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א. כן. המנהג לאומרה לאחר ובהמשך לקרה"ת ובנוכחות הס"ת (ונהגו פעם להחזיק הס"ת כמו בברכת החודש). ב. יש ענין, אבל אומרים אותו ביחיד ג"כ. טעמים ומקורות: א. ראה שוע"ר סי' רפד סי"ד. ב. ראה בשוע"ר סי' קא ס"ה.… א. כן. המנהג לאומרה לאחר ובהמשך לקרה"ת ובנוכחות הס"ת (ונהגו פעם להחזיק הס"ת כמו בברכת החודש). ב. יש ענין, אבל אומרים אותו ביחיד ג"כ. טעמים ומקורות: א. ראה שוע"ר סי' רפד סי"ד. ב. ראה בשוע"ר סי' קא ס"ה. ובמשנ"ב שם סקי"ט שלפי זה אם מתפלל בביתו אין יכול לומר שום יקום פרקן. אבל בשערי אפרים שער י' פתחי שערים סקע"ד הביא מס' סידור של״ה שהמתפלל ביחיד לא יאמר אלא יקום פורקן הראשון ולא חששו כלל לאמירת בקשה ביחיד בלשון ארמית. וכ"ה בסידור אדה"ז שכתב שיקום פורקן הב' א״צ לומר ביחיד. והארכנו עוד מזה בלוח לימי הסליחות (בנוגע מחי…Show more
The common custom is to exchange our personal money with the silver half dollars owned by the Shule. We lift up the Shule’s silver coins in order to acquire them and then give them to tzedaka. Some individuals give… The common custom is to exchange our personal money with the silver half dollars owned by the Shule. We lift up the Shule’s silver coins in order to acquire them and then give them to tzedaka. Some individuals give machatzis hashekel also on behalf of family members, and therefore they pick up the silver coins several times, to acquire them again after each time they gave them to tzedakah. There are individuals who for some inexplicable reason have a custom that even if they are only giving only on their own behalf they lift up the coins three…Show more
You should still get rid of them. Moving them won’t necessarily help, see below in the references. However if mistakenly a nail fell and you can’t find it you should sweep the area into another room. Sources: בפי׳ כיון דאשתני שבמו״ק יח, א, כמה אנפי: בפי׳…
What about on an airplane? or is that not considered eating together? Answer: One should have a heker in a car. In the airplane when eating on separate pull-out tray tables a heker is not required. Sources: הנה בטעם איסור אכילה בשולחן אחד, מצינו ב׳ אופנים…
Question: I daven in a small minyan and we often wait for the 6th to be holding by shemone esrei. When the chazan says Emes.. usually a minute later 5 guys start shemone esrei and the 6th who… Question: I daven in a small minyan and we often wait for the 6th to be holding by shemone esrei. When the chazan says Emes.. usually a minute later 5 guys start shemone esrei and the 6th who is a slow davener is about 30-45 seconds behind the other 5. My question is: What is considered 6 as tefila btzibur? Do they need to all begin exactly the same time? What if 5 are in the middle of amida and didn't conclude yet and the 6th guy begins. Where is the cut-off? Bideieved..if 5 people were halfway…Show more
Question: If the minyan has less than 6 that are holding together right before Shmoneh Esrei - should the Chazan (or someone) NOW do just kedusha out loud, or have someone wait to do kedusha after they finish their… Question: If the minyan has less than 6 that are holding together right before Shmoneh Esrei - should the Chazan (or someone) NOW do just kedusha out loud, or have someone wait to do kedusha after they finish their own Shmoneh Esrei? Answer: Lechatchilah, a minyan should have at least six men daven Shmoneh Esrei together (even if it will take a few extra minutes) and then they can have a proper chazaras hashatz. If there aren't six that haven't davened, then all people except one should daven Shmoneh Esrei and once they finish he should…Show more
יש לחשוש לוסתות הללו. טעמים ומקורות: ראה דגו"מ קפט, יב מהד"ת שהפלגה ארוכה מב' חדשים אין לחוש. והוא וחידוש גדול שאינו מובא במק"א. וכבר הקשו עליו שהוא נגד שו״ע קפז, יא בדין רמ"ת חצי שנה לחצי שנה. וראה… יש לחשוש לוסתות הללו. טעמים ומקורות: ראה דגו"מ קפט, יב מהד"ת שהפלגה ארוכה מב' חדשים אין לחוש. והוא וחידוש גדול שאינו מובא במק"א. וכבר הקשו עליו שהוא נגד שו״ע קפז, יא בדין רמ"ת חצי שנה לחצי שנה. וראה שם אדה"ז סקע"ה.ואולי ס״ל לחלק בין רמ״ת לשאר הפלגה. ולדינא קשה לסמוך ע״ז, שלא מצינו דוגמתו בשום מקום, והדגו״מ עצמו כתב שהוא דוחק. (אלא שגם בלחם ושמלה שם כ, כ״כ. וראה גם בערוה״ש כד). ועוד שעל עיקר קושיית הדגו״מ במה שאינה חוששת משום הפלגה - יישב החוו״ד שם סקי״ט באו״א שהי׳ שלא היו הפלגות שוות ור״ח אב לאו דוקא. וכ״כ…Show more
Question: I have mice in my apartment and I have glue traps out. If a mouse gets trapped in one of the glue traps over Shabbos what should I do? Let the mouse sit in the glue trap over… Question: I have mice in my apartment and I have glue traps out. If a mouse gets trapped in one of the glue traps over Shabbos what should I do? Let the mouse sit in the glue trap over Shabbos? Or can I throw away the mouse and the glue trap? Answer: If it's in a corner and not bothering anyone, best to leave it until after Shabbos. If it's noticeable and making people feel uncomfortable, you can discard it on Shabbos (best with a Shinui, like with the back of your hand etc). Sources: מותר לפרוס מצודות מבעו״י והם ניצודים בשבת - אדה״ז…Show more
This should not be written. See also here: https://asktherav.com/18509-can-i-write-parshas-haazinu-not-as-part-of-a-sefer-torah/ Sources: ולהעיר ממש״כ באג״ק יא ע׳ שמח, להתיר במגילת אסתר…
During Haftorah one should ideally not leave, unless absolutely necessary, but it’s not forbidden, unless there will not be ten people when he leaves. During Megillah reading, one may leave if there are ten people there, but there is… During Haftorah one should ideally not leave, unless absolutely necessary, but it’s not forbidden, unless there will not be ten people when he leaves. During Megillah reading, one may leave if there are ten people there, but there is room to be stringent. Sources: הנה בדברי חמודות עהרא״ש ברכות ז, לא, הקשה במש״כ…Show more
Question: Me and my wife are starting a diet that eliminates all potential foods that can cause allergies, sensitivities, inflammations for 30 days. Among other things, we can't consume alcohol, added sugar or any grains. I could see myself… Question: Me and my wife are starting a diet that eliminates all potential foods that can cause allergies, sensitivities, inflammations for 30 days. Among other things, we can't consume alcohol, added sugar or any grains. I could see myself doing Kiddush on natural grape juice but I can't think of what I can do regarding Chala. Any provisions or heters for 4 weeks? Answer: Kiddush - order of preference: Hear kiddush from someone else and be yotze even without drinking. Make kiddush yourself on grape juice and drink it. Make kiddush on wine and have someone else drink…Show more
Questions: 1. Seforim of shas that are not in order, can they be organized on Shabbos? What if its tzorech harabim? Perhaps home is also tzorech harabim as people might come? And why are two mesechtos considered 2… Questions: 1. Seforim of shas that are not in order, can they be organized on Shabbos? What if its tzorech harabim? Perhaps home is also tzorech harabim as people might come? And why are two mesechtos considered 2 minim? 2. What about not taking a Chumash in the beginning of davening, I've read that it might be an issue of Borer - but that means that I won't have a Chumash and is similar to allowing a caterer to do borer samuch l'achila much before eating as he needs more time, (similarly, with Chumash, it is otherwise…Show more
א. יש חובת כיבוד אחיו הגדול בתאומים להנולד ראשון. ב. אופן הכיבוד באחיו הגדול - בדברים, וכן לקום מפניו, ועל דרך כיבוד אב ואם. אבל לא ממש. ואין דין מורא נוהג בו. מקורות: תאומים - כ״כ בשו״ת הלק״ט ב, קעד. וכ״מ בשו״ת…
שאלה: ב״ה ילדתי בחודש שמיני תינוקת שכרגע בפגיה. התחלנו רק עם חלב אם אבל הרופאים המליצו לתת תוספת של פורמולה כדי שתשתחרר מהר יותר מההנשמה והאינפוזיה. כרגע היא מקבלת חלב אם ואם צריך עוד אז גם פורמולה. (מכיוון שאני… שאלה: ב״ה ילדתי בחודש שמיני תינוקת שכרגע בפגיה. התחלנו רק עם חלב אם אבל הרופאים המליצו לתת תוספת של פורמולה כדי שתשתחרר מהר יותר מההנשמה והאינפוזיה. כרגע היא מקבלת חלב אם ואם צריך עוד אז גם פורמולה. (מכיוון שאני אחרי ניתוח אז היו פעמים שקיבלה רק פורמולה כי לא הצלחתי להגיע) ב״ה המצב השתפר והיא לא מונשמת אבל עדיין באינקובטור. השאלה כרגע לגבי שבת: האם מותר לשאוב בשבת חלב אם למרות שניזונות גם מפורמולה? אם לא אשאב תרד הכמות שזה קריטי להמשך וגם החלב אם מאוד חשוב להתפתחות שלה ולהגנה מזיהומים. אם כן אפשרי האם גם במצב שאני לא…Show more
Question: I was asked to be part of a very unique Megillah reading: To read Megillah to a group of Jews who do shooting practice -together. They basically want someone to read Megillah to them as they are wearing… Question: I was asked to be part of a very unique Megillah reading: To read Megillah to a group of Jews who do shooting practice -together. They basically want someone to read Megillah to them as they are wearing their ear protection or ear muffs - because they plan on shooting at a target when Haman's name is being read. (I also would be wearing some ear protection as well). So my question is: If we would still be able to hear my reading while wearing ear protection - will this still be a kosher reading or is it…Show more
Yes. According to American federal law, garments must have a label which lists the exact content of the fabric. However, this refers only to the material of the main shell fabric of the garment, but not to any threads… Yes. According to American federal law, garments must have a label which lists the exact content of the fabric. However, this refers only to the material of the main shell fabric of the garment, but not to any threads or materials in the linings, backings, reinforcements, ornaments, padding, loops, fillings and other internal components. Thus, a label which states that the garment is 100% wool can contain as much as 2% of other materials and thus be shatnez. Furthermore, the government is extremely lax in enforcing these laws. There isn’t also much concern for potential liability resulting from…Show more
Question: Is there anything behind the custom seen amongst many in Lubavitch whereby during Kiddush the Kiddush cup is filled with 3 distinct pours of wine, instead of filling it all at once? Answer: Rumor has it that… Question: Is there anything behind the custom seen amongst many in Lubavitch whereby during Kiddush the Kiddush cup is filled with 3 distinct pours of wine, instead of filling it all at once? Answer: Rumor has it that this is what the Rebbe did. Sources: ראה אוצר מנהגי חב״ד ניסן אות נד. ארחות מנחם…Show more
No, they would not fulfill the Mitzvah of Mishloach Manos by doing so. Explanation: Generally speaking, men and women should not give Mishloach Manos to someone from the opposite gender. However, after the fact, one fulfills their obligation… No, they would not fulfill the Mitzvah of Mishloach Manos by doing so. Explanation: Generally speaking, men and women should not give Mishloach Manos to someone from the opposite gender. However, after the fact, one fulfills their obligation even in this case. In the case of relatives (such as brother and sister), the above restriction does not apply. The same would be true in theory regarding husband and wife, that the issue of not giving Mishloach Manos to the opposite gender does not apply. However, in practice, they still cannot fulfill Mishloach Manos this way (even after the…Show more
Plain water - no. Seltzer and certainly flavored seltzer - yes. Sources: בנוגע למים - צ״ע לומר שאפשר לצאת בו, שאינו…
Is his word that he does not use linen thread sufficient to be relied upon? Answer: You should have it checked. Sources: ראה שו"ע שב, ב דעכו"ם מסיח לפי תומו אינו…
Rabbinically a person cannot walk beyond 2000 Amos (in all directions) from his מקום שביתתו resting place which is 4x4 Amos on Shabbos. In a city or uninterrupted campground one can consider the entire area as a resting place… Rabbinically a person cannot walk beyond 2000 Amos (in all directions) from his מקום שביתתו resting place which is 4x4 Amos on Shabbos. In a city or uninterrupted campground one can consider the entire area as a resting place but beyond that place one cannot travel beyond 2000 Amos. Therefore the way to measure the 2,000 Amos by a campground is if there are no houses or built structures or walls so that is מקום שביתתו and one can only walk an additional 2000 Amos beyond that area on Shabbos. There is a way one could travel up…Show more
Question: Can corn on the cob be grilled and eaten without checking for bugs or is there a way that it needs to be checked for bugs? Answer: Corn must be checked, as it is sometimes infested. How… Question: Can corn on the cob be grilled and eaten without checking for bugs or is there a way that it needs to be checked for bugs? Answer: Corn must be checked, as it is sometimes infested. How to check corn on the cob: Examine the corn for any obvious signs of infestation. Cook the corn. Inspect the water for insects. If no infestation is found in the water, the corn may be eaten. If there is infestation in the water, the corn should be discarded. Source: checkvegetables.com בס׳ לכם יהיה לאכלה הנקין הביא צדדי היתר. אבל…Show more
Question: If I get an extra mi shaberech after an aliya and pledge ‘matana or tzedakah to beis hakneses’, is there a minimum to give or just anything? Answer: There is no minimum. However, the amount… Question: If I get an extra mi shaberech after an aliya and pledge ‘matana or tzedakah to beis hakneses’, is there a minimum to give or just anything? Answer: There is no minimum. However, the amount you had in mind at the time is binding. #5005Show more
Question: My office has a minyan for mincha and maariv for many years now; however, the space they use for the minyan is the office conference room, which is partitioned from the work area by glass walls. Thus, it… Question: My office has a minyan for mincha and maariv for many years now; however, the space they use for the minyan is the office conference room, which is partitioned from the work area by glass walls. Thus, it is perfectly transparent and during davening, one has a perfect view of the work floor. Of course, many women work here, and they frequently walk by the room and they are in full view. Am I permitted to daven in this minyan? I have attached a photo to give you a better idea of the layout. Answer: A minyan…Show more
Question: I walk a long distance on Shabbos, in the winter my hands get chapped and sore if they are exposed to the cold, Is there a way in which it would be mutar to wear gloves in reshus… Question: I walk a long distance on Shabbos, in the winter my hands get chapped and sore if they are exposed to the cold, Is there a way in which it would be mutar to wear gloves in reshus horabim? Answer: The halachah in Shulchan Aruch is that gloves may be worn on Shabbos even in a place where one is not permitted to carry. Gloves are considered a proper malbush, garment, which may be worn like any other garment. However, there is an opinion that suggests that one should not wear gloves outdoors on Shabbos due…Show more
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