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There’s no conclusive evidence one way or another about this topic. If, however, it’s a type of tree that naturally cannot produce dates, it would not be considered a palm tree. P.S. If there’s a public thoroughfare between the… There’s no conclusive evidence one way or another about this topic. If, however, it’s a type of tree that naturally cannot produce dates, it would not be considered a palm tree. P.S. If there’s a public thoroughfare between the two trees, there is more room for leniency. Moreover, if they are not parallel to each other or if they’re more than four Amos apart, it is not an issue in any case. Sources: פשטות הגמרא פסחים קיא, א, ג׳ אין ממצעין וכו׳…Show more
A. Yes. See here: https://asktherav.com/15034-can-a-man-daven-in-the-womens-section/ Q. Does he count for the Minyan? A. If he is visible to the minyan. Some disagree even if he is visible. Q. Does he fulfill tefillah b'tzibur? A. Same answer Q.… A. Yes. See here: https://asktherav.com/15034-can-a-man-daven-in-the-womens-section/ Q. Does he count for the Minyan? A. If he is visible to the minyan. Some disagree even if he is visible. Q. Does he fulfill tefillah b'tzibur? A. Same answer Q. Is there anything wrong with it? A. Ideally One should daven in the actual shul. The Ezras Nashim doesn’t have the same level of kedusha. If there’s talking going on in the shul, it is better to Daven in the women’s section. Sources: ראה אדה״ז נה, טז. שע״ת שם טו. משנ״ב שם…Show more
Questions: 1) Between a dining room and living room, no actual door, which side does the Mezuzah goes on? 2) Between dining room and kitchen, no actual door, which side does the Mezuzah goes on? Answer: When there… Questions: 1) Between a dining room and living room, no actual door, which side does the Mezuzah goes on? 2) Between dining room and kitchen, no actual door, which side does the Mezuzah goes on? Answer: When there is no door to determine Heker Tzir, if you can only access one room via the other, one places the Mezuzah on the right side of the more inner room. When there is two-way access, we should place the Mezuzah on the right side leading into the more important room, or primary use - חדר יותר חשוב ועיקר תשמיש בו.…Show more
Question: I have seen the seder of aliyos “Kohen-Levi-Yisroel” being disregarded way too many times, especially on Shabbos before Yud Shvat and Simchas Torah, when everyone wants an aliyah. There is no question that if there are no… Question: I have seen the seder of aliyos “Kohen-Levi-Yisroel” being disregarded way too many times, especially on Shabbos before Yud Shvat and Simchas Torah, when everyone wants an aliyah. There is no question that if there are no Kohanim or Leviim present there should be no issues, but otherwise, are people allowed to deny a Kohen his aliyah? As a Kohen, I felt bothered by it many times. Why should the Halachah of the Shulchan Aruch and a mitzvah of the Torah be disregarded for a minhag? As a Kohen, should I stand up for myself or let…Show more
Question: Is there a problem with using fonts (on a computer, phone, etc) for ABC where the "t" doesn't have a curve on the bottom, resulting in the t looking similar to a tzeilem (cross)? Answer: Halachicaly it's… Question: Is there a problem with using fonts (on a computer, phone, etc) for ABC where the "t" doesn't have a curve on the bottom, resulting in the t looking similar to a tzeilem (cross)? Answer: Halachicaly it's not a problem, as it's not intended to be a "Tzelem" for the Avodah Zara. There were those that were careful and always wrote an uppercase T when writing. Sources: בגדר צורת שתי וערב - ראה שו״ת הר״א גוטמאכער…Show more
שאלה: ראיתי ב'שערים המצוינים בהלכה' של כ' זקנו כמה אופנים שניתן לקרוא לישראל במקום כהן. כמדומה שעיקר ההיתר הוא בעת שמנדב לביהכנ"ס. וכן שמעתי שב770 נותנים רק כשנותנים הרבה כסף - 770 דולר, אולי אלף - להשול. שאלתי -… שאלה: ראיתי ב'שערים המצוינים בהלכה' של כ' זקנו כמה אופנים שניתן לקרוא לישראל במקום כהן. כמדומה שעיקר ההיתר הוא בעת שמנדב לביהכנ"ס. וכן שמעתי שב770 נותנים רק כשנותנים הרבה כסף - 770 דולר, אולי אלף - להשול. שאלתי - בנוגע ביהכנ"ס אחר בשכונה - האם זהו דוקא בשחרית בשוי"ט שאז יש מספר קרואים מיוחדים - ז"א מה בימי ב' וה' או שבת למנחה, האם ההקפדה היא פחותה יותר, והאם יוכל להורות בזה דבר נוסף להבהיר מתי כך או כך. הנני מצרף מה שכ' לא' הגבאים בשול זה ששואלים אותי ואם יוכל להטריח לתת חוו"ד בזה. תשובה: יש להימנע…Show more
מותר לעשות נפילת אפים, כל עוד ואינו יושב בשעה שהס"ת יוצא או נכנס לארון אלא כשהוא מונח על הבימה, כי אין חיוב מעיקר הדין לעמוד בשעת קריאת התורה או בין גברא לגברא. בשעת הקריאה עצמה, אסור לספר או להגיד… מותר לעשות נפילת אפים, כל עוד ואינו יושב בשעה שהס"ת יוצא או נכנס לארון אלא כשהוא מונח על הבימה, כי אין חיוב מעיקר הדין לעמוד בשעת קריאת התורה או בין גברא לגברא. בשעת הקריאה עצמה, אסור לספר או להגיד דברי תורה. טעמים ומקורות: עיין או"ח סימן קמ"ו סעיף ד, פר"ח שם, גר"א, משנ"ב ס"ק י"ט. וראה הגהות אדמו״ר מוהרש״ב לסידור תורה אור, נדפסו בשו״ת תורת שלום ד, קריאת התורה, ע׳ טו. (והובא באג״ק כד כ״ק אד״ש ע׳ קכ) ולפמש״כ שם, ה״ה שיש להקל לענין נפ״א דמצותה בישיבה דוקא. ולהעיר מתורת מנחם רשימת היומן ע׳ קפד. ואיסור הדיבור בשעת…Show more
(I.e. scrambling the eggs without mixing in anything such as oil, butter, or salt, and the scrambled eggs stayed overnight). Answer: No. You may mix oil and salt when making it to permit the eggs to be eaten… (I.e. scrambling the eggs without mixing in anything such as oil, butter, or salt, and the scrambled eggs stayed overnight). Answer: No. You may mix oil and salt when making it to permit the eggs to be eaten the next day. The salt and/or oil should be a sufficient amount that the taste is noticeable. Sources: נדה יז, א. והובא להלכה בתוס׳ ביצה יד, א.…Show more
I'm curious if we apply the same rule of opened onions to all sharp foods (garlic, green onions, etc.)? Does the Shulchan Aruch give us a "time limit" that these foods can be left unpeeled? Thank you so much… I'm curious if we apply the same rule of opened onions to all sharp foods (garlic, green onions, etc.)? Does the Shulchan Aruch give us a "time limit" that these foods can be left unpeeled? Thank you so much for this informative website! Answer: The Gemara mentions not eating garlic, onion, and eggs that were left peeled overnight due to a "ruach ra” (negative, impure spirit) that rests on them. All other foods are excluded. While the time frame is “overnight”, in practice one may eat those foods as long as they didn't pass into morning Sources: גמרא נדה יז, א. שו"ע אדה"ז הל' שמירת הגוף…Show more
WHEN: Nights Sunday: Wednesday night & Thursday: No For a need or Mitzvah Children Wednesday night & Thursday - a broken nail: Yes Friday: "It is a mitzvah to trim one’s nails every Friday". [AR SHU"A 260:1] Motzei Shabbos… WHEN: Nights Sunday: Wednesday night & Thursday: No For a need or Mitzvah Children Wednesday night & Thursday - a broken nail: Yes Friday: "It is a mitzvah to trim one’s nails every Friday". [AR SHU"A 260:1] Motzei Shabbos Rosh Chodesh: No When RC is Erev Shabbos Manicure on RC Children's nails Erev Shabbos Chol Hamoed The Nine Days Hand nails at night and feet next day, or hands at day and feet following night etc. HOW: Which hand first? The order when getting a manicure of filing Order of cutting toenails Disposing of nails Disposing…Show more
Yes. For more info see: https://asktherav.com/9807-article-491-haircuts-and-cutting-nails-at-night/ https://asktherav.com/3028-can-one-cut-their-nails-on-sunday/ #6223
There is a discussion in Poskim on this matter. In practice, L'chatchila an American dollar bill or coin should be placed in a wallet or at least in a pocket before entering a bathroom. Sources: ראה שו״ע יו״ד רפא, א. שו״ת חות יאיר קט.…
If it's a fruit that dissolves it would be allowed. If it’s a fruit that lets out its juice and remains as is, there is reason to be Machmir. You are definitely not allowed to squeeze it directly. Sources: ראה שו"ע או"ח ש"כ סעיף ב. ובב"ח שם ד"ה…
There’s no issue with this. The only issue is wearing the garment inside out. ראה מו״ק כד, א. שם כו, ב. רמ״א יו״ד שמ, יד. שם ת, א. #5626
Question: Are you allowed to have in your house, a toy, meant for exercise (specifically punching) which has the shape of a human face, however no legs or arms, and also has a deformed forehead top of the head?… Question: Are you allowed to have in your house, a toy, meant for exercise (specifically punching) which has the shape of a human face, however no legs or arms, and also has a deformed forehead top of the head? Answer: If one feels they truly need a punching bag, they should get a regular free-standing punching bag instead of a human figure punching bag. The only potential allowance for such a human figure punching bag would be if there was missing an eye or ear, i.e. an integral part of the face. Reasoning: One may not have…Show more
Question: A man died in another country of natural causes. The caregiver had the body cremated (due to issues of cross-border transportation during these times). This man had previously purchased a grave in this country beside his previously deceased… Question: A man died in another country of natural causes. The caregiver had the body cremated (due to issues of cross-border transportation during these times). This man had previously purchased a grave in this country beside his previously deceased wife. Is it permissible to bury remains (eventually) in a previously purchased grave? Answer: In this case, the remains should be buried in a Jewish cemetary. This is because the niftar and the family did not choose cremation, rather it was done against their will. See Melamed Lehoil 2:113 #8501Show more
Question: When doing Oseh Shalom often there is no room to take 3 proper steps back or to the side, for example when the shul is crowded. What should I do? Answer: When you cannot take three proper… Question: When doing Oseh Shalom often there is no room to take 3 proper steps back or to the side, for example when the shul is crowded. What should I do? Answer: When you cannot take three proper steps i.e. three steps of toes to heels, even to the side, you should take three smaller steps. Sources: גם לצדדין - ראה ערוה״ש קכג, ה. פחות מעקב…Show more
בארץ חייבים לקנות רק עם הכשר למהדרין, המקפיד שיהא בישול ישראל. בחו"ל יש להקפיד לקנות רק באופן שבטוח שהוא בישול ישראל. אם הדבר בלתי אפשרי, יש המתירים לקנות עם הכשר בחו"ל, אף כשההכשר אינו מקפיד על בישול ישראל בחומוס.… בארץ חייבים לקנות רק עם הכשר למהדרין, המקפיד שיהא בישול ישראל. בחו"ל יש להקפיד לקנות רק באופן שבטוח שהוא בישול ישראל. אם הדבר בלתי אפשרי, יש המתירים לקנות עם הכשר בחו"ל, אף כשההכשר אינו מקפיד על בישול ישראל בחומוס. אבל רוב הפוסקים מחמירים. בכל אופן, יש לבדוק מחשש תולעים. טעמים ומקורות: עיין שו"ע יו"ד סימן קי"ג ס"א-ב ונו"כ שם. והנה, חומוס אינו נאכל חי, והיות ובקופסאות שימורים עובר החומוס תהליך בישול יש לקנותו עם הכשר המקפיד על בישול ישראל. יש מקומות שהוא בגדר עולה על שולחן מלכים (שרים, אורחים וכד') כמו בא"י ולכן אסור לקנות רק אם הוא…Show more
Others have mentioned it to me. Is this a disgrace? Can I cut them a little bit? Answer: Tefilin straps shouldn't be dragged on the floor. One may cut the straps shorter, or tuck it into his gartel/belt… Others have mentioned it to me. Is this a disgrace? Can I cut them a little bit? Answer: Tefilin straps shouldn't be dragged on the floor. One may cut the straps shorter, or tuck it into his gartel/belt that it shouldn't drag on the floor. Sources: https://asktherav.com/4315-%d7%94%d7%90%d7%9d-%d7%99%d7%a9-%d7%90%d7%99%d7%96%d7%9b%d7%95%d7%a8-%d7%9e%d7%a8%d7%91%d7%95%d7%aa%d7%99%d7%a0%d7%95-%d7%a0%d7%a9%d7%99%d7%90%d7%a0%d7%95-%d7%a2%d7%9c-%d7%96%d7%94%d7%99%d7%a8/ מעיקר הדין אין חשש לחתוך הרצועות, לא רק…Show more
Question: Regarding the bow that people make with their gartel (putting the gartel through a circle), can that be done a second time to keep the gartel in place (by making a second bow near the first, and putting… Question: Regarding the bow that people make with their gartel (putting the gartel through a circle), can that be done a second time to keep the gartel in place (by making a second bow near the first, and putting the gartel through), or is that an issue of קושר? [When done with a skinny gartel it is very tight, and when done with a larger gartel it is a bit looser, but still quite tight, and the intent here is to allow to walk a long distance in the gartel and not have it slip.] I saw some Poskim…Show more
Is this a Tefillin thing or Tzniyus thing? Where is such halacha found? (I don't remember learning about it when learning hilchos tefillin). Answer: It’s based on Kabalah. Sources: שעה״כ דרושי תפילין ה. פע״ח שער התפילין י. עולת…
No, it is a matter of custom. However, there are clear sources against wearing a Talis during Maariv/Arvit. Sources: ראה ספר משנת חסידים התחלה (מפתח הכוונות). שו"ע אדה״ז…
One should ideally only switch a mezuza for one that is better or nicer than the first. When one is affixing a new mezuza to the door a new Bracha should be made. Sources: שלא להוריד מזוזה - ראה שאילתות דרב אחאי גאון…
Question: Recently I had the opportunity to make the Bracha on seeing a rainbow. Surprisingly enough, the same thing happened the next day. I vaguely recall learning that this Bracha is made only once in thirty days. Searched kitzur… Question: Recently I had the opportunity to make the Bracha on seeing a rainbow. Surprisingly enough, the same thing happened the next day. I vaguely recall learning that this Bracha is made only once in thirty days. Searched kitzur and Alter Rebbe’s Shulchan Aruch; could not find such a thing. Is there such a tradition? Answer: On the contrary, you would make even within 30 days as it's a different rainbow. This is unlike other similar brachos (like on mountains, rivers and shooting stars, etc.) that the sight is the same, and therefore the Bracha is on the…Show more
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