answer: This custom is not mentioned in Shulchan Aruch. However, it is brought down in other sources. Even in those communities who have accepted this custom it is only forbidden because it brings joy. If in your case it doesn't…Show more
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