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Separate Challah with a Bracha. However, it is recommended to add some water, even a little bit, to satisfy the opinions that require water. Sources: או״ז הל׳ חלה רכה. ר״ש סירליאו חלה ב, ב.…
למרות שמעיקר הדין נשים חייבות בברכת הגומל כגברים, המנהג למעשה שנשים לא מברכות הגומל. ניתן לכוון בברכת הגומל חסדים טובים בברכת השחר, או לשמוע ברכו בקריאת התורה. כדאי להפריש לצדקה. מקורות - ראה כאן: https://asktherav.com/brachos-after-birth-hatov-vhameytiv-shehecheyanu-hagomel/ #1108
Your Milchig spoon as well as your Fleishig cutlery is all fine. The sponge is fine too. Sources: רמ״א יו״ד צה, ג: וְאִם נִמְצָא קְעָרָה חוֹלֶבֶת בֵּין…
Maaser money may be used for buying Seforim if they are being used by the public. One must inscribe in the Seforim that they were bought from Maaser money. However, in most scenarios, this isn't practical nowadays, as Seforim… Maaser money may be used for buying Seforim if they are being used by the public. One must inscribe in the Seforim that they were bought from Maaser money. However, in most scenarios, this isn't practical nowadays, as Seforim are readily available and people don’t tend to borrow them regularly unless running a public library. Sources: ט"ז יו״ד רמט, א: וכתב בדרישה בשם תשו' מהר"ר…Show more
Yes. The custom does not apply to Kivrei Tzadikim. Sources: בכלל, שקו״ט במקור המנהג - ראה שו״ת מנח״י י,…
This isn’t an issue since they can each be removed without the other. Sources: .ראה רמ״א יו״ד ש, ד. ובנו״כ שם. שו״ת שבה״ל…
How long do we stay separated? Does it start from when the mucus plug comes out? Difference between boy and girl. Am I allowed to help her if no one is around? Answers: When does the Nidda status… How long do we stay separated? Does it start from when the mucus plug comes out? Difference between boy and girl. Am I allowed to help her if no one is around? Answers: When does the Nidda status begin? If any of the following take place: Having steady 5 minutes apart contractions. Can't walk unaided. Seeing blood. Ready to push etc. Water breaking is a concern only if accompanied with blood or steady contractions. The mucus plug coming out is a concern only if it’s tinged with blood. One should avoid being in room even when she isn't…Show more
Question: I put a hot metal bowl on a clean table covered by the plastic table cover in a country house rented from a non-Jew. Afterwards I also put the cutting board under that bowel. The bowel had hot… Question: I put a hot metal bowl on a clean table covered by the plastic table cover in a country house rented from a non-Jew. Afterwards I also put the cutting board under that bowel. The bowel had hot dogs in it which were transferred there straight from the grill. What is the status of the bowl and cutting board? Answer: If the outside of the bowl was not wet, then the hot dogs, the bowl, and the cutting board are all kosher. Sources: .ע"פ שו"ע יו"ד סי' צ"ב סעי' ח' וסי' צ"ג…Show more
Question: Do we count the weeks (16 weeks) or from the date on the calendar? For example from Daled Sivan to Daled Tishrei or from Wednesday to Wednesday? Answer: Count 121 days. Sources: .ע"פ שו"ת צ"צ אבה"ע סי' שט"ז אות י"א …
Question 1: I know that there is a problem with the Bracha Acharona for granola bars and so I have been careful not to eat them unless it's "Bsoich Seudah". I was wondering if the same problem… Question 1: I know that there is a problem with the Bracha Acharona for granola bars and so I have been careful not to eat them unless it's "Bsoich Seudah". I was wondering if the same problem applies with store bought or homemade Granola (like that people put in yogurt...)? Answer: Same issues apply to granola, not in a bar. In fact, granola bars might be less of an issue, though in practice most commercially available bars have the same issue. One solution is to eat less than a Kezayis every 4 minutes. Question 2:…Show more
Question: We purchased our house several years ago. Our backyard came with two trees. It seems as if one is a cherry tree and one is a pear tree. (They are both bitter and not quite edible) We would… Question: We purchased our house several years ago. Our backyard came with two trees. It seems as if one is a cherry tree and one is a pear tree. (They are both bitter and not quite edible) We would like to use that area to extend the house for living and household space. Is it permitted to remove these trees? Answer: Being that this is a complex Halachic question involving a Sakana from Rebbi Yehuda Hachasid, you should ask 3 Rabbonim whether they agree that it is permitted to be done. If they agree, then sell the tree…Show more
.בנוגע ל"קרים טשיז" עם דג ("לאקס") - מותר מקורות: ראה ב"י יו"ד סי' פ"ז ד"ה דגים, ש"ך שם…
Make Havdala immediately (you are not allowed to eat until you have made Havdala). Start from Hineh as usual. Besamim and the Havdala candle are not used at all. Sources: .עיין אדה״ז סימן רצט סעיף ח מנהגנו לומר הנה…
Question: What is the Halacha regarding saying Asher Kedishanu and Birkas Hamazon. My kids don’t like to eat Challah, and I’m wondering if they don’t eat the shiur, do I teach them to not say Asher Kedishanu, and not… Question: What is the Halacha regarding saying Asher Kedishanu and Birkas Hamazon. My kids don’t like to eat Challah, and I’m wondering if they don’t eat the shiur, do I teach them to not say Asher Kedishanu, and not to Bentch?... What about Bentching for the rest of the meal they ate? Do they say Borei Nefashos? Another idea I have is to bake the Challah with chocolate on it. Would it still be Hamotzie, if it’s a regular Challah dough recipe, but it has chocolate around each piece of the braid. Does it affect the Bracha how much…Show more
Continued: A college age young woman who is becoming more observant began lighting two Shabbos candles a number of years ago. She now learned she should only light one. Should she stop lighting two because she began with two… Continued: A college age young woman who is becoming more observant began lighting two Shabbos candles a number of years ago. She now learned she should only light one. Should she stop lighting two because she began with two thinking that was correct, or should she continue lightning two so she won't be going down in holy things? Answer: The young woman should continue to light the same amount of candles she has lit all this time. Sources: Generally, one should light two wicks corresponding to the…Show more
Question: What is the Halacha regarding adding mayonnaise on Shabbos to grated eggs to make egg salad or to the yolks to make deviled eggs? Answer: One may not make a paste or thick batter on Shabbos for… Question: What is the Halacha regarding adding mayonnaise on Shabbos to grated eggs to make egg salad or to the yolks to make deviled eggs? Answer: One may not make a paste or thick batter on Shabbos for it falls under the Melachah of Losh (kneading). Even a thin batter is only permitted when incorporating a Shinui, in a special manner. There are those who have a long standing custom of making egg salad on Shabbos (with oil). Various explanations have been offered as a Limmud Zechus to justify this custom which seems to go against basic Halacha.…Show more
Renovations may not be done on Chol Hamoed even through a non-Jewish contractor. However, in a location where it is well known that building work in this locale is generally done with a contractor and the workers are hired… Renovations may not be done on Chol Hamoed even through a non-Jewish contractor. However, in a location where it is well known that building work in this locale is generally done with a contractor and the workers are hired by the contractor without the owner having any involvement (this is the situation normally nowadays in most places) , then it is permitted, provided that this is the case here too that the contractor is contracted and the owner has no involvement- and they are all non-Jewish and you don't instruct them to work on Chol Hamoed. Sources: שו”ע תקמג, ב. ובחוה״מ יש לחשוש גם לבנ״י שיבואו…Show more
שאלה: ילמדנו רבינו, לתלמידי הישיבה היוצאים למבצע עשרת הדברות בחג השבועות, האם הם יכולים לשמוע את עשרת הדברות על תנאי כדי שמצד אחד יוכלו להשלים את המניין איפה שצריך ומצד שני היכן שאין מניין שלא יפסידו את המצוה? … שאלה: ילמדנו רבינו, לתלמידי הישיבה היוצאים למבצע עשרת הדברות בחג השבועות, האם הם יכולים לשמוע את עשרת הדברות על תנאי כדי שמצד אחד יוכלו להשלים את המניין איפה שצריך ומצד שני היכן שאין מניין שלא יפסידו את המצוה? מענה: אין הדבר פשוט כלל שאפשר להתנות בכגון דא. מקורות: כמה טעמים בדבר: 1) שאין חיוב על היחיד לצאת…Show more
Question: There is a local Chabad house in my area where I frequently go to be Chazzan and Baal Koreh, because the Mekuravim in the Chabad house enjoy my voice very much, and they urge the Shliach to bring… Question: There is a local Chabad house in my area where I frequently go to be Chazzan and Baal Koreh, because the Mekuravim in the Chabad house enjoy my voice very much, and they urge the Shliach to bring me for Shabbosim... The Shliach does Selichos (on Motzai Shabbos Selichos) every year prior to Chatzos, because he feels that if he would do Selichos after Chatzos very few people would show up. He told me that he contacted a Rov, and the Rov allowed him to do so. However, he wants me to be Chazzan for Selichos. So my…Show more
If she needs the help and can't afford it, it is a legitimate form of Tzedaka. Certainly Maaser money may be used. You should explore if there are cheaper options available, just as you would if you were using… If she needs the help and can't afford it, it is a legitimate form of Tzedaka. Certainly Maaser money may be used. You should explore if there are cheaper options available, just as you would if you were using personal non-Maaser money. #1062Show more
Question: When blowing the shofar during Elul, for the first set of 4: tekia, shevarim-teruah, tekia , do we blow shevarim-teruah on a single breath or two breaths? Answer: Halachically, it does not make a difference what we… Question: When blowing the shofar during Elul, for the first set of 4: tekia, shevarim-teruah, tekia , do we blow shevarim-teruah on a single breath or two breaths? Answer: Halachically, it does not make a difference what we do during Elul. Generally, where there is no particular custom one breath is preferred. Sources: ריטב"א ר״ה כו, ב ד"ה אמר לוי (לגבי מוצאי…Show more
The Bracha for applesauce is Ha'etz. However, if it’s pureed and has no recognizable pieces of fruit, such as commercial applesauce, there is a Machlokes as to its Bracha—and therefore the Halacha is that one should recite Shehakol. There is…The Bracha for applesauce is Ha'etz. However, if it’s pureed and has no recognizable pieces of fruit, such as commercial applesauce, there is a Machlokes as to its Bracha—and therefore the Halacha is that one should recite Shehakol. There is a tradition that the Rebbe Rayatz recited Ha'etz on applesauce. However, its not clear whether this was totally pureed or not. Likewise, in the Brachos guide reviewed by Rav Marlow A”H it says that applesauce is Ha'etz. To avoid any issue, it is recommended that one should recite Ha'etz on a piece of fruit first. Sources: רמ״א או״ח סי׳ רב סעי׳ ז. שו״ע אדה״ז שם…Show more
If there is any grease of the Fleishigs remaining on the walls of the oven, one may not eat the cookies with milk. Even if the oven was completely clean, one may not eat it L'chatchillah with milk, unless… If there is any grease of the Fleishigs remaining on the walls of the oven, one may not eat the cookies with milk. Even if the oven was completely clean, one may not eat it L'chatchillah with milk, unless the chicken was completely covered when cooking. If it was, however, already mixed with milk it may be eaten in both scenarios. One may have milk before or after. See here: https://asktherav.com/article-622-may-i-bake-a-cake-in-a-fleishig-oven-and-then-eat-it-with-milk/ Sources: רמ״א יו״ד סי׳ צה סעיף ב ובנו״כ שם. ולהעיר…Show more
Question: When there is a Chuppah in front of 770 or in 770's Chotzer, if a Minyan is Davening Mincha at the same time as the Chuppah would they need to say Tachanun or not? Answer: It is… Question: When there is a Chuppah in front of 770 or in 770's Chotzer, if a Minyan is Davening Mincha at the same time as the Chuppah would they need to say Tachanun or not? Answer: It is hard to justify the Minhag not to say Tachanun when there is a Chuppah in the Shul’s Chotzer, since the Choson is not part of the Minyan, nor is he present. Moreover, the Chotzer—if at all—is associated with the Shul upstairs and shouldn't exempt those Davening in a different Shul downstairs. Nonetheless, one shouldn’t protest those who act otherwise. …Show more
L'chatchila one should not rely on 3 average size stars for Krias Shema at night, as we are not expert in this matter. Thus, one should wait a bit longer till the emergence of 3 small stars. This is… L'chatchila one should not rely on 3 average size stars for Krias Shema at night, as we are not expert in this matter. Thus, one should wait a bit longer till the emergence of 3 small stars. This is nowadays usually measured by how many degrees the sun is below the horizon. There are several apps, some specifically for Zmanim, which allow calculations for this purpose. This would be approx. 6.6 degrees. The amount in minutes varies according to season. I haven't checked it out, but it should be about 27-33 minutes after Shkiah. You can ascertain this through…Show more
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