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שאלה: אני עומד בקשר רציף עם יהודי שמתקרב מאד ליהדות. וכעת הוא עומד בפני בעיה הלכתית וצריך פתרון: מדובר ביהודי ישראלי שנמצא כיום בקשר עם בחורה ישראלית (יהודיה כמובן) שמתקרבת יחד איתו בצעדים גדולים. הם גרים כאן בארה"ב כיוון… שאלה: אני עומד בקשר רציף עם יהודי שמתקרב מאד ליהדות. וכעת הוא עומד בפני בעיה הלכתית וצריך פתרון: מדובר ביהודי ישראלי שנמצא כיום בקשר עם בחורה ישראלית (יהודיה כמובן) שמתקרבת יחד איתו בצעדים גדולים. הם גרים כאן בארה"ב כיוון שעובדים פה. התיכנון שלהם הוא להתחתן (מצידו ומצדה) אך ורק בשנה הבאה, מכיוון שהגבר נמצא פה כבר כמה שנים ללא אשרות שהייה מה שאומר שברגע שהוא ייצא מפה הוא יקבל חותמת שחורה ולא יוכל לחזור לפה, לכן הם רוצים להישאר כאן עוד שנה בעסקים ואז לחזור לארץ להתחתן. אבל בכל זמן שהוא נשארים יחד הם חיים באיסור וזה דבר שהם…Show more
In general, women too are included in the prohibition of shaving their body hair during the 3 weeks. Nonetheless, there is room for leniency for a girl who is in shidduchim. Likewise, for a married woman there is… In general, women too are included in the prohibition of shaving their body hair during the 3 weeks. Nonetheless, there is room for leniency for a girl who is in shidduchim. Likewise, for a married woman there is room to be lenient if it offends her husband. Sources: See here: https://asktherav.com/is-an-unmarried-woman-allowed-to-shave-body-hair-during-sefira-i-dont-do-so-regularly-i-just-want-to-feel-good-and-clean-3845/ #9858…Show more
The Rebbe said it’s מעין תפלה בציבור. It is not considered תפלה בציבור in the literal sense. This idea has parallels in many places. See also שו״ת בית יעקב ע. This has been expounded upon in the התמים magazine… The Rebbe said it’s מעין תפלה בציבור. It is not considered תפלה בציבור in the literal sense. This idea has parallels in many places. See also שו״ת בית יעקב ע. This has been expounded upon in the התמים magazine of סיון תשס״א. #4707Show more
No. המנהג הובא בשוע"ר סי' רסג, ה, אך ראה הגהות לסידור רבינו הזקן ע׳ כח. ומשמע שם שזוהי הוראת אדה״ז והצ״צ. וראה הנסמן בקיצור דיני ומנהגי נש״ק ה, ו. קובץ שומרי החומות ע׳ כז. #4712
G-d does love you, and he will always love you. G-d chose every single Jew to be part of his nation. He chose both our souls and our physical bodies too. (To be precise, the soul is considered a… G-d does love you, and he will always love you. G-d chose every single Jew to be part of his nation. He chose both our souls and our physical bodies too. (To be precise, the soul is considered a child of Hashem and the body was chosen). Every Jew, no matter how much Torah or Mitzvos they observe, is dear to Hashem as an only child born to elderly parents. Actually, you also love G-d at the very moment that you might be doing something that is against his desire, G-d forbid. This love is hidden in your heart,…Show more
I recently heard that there is a halachic opinion that if Mikvah night is Friday night, a woman who lives too far to walk can toivel at sundown and drive home before nightfall. I am often serving as the… I recently heard that there is a halachic opinion that if Mikvah night is Friday night, a woman who lives too far to walk can toivel at sundown and drive home before nightfall. I am often serving as the Mikvah lady at our local Mikvah and have always up till now told women who need to drive that they should wait till after Shabbos. Plus even if this is allowed it is very little time from sundown to toivel and be dressed and ready to drive home. It would only apply to people living very close.....? Answer: You…Show more
Question: I am an older Bachur. Is it permissible for me to live alone in the same home (separate bedroom) as my grandmother? There are relatives who live separately in the downstairs of the home and from time to… Question: I am an older Bachur. Is it permissible for me to live alone in the same home (separate bedroom) as my grandmother? There are relatives who live separately in the downstairs of the home and from time to time they come upstairs. (They usually knock, and then enter immediately without waiting for a response.) Answer: There is no issue of Yichud with a grandmother. However, you may not have Yichud with other female visitors, even if your grandmother is around. She doesn’t serve as a protection against Yichud. The same applies with other female relatives other than…Show more
Hatovas Chalom instructions are found in the “old” Siddur Tehillas Hashem (page 377). It should be in the presence of three men. Many opinions say in front of three women is also fine. Sources: בפני ג׳ אנשים - יפה ללב או״ח רכ, ו.…
1. No. סדר ברכת הנהנין יא, טו. 2. Yes. #624 This Q&A is brought to you by: An anonymous partner in appreciation of the Bedatz of Crown Heights and of AskTheRav
Question: Is one allowed to purchase new cutlery for Shabbos in the nine days? If one already purchased dishes for Shabbos in the nine days by accident, can they be Toiveled in the nine days or do we have… Question: Is one allowed to purchase new cutlery for Shabbos in the nine days? If one already purchased dishes for Shabbos in the nine days by accident, can they be Toiveled in the nine days or do we have to wait till after the nine days to Toivel and use? Answer: It is recommended not to purchase expensive dishes in the nine days. But simple dishes may be purchased. Nonetheless, if purchased, they should be Toivled immediately. One should not delay Toiveling, as a general rule. One may use these dishes on Shabbos. You are allowed to buy…Show more
I saw that one shouldn’t build new furniture during the 3 weeks, but can one take possession of new furniture during the 3 weeks? One may not build new furniture from Rosh Chodesh Av until after Tisha B’av (after… I saw that one shouldn’t build new furniture during the 3 weeks, but can one take possession of new furniture during the 3 weeks? One may not build new furniture from Rosh Chodesh Av until after Tisha B’av (after the fast) unless necessary. The same applies to buying, even if it would arrive after Tisha B’av. Before then, it would be permitted. Is one allowed to build a desk during the nine days? One should not build furniture unless necessary in the nine days. Sources: א. שו”ע תקנ”א, ב. שם בפמ”ג א”א סק”ז. ועיין…Show more
There is an unresolved dispute about this matter. Sources: בס׳ המנהגים ע׳ 46 הערה 7 - "מנהג י"ז…
1. Does this Minhag have a Chiyuv or even a source in Halacha, like לא תשלחנו חינם or is it just a type of gratitude? 2. Does it apply to everyone or only to a specific field of employment… 1. Does this Minhag have a Chiyuv or even a source in Halacha, like לא תשלחנו חינם or is it just a type of gratitude? 2. Does it apply to everyone or only to a specific field of employment or to a certain age of the employee or their wealth circumstances. Answers: 1. There are two aspects. Paying out one month per year is based on local common custom. This forms part of the actual salary as per common employment custom. An independent issue is the concept of Haanaka (הענקה) based on ethical considerations. ראה חינוך מצוה…Show more
Whenever you book an airline ticket, you are effectively entering into a “contract of carriage” between yourself and the airline. Usually, hidden-city ticketing is a violation of the binding contract between the traveler and the airline. Even if it’s… Whenever you book an airline ticket, you are effectively entering into a “contract of carriage” between yourself and the airline. Usually, hidden-city ticketing is a violation of the binding contract between the traveler and the airline. Even if it’s not, it’s certainly deceptive. #4657 This Q&A is brought to you by: An anonymous partner in appreciation of the Bedatz of Crown Heights and of AskTheRav Show more
Yes. ראה שאלה 3906. #4553 This Q&A is brought to you by: An anonymous partner in appreciation of the Bedatz of Crown Heights and of AskTheRav
שאלות: א. האם מותר להשקיע במניות של ישראלים שאינם שומרי שבת? ב. האם מותר לקנות מניות של גוי שמוכר טריפות (ויכול להיות שימכור לישראל שאינו שומר תומ"צ)? ג. האם יש בהשקעות בכלל איסור ריבית? ד. האם יש ספר או… שאלות: א. האם מותר להשקיע במניות של ישראלים שאינם שומרי שבת? ב. האם מותר לקנות מניות של גוי שמוכר טריפות (ויכול להיות שימכור לישראל שאינו שומר תומ"צ)? ג. האם יש בהשקעות בכלל איסור ריבית? ד. האם יש ספר או מאמר שכבוד הרב מציע על דיני השקעה? מענות: א. בעייתי. ב. אפשר. ג. אם יודע בוודאי שמלווים בריבית בעייתי. ד. יש אתר שלם בנושא - של מכון כת"ר - באתר הנ״ל נראה שנוטים יותר לקולא בהרבה פרטים. וראה במקורות כאן. מקורות: נחלקו האחרונים בגדר בעלות המניות - בשו״ת מהר''ם שיק…Show more
Shema for the evening may be recited. Although the time it is supposed to be recited originally is during the night, one may say it during the day. However one must first say Birchas HaTorah. Hamapil may not be… Shema for the evening may be recited. Although the time it is supposed to be recited originally is during the night, one may say it during the day. However one must first say Birchas HaTorah. Hamapil may not be recited after Alos. Sources: י״א שאחרי חצות הלילה אין מברכים ברכת המפיל. אבל…Show more
One may obtain foods and other supplies which are clearly for Shabbos, provided that there is no mention on Shabbos that it is a purchase, and similarly, that there is no discussion on Shabbos regarding cost, payment, weights and… One may obtain foods and other supplies which are clearly for Shabbos, provided that there is no mention on Shabbos that it is a purchase, and similarly, that there is no discussion on Shabbos regarding cost, payment, weights and measures, etc. One should also not use expressions on Shabbos such as “lend me”, but rather, simply say “give it to me.” Discussions regarding payment should all take place before and/or after Shabbos. [There are more details regarding this in Shulchan Aruch OC 323:1-3, but the above is the best practice and sufficient for dealing with the above situation.] However,…Show more
Absolutely forbidden. So moving something from private to the public domain and vice versa (even within Daled Amos) is forbidden? Correct. מקורות: שו״ת רש״ל נא. ט״ז רסו, ד. אדה״ז שם יב.…
שאלה: אני שליח בישיבה, באחד מהפעמים שנסענו למבצעים ירדתי מהכביש המהיר, והיה שם מצלמה שתפסה אותי נוסע מעל המהירות המורשה וקיבלנו קנס, אותו דבר היה עם הגוי של הישיבה ולא חייבו אותו לשלם את הקנס, האם הם יכולים לחייב… שאלה: אני שליח בישיבה, באחד מהפעמים שנסענו למבצעים ירדתי מהכביש המהיר, והיה שם מצלמה שתפסה אותי נוסע מעל המהירות המורשה וקיבלנו קנס, אותו דבר היה עם הגוי של הישיבה ולא חייבו אותו לשלם את הקנס, האם הם יכולים לחייב אותי? להבהיר את השאלה: האם יש מקום (ע"פ דין) לומר שמכיוון שכשנהגתי בשביל הישיבה ולא לעצמי, שהישיבה תשלם את הקנס. או שאני חייב לשלם? אף פעם לא היה כלל ברור שכשמישהו מקבל קנס בנהיגה מי צריך לשלם הנהג או הישיבה, אצלי היה מונח בפשטות שהנהג משלם, עד שיום אחד הגוי נהג וקיבל קנס על נסיעה מעבר למהירות המותרת, והישיבה שילמה…Show more
Making food for such a mother would be considered a non-obligatory Mitzvah and therefore would be allowed to be paid for from Maaser funds (and you do not need to mention to the family that you are using Maaser… Making food for such a mother would be considered a non-obligatory Mitzvah and therefore would be allowed to be paid for from Maaser funds (and you do not need to mention to the family that you are using Maaser money for it). There are Poskim that disagree. But common custom is to permit using Maaser funds for other Mitzvahs. And this is the accepted opinion. If you originally have undertaken the Minhag of Maaser to be for Mitzvos too and not only for poor people, then you may do so according to all opinions. If the family receiving the…Show more
See the following link about a similar question. https://asktherav.com/2806-7-are-women-allowed-to-give-a-speech-when-their-audience-is-50-men-as-well/ Nonetheless, if the cooking show or news interview is intended for non-religious Jews to inspire them about kashrus etc. (and not for religious Jews) there could be room for leniency.… See the following link about a similar question. https://asktherav.com/2806-7-are-women-allowed-to-give-a-speech-when-their-audience-is-50-men-as-well/ Nonetheless, if the cooking show or news interview is intended for non-religious Jews to inspire them about kashrus etc. (and not for religious Jews) there could be room for leniency. However, the following are important points to consider: Attire should be modest and truly Tznius to make a Kiddush Hashem and not Chas Veshalom the opposite. The Shlucha should act modestly in speech and behavior. The interview or show should be done by another woman and not a man. The Shlucha should not later publicize the video to religious crowds…Show more
No, unless it has added sensitive ingredients. #4652 This Q&A is brought to you in honor of Sara bas Leah Gittel and Daniel Yosef ben Leah Gittel To dedicate a Q&A please contact us at sponsorship@AskTheRav.com. … No, unless it has added sensitive ingredients. #4652 This Q&A is brought to you in honor of Sara bas Leah Gittel and Daniel Yosef ben Leah Gittel To dedicate a Q&A please contact us at sponsorship@AskTheRav.com. Show more
The exemption from fasting applies only to a woman who is already in the fourth month of pregnancy, or in the case of pain from 40 days onwards. However, if suffering from morning sickness, headache and/or general weakness one… The exemption from fasting applies only to a woman who is already in the fourth month of pregnancy, or in the case of pain from 40 days onwards. However, if suffering from morning sickness, headache and/or general weakness one is exempt already from the beginning of the pregnancy. ראה מור וקציעה תקנ. מל״ח ט, יד. משנ״ב תקנ, ג. הנסמן בשו״ת יחו״ד א, לה. #4651Show more
Also, for someone in the process of conversion (and someone not Jewish) how would we say the name in Tehilim? Would we use the mother's name? Also, a Giyores asked me if her birthday should be celebrated the day… Also, for someone in the process of conversion (and someone not Jewish) how would we say the name in Tehilim? Would we use the mother's name? Also, a Giyores asked me if her birthday should be celebrated the day she was born, or the day that she had her conversion? And which Kapitel should she say? Answer: Mother’s name for mother/daughter who converted: The daughter should use the name bas Sarah. וי״א להזכיר בתפלה גם בגר וגם בגיורת בת אברהם אבינו. וראה שמחת הרגל רות (ז, ב). יפה ללב אה״ע קכט, טו (מא, ב). וראה גם הנסמן…Show more
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