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You should change that and offer something else. If you cannot change the menu, then offer Mezonos bread. If this is impossible too, then there’s room to be lenient to offer Hamotzi bread. It’s recommended to offer them to… You should change that and offer something else. If you cannot change the menu, then offer Mezonos bread. If this is impossible too, then there’s room to be lenient to offer Hamotzi bread. It’s recommended to offer them to wash and to Bentch out loud and have them in mind. טעמים ומקורות: עיין שו"ע או"ח ס' קס"ג ס"ב, מ"א סק"ב, אדה״ז שם ב, א"א שם. שו"ע סי' קס"ט ס"ב ורמ"א שם שיש להקל לענין צדקה, מ"א סק"ו שאם יודע בוודאי שלא יברך אסור, וכן פסק במ"ב שם ס"ק יא. ודלא כב"ח שחילק בין נט"י לשאר ברכות. ובשו״ת תורת…Show more
Yes. Sources: ראה אצלנו בהסכמה להוספות של ס׳ בירורי מנהגים סדר היום…
I have 3 questions: Who pays for checking the Mezuzahs of the basement every year in Elul? Is it the obligation of the landlord to provide carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors? There is an A/C unit that breaks… I have 3 questions: Who pays for checking the Mezuzahs of the basement every year in Elul? Is it the obligation of the landlord to provide carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors? There is an A/C unit that breaks very often. Do they have an obligation to replace it with a fully working unit? All these issues were never addressed before we moved in. Answer: Paying for the Mezuzos to be checked is the obligation of those who are renting. However, this applies only when there is an absolute obligation. Since checking every Elul (which is our Minhag)…Show more
As long as it is not permanent, or for a very long time, it is fine. Sources: See Minchas Chinuch Mitzvah 253. Nishmas Avraham Y.D. 180.…
Question: If I do Chumash with a friend for Chitas, is it an issue to recite half a Pasuk and translate in English and then finish the Pasuk and translate? (I’m asking if it’s a problem - if it’s… Question: If I do Chumash with a friend for Chitas, is it an issue to recite half a Pasuk and translate in English and then finish the Pasuk and translate? (I’m asking if it’s a problem - if it’s counted for my own chitas, and is there is a problem if there is Hashem's name in the Pasuk?) Answer: One may read a Pasuk and translate in the middle of the Pasuk, and then continue reading to finish the Pasuk. אף שאסור להפסיק באמצע כל פסוק, כי כל פסוקא דלא פסקי׳ משה לא פסקינן (ראה מגילה…Show more
According to the manufacturing company, it is not kosher certified but it is vegan with no animal derivatives. The company however does produce products with non-kosher ingredients and it could be problematic if the same utensils were used. Whether… According to the manufacturing company, it is not kosher certified but it is vegan with no animal derivatives. The company however does produce products with non-kosher ingredients and it could be problematic if the same utensils were used. Whether or not it would be permitted for you to take this supplement would depend on your condition, if it's with a doctor's directive or not, and if there is a kosher alternative or not. See here: https://asktherav.com/do-pharmaceutical-vitamins-and-probiotics-need-a-hechsher/ #4614Show more
The custom is not to go to a cemetery on Rosh Chodesh, although it’s not an outright Issur. Many Chassidim go to the ohel on Rosh Chodesh. The Rebbe has gone on some occasions on Rosh Chodesh too, however… The custom is not to go to a cemetery on Rosh Chodesh, although it’s not an outright Issur. Many Chassidim go to the ohel on Rosh Chodesh. The Rebbe has gone on some occasions on Rosh Chodesh too, however this was an exception to the rule. Rumor has it that the Rebbe once stated that if going to a Rebbe not as going to a cemetery but as if the Rebbe moved a few blocks away (the way one goes to a living person) one may go even on Chol Hamoed. See here. Sources: מדינא מותר לילך בראש חודש, חנוכה ופורים. ועכ״ז, המנהג…Show more
If a person made a mental, even non-verbal, commitment to give Tzedakah, this is called Gomar B'Leibo, and he is obligated to fulfill that commitment. There is a disagreement if one may change the recipient in such a case.… If a person made a mental, even non-verbal, commitment to give Tzedakah, this is called Gomar B'Leibo, and he is obligated to fulfill that commitment. There is a disagreement if one may change the recipient in such a case. It’s advisable to do Hatoras Nedarim in such a case. A common problem that could be caused by this, is that if a person made such a commitment, but the Meshulach he was planning to give the Tzedakah to, disappeared from his sight or he can't get hold of the Gabbai Tzedakah he made this non verbal pledge to. The…Show more
You're allowed to go to the wedding. If you don’t usually travel overseas to your grandchildren‘s weddings, you should not travel now either. See here at length: https://asktherav.com/what-parts-of-a-wedding-am-i-allowed-to-go-to-during-the-year-of-aveilus-i-have-a-first-cousins-wedding-who-i-am-very-close-with-and-would-like-to-go-even-for-short-while/ מקורות: כן מתירים: ערוך השלחן יו"ד סימן שצא סעיף י.…
One may purchase regular items in the nine days (like shampoo etc.), if it’s not clothing or fancy items, or special gifts. ב. ראה משנ״ב תקנא, יא. #748 (2)
Yes, if you can’t do so after the nine days, and you're ordering online but the shoes will arrive after Tisha B’av, especially for younger kids under Bar Mitzvah. א. ראה הליכות שלמה פרק יג ושו”ת אור לציון… Yes, if you can’t do so after the nine days, and you're ordering online but the shoes will arrive after Tisha B’av, especially for younger kids under Bar Mitzvah. א. ראה הליכות שלמה פרק יג ושו”ת אור לציון ח”ב פרק כ”ה ס”ג. אם א״צ לשלם בשעת ההזמנה, או שהכסף יוצא מכרטיס אשראי רק אח״כ, וגם אינו מקבל הבגד עד אחרי ת״ב - יש להקל בלא״ה. ובבגדי ילדים - ראה במשנת יעקב סי’ תקנ”א שהוא ע״ד ההיתר לכבס עבורם. והתיר עד שבוע שחל. ואף שלכבס הוא רק כשמתלכלכים תדיר, כתבנו במק״א שלרמ״א שבבגדי שאר קטנים נהגו להקל - היינו…Show more
Question: In Shulchan Aruch it mentions that one is obligated to wear socks for Tznius, and that one must take off and put back on their socks while under the blanket. Is this applicable these days also? Answer:… Question: In Shulchan Aruch it mentions that one is obligated to wear socks for Tznius, and that one must take off and put back on their socks while under the blanket. Is this applicable these days also? Answer: These days where it's common for men to walk around even in front of other people without socks, it's not considered not Tznius to walk around like that. Sources: עיין ערוה"ש או״ח ב, א שאין בימינו קפידא בזה…Show more
Some are stringent not to wear slippers that don't have a back, but according to strict Halachah it’s permitted. With flip flops, there is more room for stringency. Sources: See Rema (O”CH 301: 16) and Alter Rebbe's Shulchan…
If the money goes directly to the church, then it is not permissible, unless we know that the money is going to fund their social work and not for the actual church itself. Even so this is not advisable… If the money goes directly to the church, then it is not permissible, unless we know that the money is going to fund their social work and not for the actual church itself. Even so this is not advisable for Chinuch reasons. Sources: ראה תוס׳ ע״ז מד, ב ד״ה נהנין. ובשו״ע יו״ד…Show more
Technological development in CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) and internet-based applications such as Skype (a video-conferencing program) allow for remote viewing of a food-production factory, a dairy farm, a private kitchen—or even an entire home. Contemporary Poskim discuss the role… Technological development in CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) and internet-based applications such as Skype (a video-conferencing program) allow for remote viewing of a food-production factory, a dairy farm, a private kitchen—or even an entire home. Contemporary Poskim discuss the role of synchronized video transmission in settings that require Shmirah (supervision) such as Hashgachah (kosher certification) at a factory, Jewish supervision of milking on the farm, safeguarding the kashrus of a kitchen when non-observant people have access to it, and averting Yichud (halachically proscribed seclusion of a male and a female). Some situations are in the category of birur milsa b’alma…Show more
There are many facets to the Halachah of Yichud. The issue of Yichud comes up every time a person of one gender is in seclusion with someone of the opposite gender, whether a babysitter, a person who works in… There are many facets to the Halachah of Yichud. The issue of Yichud comes up every time a person of one gender is in seclusion with someone of the opposite gender, whether a babysitter, a person who works in our home, or other such situations. One solution to the problem of Yichud is to have a Shomer (guard) whose presence will prevent inappropriate behavior due to fear that their actions will be disclosed to others. One Shomer is sufficient by day, but two Shomrim are required at night; night in this context begins at the time when most people…Show more
A primary condition of Yichud (halachically proscribed seclusion of male and females) is lack of free access or oversight. Hence, a private home that has pesach pasuach l’reshus harabim (a door that is open to a public domain)… A primary condition of Yichud (halachically proscribed seclusion of male and females) is lack of free access or oversight. Hence, a private home that has pesach pasuach l’reshus harabim (a door that is open to a public domain) would avert the issur (prohibition) of Yichud during the day and early evening hours, at a time when there is plenty of pedestrian traffic. Some later acharonim (latter-day halachic authorities) extend the exemption of pesach pasuach l’reshus harabim to private homes with regular access by others, such as when the house keys are in the hands of outsiders. However,…Show more
If the money goes directly to the church, then it is not permissible, unless we know that the money is going to fund their social work and not for the actual church itself. Sources: ראה תוס׳ ע״ז מד, ב ד״ה נהנין. ובשו״ע יו״ד…
What is the earliest Zman allowed to take in Shabbos? What point in Davening must be after that time, i.e. is that time the earliest to begin Kabbolas Shabbos, or Borchu? Are we careful not to make Kiddush between… What is the earliest Zman allowed to take in Shabbos? What point in Davening must be after that time, i.e. is that time the earliest to begin Kabbolas Shabbos, or Borchu? Are we careful not to make Kiddush between 6-7 (now 7-8) in such a situation when it is not yet Friday night in the world? Answer: Mincha before Plag Hamincha. Borchu after Plag Hamincha. Kiddush not between 7 & 8. (Daylight savings time). See More details in Halacha2go.com #592: Bringing in Shabbos Early and in the comprehensive guide for accepting Shabbos early. And in the…Show more
Daven our Nusach quietly. מחלוקת אחרונים. והרבה טעמים לקולא - לא תתגודדו במנהגא כשאי״ב איסור - פס״ד להצ״צ או״ח ח, ב ד״ה והנה. וראה בהערת מו״ל שבסוה״ס במהדו״ח הוספה בכתי״ק. ונמצא גם בשו״ת מהדו״ח או״ח ב, פה. ועוד… Daven our Nusach quietly. מחלוקת אחרונים. והרבה טעמים לקולא - לא תתגודדו במנהגא כשאי״ב איסור - פס״ד להצ״צ או״ח ח, ב ד״ה והנה. וראה בהערת מו״ל שבסוה״ס במהדו״ח הוספה בכתי״ק. ונמצא גם בשו״ת מהדו״ח או״ח ב, פה. ועוד טעם בשו״ת מהרם שיק או״ח מג. וראה גם עד״ז באג״ק יד ע׳ שצא שתלוי בב׳ תי׳ הרא״ש יבמות יד, א וראה שו״ת קרן לדוד או״ח יט להקל גם בחזרת הש״צ. ובשו״ת מנח״י ז, ה שאין הכרח להתפלל קדושה בקו״ר (אבל עיי״ש דס״ל שאינו בגדר קדושה בציבור באופן זה. וצ״ע). וכן מעשה רב של הגרנ״א וחת״ס. ובשו״ת שו״מ תנינא א, רמז…Show more
בד''כ במסיבה כאלה יש נאומים של נשים וכיו''ב, ע''כ יש להימנע אפילו באם יושבים בישיבה נפרדת. מקורות: עיין בקידושין ע, א "קול באשה ערווה" ונתחבטו המפרשים…
Full Question: I run a lunch and learn in my office, the crowd is mixed and diverse, and we bring different speakers every week. It was suggested from our main sponsor to have a lady (who is fully Frum… Full Question: I run a lunch and learn in my office, the crowd is mixed and diverse, and we bring different speakers every week. It was suggested from our main sponsor to have a lady (who is fully Frum and Tznius) to give the Shiur/lecture. Is this permissible? Obviously, I am in a sensitive position. If the answer is in the negative, I would need to present it to the local rabbinic authority, and present the sources in Halacha. Answer: This is not proper for a religious crowd. Poskim advise against this. (Men need to look at the…Show more
מדין רחיצה אין חשש רק בתשעת הימים. אבל הרבה נמנעים מכך מסיבות בטחוניות וסכנה - ראה מקו״ח תקנא בקיצור הלכות יד. אמנם בט׳ הימים אסור מדינא. (לפוסקים כרמ״א). #4633
Such matters should not be “self-assessed”, Rather, you should ensure that you receive verification from a Rov (who has specific expertise in such matters) that there are no concerns regarding her status as a Jew. [Furthermore, even if the… Such matters should not be “self-assessed”, Rather, you should ensure that you receive verification from a Rov (who has specific expertise in such matters) that there are no concerns regarding her status as a Jew. [Furthermore, even if the parents’ Giyur was proper and the child was born afterwards, there is a separate issue that she cannot marry a Kohen.] #4609 Show more
There is no halachic objection to go horseback riding in the nine days, particularly with regards to children. Obviously, safety precautions are important at all times, and especially during these days. It’s important however that the trips are done… There is no halachic objection to go horseback riding in the nine days, particularly with regards to children. Obviously, safety precautions are important at all times, and especially during these days. It’s important however that the trips are done with less fanfare and excitement, so as to distinguish somewhat between these trips and other trips. Sources: רמ״א תקנג, ג שרק בערב ת״ב אין לטייל. אבל…Show more
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