Question: Mentioning beitza instead of beya Answer: Hi, In Hebrew it is beitza, but in Aramaic it is bieya. Best wishes
Author Archives: Rabbonim of the Beis Hora'a
Kashrut
Question: If I have a meat pot that’s boiling water in it and the pot wasn’t used in last 24-48 hours next to that pot I have a pot of dairy pot of milk chocolate melting then a really small piece of chocolate falls into the meat pot what’s the statues of the meat pot? […]
question on a previous answer given
Question: Hello, I saw that on https://dinonline.org/2021/09/12/correcting-baal-tefilla/ you wrote that regarding correcting a baal tefilla, if the mistake would require him to say the bracha again then he should be corrected. I would like to point out that the question which was asked was does MALBIN PNEI CHAVEIRO BARABIM override this, since the question was […]
Guf naki with Tefillin
Question: Why is hafacha with tefillin in the gemara called not a gif nuki if it’s a bezayon lichoirah it should be called bezayon in the Gemara and not a lashon of gifoi anoi noki? Also if one passes gas in tefilin is he Makayam a mitzvah in those moments of wearing tefillin along […]
Gel/putty for cleaning
Question: I have a sticky putty gel that I use to clean my table, etc. (picks up dust/crumbs). Is there a problem (regarding kosher or pesach) if one of the ingredients is glycerin (not sure the percentage) and the gel is non-toxic. It might leave a little residue on the table. Thanks Answer: Thank […]
brocha during a meal
Question: I was by a wedding and the host came around with some whiskey. But there was still some Coca Cola in my glass, which I had to finish to make room for the whiskey. Should I have made a brocha on that Coca cola as drinking it had no connection to the meal whatsoever […]
Woman davening Maariv
Question: If a woman wants to take on davening maariv, is it ok if she just says shemone esrei or does she have to say shma with its brachos too? Thank You Answer: Thank you for your question. Although women generally don’t daven maariv, it is nevertheless commendable to do so. Therefore, what you […]
Bchor but born after a miscarriage, does he have to fast on erev Pesach?
Question: If a man is a Bchor but born after a miscarriage, does he have to fast on erev Pesach? Thank You Answer: Thank you for your question. A child that was born after a miscarriage is considered a bechor regarding taanis bechoros, and he does have to fast. The reason is because this […]
Practicing laining at night
Question: Hello, I am starting to lain for a certain minyan on Shabbos and I was planning on doing one aliyah each night after I finish night seder until I remembered that there is an inyan not to learn mikra at night as is stated in the shaar hatzion in O.C. 238:1. Is this a […]
vaping on pesach
Question: Whats the kfp status on myle vapes and on all vape juices in general? Answer: Hi, They need kosher for Passover supervision. Best wishes
Bird food over Pesach?
Question: What can I feed my 30 birds that I give bread crumbs everyday during the year? Answer: Thank you for your question. It is understandable that on Passover we may not feed our animal or pets anything that contains chometz. We are, however, allowed to feed them kitniot. On the practical. Here is […]
Removal of Mezuzah
Question: Good day, I am a gentile residing in a predominantly Jewish suburb. We’ve been close friends with our Jewish neighbors for well over 20 years. The husband passed away last year and the estate was declared insolvent. The widow and her son could no longer afford to stay in the house and were recently […]
Marina Chillul Hashem
Question: Hello, is it chillul Hashem for an orthodox Jew to live on a small boat at a marina due to expenses? It seems quiet but I am wary about the types of people that possibly will be there during the summer. Thank you. Answer: Thank you for your question. I am not familiar […]
Using a pot that was not toveled for hagalah
Question: If one only has kelim that are not toveled and wants to do hagalah before toveling them, must he borrow a pot that has already been toveled, or can he use his own? Answer: Hi, When a person has keilim that need hagalah and tevila, hagalah should be done first, and only afterwards […]
Keriat Shema in evening
Question: We assume that keriat shema in the evening has to be recited after tzet ha-kokhavim. Yet there are many shuls that on motzaei Shabbat they begin maariv like 7 minutes before tzet, in order to finish maariv when Shabbat is ending. But no one has ever said that people need to repeat shema later […]
Hugging non-frum adult brother
Question: Kvod Harav, My siblings are all frum to various degrees, except for my brother who is completely not frum as far as I know. He hugs my sisters who dont see any problem with it. I am very uncomfortable with it. I saw your response in another question and understand that it is far […]
Returning stolen money
Question: Hi Rabbi, I have a friend who I went to school with when I was younger, I didn’t have money, and I fell into the temptation, and stole a $100 dollars from his wallet. Now years have passed, I’m still friends with this person, and I would like to return the money, and would […]
Sheimos for tefillin case and paint
Question: Do the following need to be put in sheimos?: 1) Plastic case for tefillin (the outer case, not the little cover for the shel yad). I have a case that was used and one that was not. Is there a difference? 2) Chips of paint that flaked off tefillin Answer: Thank you for […]
moldy challah
Question: To my regret, I separated challah, wrapped it in foil and then never burned it. It may have been more than a year ago! In my fridge I see that the bag looks like it may have quite a bit of mold on it. What should I do at this point? Answer: Hello, […]
Halachic position of Rabbi
Question: Rabbi – Am I required to seek additional opinions regarding a halachic position/response asked of my Rabbi regarding a marital issue, if I have heard there may be a different halachic position on the issue. Basically, I posed a question to my Rabbi on what to do halachically regarding a marital issue. I have […]
Inherited Chometz
Question: My father a”h had a collection of miniature whiskey bottles that he kept for many years, as well as a few regular bottles left over from Simchas and Yahrtzeit. After he passed away a few years ago without leaving a will, the whiskey remained in the house where my mother still lives. Every Pesach, […]
Lo sechaneim
Question: Hi! I have some beer that I want to get rid of before Pesach. Is it ok to offer it to my non-Jewish neighbors for free or would that be a question of lo schaneim? Answer: Hi, It is permitted to give one’s gentile neighbors presents, because it is will eventually be a […]
Chol Hamoed
Question: Someone was telling me that on Chol Hamoed if they don’t have enough Shabbos shirts/dresses they will wash them. According to what I have seen in the Mishna Berura this would be assur and it only clothing which gets soiled frequently would be mutar such as young children’s clothing, towels if one doesn’t have […]
Tehilim in face of untsnius
Question: I’m female.I’d like to know if it’s ok to say Tehilim at a water park (which is part of the recommended intense therapy for my Down’s Syndrome baby grandson). I’m accompanying my daughter to help,and at the moment would not be looking at anyone. She is holding the baby in the water but needs […]
Hugging one’s grandmother
Question: Is it permissible for a grandmother to hug her 15 years old grandson whenever he comes over to visit or leaves from visiting her? Answer: Thank you for your question. It is permitted for a grandmother to hug or kiss her grandson. Best wishes Sources: חלקת מחוקק אבן העזר ס’ כ”א ס”ק י’,”חוץ […]
Emailing forwarding when all involved are Observant
Question: B”H Kavod haRav, Thank you sincerely for your help. An employee confirmed to me via email that I had a credit on file. The supervisor would like confirmation of this credit, and the credit may be shown as valid if the email sent to the customer is forwarded to the supervisor. (The employee was […]
Diaper Order
Question: I ordered diapers from Costco and they sent me the order twice and only charged once. Do I have an obligation to return them or can I keep them because they made a mistake? Answer: You are not obligated to return it to them. Best wishes
Splitting up perek 119 in Tehillim
Question: I am making a Tehillim sign-up sheet. Can I split up Perek 119 between different people? I know that the Tehillim that goes according to the days of the month splits it up between 2 days (day 25: alef-lamed, day 26: mem-taf). Am I allowed to split it up more than that, into 4 […]
Lashon Hara?
Question: B”H Kavod haRav, Would the following scenario be a case of person B listening to Lashon Hara? Person A tries to encourage person B regarding a job interview. Person A says to person B that if “they are smart enough” they will hire you. Person A may or may not know what Jewish organization/people […]
Staying in air bnb last days of Pesach
Question: If my family will be checking into an air bnb for the last days of pesach what are the cleaning/covering/Kashering requirements? I will not have access to the apartment until chol hamoed . It will be clean but not kashered when I arrive. I plan to bring my own cooked food and hot plate […]
Tzedekah/ ribbis?
Question: B”H Kavod haRav, A person booked a trip for Passover 2020 that was canceled due to travel restrictions. This person has a credit with the company that helped book the travel arrangements. May the person instead of using the credit for additional travel, ask the travel company to issue the exact balance to a […]
Bracha on rose petal jam
Question: What bracha do we make on rose petal jam? Answer: Hello, While I am not familiar with this particular jam, in general if the fruit contents are pureed the bracha will be shehakol. Best wishes Sources:
Taking tzedaka
Question: My brother in America told his friend who, is a gvir that he is collecting money for poor families in Israel. He gave a nice amount without asking any questions. My brother asked for an organization to get the tax deduction and he gave it through them (I think they took 5 percent but […]
Tashmishei mitzvah business card
Question: Hello If I use my business card to point and keep the place while I learn does the business card get some sort of kedusha and I won’t be able to hand it out anymore? If yes would a tannai help? Answer: Thank you for your question. The business card does not have […]
Pesach seder with non-religious person
Question: My parents invited my wife and I for 2nd night Pesach seder. My sister who is not religious will be at the seder and will help my mom with food preparation. She doesn’t know the laws of cooking on Yom Tov and will probably transgress numerous rabbinic decrees. Is it ok for me to […]
What’s more important: Borchu without a hefsek, Pesukei D’Zimra, or Kedusha
Question: If I am in middle of Az Yashir when the Chazzan starts Yishtabach what is the right thing to do? A) Continue on and answer Kaddish and Borchu and then finish Pesukei D’Zimra thereby being Mafsik between Borchu and the Brachos of Shema and also probably missing Kedusha of the Brachos of Shema. B) […]
Ribbis with borrowing freezer
Question: Is it a problem of ribbis, if someone says “who can lend me a freezer for Pesach? I will return it with a box of matzos!” Would it be ribbis to make such an arrangement or to actually do such a thing? Answer: Thank you for your question. It is permitted to do […]
Is it yichud for a niece to stay with her uncle and girl cousins?
Question: Is it permissible for a 14-year-old girl to stay with her uncle and his 3 daughters (ages 12, 9, and 5) for Shabbos? Answer: Thank you for your question. It is not yichud, since your uncle is together with three of his daughters. Even though it will be at night, and there is […]
Getting a lost object back after Yeiush
Question: If I lost something and made yeiush on it, then it was found. Am I allowed to say its mine and give the simanim to get it back or is that considered lying since now the finder really could keep it? Answer: Thank you for your question. Since the item was found after you […]
Hatoras nedarim
Question: Unfortunately I am a collector for myself currently living in Brooklyn, and I have had a very stringent policy never to actually collect inside a shul or beis medrash itself, just in the hallway, or entrance way, or outside the building. My reasons are because I feel very strongly that the act of collecting […]
bli neder
Question: Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. 1- What is the halacha for being mekabel to do something and saying bli neder and later having a change of heart. 2- What is the halacha for being mekabel to do something but only thinking it and not saying it out with your […]
Tzedaka
Question: Do we give 10% to tzedaka on tax returns as well? Answer: Hi, It is hard for me to understand your question, because most people pay money with their tax returns. However, if you mean to ask about making money from filing taxes, i.e. you don’t make enough money to be charged tax, rather […]
Food on yom hatevila
Question: I learned that a woman may not eat chicken or meat on her yom hatevila, unless it is Shabbos or yom Tov. Is that correct? What foods are in this prohibited category? What about fish that is similar to chicken (like salmon)? What about ground meat or ground turkey? Thank you very much! […]
Combing before tevila – follow up question (time sensitive)
Question: Thank you so very much for your response to my question! https://dinonline.org/2022/01/23/combing-before-tevila/ I’m still not clear on how this is practically required and possible to do. Hundreds of small, short hairs take a very very very long time to “separate” with one’s fingers. (Because some of the hairs are very very short, its very […]
Washing after chafifa?
Question: What should someone do after using the bathroom after chafifa? Should she shower or wash to clean that area again? Would any feces be considered a chatziza, or something small or sticky would be considered not makpid if she wiped normally? Answer: Thank you for your question. If there is fecal matter left […]
Chafifa questions
Question: 1) After a woman showers at the mikva, how careful does one have to be about touching things with her skin or hair that she is not sure are clean? (Phones, walls, items from home etc.) What about walking on the floor with bare feet (which is probably clean, but not perfectly clean) after […]
Milk/Meat knives
Question: I have two sets of (3) knives, one set for milk and one for meat. In reorganizing my kitchen, I mixed up the sets and don’t remember 100% which is which. Can I kasher them and designate one set for milk, one set for meat again? If so, since they’re large knives, the only […]
Religious Anxiety
Question: A few months ago, I watched a video in which a girl claimed to be a prophet and that she died temporarily and saw Jesus take her to hell and heaven, telling her that the world was ending soon and that people were going to hell forever from even doing things like writing and […]
College
Question: Is it ok to go to a non-Jewish college? Answer: Thank you for your question. Going to a non-Jewish college has a number of serious issues for an orthodox Jew. The first issue is that there are subjects that contain avoda zara ideas in them, and even if they are not outright avoda […]
Verbal purchase “agreement”
Question: B”H Kavod haRav, Thank you sincerely for your help, I really appreciate it. 1. If someone tells a sales lady that they will “take that” or something like “I will buy this item” and then before paying for the item, the buyer decides they no longer want to purchase the items, may the buyer […]