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Generally, not okay. However, it depends on the extent of his Chilul Shabbos. It’s advisable to discuss your situation with a Rov. Sources: ראה בה״ג הל׳ שחיטת חולין והל׳ עדות. שו״ת הרשב״א…
יש מחמירים גם בכלי שלישי. טעמים ומקורות: כ״כ להדיא ביראים סי׳ עדר (אף שבכל דבריו לא הזכיר כלל חשש בישול בכלי שלישי. ועמד בזה בבית ארזים שיח, קפז). וראה גם בב״ח או״ח שיח. (ומש״כ אדה״ז שיח, יא להתיר… יש מחמירים גם בכלי שלישי. טעמים ומקורות: כ״כ להדיא ביראים סי׳ עדר (אף שבכל דבריו לא הזכיר כלל חשש בישול בכלי שלישי. ועמד בזה בבית ארזים שיח, קפז). וראה גם בב״ח או״ח שיח. (ומש״כ אדה״ז שיח, יא להתיר בעירוי מכ״ש - יתכן דהיינו לולא חומרת היראים שלאח״ז). אבל יש שכתבו שלא נהגו כוותי׳ רק בכלי שני. ומה שלא נהגו לא נהגו. ולהעיר שבמקו״ח להחו״י בקיצור הלכות כתב להקל בכלי שלישי. (ובכלל, לדידן לא קייל״ן כיראים מעיקר הדין ורק משום חומרא דשבת וסקילה, ראה קו״א קסח, ח. והחמירו רק בפת כוותי׳ וכדמוכח ממש״כ אדה״ז שיח, יא שנהגו להקל בבצל…Show more
If the purpose is purely to hold the pie without intending to taste the pie, it would be the Bracha of the pie. Usually, if the crust is sweet the purpose is also for the taste of the crust… If the purpose is purely to hold the pie without intending to taste the pie, it would be the Bracha of the pie. Usually, if the crust is sweet the purpose is also for the taste of the crust and therefore it’s Mezonos. See Halacha2go.com #324 and in the references therein. #4572 Show more
1. מתי תתחיל לשבת שבעה? — מיד. ע״פ אג״ק ו ע׳ קג. וכן נתפשטה ההוראה. והטעמים המבוארים שם שייכים גם לעניננו. ובמק״א - לע״ע אינו מוכן לדפוס - הארכנו. 2. מה הדין אם הברית לפני הלויה? נותנים שם?… 1. מתי תתחיל לשבת שבעה? — מיד. ע״פ אג״ק ו ע׳ קג. וכן נתפשטה ההוראה. והטעמים המבוארים שם שייכים גם לעניננו. ובמק״א - לע״ע אינו מוכן לדפוס - הארכנו. 2. מה הדין אם הברית לפני הלויה? נותנים שם? — המנהג שלא נותנים שם לפני הקבורה. ראה מו״ק כה, ב ובגירסת העין יעקב - והובא בתשורת שי דלקמן. האגודה מו״ק מ. שו״ת תשורת שי א, ה. שם תרל. חיים וברכה למשמרת שלום ש, מ. מנח״א ד, כז. שו״ת צי״א אבן יעקב יח, י. שבה״ל ג, קסז, ג. דברי יציב יו״ד קסב. עקדת משה ב, קמ הערה ט. שם ג…Show more
It’s not a problem. But make sure to break for Maariv. See Halacha2go.com #648. #4560
There is no minimum amount. although it should be noticeable, not just on the hole. We are particular that it shouldn’t be longer than Shiur כשעורה, approximately 1 cm. Sources: שיהא ניכר - כ״מ בלשון הזהר ח״ב רלז, ב:…
One who lends money to others is fully entitled to collect the loan. One may ask for repayment, and if a check bounces, one may contact the borrower to seek payment. The Torah prohibits a lender from applying any… One who lends money to others is fully entitled to collect the loan. One may ask for repayment, and if a check bounces, one may contact the borrower to seek payment. The Torah prohibits a lender from applying any sort of pressure on a borrower who is not in a situation to repay (לא תהיה לו כנושה). In such a case, not only is it prohibited for the lender to ask for repayment, but he may not even appear in the presence of the borrower, if he knows that his mere presence will embarrass the borrower. However, this all…Show more
What Bracha do I make on...? A Applesauce Avocado dip (guacamole) B Babka, made with Challah dough Bamba (peanut butter-flavored snack) Beer Bread Blintzes Borekas; water-based dough Borekas; Margarine-based dough Bread; Almond flour bread Bread; Beer Bread… What Bracha do I make on...? A Applesauce Avocado dip (guacamole) B Babka, made with Challah dough Bamba (peanut butter-flavored snack) Beer Bread Blintzes Borekas; water-based dough Borekas; Margarine-based dough Bread; Almond flour bread Bread; Beer Bread Bread; Ezekiel Bread Bread; Gluten-free bread: made of sunflower millet & flax / Made from rice & oat flour, arrowroot & almond milk. Bread: Wraps - See Wraps Breaded; chicken etc. - See Schnitzel C Cacao nibs Calzone Cereal (mix of corn flour and whole grain oat flour) Cholent Chummus/Chickpeas Cinnamon buns: See Babka Coconut water Coffee: Whole roasted…Show more
Question: Many schools struggle with finances often forced to raise millions of dollars a year and have difficulty paying their teachers timely and covering their bills. Tuition is discounted so heavily that even if a school were to collect… Question: Many schools struggle with finances often forced to raise millions of dollars a year and have difficulty paying their teachers timely and covering their bills. Tuition is discounted so heavily that even if a school were to collect every dollar they billed, it still wouldn’t cover the costs for their payroll - never mind, the other expenses. Some school administrators feel that some parents put their tuition payments on the back burner knowing/hoping that a school would never kick their child out for lack of payment. On some occasions, parents will send their children to school even if…Show more
Plain sugar - doesn’t need a Hechsher. Plain unflavored tea - doesn’t need a Hechsher. Unflavored coffee beans or Instant coffee - doesn’t need a Hechsher. Some are particular to always get even harmless raw ingredients with a Hechsher… Plain sugar - doesn’t need a Hechsher. Plain unflavored tea - doesn’t need a Hechsher. Unflavored coffee beans or Instant coffee - doesn’t need a Hechsher. Some are particular to always get even harmless raw ingredients with a Hechsher (recommendation of Horav Henkin in Eidus L’yisroel p. 132) in case production methods change, although that is highly unlikely to happen. #4573 #27864 #45034 Show more
Pasta raw, without eggs or oil - Does not require certification. Quinoa, raw – Does not require certification. Rice, raw or parboiled, unseasoned - Does not require certification. Rice Pasta – Require reliable certification. Couscous, raw –… Pasta raw, without eggs or oil - Does not require certification. Quinoa, raw – Does not require certification. Rice, raw or parboiled, unseasoned - Does not require certification. Rice Pasta – Require reliable certification. Couscous, raw – Unseasoned, does not require certification. Herb blends – Require reliable certification. Herbs, dried – Leaves, seeds and spices, without added ingredients, does not require certification, unless it is produce of Israel, then it require reliable certification. Herbs, freeze dried – Require reliable kosher certification. Salt – Without calcium Stearate, does not require certification. Sugar – Does not require certification.…Show more
It is important to point out that if this is regarding a camp activity, then whatever written further below has no bearing on what should be done in camp. The purpose of this answer is not for staff members -…It is important to point out that if this is regarding a camp activity, then whatever written further below has no bearing on what should be done in camp. The purpose of this answer is not for staff members - in contrast to the director - to take this answer and make a Balagan in camp with it. The camp has their Rav who they ask their Shailos to, and that is what is to be followed in the camp B'Poel Mamosh. According to Halacha, one should not hit oneself nor shall he hit anyone else even if he…Show more
The Keilim may be bought but must first be kashered. Food cooked in these Keilim are forbidden. טעמים ומקורות: ראה מג״א שיח, א. פמ״ג בא״א. תהל״ד א. ובאו״א - בפמ״ג יו״ד קב בשפ״ד טו. וראה גם רנג בא״א לט.… The Keilim may be bought but must first be kashered. Food cooked in these Keilim are forbidden. טעמים ומקורות: ראה מג״א שיח, א. פמ״ג בא״א. תהל״ד א. ובאו״א - בפמ״ג יו״ד קב בשפ״ד טו. וראה גם רנג בא״א לט. וראה בכ״ז שו״ת דגל אפרים כז. אהל משה צווייג ג, ד. לוית חן מג, ב. שו״ת יבי״א י יו״ד נה, יח. ובס׳ הלכתא כרב שיח הע׳ 2 רצה לדייק מד׳ אדה״ז שם א, שאין הכשר מועיל אפי׳ בשל מתכת. ואין אלו אלא דברי נביאות. וראה קובץ העו״ב ג׳ תמוז תשס״ח שרצה ליישב קושיית התהל״ד. ודבריו אי״מ לדידי ולדכוותי. וגם לא…Show more
L'Chatchila one should not do so, unless another layer is placed in between. See also here for more info: https://asktherav.com/article-352-the-halachah-of-shtei-kedeiros-two-pots/ רמ"א סי' צ"ב ס"ח. #4521
The custom is to avoid traveling unless done for a Mitzvah or if it can’t be delayed. Traveling for fun should not be done during this time. When necessary to travel, one should begin the preparations for travel prior… The custom is to avoid traveling unless done for a Mitzvah or if it can’t be delayed. Traveling for fun should not be done during this time. When necessary to travel, one should begin the preparations for travel prior to the nine days, and when possible - even before the three weeks. טעמים ומקורות: כל הנ״ל מובן ופשוט. והכי נהוג. מצד הטיול כשלעצמו - וע״פ דין (רמ״א תקנג, ג) שרק בערב ת״ב אין לטייל. אבל בכ״מ תיקנו בכל ג׳ השבועות - ראה שד״ח מערכת ביהמ״צ פאה״ש ס״א סק״י, וכן נראה שנהגו בליובאוויטש שלא לילך אפילו בטיול של שפאצירען…Show more
While the Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch states to cover the Challos until after Kiddush, rumor has it that the Rebbe had them covered till after Hamotzi. טעמים ומקורות: ראה של״ה מס׳ שבת דיני קידוש בליל שבת. שו״ע אדה״ז… While the Alter Rebbe's Shulchan Aruch states to cover the Challos until after Kiddush, rumor has it that the Rebbe had them covered till after Hamotzi. טעמים ומקורות: ראה של״ה מס׳ שבת דיני קידוש בליל שבת. שו״ע אדה״ז רעא, י. פרישה שם יג. ערוה״ש שם כב. משנ״ב מא. קצוה״ש עט בבדה״ש ט. העו״ב כולל צ״צ ז ע׳ רנט ואילך. וראה קובץ העו״ב אהלי תורה א׳ נה. שם א׳נח. כפ״ח גל׳ 1128. גל׳ 1133. לקט הליכות מנהגי ש״ק ע׳ מז. בירורי מנהגים שבת ע׳ 66-72. ועוד. #4399 Show more
In a shul, about 3 minutes before Shkiah someone started to drill a Mechitza into the wall. Shkiah came and he was told more than 3 times to stop, but he didn't. He later said that he was relying… In a shul, about 3 minutes before Shkiah someone started to drill a Mechitza into the wall. Shkiah came and he was told more than 3 times to stop, but he didn't. He later said that he was relying that it wasn’t Shkiah. Based on one clock it was definitely Shkiah (a minute or 2 after); based on another he continued handling the drill till 20 seconds after Shkia. The clock determined accurately was actually after Shkiah. Also, the same person also is generally care less about this particular thing, for example, I have seen him driving a car…Show more
Questions: Is one not allowed to talk when in the bathroom in general, or just when actually using the toilet? Is it OK to make sounds instead of words, or is that also not allowed? Is texting considered talking… Questions: Is one not allowed to talk when in the bathroom in general, or just when actually using the toilet? Is it OK to make sounds instead of words, or is that also not allowed? Is texting considered talking or is it allowed? Is it any different for women? Answers: One should not speak in the bathroom even if it’s extremely important. However, one may speak to save people from danger or to stop people from doing the wrong thing. Calming a child is considered protecting them from danger. When not using the toilet, or when inside the…Show more
It's just like all other days of mourning. One may not wash in hot water but one may wash their hands, face, and feet in cold water. Alternatively, one may wash a minority of the body in cold water.… It's just like all other days of mourning. One may not wash in hot water but one may wash their hands, face, and feet in cold water. Alternatively, one may wash a minority of the body in cold water. A little bit of hot water may be added if needed to remove the frigidness of the water. If one is heavily perspired, they may wash that area as necessary. טעמים ומקורות: שו"ע יו"ד שפא, א - רק פניו ידיו ורגליו בצונן. ועד״ז מיעוט גופו - ראה כעי״ז בב״י רסי׳ שכו. רמ״א שם א. ט״ז שם א. אדה״ז שם…Show more
Yes. Anyone who fails or struggles to meet their children’s needs is entitled to receive Maaser. Additionally, when there are children over 6 or 13 years old the parent's don't have a complete halachic obligation to support them financially… Yes. Anyone who fails or struggles to meet their children’s needs is entitled to receive Maaser. Additionally, when there are children over 6 or 13 years old the parent's don't have a complete halachic obligation to support them financially and this is considered a form of Tzedaka. Nonetheless, if you can afford it you should not use Maaser money. מקורות: טעמים ומקורות: שו"ע יור"ד רנ"א ס"ג, ש"ך שם ס"ק…Show more
Question: If I understand correctly, women do not take part in a Zimun for Bentching. But are they supposed to answer - "Yehi Shem..." "Baruch She'achalnu..."? Answer: If there are three men who are obligated to Bentch B’Zimmun,… Question: If I understand correctly, women do not take part in a Zimun for Bentching. But are they supposed to answer - "Yehi Shem..." "Baruch She'achalnu..."? Answer: If there are three men who are obligated to Bentch B’Zimmun, the women are obligated to respond. They have the actual Mitzvah of Zimun and should not leave the table without doing so. If they are sitting on the other side of the Mechitza and can’t see the men, they should not respond with Hashem’s name (Baruch Elokeinu... when there are ten men) unless there is a shared waiter. Sources: ראה נו״כ השו״ע או״ח קצט, ז. אדה״ז שם ו-ז.…Show more
One may receive money to teach Torah, even when teaching adults if it is needed in order to live properly. However, it is forbidden to accept money if one has a fixed Parnossa that allows them to live properly,… One may receive money to teach Torah, even when teaching adults if it is needed in order to live properly. However, it is forbidden to accept money if one has a fixed Parnossa that allows them to live properly, even if it would cause one to study less. Followup Question: What about if he is paying me for the learning together as a Chavrusa and not as a teacher? Answer: If you are a Yoshev Ohel (Bachur or Avrech) it is allowed to take money to study B’Chavrusa, since you have no stable and fixed Parnasah. Additionally,…Show more
Link to The Rebbe's letter in Likkutei Sichos vol. 22 page 332 Where it is significantly more expensive you do not need to buy from El Al. טעמים ומקורות: מקור הדין בדרשת רז"ל - מובא ברש"י ויקרא… Link to The Rebbe's letter in Likkutei Sichos vol. 22 page 332 Where it is significantly more expensive you do not need to buy from El Al. טעמים ומקורות: מקור הדין בדרשת רז"ל - מובא ברש"י ויקרא כב, ב - על הפסוק או קנה מיד עמיתך. וכמה פוסקים כתבו כן אפילו אם צריך להוסיף על המקח - אבל רק במעט, ראה בס' אמרי יעקב (שטרן) על שו"ע אדה"ז הל' מכירה ומתנה ס"ק כ"ב, וש"נ. אבל בנדו"ד הוי הוספה מרובה ופשוט שאינו צריך. ובמש"כ החת"ס דהחיוב הוא רק במי שאתך בתורה ומצוות - יל"ע ממכתב כ"ק אד''ש (לקו"ש…Show more
The custom to use gold is based on Kabalah. Now, there are many types of gold. The Gemara lists seven types of gold. There are variations as to the difference between the types of gold. However, I don’t… The custom to use gold is based on Kabalah. Now, there are many types of gold. The Gemara lists seven types of gold. There are variations as to the difference between the types of gold. However, I don’t know of any Kabalah source which distinguishes between the various types of gold in relation to the Kiddushin ring (though the concept of seven types of gold is certainly expounded upon in Kabalah). Nonetheless, rumor has it in the name of the Rebbe to use yellow gold only. So testifies Rabbi Leibel Groner. Also, Rabbi Pesach Schmerling told me…Show more
Is it necessary for a mother who wakes during the night but does not get out of bed to wash Negel Vasser before touching her child? Please see here: https://asktherav.com/article-negel-vasser-and-midnight-feedings/ #3022
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