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יש לעשות קידוש או סעודה בנפרד, או לפחות כשאי אפשר או כשיש צורך – לייחד משהו מיוחד (תבשיל מיוחד, אורח מיוחד וכו׳) בסעודת הברית עבור – ולזכות – הבת. טעמים ומקורות: כמה טעמים נאמרו בנוגע לקידוש ללידת הבת,… יש לעשות קידוש או סעודה בנפרד, או לפחות כשאי אפשר או כשיש צורך – לייחד משהו מיוחד (תבשיל מיוחד, אורח מיוחד וכו׳) בסעודת הברית עבור – ולזכות – הבת. טעמים ומקורות: כמה טעמים נאמרו בנוגע לקידוש ללידת הבת, 1) כדי להודות לה’ על בריאות הולד והיולדת לאחרי הלידה, בבחי׳ ״ישוע הבת״, ע”ד ישוע הבן. 2) כדי להודות לה’ על גוף הענין שזיכהו בבת 3) כדי לתת הזדמנות למכיריהם לברך ברכת מזל טוב וליתן איחולים עבור הבת. ולפי כל הטעמים, יש לדאוג לייחד משהו מיוחד כדי להודות לה’ או כדי שיוכלו לברכם, משא״כ אם יעשה רק הסעודה של הברית…Show more
The baby bottle is Milchig, the kettle is Pareve, and our kitchen sink and all our other kitchen utensils are Fleishig. Answer: You are allowed to put a baby bottle even in a Kli Sheni (assuming that the… The baby bottle is Milchig, the kettle is Pareve, and our kitchen sink and all our other kitchen utensils are Fleishig. Answer: You are allowed to put a baby bottle even in a Kli Sheni (assuming that the contents of the bottle consists only of liquid, or previously cooked solid food). However, you must ensure that the bottle is not covered on top, i.e. it is without the lid, or even with a lid but the water is not covering the lid, because then it would be a problem of הטמנה, since it could add heat (or remove…Show more
Yes, but the point of contact between the urn and the plug must get wet. Sources: ראה טבילת כלים כהלכתה יח, לח. וש״נ. …
Mor - Borei Minei Besamim. Levonah - Borei Atzei Besamim. Sources: מור - סדר ברכת הנהנין יא, ה, וכפס״ד השו״ע…
Question: Should one encourage a child of 9 years old to avoid eating after Shkia (candle lighting)? What if the child did it three weeks in a row, does that make it problematic? How strongly should Mitzvos like these… Question: Should one encourage a child of 9 years old to avoid eating after Shkia (candle lighting)? What if the child did it three weeks in a row, does that make it problematic? How strongly should Mitzvos like these that entail not eating be encouraged for children? Answer: Children should not be encouraged at all to avoid eating before Kiddush, when it causes them affliction. Even if they were careful three times in a row not to eat before Kiddush, they may go back to eating before kiddush. Many have the custom of training older kids not…Show more
Question: I made croutons to be used as additions in salad or snacking from leftover Challah, by baking it with oil. What Bracha will it be? Do I need to wash for it? Answer: The Bracha is Hamotzie.… Question: I made croutons to be used as additions in salad or snacking from leftover Challah, by baking it with oil. What Bracha will it be? Do I need to wash for it? Answer: The Bracha is Hamotzie. Unless they remained in the salad liquid for a long time and dissolved somewhat and they start to look like pieces of dough, which then the Bracha is Mezonos. #2773 #21174 See also: https://asktherav.com/23379-bracha-on-croutons-hebrew/Show more
The flight may not be paid for with Maaser. If the Shluchim qualify for Maaser, i.e. they cannot make ends meet, you may buy for them their needs from Maaser money. If you are buying items for the Chabad… The flight may not be paid for with Maaser. If the Shluchim qualify for Maaser, i.e. they cannot make ends meet, you may buy for them their needs from Maaser money. If you are buying items for the Chabad House or for their outreach activities it may be bought from Maaser. דמי הנסיעה - ראה בשאלה #1882. וכש״כ כאן. #2735Show more
Yes, it is correct. Sources: See Rema (Yoreh Deah 81:7) & Shach 81:25 &…
אין שום חובה מבחינת מנהג חב״ד להחמיר בכל הרכיבים שפירטתם. ישנם מנהגים שונים אצל משפחות שונות, אבל לא בתור מנהג חבד״י רשמי מחייב. באופן כללי, מנהג אנ״ש ״להימנע כמה שאפשר מלצרוך רכיבים תעשייתיים. כמובן, רוטב סויה אמיתי וכן טריאקי… אין שום חובה מבחינת מנהג חב״ד להחמיר בכל הרכיבים שפירטתם. ישנם מנהגים שונים אצל משפחות שונות, אבל לא בתור מנהג חבד״י רשמי מחייב. באופן כללי, מנהג אנ״ש ״להימנע כמה שאפשר מלצרוך רכיבים תעשייתיים. כמובן, רוטב סויה אמיתי וכן טריאקי הוא קטניות. ורק תחליף רוטב סויה כשר לפסח. ליתר פירוט, אפשר לקרוא כאן. #2742Show more
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Yes. https://asktherav.com/i-said-hamapil-but-i-am-not-able-to-fall-asleep-at-what-point-can-i-start-talking-or-if-i-cant-fall-asleep/ #2767a
שאלות: א. לשון רבנו בשו"ע (צב, ב) בתפילה הוא "אם יכול להעמיד יעמיד" אבל לקריאת שמע וברכותיה כותב "צריך להעמיד", האם יש חילוק לדינא? ב. לענין להפסיק לגדולים באמצע ברכת קריאת שמע במקום שהוי בל תשקצו, באיזה שיטה של… שאלות: א. לשון רבנו בשו"ע (צב, ב) בתפילה הוא "אם יכול להעמיד יעמיד" אבל לקריאת שמע וברכותיה כותב "צריך להעמיד", האם יש חילוק לדינא? ב. לענין להפסיק לגדולים באמצע ברכת קריאת שמע במקום שהוי בל תשקצו, באיזה שיטה של בל תשקצו אנו הולכים, האם יש להקל כדעה הב' במהדו"ב. גם בסידור מביא שתי הדיעות, אבל בסידור מביא דעה של פרסה בסוף, ומשנה בסדר מהמהדו"ב, האם יש לדייק מזה? ג. בסימן צב סעיף ב מבואר לסכנת נפשות מותר להפסיק, אבל מסיק שרק לגדולים יוכל להפסיק בקריאת שמע וברכותיה, ולכ' במקרה זו של בל תשקצו (שאינו יכול לעמוד פרסה), הרי ע"פ…Show more
Correct. Sources: שקו״ט בקדושת סידור בכלל לענין זה (והרי י״ב פסוקי…
A married man should only make the Bracha on his Tallis Katan if the following conditions are met: 1. He changes the Tallis Katan during the day. 2. He is certain it has the proper Shiur. 3. He puts… A married man should only make the Bracha on his Tallis Katan if the following conditions are met: 1. He changes the Tallis Katan during the day. 2. He is certain it has the proper Shiur. 3. He puts it on when his hands are clean (that he needs not wash his hands) and in a place where one can make a Bracha. Absent these conditions, one should make a Bracha on the Tallis Gadol and have in mind to exempt the Tallis Katan too. Nonetheless, many have the custom that a married man doesn’t say the Bracha on…Show more
The apparent inconsistency between the letters has been raised in several areas. (See also below). Practically, it depends on the situation. Ideally, it should be done before Shkiah, but there is room for leniency to complete the daily Shiurim… The apparent inconsistency between the letters has been raised in several areas. (See also below). Practically, it depends on the situation. Ideally, it should be done before Shkiah, but there is room for leniency to complete the daily Shiurim after Shkiah till Tzes Hakochavim. Sources: ראה בארוכה בכללות הענין במקורות וציונים להלכה יומית אות…Show more
One should only use the baby monitor if really necessary. One must ensure not to make noise in the room or cover the microphone when speaking. Analysis: The following are the potential issues with leaving a baby monitor… One should only use the baby monitor if really necessary. One must ensure not to make noise in the room or cover the microphone when speaking. Analysis: The following are the potential issues with leaving a baby monitor on for Shabbos. 1. The child will be speaking or making noise into the microphone: Since we are not directly causing the child to do so and the child also is below the age of understanding this should not present an issue. 2. The concern that the parents or other family members will make noise in the baby’s room: Some…Show more
Questions: 1. In a house that is owned by an intermarried couple, I know that no Bracha is said for a Mezuza on the front door. But what about a Mezuza on a bedroom of the Jewish child within… Questions: 1. In a house that is owned by an intermarried couple, I know that no Bracha is said for a Mezuza on the front door. But what about a Mezuza on a bedroom of the Jewish child within the house? Do we also refrain from a Bracha then? 2. Do we make a Bracha for Mezuza on an apartment front door that inside lives a special needs Jewish boy that is living with a non-Jewish assistant? Wouldn’t this case be any different than any Jew and non-Jew living in the same place? Answers: 1. Yes, no blessing…Show more
Question: What should be done if a few candles start to smoke on Shabbos? Should they be extinguished, adjusted with a metal knife, so they stop smoking? As it is dangerous to stay in a room and inhale this… Question: What should be done if a few candles start to smoke on Shabbos? Should they be extinguished, adjusted with a metal knife, so they stop smoking? As it is dangerous to stay in a room and inhale this air. Answer: You should walk out of the room unless there is imminent danger. There is room to be lenient if you carry it very gently so that the candle does not shake. If there is movement of the wick, it could be considered lighting or extinguishing a fire on Shabbos. Therefore, if you can carry it in a…Show more
The Alter Rebbe writes that since there is a safek (doubt) which brachah should be made on rice, we should make a Shehakol, which covers all types of food. Preferably, to satisfy all opinions, we should either eat… The Alter Rebbe writes that since there is a safek (doubt) which brachah should be made on rice, we should make a Shehakol, which covers all types of food. Preferably, to satisfy all opinions, we should either eat it as part of a bread meal so that it is definitely covered, or make brachos on other foods that are Mezonos and Ha’adama (and occasionally Mezonos and Shehakol) respectively, while having the rice in mind—since there are opinions that rice could require any one of these brachos. See here (and in the comments section): https://asktherav.com/article-353-the-brachah-on-sushi/ Generally, when…Show more
Yes, if it is a genuine Chassidishe Farbrengen, i.e. the purpose is indeed to be Meorer to be Mosif in Torah and Mitzvos. The food should be of a normal and reasonable type and amount, not overly indulgent and… Yes, if it is a genuine Chassidishe Farbrengen, i.e. the purpose is indeed to be Meorer to be Mosif in Torah and Mitzvos. The food should be of a normal and reasonable type and amount, not overly indulgent and excessive. #2760Show more
Question: What is the proper way to say the Bracha before and after Hallel? In certain Siddurim it says that when half Hallel is said, the Tzibbur should be Yotzei the first Bracha with the Chazzans Bracha, but this… Question: What is the proper way to say the Bracha before and after Hallel? In certain Siddurim it says that when half Hallel is said, the Tzibbur should be Yotzei the first Bracha with the Chazzans Bracha, but this does not seem to be common practice in Chabad. As well as the final Bracha some say that when we say Chatzi Hallel we do not say the Bracha. What is the proper way and why does it seem to say otherwise in many Siddurim? Answer: The comment in Siddurim is the Psak of the Alter Rebbe. However, the…Show more
Or beyond Matanos L'evyonim, can I give Tzeddakah on Purim from Maaser? Answer: Every person is required to give gifts or money of at least a nominal sum to two poor people on Purim. The obligation can be… Or beyond Matanos L'evyonim, can I give Tzeddakah on Purim from Maaser? Answer: Every person is required to give gifts or money of at least a nominal sum to two poor people on Purim. The obligation can be fulfilled through any type of gift: money, food or clothing. The gifts should be worth at least a Perutah (). That is the minimum requirement; it is proper to give more. Giving to the poor further demonstrates the spirit of unity among the Jewish people. The minimum amount of Matanos L’evyonim must be given from money that is not set…Show more
Question: I know that if you finished Shemoneh Esrei and you forgot Yaaleh Veyavo on Rosh Chodesh by Ma'ariv, you do not go back. However, if you remember while you are still in the middle of Shemoneh Esrei, should… Question: I know that if you finished Shemoneh Esrei and you forgot Yaaleh Veyavo on Rosh Chodesh by Ma'ariv, you do not go back. However, if you remember while you are still in the middle of Shemoneh Esrei, should you go back and say Yaaleh Veyavo? Answer: If you remembered before Hashem’s name at the end of the Bracha of Retzei you go back (to Yaaleh Veyavo), otherwise, you do not. Sources: וגם אין לאומרו לפני מודים - ראה א״ר קיד,…Show more
Question: If one can not do an Upsherenish on their son's birthday since it is on Shabbos or Rosh Chodesh etc. would it be better to do it Motzaei Shabbos or Rosh Chodesh (at night/earliest opportunity) or is it… Question: If one can not do an Upsherenish on their son's birthday since it is on Shabbos or Rosh Chodesh etc. would it be better to do it Motzaei Shabbos or Rosh Chodesh (at night/earliest opportunity) or is it better to do it Sunday after Shacharis? Answer: Some are particular not to do haircuts at night. However, the Minhag is not to be particular about this. In cases where the Upsherenish was scheduled to be on Shabbos, the Rebbe asked for it to be done on Motzaei Shabbos. Sources: להסתפר בלילה - ראה בארוכה מקורות ועיונים להלכה יומית…Show more
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