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One may be lenient regarding airplane seats. There is room to be lenient regarding regular chairs too. This rule applies at all times, day or night. Additionally, in general, food shouldn’t be placed under a bed even if one… One may be lenient regarding airplane seats. There is room to be lenient regarding regular chairs too. This rule applies at all times, day or night. Additionally, in general, food shouldn’t be placed under a bed even if one isn’t sleeping on the bed. See here, and in the other link referenced on that page. Sources: מטעמי ההיתר: באווירון אינו בגדר מטה שמיועד בעיקר לישיבה;…Show more
If it was a regular commercially produced egg, the knife remains kosher and there's no need to kasher it. Sources: See here: Halacha2go #468: Checking Eggs #9572…
Can I use it for both milchig and fleishig if I bring my own milchig and fleishig pot? Answer: The stove may be kashered. See guidelines here: https://asktherav.com/download-kashering-made-simple/ And here: https://asktherav.com/222-2/ Afterwards, it׳s recommended that separate grates… Can I use it for both milchig and fleishig if I bring my own milchig and fleishig pot? Answer: The stove may be kashered. See guidelines here: https://asktherav.com/download-kashering-made-simple/ And here: https://asktherav.com/222-2/ Afterwards, it׳s recommended that separate grates be used for milchig and fleishig. See here: Halacha2go #425: Separate Grates for Dairy and Meat #9471Show more
Question: The oven in the new apartment is completely cleaned, but not brand new. I tried to kasher it by turning it to the highest setting (550) and for some reason, it would only go for about 15… Question: The oven in the new apartment is completely cleaned, but not brand new. I tried to kasher it by turning it to the highest setting (550) and for some reason, it would only go for about 15 or 20 minutes and then the smoke alarm went off. So I had to turn off the oven and now I don't know what to do. I would like to use the oven but how can I if I cannot kasher it on the highest setting? I would also like to use the burners. I had placed them into the…Show more
Question: I’ve seen many people folding their Tallis on Motzei Shabbos right after Maariv, or as they wait for Kaddish after Shmoneh Esrei. However I’ve also heard that there’s an inyan to fold the Tallis specifically after Havdalah, and… Question: I’ve seen many people folding their Tallis on Motzei Shabbos right after Maariv, or as they wait for Kaddish after Shmoneh Esrei. However I’ve also heard that there’s an inyan to fold the Tallis specifically after Havdalah, and that there segulos attached to that as well. Is there a source for this? Answer: The custom is to fold the (Shabbos) Talis after Havdala, as to start the new week with a Mitzva, though some sources mention folding it after davening when leaving shul, or even during Vihi Noam. The segulos are associated with folding the tallis right…Show more
If the oven was clean from meat and wasn’t used for meat during the last 24 hours, then the cookies may be eaten. Otherwise, the cookies should ideally be discarded. The pan and oven should lchatchillah be koshered. See… If the oven was clean from meat and wasn’t used for meat during the last 24 hours, then the cookies may be eaten. Otherwise, the cookies should ideally be discarded. The pan and oven should lchatchillah be koshered. See here regarding koshering details: https://asktherav.com/im-living-in-an-apartment-with-some-friends-who-arent-very-careful-with-kashrus-can-i-use-the-pots-and-pans-that-i-am-pretty-sure-are-kosher/#.XuJxCYHIFlc.link Sources: ה"ז זיעת דבר יבש באוכלין. ראה שו"ת צ"צ או"ח…Show more
Question Details: A non religious Jewish guest cooked chicken in a fleshig pot. However, he cooked on my milchig burners on the stove top. He also put a fleishig ladle he was using for hot chicken soup on… Question Details: A non religious Jewish guest cooked chicken in a fleshig pot. However, he cooked on my milchig burners on the stove top. He also put a fleishig ladle he was using for hot chicken soup on my milchig griddle that is in between my milchig and fleishig burners on my stovetop. Answer: In general, a non-religious person which is not Shomer Shabbos should not cook food in your house unless you turn on the fire or mix the pot. However, after the fact the food is permitted. See Halacha2go.com article #313: Cooked by a Mechalel…Show more
If it wasn't washed together with treife keilim, it does not have to be kashered. יו״ד קלה, ח. וגם הרמ״א לא הגי׳ - ראה מג״א תנא, מט. ובמנ"י כלל פה סקי"ב כתב להיפך דהוא משום חומרא דחמץ.… If it wasn't washed together with treife keilim, it does not have to be kashered. יו״ד קלה, ח. וגם הרמ״א לא הגי׳ - ראה מג״א תנא, מט. ובמנ"י כלל פה סקי"ב כתב להיפך דהוא משום חומרא דחמץ. Q. I do not know if it was washed with other keilim. It was purchased used. A. I cannot imagine it would be washed in a dishwasher. It normally would be washed by itself. For extra measure, you can do "milui virui": It should be filled up with (ambient) water and simultaneously submerged in water for 24…Show more
Question: We only have one sink in our apartment. We have separate buckets for milchig and fleishig. On Thursday I mistakenly put the milchig pan and other keilim in the Fleishig bucket. They have been sitting there since… Question: We only have one sink in our apartment. We have separate buckets for milchig and fleishig. On Thursday I mistakenly put the milchig pan and other keilim in the Fleishig bucket. They have been sitting there since then because we were not sure what to do. Would you be able to advise what to do? Answer: In general, whenever a mix-up is noticed in the kitchen, one should immediately rinse everything with warm/cold water and soap, and then ask a shaila. Specifically, letting it sit for 24 hours can cause more problems because of the…Show more
A. Yes, by placing something in between (a blech, silverfoil, metal hanger). Q. Is one allowed to use a tea kettle of a non Jew who only uses it for water? A. Yes, if it wasn't used for… A. Yes, by placing something in between (a blech, silverfoil, metal hanger). Q. Is one allowed to use a tea kettle of a non Jew who only uses it for water? A. Yes, if it wasn't used for 24 hours. Q. Is one allowed to double wrap food and heat it up on a non kosher microwave? A. Yes, after kashering it - see here: https://asktherav.com/article-367-kashering-a-microwave/ Q. If so, can I poke holes in it so the food doesn’t explode? A. No, because then it is not wrapped. #10790Show more
שאלה: שכחתי יעלה ויבוא בשחרית ונזכרתי אחרי מוסף. מה הדין? עד היום ידעתי שאינו חוזר אחרי מוסף. אבל אמרו לי שבימינו מצאו בראשונים שחוזר ומתפלל. האם אכן כן הוא? מענה: שכח יעלה ויבוא ונזכר אחרי שהתפלל מוסף אינו… שאלה: שכחתי יעלה ויבוא בשחרית ונזכרתי אחרי מוסף. מה הדין? עד היום ידעתי שאינו חוזר אחרי מוסף. אבל אמרו לי שבימינו מצאו בראשונים שחוזר ומתפלל. האם אכן כן הוא? מענה: שכח יעלה ויבוא ונזכר אחרי שהתפלל מוסף אינו חוזר. מקורות: כך הכרעת רוה״פ שלא יחזור, כמג״א קכו, ג בשם…Show more
שאלה: נשאלתי מא׳ מחשובי הרבנים שליט״א, וזה לשונו: זוג נשוי ג' שנים ללא ילדים ולאשה יש "תסמונת השחלות הפוליציסטיות" והיא רואה ווסת רק פעם בחודש וחצי עד פעם בשלושה חדשים. ובגלל שקשה לתפוס את הביוץ לכן קשה לה להיכנס… שאלה: נשאלתי מא׳ מחשובי הרבנים שליט״א, וזה לשונו: זוג נשוי ג' שנים ללא ילדים ולאשה יש "תסמונת השחלות הפוליציסטיות" והיא רואה ווסת רק פעם בחודש וחצי עד פעם בשלושה חדשים. ובגלל שקשה לתפוס את הביוץ לכן קשה לה להיכנס להריון. הלילה הוא עונת הווסת [שאינו קבוע] ולפני כמה שעות עשו לה אולטרסאונד ובדיקת דם והתברר שהביוץ היה היום בבוקר, והרופאה אמרה להם לקיים את המצווה היום בלילה כדי לתפוס את הביוץ. האם יש להתיר להם לשמש בעונת הווסת? מענה: אם אפשר לשמש ביום לפני הוסת, יש להם להקדים ולשמש ביום בבית אפל. אבל כשצריך להיות דוקא בשעת הוסת,…Show more
If it was included in the sale it may not be used. If it was not included in the sale then it must be cleaned and search for Chometz now, regardless if it being used. After it has been… If it was included in the sale it may not be used. If it was not included in the sale then it must be cleaned and search for Chometz now, regardless if it being used. After it has been searched properly, it may be used. #7875Show more
link to the item Answer: The gas burners sit above the level of the glass, and the glass surface is largely exposed to heat via spills. For Pesach, once the actual burners and grates are Kashered properly*, the… link to the item Answer: The gas burners sit above the level of the glass, and the glass surface is largely exposed to heat via spills. For Pesach, once the actual burners and grates are Kashered properly*, the glass surface beneath can be covered with a durable and heat-proof covering or lining. [For example, several layers of aluminum foil]. * For gas cooktops, the grates are Kashered through Libbun Gommur (heating the grates until they glow red-hot in the dark). The burners, drip-trays and cooktop surface beneath the grates are Kashered by cleaning them thoroughly, after which…Show more
Question: Several years ago we bought a house from frum yidden. There were several issues with the house that we were not told about in advance and ended up costing us significantly to resolve, or they are still… Question: Several years ago we bought a house from frum yidden. There were several issues with the house that we were not told about in advance and ended up costing us significantly to resolve, or they are still unresolved. When we want to sell the house, what are we obligated to tell the potential buyer? For example, we've been dealing with a lot of pest control issues - enough to make us want to move. If we tell potential buyers about this issue, it's hard to imagine they'd be interested in the house. So are we obligated to…Show more
Tefillin. Sources: כפס״ד הרמ״א תרפז, ב. מג״א סוסי׳ תרפז. וכן…
י''א שבוצעים את התחתונה (שו"ע רעד, א). ויש נוהגים לבצוע את החלה העליונה שלא להעביר על המצוות. ויש נוהגים לבצוע בלילה את החלה התחתונה וביום את החלה העליונה (רמ"א שם וכן בשוע''ר עדר, ב, ומסיים שכדאי לשים התחתונה קרובה… י''א שבוצעים את התחתונה (שו"ע רעד, א). ויש נוהגים לבצוע את החלה העליונה שלא להעביר על המצוות. ויש נוהגים לבצוע בלילה את החלה התחתונה וביום את החלה העליונה (רמ"א שם וכן בשוע''ר עדר, ב, ומסיים שכדאי לשים התחתונה קרובה אצלו). ומנהג חב"ד - זו אצל זו (ע״פ הקבלה - הובא בלקו״ת פ׳ עקב. וראה כה״ח רסב, ב) וביום החלה של ימין תהיה למע' קצת. (אג''ק יח, שסא). ולכאו' בכלל כדאי לשים הגדולה למקום שבוצעים ממנה (כל אחד לפי מנהגו) כדי לבצוע על הגדולה (עיין שוע''ר קסח, ה). אבל מובא בשם האריז״ל שבלילה בוצעים על חלה בינונית, ביום על הגדולה…Show more
בימות החול אין צריך לבצוע בסכין. מקורות: ראה רמ״א קע, ט ע״פ דרך ארץ רבה ז,…
Permitted. Still it is better if you disable the sensors before Shabbos. Sources: בירושלמי שבת ה, ד שאין זכרים יוצאים בעגלה תחת…
Question: Why is it that the common minhag today by a Zimun is that everyone listens to the one leading the Zimun only until “boruch sheachalnu mishelo…” and then proceed to bench on their own, when the… Question: Why is it that the common minhag today by a Zimun is that everyone listens to the one leading the Zimun only until “boruch sheachalnu mishelo…” and then proceed to bench on their own, when the Alter Rebbe clearly writes in סי' קפ״ג סעיף י that they must listen (seemingly implying to not even say the words along with the one leading) until the end of “הזן” (otherwise it’s not considered a zimmun at all), In addition, in סימן קצז סעיף ח he negates the above mentioned minhag? Answer: They may say along quietly and…Show more
Yes, ideally this should be done, and this is the common custom. Sources: וכדמוכח מהשקו״ט בנוגע אחורי המפטיר מול הס״ת - ראה…
One is obligated to send two Manos to at least one person. This obligation cannot be fulfilled with money from maiser. The same applies if there is a cultural, communal or institutional expectation that you give your students -… One is obligated to send two Manos to at least one person. This obligation cannot be fulfilled with money from maiser. The same applies if there is a cultural, communal or institutional expectation that you give your students - it may not be given from maiser. Also, if one already committed mentally to give these extra Mishloach Manos from their money, they may not later decide to use maaser money. If one is accustomed (for three years) to be particular in being mehader to give extra Mishloach Manos (to a certain amount of people) it becomes a binding vow…Show more
What do other people do in Jewish owned nursing homes? What if there are Jewish people? Would this be permissible because it’s saving lives? Answer: I can’t answer for the many other people what they do. The common… What do other people do in Jewish owned nursing homes? What if there are Jewish people? Would this be permissible because it’s saving lives? Answer: I can’t answer for the many other people what they do. The common acceptable halachic approach is to use a third party food service, and the nursing home does not take actual ownership of the forbidden foods. The Jewish owner or any Jewish employees should also not have any interaction with non-kosher food to avoid concern of coming to eat it. The reason to use a third party service, because even where there…Show more
If yes, is it a problem if the person has a catheter (to urinate)? Answer: Yes, but for one moment only. Sources: לכאורה יש לדון מדין גוף נקי, ומדין שינת עראי…
שאלה: ראיתי לאחד מחכמי הזמן שליט״א שבדבר שאינו נאכל למטרת אכילה להשקיט רעבון או בריאות אלא אכילה בעלמא כגון אכילת חטיפים וכיו״ב אין יוצא בזה ידי משלוח מנות. האם נכון? מענה: לא. מקורות: רחוק מאד לחדש דבר ללא מקור. ומנהג ישראל מדורי…
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