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Girls may be included. Sources: נחלקו בזה - ראה משחא דרבותא או"ח סתר"צ סי"ח…
Best not to brush your teeth. If this is difficult, there is room to be lenient. Care should be given not to swallow any water. When rinsing your mouth, do so in a tilted position so you do not… Best not to brush your teeth. If this is difficult, there is room to be lenient. Care should be given not to swallow any water. When rinsing your mouth, do so in a tilted position so you do not swallow. Sources: בנדו״ד, שהכל פגום, וגם המים ששוטף פיו נפגמים ואינם…Show more
אם הכסף מיועד לספק אוכל - גם אם זה מצות - לעניים בחנם. ובכל זאת, עדיף לתת לאביונים את הכסף בפורים עצמו. #3256
Question: A friend, who paid for music files, wants to let me download some tracks on to my MP3 player. Am allowed to do it for a short while, as if I am borrowing them, as long as I… Question: A friend, who paid for music files, wants to let me download some tracks on to my MP3 player. Am allowed to do it for a short while, as if I am borrowing them, as long as I do not keep them? Why would it be different than me just borrowing his MP3 player for a short while, to listen to tracks I do not own? Answer: See here: https://asktherav.com/2942-is-it-permitted-to-listen-to-music-i-have-received-from-a-friend/ The same would be in the case you described. Just as you cannot "borrow without permission" for a short while and give it back (aka stealing). When…Show more
שאלה: המליצו לי לקחת תוסף תזונה הנקרא DHEA בשביל פוריות. המצב כרגע שאין לנו ילדים. ומנסים להביא ילד ראשון בע״ה. אני בת 44 ובעלי 46. האם מותר לקחת מבחינת כשרות? מענה: אם הגלולה ניתנת על פי מרשם של… שאלה: המליצו לי לקחת תוסף תזונה הנקרא DHEA בשביל פוריות. המצב כרגע שאין לנו ילדים. ומנסים להביא ילד ראשון בע״ה. אני בת 44 ובעלי 46. האם מותר לקחת מבחינת כשרות? מענה: אם הגלולה ניתנת על פי מרשם של רופא המתמחה בתחום מותר לקחת גלולה זו היות וזה מטעמי רפואה ואין לו טעם. אבל אם יש אפשרות למצוא גלולה עם הכשר, או שאפשר בקל לקבל את התזונה הנדרשת על ידי מאכלים כשרים, יש להעדיף את הדרכים הנזכרים. טעמים ומקורות: ישנם הטוענים שזה נעשה ממאכלים הכשרים אבל עדיין לא ברור לנו כ"כ. ואיך שיהי׳ ה״ז רק מיעוט שאינו מצוי.…Show more
An applaud which has no rhythm is permissible, as it is not Derech Shir - musical. Regarding clapping when singing, see here. Sources: ראה שו״ת אז נדברו חלק יג סי״ד. אבל להעיר שבספר…
The accepted Chabad Minhag is to always Daven Maariv after Tzeis Hakochavim. The ideal time for Davening Maariv is after the emergence of three small stars. Three medium stars appear, according to the Alter Rebbe, when the sun is… The accepted Chabad Minhag is to always Daven Maariv after Tzeis Hakochavim. The ideal time for Davening Maariv is after the emergence of three small stars. Three medium stars appear, according to the Alter Rebbe, when the sun is approx. 6 degrees below the horizon. Three small stars can be seen when the sun is approx. 6.6 degrees below the horizon (in other words, in New York, a few minutes later). There are computer programs and apps which can calculate this information for you. On fast days, many are lenient to Daven Maariv at the emergence of three medium…Show more
1. Being that you Davened Maariv in the past after Tzeis Hacochovim, you should continue doing so - even if it means not Davening with a Minyan - as long as you continuously are Makpid to do so. See… 1. Being that you Davened Maariv in the past after Tzeis Hacochovim, you should continue doing so - even if it means not Davening with a Minyan - as long as you continuously are Makpid to do so. See also the following link here. 2. The ideal time for Davening Maariv is after the emergence of three small stars. Three medium stars appear, according to the Alter Rebbe, when the sun is approx. 6 degrees below the horizon. Three small stars can be seen when the sun is approx. 6.6 degrees below the horizon (in other words, in…Show more
שאלה: האם צריך לכתחילה לחומרא להיות שני דברים של כזית במשלוח מנות, או שכל המשלוח מנות יהי' כזית או כביצה, או שאפשר אולי לשים 3 דברים שיחד יהיו כב' זתים או כיוצ"ב? מענה: ראוי שכל אחת מה"מנות" תהא… שאלה: האם צריך לכתחילה לחומרא להיות שני דברים של כזית במשלוח מנות, או שכל המשלוח מנות יהי' כזית או כביצה, או שאפשר אולי לשים 3 דברים שיחד יהיו כב' זתים או כיוצ"ב? מענה: ראוי שכל אחת מה"מנות" תהא חשובה ומכובדת, ולפחות בשיעור "כזית" לכל אחד מהם [ובדוחק, כזית לשניהם ביחד]. מקורות: שקו״ט באחרונים. וראה שיחת פורים ה'תשכ"ג. ז' אד"ש ה'תשל"ו.…Show more
Can one give a birthday present to a sibling? An appreciation gift to coworkers? Answer: One should avoid giving presents during the year of "Aveilus" on a parent. However if it is given as remuneration it is permissible,… Can one give a birthday present to a sibling? An appreciation gift to coworkers? Answer: One should avoid giving presents during the year of "Aveilus" on a parent. However if it is given as remuneration it is permissible, for example, a student to a teacher at the end of school year, husband to wife in honor of Yom Tov, or Chosson to Kallah. See also here: https://asktherav.com/1122-birthday-gift-during-aveilus Sources: או"ח תרצו מ"א סקי״א בשם מהרי"ל. ובאמת, כ״ה כבר…Show more
The proper order is that the Sefer Torah which was read last should be the first to be brought and put back in the Aaron kodesh. However, if the other Sefer Torah was taken first you should not rearrange… The proper order is that the Sefer Torah which was read last should be the first to be brought and put back in the Aaron kodesh. However, if the other Sefer Torah was taken first you should not rearrange who takes which Sefer, rather just put back the other Sefer Torah first. Sources: שערי אפרים שער י סעי’ מא #3204…Show more
Because there are a lot of positive elements to those animals. There is a lot we can learn from them. The Mishnah tells us to learn to be bold like a leopard, light like an eagle and strong like… Because there are a lot of positive elements to those animals. There is a lot we can learn from them. The Mishnah tells us to learn to be bold like a leopard, light like an eagle and strong like a lion. The Gemara tells us that we could learn modesty from the cats, not to steal from the ants etc. The issue is only seeing the animals because they have negative forces associated with them and that could affect the purity of our eyesight. Even this is not Halachically forbidden. It is an extra measure of piety, purifying our…Show more
Question: Are women obligated in Machatzis Hashekel on Taanis Ester? If yes, is a women's obligation fulfilled through her husband? Also, should a father give Machatzis Hashekel for his baby? Answer: Women are not obligated in giving Machatzis… Question: Are women obligated in Machatzis Hashekel on Taanis Ester? If yes, is a women's obligation fulfilled through her husband? Also, should a father give Machatzis Hashekel for his baby? Answer: Women are not obligated in giving Machatzis Hashekel. However, some give on behalf of their wives and children (even babies) - this custom is mentioned in the Rebbe’s sichos. One who has begun this Minhag must continue to do so until they reach the age that they are obligated on their own (13 or 20; different opinions), unless they stipulated the first time that this is done…Show more
Question: I am making a Simcha and serving potato Bourekas and pizza Bourekas. The caterer said that it is a water-based dough not made with apple juice. What is the Brocha? Are we required to wash? Answer: The… Question: I am making a Simcha and serving potato Bourekas and pizza Bourekas. The caterer said that it is a water-based dough not made with apple juice. What is the Brocha? Are we required to wash? Answer: The Bracha is Hamotzie. See here. #3222Show more
Question: What is the value of following the Laining of the Megillah with a Chumash? If I miss a word from the Baal Koreh am I Yotzei just by seeing the word in the Chumash? I am guessing saying… Question: What is the value of following the Laining of the Megillah with a Chumash? If I miss a word from the Baal Koreh am I Yotzei just by seeing the word in the Chumash? I am guessing saying the word would not help since it is not a Kosher Megillah. Answer: A listener following the reading from a printed text should not read along with the Ba’al Koreh. If someone in this scenario misses a few words or a Possuk, they may then read it from the printed text and still fulfill the Mitzvah. This can be…Show more
Most Rabbonim have long ago settled the matter and determined that it is a non-issue. There are some anti-Sheitel zealots* who have jumped on the bandwagon to make another brouhaha out of this issue. They are not quieting down… Most Rabbonim have long ago settled the matter and determined that it is a non-issue. There are some anti-Sheitel zealots* who have jumped on the bandwagon to make another brouhaha out of this issue. They are not quieting down and now claim to have “new” “information“ on the matter. An excellent rebuttal of their claims in this matter can be heard on the famous Headlines radio program by Rabbi Dovid Licthenstien. Listen here and here. As far as I know, there is no reliable Hechsher. At least, those who are making the storm about this issue, claim so. …Show more
A Keli is not necessary. Some are Machmir to wash three time with a Keli. (א) Q. Is it enough to pour a few drops of water on my hands and then rub them together? A. No, It… A Keli is not necessary. Some are Machmir to wash three time with a Keli. (א) Q. Is it enough to pour a few drops of water on my hands and then rub them together? A. No, It must be on the entire hand. Q. Is it enough to just rub my hands on clothing? A. For Davening if no water is available one may rub on clothing; this only cleans the hands but does not remove the negative spirit till one washes with water. (ב) Q. Does it make a difference if I am the…Show more
אם משתמשים רק במלים הללו בלבד: ״והנה ה׳ נצב עליו״ - אפשרי. ומכל מקום, יש לברר אם אין מנהג מקובל בעירו, שלא יהא פריצת גדר ח״ו. וגם בלאו הכי אינו כדאי שמא יהיו כאלו שיעוררו שאלות. ודרושה זהירות יתירה… אם משתמשים רק במלים הללו בלבד: ״והנה ה׳ נצב עליו״ - אפשרי. ומכל מקום, יש לברר אם אין מנהג מקובל בעירו, שלא יהא פריצת גדר ח״ו. וגם בלאו הכי אינו כדאי שמא יהיו כאלו שיעוררו שאלות. ודרושה זהירות יתירה בכגון דא, אא״כ נפרץ הדבר בשכונתו במודעות רחוב אחרות כיוצא בזה. כיון שאין ג׳ תיבות מפסוק ברציפות. ושם השם הוא בשינוי. ואף שיש נזהרים גם בר״ת דשם ה׳ - למעשה מקובל להקל. וכנהוג שכותבים ב״ה בר״ת בכל מיני פרסומים, למרות שיתכן שמתגלגלים באשפה וכו׳. וראה לקו״ש חלק י"ד ע׳ 279 הערה 13. #3971Show more
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Yes. See halacha2go.com #354 regarding changing children in front of Shabbos candles. Sources: פסחים קיב, ב. באה״ט או״ח ערה י. דרישה שם…
There is no such Halacha in Alter Rebbe Shulchan Aruch. You might be confusing this with something similar; There is a Halacha that one may ask a non-Jew to do a Pesik Reisha, i.e. he does an act on… There is no such Halacha in Alter Rebbe Shulchan Aruch. You might be confusing this with something similar; There is a Halacha that one may ask a non-Jew to do a Pesik Reisha, i.e. he does an act on Shabbos, even if it results in a Melacha, since the intention here is not the Melacha, rather the act, and the Melacha aspect is an incidental outcome. For example, one may ask him to open the fridge, even though the light will turn on. There is also a Halacha about a non Jew who has done a Melacha for himself…Show more
If the car is being used primarily for Shlichus work, you may pay the cost from Maaser. The car remains the property of Tzedaka and does not transfer into your possession even if the Shlichus no longer requires a… If the car is being used primarily for Shlichus work, you may pay the cost from Maaser. The car remains the property of Tzedaka and does not transfer into your possession even if the Shlichus no longer requires a car. Obviously, this does not mean you can buy/lease a luxury car, rather it should be an average car. However, you may not use Maaser money for a car used primarily for household purposes, even if when taking the job the Shaliach added a car to the contract, which means that the Shaliach owes you a car and you wish…Show more
It depends on the policy of your workplace. If they gave it to you for work purposes only, then you are obligated to pay the difference. #3103
I am assuming the house is not completely boarded up but rather has an entryway to get in and out. The need for Mezuzos on such a house depends on what purpose it serves; If the boarded house houses… I am assuming the house is not completely boarded up but rather has an entryway to get in and out. The need for Mezuzos on such a house depends on what purpose it serves; If the boarded house houses and protects your items so it is similar to an Beis Haotzar (storage). As such it is proper to affix Mezuzos on it's doors. However, no blessing is said since it is not being used for dwelling purposes. Sources: בבית האוצר, כתבו הרבה אחרונים שאין לברך - ראה…Show more
Certainly the Mitzvah of rebuking a Jew who does not act proper applies today and is a Mitzvah in the Torah! See the Chinuch Mitzvah 239 for details of the Mitzvah. In today's society (and was also in the… Certainly the Mitzvah of rebuking a Jew who does not act proper applies today and is a Mitzvah in the Torah! See the Chinuch Mitzvah 239 for details of the Mitzvah. In today's society (and was also in the past) we need to be clever on how to do it in the correct way, and in some circumstances, it is better to remain silent if our rebuke will only bring negative results especially on matters that are not explicit in the Torah. מוטב שיהיו שוגגין ואל יהיו מזידין Regarding your specific question, do you need to rebuke your non…Show more
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