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In a talk by the Rebbe in honor of the 4th yartzeit of the Rebbetzin on the 22nd of Shevat 5752, the Rebbe said that the role of Jewish women of our generation is to make the world a… In a talk by the Rebbe in honor of the 4th yartzeit of the Rebbetzin on the 22nd of Shevat 5752, the Rebbe said that the role of Jewish women of our generation is to make the world a beautiful dwelling for Hashem. This role is mainly accomplished through their three main Mitzvahs: Kashrus, Shabbos candles, and family purity laws. This is in addition to their role to worry that there should be by every child a Chumash, Siddur and Tzedakah Pushke and a small Tanya. Women should also use their great qualities to effect and improve the Chinuch…Show more
The main idea is that the wig should be Tznius in nature that is, that the hair should not be long and wavy. Rabbi Mordechai Ashkenazi Z”L put out a letter to the Beis Rivka seminary in Kfar Chabad… The main idea is that the wig should be Tznius in nature that is, that the hair should not be long and wavy. Rabbi Mordechai Ashkenazi Z”L put out a letter to the Beis Rivka seminary in Kfar Chabad on 16th of Shevat 5773 in which he expressed the position that the wigs should not go past the shoulder length. It is worthy to mention that a wig may be made from real hair as recorded in the Shaltei Giburim on the Rif to Tractate Shabbos and recorded in Poskim to the Shulchan Aruch Orach Chayim 75. See…Show more
A garment which is all red or majority red is forbidden for a woman to wear since this color portrays a feeling of “Pritzus” (free-ness or promiscuity) and it brings to sin. By wearing this color, one transgresses on… A garment which is all red or majority red is forbidden for a woman to wear since this color portrays a feeling of “Pritzus” (free-ness or promiscuity) and it brings to sin. By wearing this color, one transgresses on the Torah prohibition “one shall not go in the statutes of the goyim” for this is how the goyishe officers and women would dress. [1] Shavet Halevi (6:24, 2) explains that all clothes that the color stands out in particular with bright or strong colors where the intention is to attract men to pay notice to them – this is…Show more
There are differing views in this matter. In general, Charedi newspapers are very stringent. The below is only a brief outlook of what seems to be the Rebbe’s view: See Hishkashrus #582 where it brings three points we find… There are differing views in this matter. In general, Charedi newspapers are very stringent. The below is only a brief outlook of what seems to be the Rebbe’s view: See Hishkashrus #582 where it brings three points we find by the Rebbe. 1) After the Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka passed away, they put out an album of her where there was also her picture in black and white. Rabbi Zinner (the Nitei Gavriel) asked how it is proper to put a picture of the Rebbetzin in the book and at the very least one could be stringent in this matter.…Show more
This is not proper for a religious crowd. [1] Poskim advise against this. Some even forbid it outright. [2] However, if the crowd is not religious, and the purpose is to teach them Torah, there could be some room… This is not proper for a religious crowd. [1] Poskim advise against this. Some even forbid it outright. [2] However, if the crowd is not religious, and the purpose is to teach them Torah, there could be some room for leniency in very specific scenarios, and one should seek guidance from a Rav. [3] ____ [1] Men need to look at the speaker, and to have men looking at a woman speak for a long period of time is not Tznius. We find in the Poskim that by the age of 9 it is important to have only…Show more
Yes, if the comedy is clean and there is separate seating between men and women with a Mechitza as explained in question #2806 (2). #2806 (6)
Lesbian sexual relations are forbidden, at the very least Rabbinically. [1] The discussion is in Yevamos 76a. This is also an explicit ruling in the Shulchan Aruch (Even Haezer 20:2) “women who play and hug each other [in… Lesbian sexual relations are forbidden, at the very least Rabbinically. [1] The discussion is in Yevamos 76a. This is also an explicit ruling in the Shulchan Aruch (Even Haezer 20:2) “women who play and hug each other [in sexual context] is forbidden as it is the act of the land of Mitzrayim that we are warned against, and it is fitting to give Rabbinical lashes over it since it is prohibited…” The reference of “the acts of the land of Mitzrayim” refer to Vayikra 18:3 “Like the practice of the land of Mitzrayim [Egypt], in which you dwelled,…Show more
The Torah commands a man to make his new wife who he married happy, [1] thus he may not travel in the first year of marriage without her permission. (see here). We also find that marital intimate relations besides… The Torah commands a man to make his new wife who he married happy, [1] thus he may not travel in the first year of marriage without her permission. (see here). We also find that marital intimate relations besides for the obvious reason of having children, a man is to intend only for his wife’s sake and not for his own needs. [2] Rambam, in his Mishna Torah, [3] writes: “Similarly, our Sages commanded that a man honor his wife more than his own body, and love her as he loves his own body. If he has financial…Show more
This is not fitting with the rules of Tznius. Even if a woman will dress and speak in a Tznius way, nonetheless there is the concern that a woman taking a public eye brings bad thoughts to men. [1]… This is not fitting with the rules of Tznius. Even if a woman will dress and speak in a Tznius way, nonetheless there is the concern that a woman taking a public eye brings bad thoughts to men. [1] This conduct is forbidden as it says, “One shall not place a stumbling block in front of the blind.” [2] As a general principle, the Torah tells us that the beauty of women is when she is "Pnimah" - inward, not out in the limelight. The aim of a Jewish woman is to seek to be "Pnimah", and not to…Show more
Mixed seating for men and women at Jewish events is forbidden and is a breach in Tznius laws. See some of the following sources: Tractate Sukkos 52a where in the Beis Hamikdash they built a special women’s section so… Mixed seating for men and women at Jewish events is forbidden and is a breach in Tznius laws. See some of the following sources: Tractate Sukkos 52a where in the Beis Hamikdash they built a special women’s section so that men and women would not mix during Simchas Beis Hashoeiva. The Alter Rebbe in his Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chayim 529:13) in the laws of Yom Tov also records the ruling that men and women are not allowed to sit together for eating and drinking (in particular when there is alcohol) for this brings to sin. The Rebbe writes in…Show more
The Torah says, “…and you shall not stray after your eyes…”. The simple meaning of this prohibition is staring at a woman (for her beauty) who is Ervah (forbidden to marry, for example a Niddah who is not one’s… The Torah says, “…and you shall not stray after your eyes…”. The simple meaning of this prohibition is staring at a woman (for her beauty) who is Ervah (forbidden to marry, for example a Niddah who is not one’s wife or a different woman one is forbidden to marry). Rabbinically it is forbidden to stare even at an unmarried non-Niddah woman, this is derived from the verse in Iyov 31:1, “I made a covenant with my eyes, and why should I gaze upon a virgin?”. The Beis Shmuel 21:2 writes that to think of the beauty of such a…Show more
שאלה: האם צריכים לשפוך טיפה מכל משקה ששותים לפני השתיה? והאם זה משנה באם המים מגיעים מברז? ומהו המקור למנהג זה? מענה: נכון לנהוג כן. להטעם - עיין במקורות כאן. מקורות: המקור למנהג זה הוא מגמרא חולין קה, סוף ע״ב,…
Would it be permissable to have a folder with a different tab for each Talmid, and when he comes late to put a piece of paper that says "5 minutes" etc. into his tab in the folder? If not,… Would it be permissable to have a folder with a different tab for each Talmid, and when he comes late to put a piece of paper that says "5 minutes" etc. into his tab in the folder? If not, are there any practical ways to mark? Answer: Marking the attendance of your students, through placing printed papers with numbers in their folder, is permitted. Sources: משום דאינו דומה לכותב כלל, וגם אין בזה משום…Show more
Question: An ENT examined our son in regards to his poor hearing and gave us several options to choose from, to deal with this. We discussed the options with a Jewish expert in the field and he recommended the… Question: An ENT examined our son in regards to his poor hearing and gave us several options to choose from, to deal with this. We discussed the options with a Jewish expert in the field and he recommended the option of inserting tubes and removing the adenoids. 1) Is this something that we should get another medical opinion on? 2) Is it OK to do this procedure (considered 'minor') on a Friday afternoon? Answer: The procedure you describe is a fairly common one for young children with poor hearing. It sounds like you discussed it with two professionals…Show more
The Rebbe asked this question at a Farbrengen and left it unresolved. One approach is to wait till after midnight to say it then. Sources: https://asktherav.com/tachanun-at-night-after-rosh-chodesh/ #1433…
Since the actual peanut is not noticeable any more (in creamy peanut butter), its Bracha is She'hakol. Even in chunky peanut butter, if the pieces were added to the mixture after the butter was made (as most probably… Since the actual peanut is not noticeable any more (in creamy peanut butter), its Bracha is She'hakol. Even in chunky peanut butter, if the pieces were added to the mixture after the butter was made (as most probably this is the way of production) the Bracha follows the majority of the mixture, thus also chunky peanut butter is She'hakol (unless: 1. the pieces were not added at a later point, rather the peanuts were never fully crushed, or, 2. the pieces are more than the butter). Sources: See Seder Birchas Hanehnin (printed in back of the…Show more
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Where there is no choice one may do it. Sources: אף שהקנין חל בשבת - ולדעת רעק״א קנט ג״ז…
You would be able to use Maaser if all of the following apply: 1. You are not benefitting financially from this training, such as by obtaining a paid job on the basis of this qualification. [If you should wish… You would be able to use Maaser if all of the following apply: 1. You are not benefitting financially from this training, such as by obtaining a paid job on the basis of this qualification. [If you should wish to obtain a paid job, you could not use Maaser for the training, but you may nevertheless deduct the cost of your training from your future salary before calculating Maaser from it.] 2. There is no one else who should be paying for this training. [For example, if your intention is to work at a non-Tzedokoh organisation, even in a…Show more
You should daven Maariv only once, and then Daven Shacharis after it becomes light, by which time it is Wednesday morning (due to crossing the Dateline). Explanation: The Zmanim for Tefillah are determined by the alternating periods of… You should daven Maariv only once, and then Daven Shacharis after it becomes light, by which time it is Wednesday morning (due to crossing the Dateline). Explanation: The Zmanim for Tefillah are determined by the alternating periods of daylight and darkness. The fact that the day of the week or date has changed when crossing the Dateline does not create any new obligation to daven. Therefore, you should not daven Maariv twice during the same period of darkness. Similarly, it is not considered as if you skipped any Tefillah, and there is no reason to daven again. Have…Show more
Generally yes. However front doors normally are smaller than 4x4 Amos, thus they are put up without a Bracha. The area in front of the door doesn't have 4x4, however the main room which it leads up to,… Generally yes. However front doors normally are smaller than 4x4 Amos, thus they are put up without a Bracha. The area in front of the door doesn't have 4x4, however the main room which it leads up to, has 4x4. When I made a Bracha at 30 days, I made it on the front door Mezuzah, and had in mind the other rooms of the apt. Is that Okay now? If you wish you can replace, or give to check, a Mezuzah somewhere else in the home, a room which has 4x4, in order to make a…Show more
The oven should be clean from actual residue between fish and meat. Some are particular to designate separate pots for both or in the case of an oven preheat it (besides for cleaning). Sources: ראה באו״ה לט, כו שבדיעבד מותר בפליטת כלים ואפי׳…
אסור להתקין תוכנות אלו. מקורות: ראה אצלנו כאן בשאלה 1000. https://asktherav.com/copyright-with-seforim/ ומועתק…
Ksav Yad Kodesh There is a discussion between the Poskim on this subject. Some say that one should be Machmir Le'Chathila to write בס"ד and not ב"ה in order to avoid the problem regarding Gnizah. While it is pretty…Ksav Yad Kodesh There is a discussion between the Poskim on this subject. Some say that one should be Machmir Le'Chathila to write בס"ד and not ב"ה in order to avoid the problem regarding Gnizah. While it is pretty obvious that Rebbe generally sided with the lenient position (see references below - and this is the consensus of Poskim - see references), in this case he advised to be stringent, possibly because the notice was intended to be discarded as well as the fact that it was marketed for a wider audience (perhaps including those who are stringent too).…Show more
The bowl is still Pareve. Sources: מה שחידש הש"ך בסי' צ"ד ס"ק ט"ו לענין קביעת…
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