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בענין ש"צ שטעה ואמר תתקבל מיד אחרי תחנון Question: When a Chazzan said full Kaddish by mistake either right after tachnun by shacharis, or Motzaei Shabbos before Vihi Noam, what should be done when reaching the correct… בענין ש"צ שטעה ואמר תתקבל מיד אחרי תחנון Question: When a Chazzan said full Kaddish by mistake either right after tachnun by shacharis, or Motzaei Shabbos before Vihi Noam, what should be done when reaching the correct time to say full Kaddish? Answer: Kadish Teskabel is only said once in every Davening, therefore if after Tachanun Kadish Teskabel was recited, then after Uva Letzion full Kaddish omitting the paragraph of Tiskabel should be recited. The same is true if Kadish Teskabel was recited after shmoneh esrei on Motzaei Shabbos. ע״פ מה שנוהגין בליל פורים (ות"ב).…Show more
Question Continued: I am a firm believer in saying Yechi after Davening etc. but was wondering if saying it by Pesichas Ha'aron is problematic from a Halachic perspective and if it is, can you please explain why it is… Question Continued: I am a firm believer in saying Yechi after Davening etc. but was wondering if saying it by Pesichas Ha'aron is problematic from a Halachic perspective and if it is, can you please explain why it is problematic according to Halacha. Answer: These announcements before Pesichas Ha’aron are not part of the rite of davening in the shul, and are not sanctioned by anyone with authority in the shul. A fringe minority group who think they can choose to announce in the shul whatever they want, whenever they want, has recently begun doing so against the…Show more
Question: We moved into a new house but the basement is not ready and we are not using it yet. Do we need to put up mezuzos in the basement? (Would it make a difference if we use the… Question: We moved into a new house but the basement is not ready and we are not using it yet. Do we need to put up mezuzos in the basement? (Would it make a difference if we use the unfinished basement to store bikes or the like?) Answer: If you are not using the basement at all, you don't need to put up a mezuza on the doors in the basement. If you are using it for storage, a mezuza should be put up. ראה חובת הדר פ"ב ס"א ובהערה ג'. שם ס"ג ובהערה יב. …Show more
שאלה: האם מותר לארגן מנין ככה שיש רוב מנין בשתי חצרות גדולות, (ואין רואים אלו שבחצר זה את אלו שבאחרת), ומצורפים ע"י חזן שעומד על המפתן ויש שמצטרפים ומשלימים את המנין דרך חלונות שאפשר לחזן גם כן לראות מהמפתן?… שאלה: האם מותר לארגן מנין ככה שיש רוב מנין בשתי חצרות גדולות, (ואין רואים אלו שבחצר זה את אלו שבאחרת), ומצורפים ע"י חזן שעומד על המפתן ויש שמצטרפים ומשלימים את המנין דרך חלונות שאפשר לחזן גם כן לראות מהמפתן? בנוסף להנ"ל: אם החזן עומד בחצר וכל שאר המתפללים (או רוב המנין) מצטרפים מחלונות, והחזן רואה את כולם - האם הוא מצרף אותם? מענה: אין לעשות מנין בצורה כזו. מקורות: הענין אינו ברור, כי יש שר״ל שרק בבנין אחד…Show more
Question: Is giving gifts or some type of appreciation present etc. on the so-called "Mother’s Day or Father’s Day" considered following חוקות הגוים, and should it totally be avoided because Goyim do it in these days? Answer: No… Question: Is giving gifts or some type of appreciation present etc. on the so-called "Mother’s Day or Father’s Day" considered following חוקות הגוים, and should it totally be avoided because Goyim do it in these days? Answer: No need to avoid it. ראה בארוכה במ״מ כאן: Halacha2go.com #693: Is wearing a cap & gown Chukos Hagoyim? #8483Show more
There is an obligation to answer Amen whenever one hears any Beracha. You do not need to stop to listen to chazoras hashatz when walking outside, but if you hear a Beracha you should answer. Also no need to… There is an obligation to answer Amen whenever one hears any Beracha. You do not need to stop to listen to chazoras hashatz when walking outside, but if you hear a Beracha you should answer. Also no need to answer Borchu, Kaddish, etc. (it's a good idea to answer at least once for the mitzva). The Halacha is different when one is in a shul. ראה בארוכה בירחון 'האוצר' גליון כג ע' קעג ואילך. ובהלכה יומית אות תרכד ובשאלה 1494: https://asktherav.com/answering-amen-to-chazaras-hashatz/ #8897Show more
שאלה: אבא מורי ע"ה סיפר לי שהי' נוכח בעת ההתוועדות של אדמוהריי"צ נ"ע בעת שאמר את השיחה בנוגע לאמירת מודה אני, שצריכים להשים יד אל יד ולהרכין את הראש (כמ"ש אח"כ בספר המנהגים). ואמר לי אבא, שאדמוהריי"צ הרים את ידיו…שאלה: אבא מורי ע"ה סיפר לי שהי' נוכח בעת ההתוועדות של אדמוהריי"צ נ"ע בעת שאמר את השיחה בנוגע לאמירת מודה אני, שצריכים להשים יד אל יד ולהרכין את הראש (כמ"ש אח"כ בספר המנהגים). ואמר לי אבא, שאדמוהריי"צ הרים את ידיו הק' והראה להקהל איך עושים את זה. ראה התמונה המצו"ב. והנה, זה מזמן רב שמעתי מפקפקים בזה, בטענה שזהו מנהג הגויים, להבדיל. עניתי להם "מפני השוטים יאבד את עולמו?" ומצדי, נגשתי אל הרב יהודה ע"ה חיטריק ובקשתי שיראה לי איך הוא נתחנך לומר מודה אני, והוא הראה לי בדיוק כמו שהראה לי אבא. ובכן, כיהודה ועוד לקרא, וכדי לסתום פי…Show more
Question: We have planned out for camp a whole event for the campers to make their own tzitzis, and we wanted to know if it's possible to make them (בגד חדש) during the 9 days? Answer: It… Question: We have planned out for camp a whole event for the campers to make their own tzitzis, and we wanted to know if it's possible to make them (בגד חדש) during the 9 days? Answer: It is best to arrange the activity for a later date. שו"ת יעב"ץ ח"א סי' פב ושו"ת בצל החכמה ח"ד סי' נד. #5049Show more
Question: I ate tonight (Motzaei Yom Kippur) without havdala because I don't fast well and cannot drink anything after a fast or I throw up. I can't drink tea, coffee, or take in any liquid including water after fasts… Question: I ate tonight (Motzaei Yom Kippur) without havdala because I don't fast well and cannot drink anything after a fast or I throw up. I can't drink tea, coffee, or take in any liquid including water after fasts as it makes me vomit. I am a woman, so I’m limited in choices about people making Havdala for me. I'm staying on my own, so no one was there to make havdala for me. Can I say havdala and have someone else to drink for me? Everyone was already yotzeh havdala. I am not able to drink anything…Show more
ואבהיר שאלתי: כידוע, הבית יוסף מביא דעת הראב״ד שהובא בהגהות מיימוניות, שבוגרת בתולה אחרי ביאה ראשונה טהורה אם לא נמצא דם, וכתב עליו שכולם חלקו עליו. אבל הרמ״א צירף דעתו אם לא היתה ביאה גמורה רק הערה. וכמה פוסקים… ואבהיר שאלתי: כידוע, הבית יוסף מביא דעת הראב״ד שהובא בהגהות מיימוניות, שבוגרת בתולה אחרי ביאה ראשונה טהורה אם לא נמצא דם, וכתב עליו שכולם חלקו עליו. אבל הרמ״א צירף דעתו אם לא היתה ביאה גמורה רק הערה. וכמה פוסקים מחשיבים אפילו הכנסת כל העטרה לביאה גמורה, או ישנם שמחשיבים חצי אבר כביאה גמורה. אבל שיטתנו היא שרק אם היתה ביאה גמורה כפשוטו (כל האבר או המקסימום, כי תלוי לפי האצבעות) רק אז מוגדר כביאה גמורה. ודעתנו מיוסד כידוע על הסדרי טהרה והצ״צ. וישנה שאלה מצויה לכל מורה הוראה, והוא מה הדין עם אחרי הבירור עם החתן והכלה יש ספק…Show more
Question: We just bought our first Sukkah without Schach parts like mats or bamboo poles. I was wondering about the usage of Sisal rope can it be used to create a netting to hold Schach. If yes is there… Question: We just bought our first Sukkah without Schach parts like mats or bamboo poles. I was wondering about the usage of Sisal rope can it be used to create a netting to hold Schach. If yes is there a limitation as to the diameter of the rope? Answer: The Schach may be tied down with reeds or unprocessed fiber threads. Similarly, a Schach mat may be used when strung together with unprocessed fiber threads. However, one may not use ropes which are comprised of processed fibers. Source: Orach Chaim 629 #5571Show more
Question: I did a hefsekmoch with a cloth that was wetter than normal because I was in a rush and didn't spend much time squeezing out excess water. I heard it shouldn't be more than slightly damp. Is it… Question: I did a hefsekmoch with a cloth that was wetter than normal because I was in a rush and didn't spend much time squeezing out excess water. I heard it shouldn't be more than slightly damp. Is it still acceptable? Answer: Yes, after the fact. Sources: שאין להחמיר בדיעבד. ובשו״ת מהרשם א, קמו, והביאו בדרכ״ת…Show more
Question: I’m a Lubavitcher. When davening mincha with a satmar minyan when they particularly don’t say tachnun during mincha, do I skip tachanun or do I say it after or before their minyan? Answer: You should say Tachanun… Question: I’m a Lubavitcher. When davening mincha with a satmar minyan when they particularly don’t say tachnun during mincha, do I skip tachanun or do I say it after or before their minyan? Answer: You should say Tachanun but in a manner that doesn’t call attention to your behavior. Regarding reciting the 13 Middos, please see here: https://asktherav.com/4671-2-also-if-you-started-tachanun-with-minyan-but-they-have-already-said-13-attributes-and-you-decided-to-go-at-your-own-pace-do-you-say-13-attributes-normally-or-with-trope/ אג״ק טו ע׳ נח. ובכלל, בענין חילוקי מנהגים בתחנון, וע״ד הנמצא במקום שמנהגם לומר תחנון וכן להיפך – ראה מה שהרחבנו בשאלה 557. #6880 See Also: https://asktherav.com/4052-i-will-be-davening-in-a-shul-that-says-hallel-no-tachanun-on-yom-yerushalayim-how-should-i-conduct-myself/ https://asktherav.com/557-if-i-daven-on-12-13-tammuz-in-a-minyan-that-says-tachanun-and-i-do-not-say-tachanun-on-these-days-i-just-skip-it-right/ Show more
In other words, can I go and cut many Hoshaanos from one branch of a willow? Answer: If the tip is chopped off it is not valid. רמ"א תרסד, ד. #5891
Question: Unfortunately, the camp my son planned to attend will not open this summer due to Corona. We already paid a little upon registration. The camp offered to return the money, but they made it clear in that email… Question: Unfortunately, the camp my son planned to attend will not open this summer due to Corona. We already paid a little upon registration. The camp offered to return the money, but they made it clear in that email that they hope we will choose to leave it with them as a donation. Would such a donation be allowed to be from Ma'aser? Answer: If when agreeing to leave the deposit as a donation, you have in mind to use maaser, it may be used. #8824Show more
Q. If a group of people pledge money together to buy Maftir Yonah and one representative receives the aliya, do all those pledging receive the zechus and segulos of Maftir Yonah? A. It appears that the segula of Maftir… Q. If a group of people pledge money together to buy Maftir Yonah and one representative receives the aliya, do all those pledging receive the zechus and segulos of Maftir Yonah? A. It appears that the segula of Maftir Yonah is for the one that receives the aliya and reads the Haftorah, although the others do get the zechus of enabling and supporting it as well as supporting a shul or organization. Sources: לעורר לתשובה - ראה אלף המגן סי' תרכ"א סק"כ…Show more
Answer: You should put on your right arm but you should also continue putting on your left arm afterwards. Sources: וכהכרעת הצמח צדק בשו”ת או”ח סי’ ד סעיף ב:…
Strictly speaking, there is no need to do so, unless there’s a concern it might get ruined otherwise. Still, if they wish to follow the common custom of shaking lulav with the rings still on you might wish to… Strictly speaking, there is no need to do so, unless there’s a concern it might get ruined otherwise. Still, if they wish to follow the common custom of shaking lulav with the rings still on you might wish to replace it for them. Sources: בכ״מ נהגו שמתירין אגודו של לולב עוד לפני הברכה…Show more
Question: What are the exact halachos of a woman or girl who is a niddah in regards to kissing a Sefer Torah or looking at an open scroll? Is there anything that can practically be done to prevent these… Question: What are the exact halachos of a woman or girl who is a niddah in regards to kissing a Sefer Torah or looking at an open scroll? Is there anything that can practically be done to prevent these issues in cases like kissing the Rebbe's Sefer Torah on Simchas Torah and Vzos HaTorah in shul? Answer: Out of respect, women have adopted a custom not to look at an open Torah scroll or touch a Torah scroll when they are in the state of niddah. This isn’t strictly required halachically, but it’s a custom it has…Show more
No. But if one did so they are Yotze Bedieved. Also, if that is the only time they will end up shaking Lulav, it may - and should - be done then. Sources: שכל שעהד״ח כדיעבד דמי. וכמפורש בשו״ע רסי׳ תרנב והוא…
You should not spit on the grass. Sources: א״א מבוטשאטש שיט. וי״ג כך ברמ״א סוסי׳ שיט. שביתת…
Question: I'm in a Chabad house and we are making a BBQ for the second days and in order for it to be made I need to use a thermometer to properly check the tenderness of the meat, I… Question: I'm in a Chabad house and we are making a BBQ for the second days and in order for it to be made I need to use a thermometer to properly check the tenderness of the meat, I won't be able to make it without it, can I use a non-electric thermometer on Yom Tov? Answer: Permitted. Sources: ראה מאורי אש ב, יב ( לג, ב), ושש״כ…Show more
There’s no need, in general, to do so only on the first day, and in chutz laaretz, the second day. Nonetheless, the Chabad custom is to do so throughout all of Yom Tov. Still, this does not apply… There’s no need, in general, to do so only on the first day, and in chutz laaretz, the second day. Nonetheless, the Chabad custom is to do so throughout all of Yom Tov. Still, this does not apply to Hallel according to most opinions. This is indeed the common custom. If one wishes to be stringent, there’s certainly room to do so. Sources: "לכם" בשאר הימים - כ״ה בהיום יום ט״ו תשרי.…Show more
ספק ברכות להקל. ומ״מ אם אפשר לא יאכל פת רק דברים הפטורים מסוכה. וכמובן, יכול לבקש מאחר שיוציאנו. מקורות: ראה שו״ת שבו״י א, לב והובא בשע״ת תרלט, יח.…
Question: On Shabbos, while an appliance is running off a timer, would one be allowed to: Move the pieces of the timer to make it turn off sooner? Move the pieces while the appliance is off to cause it… Question: On Shabbos, while an appliance is running off a timer, would one be allowed to: Move the pieces of the timer to make it turn off sooner? Move the pieces while the appliance is off to cause it to turn on sooner? Answer: When an appliance is running on a timer, one is allowed to move the pieces in order to maintain the existing position. Thus, one may cause it to go off later than scheduled while it's on, or make it go on later than scheduled while it’s off. One is not allowed to move the…Show more
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