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Author Archives: Rabbonim of the Beis Hora'a

nusach for an employment contract for disputes

Question: Shalom, I live in EY in Sanhedria Murchevet and daven by Rav Yitzchok Berkovits and am his talmid. We are hiring someone for our company and he told me to put Nesivos Chaim as the place of resolution of any disputes and a place for kinyan of the contract with our future employee(s). Could […]

Eating in a home where a woman is not frum

Question: A question recently arose in a Facebook group with both frum and non frum members as to whether a woman who is outwardly frum but inwardly not keep the halachos is required to inform other members of the frum community before preparing food for them. The husband is aware of his wife’s current religious […]

Hallel After Shacharit

Question: Shalom. A minyan got together to daven Shabbat Rosh Chodesh. Because a situation prevented them from the shul, 10 men davened shacharit and Hallel. Later the shul became available and others who didn’t have a minyan said that the minyan people should have waited to say Hallel with all those who didn’t have a […]

In which circumstances is it permissible to test G-d through Maaser?

Question: Someone has been asking me a question for months. I’ve been asking round but no-one has yet given a straight answer to it. I was wondering what you could come up with. The gemoro in taanis 9a says that there is a guarantee that one who gives maaser recieves brocho ad bli dai – […]

Evidence if Yetzias Mitzrayim and Jews in the Midbar

Question: Hello, we are coming up to passover where we celebrate the Jews leaving Egypt. A few things about this are troubling to me. Would you perhaps have any more information on the questions below. 1) Although an ancient Egyptian historian may not have recorded the Egyptian downfall, as the common way of historians was […]

Two corners of tzitzis lost a string each, are they still kosher?

Question: My tzizis have two corners that have lost a string, each one still has a very small part of it attached, are they still kosher? Answer: If the string that ripped is after the knots, and it is only one string that ripped on each corner, the tzitzis are kosher. However if the string […]

If I see lashon Hora online am I allowed to tell this over to somebody else if it’s not for Toeles ?

Question: If I see something online or Yeshiva World some thing negative about a person am I allowed to tell this over to somebody else if it’s not for Toeles ? Answer: What you are referring to is the heter of “apei tloso”, if lashon hora is publicised that it may be said over. The […]

Kashering utensils in boiling Water

Question: When kashering utensils (for פסח) in a boiling pot of water, is there a certain amount of time (seconds) the utensil needs to be kept under water. Or, could it be a speedy dip in and out. (Is there a לכתחילה and a בדיעבד ) Thanks! Answer: The poskim say that the utensils should […]

kosher for pesach

Question: Are there any Fiber Supplement/Laxative which are kosher for pesach Answer: Yes there are. Although Benefiber powder is chometz and can not be used, you may use Matamucil Original Coarse (powder) Mirilax (powder) Phillips Milk of Magnesia (caplets), or Phillips Milk of Magnesia ORIGINAL (not feresh mint) Liquid. If you want more suggestions, I would […]

Selling chometz when you don’t own the place you are staying

Question: If one doesn’t own the location they live at. or doesnt pay rent. does that bring up issues when selling chometz. Answer: You can still sell your chometz to the goy. This is because even if you only borrowed the place, we can assume that the owner still gives you the right to rent […]

Yoga lessons of irreligious people

Question: Dear Rabbi, My brother and sister are both intermarried and practice yoga. Neither is kosher or a practicing jew. Does this help perpetuate harm feelings in Jacob and his family as it is a foreign practice? I understand sometimes he stands upon his head for prolonged times and does odd breathing exercises. The both […]

Can you wash and save fruits that are stored in drawers in the fridge not near chametz?

Question: Can you wash and save fresh fruits and vegetables that are stored in drawers in the fridge and not near chametz? Answer: Halachically it is permitted to use those fruits and vegetables, since they did not come in contact and absorb chametz in any way. Have a chag kasher v’sameach

Mourning Customs for person whose father was not Jewish

Question: How should I conduct myself for my non Jewish father (my mother was Jewish) concerning halachot of mourning for parent. The community I live in are not aware my father is not Jewish. Thank you. Answer: I am sorry to hear about your loss. Essentially since your father was not Jewish and you don’t […]

Feeling Horrible about eating chometz on Passover

Question: I accidentally ate noodle soup the first night of Passover, I had it in the microwave before Passover and saw it and started to eat it without thinking late that night because I’m a diabetic. I feel horrible, is there anything I can do, I prayed for forgiveness Answer: This was a serious sin, […]

Carrying (wearing jewelry) on Shabbos where there is no Eruv

Question: Dear Rabbi Thank you so much for your kindness. On Shabbat if there is no Eruv may one walk to shul or anywhere wearing jewelry on? Pesach is coming and the first day is Shabbat when I may be in a hotel for Pesach or in hotel near the Sedarim. Should I remove my […]

Vitamins that are chametz

Question: Is a חולה שאין בו סכנה allowed to take vitamins that are not kosher for Passover Answer: In general vitamins are considered a dietary supplement, and not a medicine. Therefore, you should make sure that the vitamins that you take are kosher for Passover, as they may contain chometz or kitnios. If there is […]

mechiras chometz when adult children contribute to household expenses

Question: hi, if adult children live together with their parents. and children buy food or contribute to food purchases. is it sufficient for a parent to sell chometz. or does each child have to sell chometz also? thanks Answer: When the adult children chip in they are essentially giving it to the “house” which is […]

Mug used by a person that doesn’t keep a kosher home

Question: My mom has been staying with us and she brought a coffee mug from her house. She does not keep a Kosher home. She has only used the mug for coffee and tea at her home. When I asked her why she brought her own mug and wouldn’t just use ours, she said she […]

Does anyone speak about saying tikkun chatzos before one goes to bed?

Question: Does anyone speak about doing this BEFORE one goes to bed? Is that allowed? Answer: While tikkun chatzos should preferable be said at chatzos (midnight), however if it is difficult for one to do so, the Shulchan Aruch Horav (Siddur) writes that one can start from the beginning of the middle third of the […]