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Do we make a עושה מעשה בראשית on the כנרת?

Yes. Some write to say it without Shem Umalchus. Sources: בפשטות נכלל במש"כ בשו"ע (רכח, א) שעל הימים מברך…

Article: Dough with Non-Sweet Filling

Baked goods that has a filling can be considered mezonos if two conditions are met: 1) The filling is the primary ingredient. 2) The filling is sweet. It is then called pas haba’ah bekisnin, and its brachah is mezonos.… Baked goods that has a filling can be considered mezonos if two conditions are met: 1) The filling is the primary ingredient. 2) The filling is sweet. It is then called pas haba’ah bekisnin, and its brachah is mezonos. If, however, the dough is filled with meat, vegetables, or non-sweet cheese, its bracha is hamotzie, as is a pie made with hamotzie dough and a non-sweet filling. Obviously, if the dough is mezonos, the brachah is mezonos, regardless of the filling. From Halacha2Go Archives #160Show more

Can one make a shehechiyanu on a fruit that one already ate in a liquid form?

Yes. Sources: נחלקו הפוסקים באכל ענבים ובירך שהחיינו אם חוזר ומברך…

Article: Liquid Displacements: When Wine Tops Them Off

Wine is considered rosh lechol mashkin (chief of all drinks). When consuming wine, a brachah rishonah (blessing before eating or drinking) of hagafen is recited; if other drinks are consumed in the same sitting, they are exempt by the… Wine is considered rosh lechol mashkin (chief of all drinks). When consuming wine, a brachah rishonah (blessing before eating or drinking) of hagafen is recited; if other drinks are consumed in the same sitting, they are exempt by the hagafen, and the brachah of shehakol* is not said. Most halachic authorities state that this exemption applies regardless of the amount of wine being consumed. Some poskim apply this rule to grape juice as well, but others maintain that the chashivus (distinguished status) belongs exclusively to wine. If other liquids are on the table when one drinks the wine…Show more

Chosson entering the wedding hall from the women’s side

Question: In A Guide To Chabad Weddings page 5 (of the publication) it mentions that at the first dance the chosson should go straight to the men's side. Is there any inyan, from a hashkafic or halachic perspective to… Question: In A Guide To Chabad Weddings page 5 (of the publication) it mentions that at the first dance the chosson should go straight to the men's side. Is there any inyan, from a hashkafic or halachic perspective to do so? Is it shayach to give a hesber or sources that I would be able to tell the kallah in a way that she could understand, because she has seen by a lot of her friends that the chosson came in with them in the woman's side. She wants to do the right thing but she feels this is…Show more

Article: Milchigs, Fleishigs & Pareve in the Fridge

Chazal teach us,“Yisroel kedoshim hem” (Jews are holy) and are extra-cautious in matters of observance; one of the areas mentioned in poskim that they are extra careful with is keeping milk and meat containers of food separate—even… Chazal teach us,“Yisroel kedoshim hem” (Jews are holy) and are extra-cautious in matters of observance; one of the areas mentioned in poskim that they are extra careful with is keeping milk and meat containers of food separate—even when they are covered and cold. Whereas there were few scenarios, we would imagine, for storing meat and milk products together long-term in the pre-modern age, they abound today. An added measure of care would apply to storing food in the refrigerator—there are issues with placing them in proximity to each other, but also if milchig is placed after fleishig…Show more

Sechita with Tissues

Question: My baby put a lot of tissues in the toilet for fun this shabbos. Can I take them out? The toilet is not clogged. I just don’t want to flush it with all those tissues in it. Is… Question: My baby put a lot of tissues in the toilet for fun this shabbos. Can I take them out? The toilet is not clogged. I just don’t want to flush it with all those tissues in it. Is it a sechitah problem taking out the tissues? Can I use the plunger that has a handle? Would that take care of the squeezing problem? Answer: You can remove it by using a plunger or by scooping the tissues using a bowl or something similar. Sources: ברמ״א שא, מו שבגד השרוי במים אסור לטלטל שמא…Show more

Article: Blessing on Wine During a meal

During a meal containing bread, no brachah is required when drinking water or other beverages—with the exception of wine. Wine is unique because of its chashivus, significance and importance, since we require wine for Kiddush, Havdalah,… During a meal containing bread, no brachah is required when drinking water or other beverages—with the exception of wine. Wine is unique because of its chashivus, significance and importance, since we require wine for Kiddush, Havdalah, and other mitzvos involving wine. However, if a person drank wine before washing for bread they do not have to make another brachah on the wine they drink during the meal. If, however, they were not planning to have wine during the meal and then changed their mind, then a new brachah should be said. If a person drank wine…Show more

מה הדין בקטן שנעשה בר מצווה בשבת, וקיבל שבת מוקדם. האם הקידוש שעשה מבעוד יום מוציאו יד”ח כשנכנסה השבת?

לכתחילה ימתין עד שנעשה ודאי לילה. (לענין תפלת ערבית יכול להתפלל ולא ירד לפני התיבה, רמ״א או״ח נג, י. אדה״ז שם יג. ולענין ק״ש של ערבית, הרי בכל אופן צריך לקרוא שוב בלילה). ואם קידש מבעוד יום לא יקדש… לכתחילה ימתין עד שנעשה ודאי לילה. (לענין תפלת ערבית יכול להתפלל ולא ירד לפני התיבה, רמ״א או״ח נג, י. אדה״ז שם יג. ולענין ק״ש של ערבית, הרי בכל אופן צריך לקרוא שוב בלילה). ואם קידש מבעוד יום לא יקדש בעצמו שנית בלילה משום ספק ברכות, אלא נכון שישמע שנית קידוש מגדול שעדיין לא קידש. מקורות: ראה בא"ח ש"ב פרשת בראשית יד. אמרי בינה דיני…Show more

Follow-up on Sternos

Question: Do I really need a blech for a sterno? I was thinking that there's no need since it’s impossible to change the flame size. But I saw your post about sternos, and you don't mention this sevara, and… Question: Do I really need a blech for a sterno? I was thinking that there's no need since it’s impossible to change the flame size. But I saw your post about sternos, and you don't mention this sevara, and I'm wondering if it's a true heter. I understand that to make a sterno fire bigger once the fire is lit is not practical and extremely dangerous. The only way to make it hotter is by lighting a new sterno and adding it to the tray. If so, there shouldn't be any חשש of שמה יחתה, and it shouldn't need…Show more

Article: Tisha B’Av After Chatzos

The halachos of mourning that apply on Tishah B’Av apply after chatzos (midday) as well. There are some restrictions, though, that are somewhat relaxed after chatzos, and among them, according to some opinions, regular shiurim that people have… The halachos of mourning that apply on Tishah B’Av apply after chatzos (midday) as well. There are some restrictions, though, that are somewhat relaxed after chatzos, and among them, according to some opinions, regular shiurim that people have after davening. The specific example cited in poskim is the Tehillim people recite every day after davening. Learning Torah, however—except for material associated with mourning or the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash, such as the book of Iyov, parts of the book of Yirmeyahu, Midrash Eichah, and similar texts—is forbidden in the afternoon as well. One is not…Show more

שינוי בשינה בת”ב

שאלה: בשו"ע סי' תקנ"ה ס"ב מביא שיש מי שנוהג לשכב בארץ בת"ב ומשים אבן. וברמ"א "ויש לאדם להצטער בענין משכבו בליל ת"ב שאם רגיל בשני כרים לא ישכב כי אם באחד" ומביא מנהג להניח אבן. ומסיים "וימעט אדם מכבודו… שאלה: בשו"ע סי' תקנ"ה ס"ב מביא שיש מי שנוהג לשכב בארץ בת"ב ומשים אבן. וברמ"א "ויש לאדם להצטער בענין משכבו בליל ת"ב שאם רגיל בשני כרים לא ישכב כי אם באחד" ומביא מנהג להניח אבן. ומסיים "וימעט אדם מכבודו ומהנאתו בת"ב בכל מה שאפשר". והנה בספר המנהגים כותב שאין מנהגנו לישן לארץ ולהניח אבן. ושאלתי מה מנהגנו בנוגע לדברי הרמ"א שיש להצטער לישן בכר אחד כשרגיל בשתים. (אולי אפי' בלא כר בכלל כשרגיל רק באחד), שהרמ"א כותב זה בלשון ויש להצטער ולא באופן שכתב השו"ע "יש מי שנוהג". אשמח לשמוע דעת כבודו ושכמ"ה. תשובה: אינו חיוב גמור והכל…Show more

Is ignoring someone included in אונאת דברים?

Yes, in some cases. Although אונאת דברים is commonly associated with hurtful speech, its essence is causing emotional pain to another person. Therefore, deliberately ignoring someone in a way that is intended to hurt, humiliate, or reject them is… Yes, in some cases. Although אונאת דברים is commonly associated with hurtful speech, its essence is causing emotional pain to another person. Therefore, deliberately ignoring someone in a way that is intended to hurt, humiliate, or reject them is included. Chazal say (ברכות ו ע"ב) that when someone greets another, and the greeting is intentionally not returned, the one who does not return the greeting is called a גזלן. Intentionally withholding a response in order to cause pain is consistent with the issur of אונאת דברים, whose focus is the emotional harm inflicted on another. If a person does…Show more

Article: The Case of Milk in the Sugar Bowl

Standing in shul at the hot water urn between Mincha and Maariv, a Styrofoam* cup of tea in my left hand and a clean plastic spoon in my right, I’m ready to dig into the jumbo-sized sugar bowl, when… Standing in shul at the hot water urn between Mincha and Maariv, a Styrofoam* cup of tea in my left hand and a clean plastic spoon in my right, I’m ready to dig into the jumbo-sized sugar bowl, when I stop in my tracks. “One minute,” I mutter to myself, “this sugar is lumpy and in all likelihood some previous coffee-drinker dipped his milchig (dairy) spoon into this same bowl. I had a fleishig (meat) lunch a little while ago, so I need to wait six hours before having milk—which is why I took a pareve (neutral, i.e. neither…Show more

I was told today that I have a missed miscarriage. When does the Neshama come into this world?

From when the seed is implanted. Sources: ראה סנהדרין צא, ב. שם קי, ב משעה שנזרע…

Article: Is a To’ein an Acceptable Profession?

The Mishnah says, “Al ta’as atzmechah ke’orchei hadayanim.” Do not coach a litigant in a Din Torah on how to present their case [in order to increase their chances of winning]. One may certainly not coach them in… The Mishnah says, “Al ta’as atzmechah ke’orchei hadayanim.” Do not coach a litigant in a Din Torah on how to present their case [in order to increase their chances of winning]. One may certainly not coach them in ta’anos shel sheker (to make false claims), but even advising them how to put forth ta’anos shel emes (truthful claims) is forbidden as well. However, the to’ein may advise the litigant about which Beis Din would be most advantageous for this particular case, and would be most understanding of their claim. If the litigant is so clueless that without guidance…Show more

Is there any issue with getting a travel tallis bag where the tallis is stored on top of the tefillin, as opposed to a regular bag where it’s in front of the tefillin?

Some are particular about this. However, the common custom is to place the tallis on top of the tefillin if there is no space on the side. Sources: יש מפקפקים, ראה שלמי ציבור דיני חליצת תפלין ח…

Article: Pizza without a Kashrus Seal

One of the lesser-known halachos is that cheese is among the food items that must have at least one chosam (seal) if delivered by a non-Jew or a Yisroel chashud—a Jew who is suspected of not keeping Torah… One of the lesser-known halachos is that cheese is among the food items that must have at least one chosam (seal) if delivered by a non-Jew or a Yisroel chashud—a Jew who is suspected of not keeping Torah and Mitzvos in general, and kashrus in particular. A practical application of this halachah is a questionable pizza delivery. In the absence of a kashrus seal, there is a possibility, albeit remote, that the box’s contents may have been tampered with and switched for a non-kosher pizza (a pizza made with gvinas goyim, unsupervised cheese, or other unsupervised ingredients). Of…Show more

בענין פליטת כלים בזמננו

יש לעיין ביסוד דין בליעת כלים ופליטתם בזמננו, אחר שנתחדשו דרכי הבדיקה והנסיון, אם יש בכחם לברר שאין בכלים מסוימים בליעה ופליטה של טעם האוסר. ואין מטרת הדברים לחדש שהלכה משתנה ע״פ המדע, ואף לא להכריע שבזמננו בטלו דיני… יש לעיין ביסוד דין בליעת כלים ופליטתם בזמננו, אחר שנתחדשו דרכי הבדיקה והנסיון, אם יש בכחם לברר שאין בכלים מסוימים בליעה ופליטה של טעם האוסר. ואין מטרת הדברים לחדש שהלכה משתנה ע״פ המדע, ואף לא להכריע שבזמננו בטלו דיני הגעלה, כ״א לברר האם בירור המציאות בדרך הנסיון והמחקר הוא דרך המקובלת בהלכה גם בדיני בליעת כלים. ואם יתברר שכן, שוב יש לדון בכחם של המחקרים בני זמננו אם אכן הגיעו לדרגת בירור הנצרכת בעניננו. והנה בשו״ת הרמ"א נד, לענין חביות שמן שמורחים בשומן דבר אחר: גם נראה לי דבודאי יש בו ס׳ נגד החזיר, דהא אמרו רבנן בקפילא ואמרו…Show more

מה המנהג למעשה לגבי אונן לאחר שנמסר המת לחברא קדישא?

קשה לענות איך נוהגים למעשה, כי יש בזה ריבוי דעות ופסיקות ומנהגים. וגם תלוי בכמה פרטים. ואען חלקי: הנה ד״ז תלוי בפלוגתא מפורסמת אי מהני נמסר לח״ק, כשהולכים ללוות את המת, כדלקמן. אמנם, בשד״ח אס״ד מערכת אנינות כ, שבמקום… קשה לענות איך נוהגים למעשה, כי יש בזה ריבוי דעות ופסיקות ומנהגים. וגם תלוי בכמה פרטים. ואען חלקי: הנה ד״ז תלוי בפלוגתא מפורסמת אי מהני נמסר לח״ק, כשהולכים ללוות את המת, כדלקמן. אמנם, בשד״ח אס״ד מערכת אנינות כ, שבמקום שנוהגים שהבנים אין מלווים חייבים בכל המצוות, והוא משעה שנתפשרו עם הח״ק. ולהעיר גם משו״ת חיים של שלום א, יא בילד רך שאין רגילים לילך אחריו. (ודלא כהאומרים שהאנינות נמשכת עד שמוציאים המת, ראה ציוני הלכה ע׳ כד. ועוד. ובגשה״ח א, יח, ב, כא, כתב שאחרי שנוהגין הרבה אבלים ללוות את המת לקבורתו ומהם משתתפים בנשיאת המטה וקבורה, אינם פוסקים…Show more

I have been told one should leave water in hand and rub hands together after washing for bread. Does this also apply to all other washings?

It applies to any washing that you say al netilas yodayim, and also when washing before davening. Sources: שפשוף בנט״י לסעודה, ראה סדר נט״י לסעודה ב. וש״נ.…

Will the third Beis Hamidosh have inventions such as central air conditioning and heating, WiFi, electric lights, a sound system, elevators, etc?

It's very possible. We will have to wait and see. See also here: https://asktherav.com/is-it-ok-to-make-heated-floors-in-the-beis-hamikdosh-when-moshiach-comes-so-that-the-kohanim-dont-get-cold-feet ובנדו״ד יש להוסיף דעת היראים שעו, שבתלוש ליכא משום הכל בכתב. (וכ״כ בשו״ת דברי מלכיאל ד, קב מד״ע. ושם הוא לענין בימה של… It's very possible. We will have to wait and see. See also here: https://asktherav.com/is-it-ok-to-make-heated-floors-in-the-beis-hamikdosh-when-moshiach-comes-so-that-the-kohanim-dont-get-cold-feet ובנדו״ד יש להוסיף דעת היראים שעו, שבתלוש ליכא משום הכל בכתב. (וכ״כ בשו״ת דברי מלכיאל ד, קב מד״ע. ושם הוא לענין בימה של עץ דלקמן. אבל שם רק לפי שעה ודעתו ליטלו משם. וראה משה״ק באמרי יוסף אלקלעי ביהב״ח א, ט. וי״ל). ושקו״ט בבימה של עץ דהקהל - ראה שירי קרבן לירושלמי מגילה א, ד ד״ה מפני התקיעה, שאינה מצוה ורק לפי שעה. שו״ת דברי מלכיאל שם (כנ״ל). דובב מישרים א, נב (שאינה מצוה רק לכבוד המלך. והב״ד שערי קרבן הנ״ל. ור״ל דמצוה…Show more

Article: When Things Might Get Fishy with Meat

Halachah states that it is a sakanah (danger) to eat fish with meat, and relates that eating them together can cause tzora’as (leprosy) chas v’shalom. We are careful not to mix meat and fish products, though we are… Halachah states that it is a sakanah (danger) to eat fish with meat, and relates that eating them together can cause tzora’as (leprosy) chas v’shalom. We are careful not to mix meat and fish products, though we are permitted to eat them separately at the same meal. Indeed, it is the custom on Shabbos and Yom Tov to eat both at the seudah (festive meal). We eat the fish course before the meat at a seudah on Kabbalistic grounds, but it is also suggested by the Rambam for medical reasons: we should eat lighter foods—in this instance, fish—before…Show more

Placing Food Wrapped in Aluminum Foil on a Crockpot or Blech (Hatmanah)

Question: Can I leave a kugel wrapped in aluminum foil on the blech over Shabbos, or is this considered hatmanah? Also, may I place challos wrapped in aluminum foil on top of a crockpot of cholent to warm them?… Question: Can I leave a kugel wrapped in aluminum foil on the blech over Shabbos, or is this considered hatmanah? Also, may I place challos wrapped in aluminum foil on top of a crockpot of cholent to warm them? Answer: Hatmanah refers to insulating or wrapping food in a way intended to preserve or add heat. If the aluminum foil is used for practical reasons, such as keeping the blech clean or preventing the food from drying out, it is not considered hatmanah, and it is permitted. Therefore, a kugel wrapped in foil may be left on the…Show more

Article: Melachah on Rosh Chodesh

According to halachah, it is permissible to do work on Rosh Chodesh. However, women have the custom of refraining from work on Rosh Chodesh—and this custom is binding—as a reward they received for refusing to give… According to halachah, it is permissible to do work on Rosh Chodesh. However, women have the custom of refraining from work on Rosh Chodesh—and this custom is binding—as a reward they received for refusing to give their jewelry to make the Eigel, the Golden Calf, and for not having worshipped it. The three yomim tovim of Pesach, Shavuos, and Sukos correspond to Avrohom, Yitzchok, and Yaakov respectively, whereas the twelve days of Rosh Chodesh every year correspond to the twelve tribes (Tur Orach Chaim 417). After the men sinned with…Show more

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