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Question: I live out of town and there is only one Ashkenaz Minyan that takes Shabbos in early at 7PM every week. At times, both Mincha and Maariv are after Plag HaMincha and before Shekia/Tzeis, which I understand is… Question: I live out of town and there is only one Ashkenaz Minyan that takes Shabbos in early at 7PM every week. At times, both Mincha and Maariv are after Plag HaMincha and before Shekia/Tzeis, which I understand is Tarti Desasri. Should I Daven Mincha Beyichidus before Plag and then join the Shul to listen to Chazoras Hashatz of Mincha and Daven Maariv with the Minyan, or Daven Mincha and Maariv Betzibur regardless? Answer: You should daven Minchah with the Minyan and wait until after Tzeis to daven Maariv. However Kabolas Shabbos can be said with the Minyan.…Show more
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A Rov is someone who answers halachic queries. A Mashpia, AKA Aseh Lecha Rav, answers queries in Avodas Hashem, and assesses your spiritual standing in a regular basis. Can they be the same person? Yes. I heard… A Rov is someone who answers halachic queries. A Mashpia, AKA Aseh Lecha Rav, answers queries in Avodas Hashem, and assesses your spiritual standing in a regular basis. Can they be the same person? Yes. I heard from a well-known Chabad lecturer that it is most important that a Mashpia knows the person well... Preferably. It should ideally be one that you like. At The same time, one should not seek out an “acceptable” Rav, that they are comfortable with the Rav... ראה שיחת ליל ו׳ דחגה״ס תשמ״ז. סה״ש תשמ״ז א ע׳ 48. י״ב טבת תשמ״ז.…Show more
There is no Issur to do so. However, ideally כתב אשורי should be used only for holy matters. Sources: הנה, בשו״ת הרמב״ם בלאו רסח: הטעם השני אשר בגללו…
I've heard that the Avi-Haben doesn't take a haircut during Sefira, does the same apply to new clothes? Answer: The Avi-Haben may buy new clothing for the Bris during Sefira. Regarding a haircut, there are different opinions on… I've heard that the Avi-Haben doesn't take a haircut during Sefira, does the same apply to new clothes? Answer: The Avi-Haben may buy new clothing for the Bris during Sefira. Regarding a haircut, there are different opinions on the matter. The general custom is not to. טעמים ומקורות: תספורת: אגרות הרמ״ז ב, והובא בשע״ת תצג, ז, ובמסגרת השלחן קכ, ו, עוד, לפי מנהג האריז״ל אף אם יזדמן ברית מילה אין להסתפר בכל זמן העומר. וראה גם מורה באצבע רכא. נהר שלום. כה״ח תצג, יג. שו״ת רב פעלים ד סוד ישרים טו. אמנם, כמדומה ברור שבשער הכוונות לא…Show more
It is a Mitzvah to have hair cut before every Yom Tov, so as not to enter into Yom Tov unkempt. The prohibition of haircutting on Chol Hamoed was instituted especially to compel people to receive a haircut prior… It is a Mitzvah to have hair cut before every Yom Tov, so as not to enter into Yom Tov unkempt. The prohibition of haircutting on Chol Hamoed was instituted especially to compel people to receive a haircut prior to Yom Tov and not to postpone it. The necessity of receiving a haircut on erev Shavuos is more acute, because haircutting was prohibited throughout Sefirah. The long hair accumulated over Sefirah causes a disheveled appearance, which is highly inappropriate for any Yom Tov. Minhag Chabad is to take a haircut only on Erev Shavuos (this includes the preceding night).…Show more
Your question reminds me of the story where the rabbi presiding over a Din Torah has determined that both parties are in the right. His wife in the kitchen overhearing the discussions turned to him and asked “how can… Your question reminds me of the story where the rabbi presiding over a Din Torah has determined that both parties are in the right. His wife in the kitchen overhearing the discussions turned to him and asked “how can they both be right?”, upon which the rabbi responded “you too are right." A fundamental aspect of studying texts in general is that everything depends on context. A benign statement in an article when isolated from its original context can appear extremely shocking, quite controversial or even outright heretical. The Rebbe often spoke about learning the Klolei HaLimmud (governing principles)…Show more
האיסור לשמוע כלי נגינה היא עד ליל ערב שבועות. ויש מתירים מיום ג׳ סיון בבוקר. אין היתר רק לילדים קטנים קודם גיל החינוך. ועם כל זה אין זה בדרך החינוך. ראה כאן: https://asktherav.com/is-it-ok-for-children-to-listen-to-music-during-sefira-3797/#.XPBIYMptb00.link https://asktherav.com/from-when-till-when-are-you-not-allowed-to-listen-to-music-3880/#.XPBIOOQ-Uu8.link #4247
1. One may not daven after Chatzos. 2. Tachanun isn’t recited Friday after Chatzos. #4261
Question: My wife will be away for Shabbos and light candles where she is. I will be eating at home together with my children. Is the candle that my teenage daughter lights enough for the home? Or should I… Question: My wife will be away for Shabbos and light candles where she is. I will be eating at home together with my children. Is the candle that my teenage daughter lights enough for the home? Or should I light candles at home? Answer: Someone must light two candles, either you or your daughter (unless she is under bas mitzvah, in which case you should light). However, it’s best if you are the one who lights the two candles, as it’s your mitzvah. If you have a married daughter in your home, she should light (although some have…Show more
מצוה על האדם לגלח בערב יום–טוב, שלא יכנס לרגל כשהוא מנוול [ומפני טעם זה אסרו לגלח ב(חול ה)מועד], ובפרט בערב שבועות (כיון שלא הסתפרו בימי הספירה). השנה, שערב שבועות חל בשבת ניתן להסתפר ביום שישי, ערב שבת קודש. ושקו"ט… מצוה על האדם לגלח בערב יום–טוב, שלא יכנס לרגל כשהוא מנוול [ומפני טעם זה אסרו לגלח ב(חול ה)מועד], ובפרט בערב שבועות (כיון שלא הסתפרו בימי הספירה). השנה, שערב שבועות חל בשבת ניתן להסתפר ביום שישי, ערב שבת קודש. ושקו"ט כו"כ בנוגע ליל ששי. ונראה עיקר להתירא. טעמים ומקורות: ראה שו"ת ירים משה קאסטרו ח"ב בליקוטים סמ"ה (נא, רע"ג), ע"פ בית דוד או"ח סי' רפ (בנוגע ל"ג בעומר שחל בערב שבת, להסתפר בליל ששי - ראה גם בהנסמן בכה"ח סתצ"ג סקכ"ג. ומש"כ בא"ר סק"ז - הוא ט"ס (ראה פמ"ג בא"א סק"ג. שו"ת לב חיים ח"ב או"ח סצ"ז. וראה שו"ת…Show more
You may buy the video together, and take turns using it, but you can’t make an additional copy, since it has a copyright. #4167
They may not say Brachos on Mitzvos or Brachos which contain content which isn’t applicable such as "שלא עשני גוי" or ״אלקי אבותינו״. They may say Brachos on food. טעמים ומקורות: בנוגע לברכות ע״י ב״נ - ראה שו״ע… They may not say Brachos on Mitzvos or Brachos which contain content which isn’t applicable such as "שלא עשני גוי" or ״אלקי אבותינו״. They may say Brachos on food. טעמים ומקורות: בנוגע לברכות ע״י ב״נ - ראה שו״ע או״ח רטו, ב. אדה״ז שם ב. וצע״ק בלקו״ש חי״ד ע׳ 40 הערה 29 בשוה״ג. ואולי קאי בברכת המצות דייקא. וא״ש. וכ״ה להדיא לחלק בזה בשו״ת האלף לך שלמה צה. וראה דברות משה קדושין מה, ענף ב. קונטרסי שיעורים קדושין גאטעסמאן כ. חשוקי חמד סוכה כט, א. שו״ת מגדל צופים ח״ט קונטרס בדיני ב״נ פרקים ט-יא. [ולהעיר מדעת בעל העיטור הל׳…Show more
There are several options, listed in order of preference: 1. Someone else should prepare and Lain the Kriah of the Tochecha and take that Aliya (without being called up). 2. The Baal Koreh (the Kohen/Levi) should read his Aliyah… There are several options, listed in order of preference: 1. Someone else should prepare and Lain the Kriah of the Tochecha and take that Aliya (without being called up). 2. The Baal Koreh (the Kohen/Levi) should read his Aliyah and continue until after the Tochecha, taking that Aliya (without being called up). The remaining Aliyos should then be divided into the remaining Oilim. [Note: This arrangement is not suitable for Parshas Tavo.] 3. A paid employee of the Shul should take the Aliya (without being called up). 4. Someone should be paid to take the Aliya (without being called…Show more
It's not just an Inyan; it’s usually halachically required. טעמים ומקורות: מועתק כאן מספר מקיף על הלכות מילה להרה״ג ר׳ מרדכי אורי אנגלמן שליט”א (בשינוים קלים - במודגש עם קו מתחת): אם היה רגיל לכבד מוהל מסויים… It's not just an Inyan; it’s usually halachically required. טעמים ומקורות: מועתק כאן מספר מקיף על הלכות מילה להרה״ג ר׳ מרדכי אורי אנגלמן שליט”א (בשינוים קלים - במודגש עם קו מתחת): אם היה רגיל לכבד מוהל מסויים במילת בניו הקודמים [ראה להלן בכמה פעמים נעשה רגיל בכך], אינו רשאי לשנות ולכבד עתה מוהל אחר שימול לו את בנו האחרון, אף שלא הבטיח במפורש לראשון שיכבדו במעשה המילה, לפי שכבר זכה בה מעצמו כדין “מכירי כהונה”[1]. ויש חולקים בזה, ולדעתם אין האב מחוייב לכבד את אותו מוהל במילת בנו הנולד לו עתה. ובגדר דין זה נחלקו הדעות: יש…Show more
Yes. This is our Minhag, at the time of the Bris. ראה היום יום כ״ח אדר שני. שיחת ז׳ אד״ש תשי״א. #981 (2)
The individual must be told that this is forbidden to do. If he does do it, one need not leave the Shule. However, one should not stay in the immediate vicinity of the air-conditioning or heating. It’s best to… The individual must be told that this is forbidden to do. If he does do it, one need not leave the Shule. However, one should not stay in the immediate vicinity of the air-conditioning or heating. It’s best to actually open the window so as not to benefit directly from the air-conditioning or heating. טעמים ומקורות: בקצרה: יש כאן כמה דיונים נפרדים: א. הנאה ממעשה שבת כשיכול ליהנות בדוחק לפנ״ז. ב. הקולא שא״צ לצאת מביתו בנוגע למעשה שבת. ג. הקולא שא״צ לצאת כשאינו ביתו. ועל הסדר: א. בענין הא׳ - ראה שו״ת מנחת שלמה א, ה ד״ה ברם…Show more
There is no problem with clothing which by nature are the same for men and women. Nonetheless there should be other ways to identify between man and woman when they are so young that the general male and female… There is no problem with clothing which by nature are the same for men and women. Nonetheless there should be other ways to identify between man and woman when they are so young that the general male and female features aren’t so discernible. This can be achieved by other garments. Sources: ראה מהרש״א נדרים מט, ב. שו״ת אהלי יעקב למהריק״ש…Show more
You may keep the dress. If it is a simple day to day dress, you may wear it now. If it is an expensive Shabbos dress, you should wait to wear it until Shabbos. #4177
There are two questions here. First, if one can eat together with non Jews. Second, if it's OK for a Jew to enter a mosque. A Jew is not allowed to eat a festive meal with non Jews. Some… There are two questions here. First, if one can eat together with non Jews. Second, if it's OK for a Jew to enter a mosque. A Jew is not allowed to eat a festive meal with non Jews. Some apply this to all meals so long as the Jews and non Jews are sitting at the same table and the majority is non Jews. According to these opinions it applies even if the food is supplied by the Jew and hosted in the Jews home. However, if the majority of people are Jewish or they are sitting at separate…Show more
Full Question: In one of the offices I visit on Mivtzoim on a weekly basis there's a gentleman that may have a little warped beliefs in relation to Yoshke, some of his Jewish Co-workers say that he had once… Full Question: In one of the offices I visit on Mivtzoim on a weekly basis there's a gentleman that may have a little warped beliefs in relation to Yoshke, some of his Jewish Co-workers say that he had once worked for J4J and holds strong beliefs about Christianity. (He is attached to those believes emotionally, as when he was not well with a risk of having one of his hands amputated, some Priest came to see him and promised him that if he undertook to acknowledge Yoshke as the..., his hand will be spared, and so his hand was).…Show more
If I understand your question correctly, if someone used an oven for a product that is not Cholov Yisroel does the oven need to be Kashered. Yes it needs to be Kashered. Sources: רמ"א יו"ד סי' קטו סעי' א. #4190…
Full Question: Lag B'Omer evening, I spoke to a group of children in connection with Lag B'Omer. Afterwards, I went to Daven Ma'ariv, I had a doubt whether I may count Sefira with a Bracha. Because I told the… Full Question: Lag B'Omer evening, I spoke to a group of children in connection with Lag B'Omer. Afterwards, I went to Daven Ma'ariv, I had a doubt whether I may count Sefira with a Bracha. Because I told the children that it's Lag B'Omer. And perhaps I was Yoitze the Mitzva by that. I then saw, at the Minyan of Maariv, a Mashpia from one of our Yeshivos, and asked him what he thinks. He said "I just finished making a Farbrengen with my Talmidim, and mentioned many times that it's Lag B'Omer. And I'm sure that I can…Show more
The concerns of opening a diaper for the first time on Shabbos touch on either the Melachas of מכה בפטיש or קורע or תופר, therefore by opening the diaper before Shabbos, (it does not make a difference how much… The concerns of opening a diaper for the first time on Shabbos touch on either the Melachas of מכה בפטיש or קורע or תופר, therefore by opening the diaper before Shabbos, (it does not make a difference how much time in advance) and then re-closing them - this circumvents the problems. There is no difference between Shabbos and Yom Tov in this matter. It is also worthy to mention that the diapers which are made with velcro, do not have questions in the first place, thus they are certainly permitted for usage. Sources: See Shulchan Aruch Admor Hazaken Orach Chayim 317:6 & 340:13. See…Show more
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