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If your intention is to clear the table, but not to organize the Seforim, then you are allowed to take the Seforim off the table and put them back on the shelf. When removing from the table it should… If your intention is to clear the table, but not to organize the Seforim, then you are allowed to take the Seforim off the table and put them back on the shelf. When removing from the table it should be done in the same manner as done when clearing a table and not as done when putting them on a shelf. Therefore, if the normal way to take off the Seforim from the table would be not to take off one by one, and the only reason you are taking them one by one is to put it on…Show more
יש להקל אם מדובר על הפסד מרובה. מקורות: נעשה ע׳י קטן דינו כנשפך. ולכן בנדו״ז, בבשר עוף…
Question: I made a sauce which had onion and garlic cut with a Milchig knife and made in a Milchig frying pan. I then poured the sauce onto beans that were cooked in Fleshig pot and they were put… Question: I made a sauce which had onion and garlic cut with a Milchig knife and made in a Milchig frying pan. I then poured the sauce onto beans that were cooked in Fleshig pot and they were put in a Fleishig bowl, and it was hot. I realized that there is probably an issue with the bowl so I put it aside. But then it was put in the dishwasher and put away. I now do not know which bowl it is. What should I do? Answer: Assuming the bowl was not used for hot Fleishig, or…Show more
You should say before Motzai Shabbos. Sources: בנוגע המתנה למוצאי שבת, הנה ברמ"א או"ח סתכ"ו -…
Davening before Netz is only allowed in a Sha’as Hadchak (for example an early morning flight – not something that happens on a daily basis), or if already done Bedieved one does not need to Daven again. Davening after… Davening before Netz is only allowed in a Sha’as Hadchak (for example an early morning flight – not something that happens on a daily basis), or if already done Bedieved one does not need to Daven again. Davening after Chatzos is not allowed even in a Sha'as Hadchak. Davening before Chatzos even if it is after Zman Tefilla, is also permissible only Bedieved. One who has done so has not fulfilled the obligation of Tefilah B'zmanah. You should do all your power to to Daven in the accepted Halachic time frame and not resort to a situation where you…Show more
One may not Daven Shacharis after midday. If this happens as a result of a late night Farbrengen, you should reconsider your participation in late Farbrengens, or come up with a strategy to be able to wake up on… One may not Daven Shacharis after midday. If this happens as a result of a late night Farbrengen, you should reconsider your participation in late Farbrengens, or come up with a strategy to be able to wake up on time. Note that waking up late also involves missing the time for the morning Shema which is a Mitzvah D’oireisa. In practice, this should be done: All Brachos should be recited. Korbonos may be recited. Pesukei D'zimrah may be recited but without Baruch Sheomar and Yishtabach. Do not recite Birchos Krias Shema. Recite the three Parshiyos of Shema. Then recite…Show more
Question: We bought a van for the purpose of getting to and from school; that is what it is used for 95% of the time. I drive myself and another teacher, so the van and related expenses would be… Question: We bought a van for the purpose of getting to and from school; that is what it is used for 95% of the time. I drive myself and another teacher, so the van and related expenses would be considered a job expense (i.e.. deducted from income when calculating for Maaser). However I also drive my child to school, which makes it a personal expense. Can I record the van and related expenses as a job expense? Answer: Yes. #2837Show more
The bowl should be Kashered. The dishwasher and all the other dishes are fine.
Chas vsholom. If you have a claim you must take it first to a Beis din. See here and here about the severe prohibition of suing in secular court.
It may not be used on Shabbos, but is permissible for use on Yom Tov. An excellent comprehensive article about Sous Vide for Shabbos has been written by Horav Shmuel Lesches, Melbourne, Australia, and appears below (with minor adaptations).… It may not be used on Shabbos, but is permissible for use on Yom Tov. An excellent comprehensive article about Sous Vide for Shabbos has been written by Horav Shmuel Lesches, Melbourne, Australia, and appears below (with minor adaptations). It’s the latest fad in cooking, and with a name like sous vide, who can resist? Sous vide (pronounced su‑vee) is the French equivalent of “under vacuum”; sous vide will cook food uniformly while retaining its natural juices and aroma, achieving results that are impossible through other cooking methods. How does it work? The food is vacuum-packed in a plastic…Show more
The Gabbai calls his father as יעמוד אבי מורי פלוני בן פלוני. The same with a brother יעמוד פלוני בן אבי מורי פלוני. It is always better if someone else can call up in this case. See also halacha2go.com… The Gabbai calls his father as יעמוד אבי מורי פלוני בן פלוני. The same with a brother יעמוד פלוני בן אבי מורי פלוני. It is always better if someone else can call up in this case. See also halacha2go.com article #684. Sources: ארץ צבי צו. שערים מצויינים בהלכה קמג ושכן המנהג.…Show more
A) The following is done if the Minyan is all Leviyim and one Yisroel: The Yisroel goes up for the first Aliya and then followed by Leviyim only. B) The following is done if the Minyan is all Leviyim… A) The following is done if the Minyan is all Leviyim and one Yisroel: The Yisroel goes up for the first Aliya and then followed by Leviyim only. B) The following is done if the Minyan is all Leviyim and one Kohen: Kohen for the first Aliya followed by Leviyim for the rest. If there is another Kohen he will have Shlishi and then the Leviyim. If there are more Kohanim the order would be Kohen, Levi, Kohen, Levi, Kohen, Levi etc., depending how many Kohanim there are. C) The following is done if the Minyan is all Leviyim,…Show more
אין חשש. מטעמי ההיתר: אינו בגדר מטה שמיועד בעיקר לישיבה; השינה בגדר שינת עראי; המטה אינה ראוי׳ לביאה; האוכל אינו על הקרקע (אהל זרוק וכו׳); המקום מלכתחילה מיועד להניח שם מאכלים. ועוד שדשו בה רבים ושומר פתאים השם.… אין חשש. מטעמי ההיתר: אינו בגדר מטה שמיועד בעיקר לישיבה; השינה בגדר שינת עראי; המטה אינה ראוי׳ לביאה; האוכל אינו על הקרקע (אהל זרוק וכו׳); המקום מלכתחילה מיועד להניח שם מאכלים. ועוד שדשו בה רבים ושומר פתאים השם. ובלא״ה, כמה פוסקים מתירים בדיעבד (והארכנו במק״א. ואכ״מ). וראה שו״ת שלמת חיים יו״ד כג. הערות הגריש״א פסחים קיב, א. שו״ת תשוה״נ א, ח. שבט הקהתי ד, רב. צי״א י, לה. שם יז, לה. משנת יוסף יא, קמא, י. שם יג, רסג. משנ״ה יא, י. וראה הנסמן בהלכתא מאורייתא לט. #2808Show more
Being that there are complete Torah thoughts, it would qualify as Shaimos. You may remove the Shaimos parts and discard the rest. See here.
Ha'etz. It appears that the dates are the primary ingredient and therefore it would require a Ha'etz. Even assuming that two ingredients are primary, we follow the majority ingredient, in this case - it is the dates too. As… Ha'etz. It appears that the dates are the primary ingredient and therefore it would require a Ha'etz. Even assuming that two ingredients are primary, we follow the majority ingredient, in this case - it is the dates too. As for the Bracha Acharona, ensure a Kezayis of dates are eaten within the amount of time of Kedei Achilas Pe'ras. This will be accomplished by eating two Larabar's. Otherwise, there is a Safek on the Bracha Acharona. One would then have to eat another definite Al Ha'etz food and a Borei Nefashos food to avoid all Shaalos. See also here. Sources: כמה ספיקות בדבר: האם הטפל מצטרף לשיעור כזית לבר״א,…Show more
Question: I work in a field where I interact almost exclusively with Goyim. When a client asks me "How are your doing" is it Mutar to answer "Thank G-d"? Or is it saying Shaim Hashem l'vatala? Saying "Thank G-d… Question: I work in a field where I interact almost exclusively with Goyim. When a client asks me "How are your doing" is it Mutar to answer "Thank G-d"? Or is it saying Shaim Hashem l'vatala? Saying "Thank G-d Alm-ghty" (as the Rebbe seems to append whenever he says "G-d") would come across as bizarre in a typical professional exchange. If it is forbidden, is there an alternative for Boruch Hashem in English? Answer: It is forbidden to answer “Thank G-d”. As it is considered saying Shem Shomayim l’vatalah. Adding the word A-mighty doesn’t make it acceptable either;…Show more
Assuming that the trucks actually go often through the doorway and are not just parked on the outside for loading, and the drivers are Jewish, the doorway needs a Mezuzah. However, without a Bracha. Sources: כיון שעשוי גם לכניסת הנהג עם המשאית - ראה…
Questions: 1) Is there any Halachic source for following a holistic diet instead of following a legal doctor? 2) What Is the definition of a "Rofe Yedid"? Is it only a family doctor? Or is a professional… Questions: 1) Is there any Halachic source for following a holistic diet instead of following a legal doctor? 2) What Is the definition of a "Rofe Yedid"? Is it only a family doctor? Or is a professional neurologist also counted? Answers: 1) Halacha has a nuanced position in relation to holistic or alternative medicine. As a rule, a doctor must be recognised by the local government authorities in order to be permitted to heal. One may not violate any Mitzvah for a medication which hasn’t proven to be effective. According to some authorities, it must also…Show more
אין בזה שום חשש. טעמים ומקורות: שניכר שבא מאדם – ראה דרכ״ת סו, סח. כה״ח מז. וכ״מ בש״ך טז. וראה שטמ״ק כריתות כא, ב בהשמטות. וכן מוכח מט״ז סוסי׳ תקפד, לגבי דם מילה. וצ״ע מש״כ בהפלאה כתובות… אין בזה שום חשש. טעמים ומקורות: שניכר שבא מאדם – ראה דרכ״ת סו, סח. כה״ח מז. וכ״מ בש״ך טז. וראה שטמ״ק כריתות כא, ב בהשמטות. וכן מוכח מט״ז סוסי׳ תקפד, לגבי דם מילה. וצ״ע מש״כ בהפלאה כתובות ס, א שבעת המציצה אין דם שפירש). ואינו דומה לשם שע״ג הככר דדילמא מעלמא אתא. וגם להאוסרים במציצה מאצבעו – היינו שעדיין שייך מרא״ע, אבל בנדו״ד נראה דל״ש החשש דאתי לאחלופי, שהחשש הוא לטעות במציאות (ולא בדין) ״דאתי למימר דם בהמה אכל״ (פירש״י כתובות שם). וכן בנדו״ד ל״ש בל תשקצו (ראה יד״י שם בנוגע למציצת דם שבאצבע). שאינו בולע –…Show more
I do not know of any reason. Some people report so in the name of the Rebbe. Sources: ראה שו״ת חלקת יעקב א, קה. מנח״י ד, לג.…
If his allergy is to the potassium dichromate in the Retzuos, as is most likely, he should obtain chrome free Tefillin straps. There are Retzuos made with a vegetable tanning process also. Until new Tefillin straps can be obtained… If his allergy is to the potassium dichromate in the Retzuos, as is most likely, he should obtain chrome free Tefillin straps. There are Retzuos made with a vegetable tanning process also. Until new Tefillin straps can be obtained one can wear the Tefillin for shorter time such as only for Shema and Shemone Esrai or even only Shema if necessary. One can also look into the option of painting the leather on the inner side so the leather does not touch the skin directly. Where no other choice exists, one may place the straps on the sleeves but…Show more
If you rent a house or a room, then the Bedikah should be done there on the night of the 14th of Nissan. (You should arrange a Mechiras Chometz for your apartment where you live and no one should… If you rent a house or a room, then the Bedikah should be done there on the night of the 14th of Nissan. (You should arrange a Mechiras Chometz for your apartment where you live and no one should be using it over Pesach) If you are in your home on the night of the 14th of Nissan, then one must clean one room and do the Bedikah there with the blessing, and do not include that room in the sale of Chometz. If you will be staying by someone else on the night of Bedikas Chometz, then the…Show more
For a blanket that is sometimes used by day, you should make one corner round. There is no need to put Tzitzis on a towel even if one is wrapping himself with it. Sources: א. שו״ע אדה״ז או״ח יח, ה - רק בשל…
Question: In a case of a sliding door that opens from house to a balcony that is 4 by 4 Amos - how do we determine placement of Mezuza? Also I have read that in case of sliding doors… Question: In a case of a sliding door that opens from house to a balcony that is 4 by 4 Amos - how do we determine placement of Mezuza? Also I have read that in case of sliding doors it depends on which side the sliding frame is. (If it’s close/towards the inside of house) so the Mezuza goes on the right towards the balcony. Answer: According to Minhag Chabad, we follow the rule of ‘’Heiker Tzir’’. In this case, if the track that the door slides on is inside the house, we put the Mezuza on the…Show more
Some Maaser money may be used to pay for a Sheva Brachos Seudah provided that you are helping a Chosson and Kallah who cannot afford it from their own money, and they will be happy with your hospitality, and… Some Maaser money may be used to pay for a Sheva Brachos Seudah provided that you are helping a Chosson and Kallah who cannot afford it from their own money, and they will be happy with your hospitality, and the Seudah is not overly extravagant. If you are doing this as a family favor since "you owe the family a favor", or it is an expected norm (whether from a family or community point of view) that you pay for the Sheva Brachos, it is not right to use Maaser money. If there will most likely be leftover food…Show more
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