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In many places - see references below. Sources: אג״ק ז ע׳ שט. שם ע׳ שכח. יד ע׳…
This Shema is not like Shema during davening and one may be mafsik for a tzorech of any dvar mitzvah or mipnei hakovod, even in the middle of a paragraph. One may also answer Amen on all Berachos.… This Shema is not like Shema during davening and one may be mafsik for a tzorech of any dvar mitzvah or mipnei hakovod, even in the middle of a paragraph. One may also answer Amen on all Berachos. However, when reciting Shma in order to be yotze the mitzvah of Shma, even if before davening, one may only be mafsik for a davar shebikdusha. Sources: ראה שו״ת פנים מאירות סז, הביאו רעק״א או״ח סו,…Show more
Answer: There is no need to affix a Mezuzah (if the right side is indeed the kitchen counter) since it is not completely aligned to the other side corner wall. Reasoning: There is a thought to… Answer: There is no need to affix a Mezuzah (if the right side is indeed the kitchen counter) since it is not completely aligned to the other side corner wall. Reasoning: There is a thought to say that since the cabinet is within 3 handbreadths it is considered aligned by way of the rule of "Lavud". However since the whole concept of considering Rashei Kesalim, in the case - the cabinet, as a door post is a Chumra, and it also doesn’t reach the Mashkof, one can argue that this is a פתחי שימאי (an inferior…Show more
Although the rationale for the custom of not eating Matzah 30 days before Pesach applies strictly to kosher for Passover Matzah, the common custom is not to eat Chometz Matzah too. Sources: ראה שוע"ר תעא, ד. וכש״כ כאן שהוא ממנהגא. אמנם,…
Work-related activity should be avoided on Purim, and our Sages warn that someone who works will not see any blessing in it. Having a non-Jew do the work is permissible. Small tasks that don’t take time are permitted (like… Work-related activity should be avoided on Purim, and our Sages warn that someone who works will not see any blessing in it. Having a non-Jew do the work is permissible. Small tasks that don’t take time are permitted (like laundry in a machine), but we should take care not to be distracted from the simcha of the day. If it’s for the sake of Purim, then even major work may be done throughout the day. Business matters are permitted because they bring simcha, but care should be taken not to get distracted from the simcha of Purim. There are…Show more
You can’t, though Tzedaka is a good thing always. The Rebbe encourages continuing the themes of Mishloach Manos and Matonos L'Eveyonim even after Purim, though the actual fulfillment of the Mitzvah is only on Purim. סה״ש תש״נ ח״א… You can’t, though Tzedaka is a good thing always. The Rebbe encourages continuing the themes of Mishloach Manos and Matonos L'Eveyonim even after Purim, though the actual fulfillment of the Mitzvah is only on Purim. סה״ש תש״נ ח״א ע׳ 351. #3335Show more
One may place a small amount of lubricant in the area without spreading it. See Shemiras Shabbos Kehilchasa 14:67. #2770 (2)
I got the Mirena IUD inserted on Friday. I know I might stain for a while. How does it work with Mikva? Would I be able to go to the mikva after a certain amount of time or a… I got the Mirena IUD inserted on Friday. I know I might stain for a while. How does it work with Mikva? Would I be able to go to the mikva after a certain amount of time or a certain staining color etc. Answer: The actual IUD insertion makes you a Niddah [as does its removal]. Since it is common to experience irregular bleeding or staining during the first few months, it’s important to ensure you don’t become a Niddah unnecessarily by showing all shaalos to a Rav. Some situations might be halachically acceptable due to color…Show more
Yes, as many times Chometz gets stuck there when one is eating and touches under the table and chair. #3415 (2)
It is permissible to perform, watch, or bring out a magician (when done in a Tznius fashion) only if the magician explains to the audience that everything is slight of hand tricks etc. and that none of the magic… It is permissible to perform, watch, or bring out a magician (when done in a Tznius fashion) only if the magician explains to the audience that everything is slight of hand tricks etc. and that none of the magic is real or possible. It is even better if he demonstrates with one trick how it is done. Many Poskim permit it even without the explanation if it is done by a non-Jew. Sources: Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah 179:15. Shach 17. See Igros Kodesh…Show more
Article: Snow on Shabbos According to some Poskim, snow that falls on Shabbos is Muktzeh, but if it fell before Shabbos, it isn’t. Many Poskim say that we may not make snowballs on Shabbos—no matter when the… Article: Snow on Shabbos According to some Poskim, snow that falls on Shabbos is Muktzeh, but if it fell before Shabbos, it isn’t. Many Poskim say that we may not make snowballs on Shabbos—no matter when the snow fell. We may not deliberately cause the snow to melt on Shabbos, but we are permitted to walk in it, since we are not intentionally melting the snow—and it is not a foregone conclusion that by walking in the snow we will cause it to melt. In fact, we may walk on the snow even if the snow will…Show more
Yes. Sources: שו"ע אדה"ז ב, ג. וראה מאמרי אדמו"ר האמצעי דברים…
If one has already answered Kedushah but hears a Minyan saying Kedushah, he should stop and say it with them. See here for more details. #2450 This answer is sponsored: לע"נ רב יונה בן רב מאיר ע"ה
(if she needs to wash afterwards, does that prohibit her from saying a Brachah until she washes)? Answer: Usually after nursing it is very likely a mother will have touched a part of her body that requires Netilas… (if she needs to wash afterwards, does that prohibit her from saying a Brachah until she washes)? Answer: Usually after nursing it is very likely a mother will have touched a part of her body that requires Netilas Yadayim. However, if the mother was careful not to touch any uncovered parts of her body, then she does not need to do Netilas Yadayim. Sources: See Shulchan Aruch Admur Hazaken 4:18 (Mahadura Kama). Shu”t…Show more
הרבי הורה בכמה מקומות שקודם שניגשים לשידוך יש לסדר לבקש מחילה אצל האח הגדול ושימחול לו במחילה גמורה, והמחילה עצמה היא סגולה שגם הוא ימצא שידוך בשעטו"מ. Sources: כ"ה באג"ק חט"ו ע' קפב. ועד"ז בלקו"ש ח"כ ע'…
AskTheRav cannot give a definitive answer on this. The following are issues to consider: 1. Is it OK to make a change to the structure of the Beis Hamikdosh? There is room for leniency underground. See references in the Hebrew…AskTheRav cannot give a definitive answer on this. The following are issues to consider: 1. Is it OK to make a change to the structure of the Beis Hamikdosh? There is room for leniency underground. See references in the Hebrew sources below. 2. Some Shuls of yesteryear had a custom not to allow heating. Some Poskim however preferred underground heating in a Shul. Do any of the reasons apply to the Beis Hamikdosh? The Beis Hamikdosh had heating in the Beis Hamoked. But that was in the non-sacred section. See below. Sources: כמה צדדי שקו״ט כאן: הר הבית צ״ל חלול מפני…Show more
כיון שיש בעלות לפי חלק מהפוסקים על יצירה ספרותית וזה כולל גם על העריכה והעיצוב, לזאת אסור לצלם דפים אלו אם זה יגרום הפסד או מניעת ריוח למוציא לאור. Sources: שו”ת צמח צדק חו”מ ע, ט. This answer…
I have been encouraged by a close friend to attend a seminar called MicDrop. I have done a bit of research and there seems to be some questionable Halachic and Hashkafic issues with it, although I am not sure if…I have been encouraged by a close friend to attend a seminar called MicDrop. I have done a bit of research and there seems to be some questionable Halachic and Hashkafic issues with it, although I am not sure if they are truly real issues. I hear that people reveal publicly, private information about themselves and their relationships with others. I am assuming some information can possibly fall under the category of Lashon Harah. Also, there can be issues of breaches of Tznius with these revelations. I am not sure if they mention names of people who they are upset…Show more
Ovens are challenging to use for Shabbos and Yom Tov, for a number of reasons. The main problem with using them on Shabbos is the thermostat, which is affected by opening or closing the oven. When the oven door is…Ovens are challenging to use for Shabbos and Yom Tov, for a number of reasons. The main problem with using them on Shabbos is the thermostat, which is affected by opening or closing the oven. When the oven door is opened, the thermostat will detect the cold air that rushes in and will activate the heating element if it is off at that moment. It is forbidden to cause this to occur, even if all the food will be removed all at once before the oven door is re-closed. [If the oven door is re-closed with some of the food…Show more
It is considered a Keli Sheni (or Shlishi, when using two cups). However, it should be noted that one should be stringent with boiling water in a Keli Sheni, and it should be considered as Keli Rishon. The solution… It is considered a Keli Sheni (or Shlishi, when using two cups). However, it should be noted that one should be stringent with boiling water in a Keli Sheni, and it should be considered as Keli Rishon. The solution would be to pour from the Keli Sheni cup into another cup and only pour from the second cup into the bowl or cup. In this way, the cold contents of the bowl or cup serve to cool off the hot liquid. Additionally, there are those who question the acceptability of Keli Shlishi altogether, see here (in the references): https://asktherav.com/is-it-permissible-to-make-tea-and-coffee-in-a-keli-shlishi-using-instant-coffee-or-tea-bags-or-is-this-considered-coloring-the-water/…Show more
If the Kesem is deemed Tamei you may start your five days from it, but for the calendar only an actual flow is considered for Vestos. #2794
Question: We are being guests for Shabbos and the room we will be staying in has Seforim bookcases. It would be complicated to cover them, is there anything else we can do to allow us to be together there?… Question: We are being guests for Shabbos and the room we will be staying in has Seforim bookcases. It would be complicated to cover them, is there anything else we can do to allow us to be together there? Answer: These are the following options: Erecting a Mechitzah ten Tefachim tall. However, this Mechitza should not be made on Shabbos. Placing the Seforim in a container which can contain forty Seah. Having the Seforim covered with two coverings. One may rely on the binding being one cover. Where no other choice exists, one can rely on covering themselves…Show more
Must they all be kept? Is the difference only regarding Veses Kavua. How does it work? Answer: After a birth one must keep the Onos (Hachodesh, Beinoni, Hafloga) only after she started having her period again (which usually… Must they all be kept? Is the difference only regarding Veses Kavua. How does it work? Answer: After a birth one must keep the Onos (Hachodesh, Beinoni, Hafloga) only after she started having her period again (which usually will not happening for a couple of months after a birth). Those Onos are to be kept as an "unfixed cycle". One cannot set up a fixed cycle during 24 months after a birth, even if 3 periods happen at the same date and Onah. Source: Y"D 189 33. #3117Show more
1) Push the buttons to adjust the hospital bed to a sitting/lying position (so she can nurse the baby and sleep when needed)? 2) Push the button to call the nurse for assistance. 3) Turn on hot water in the…1) Push the buttons to adjust the hospital bed to a sitting/lying position (so she can nurse the baby and sleep when needed)? 2) Push the button to call the nurse for assistance. 3) Turn on hot water in the sink to wash herself. Answer: If the baby was born Wednesday night after שקיעה, then it is considered within three days of childbirth. During this time one may be Mechalel Shabbos for anything normally done for a women after birth, even if she says she doesn’t need it, unless the doctor or nurse says it’s not needed. Nonetheless, it is…Show more
I.e. a book, you never charged others to borrow, but because a person is using it without permission, the owner would like to stop such behavior by setting a fine. Answer: One is not allowed to use someone… I.e. a book, you never charged others to borrow, but because a person is using it without permission, the owner would like to stop such behavior by setting a fine. Answer: One is not allowed to use someone else's belongings without permission. There are certain circumstances when one may use another's items without first asking permission (for the assumption is that the owner wouldn't mind). An example would be, one is allowed to borrow a Talis or Tefilin without the knowledge of the owner so that they can used for a Mitzvah. However, this is only if it…Show more
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