Question: If a person has a “Kollel fund” by which profit is put into that fund so that in a number of years a person can go to Kollel to learn. For instance, if a person profited from a stock sale, that money is put away for when he goes to kollel in the future. […]
Author Archives: Rabbonim of the Beis Hora'a
fasting on T’ Bav
Question: I would like to ask regarding a member of our family who is in his seventies. Not so long ago he fainted and after being taken to hospital it was diagnosed as vasovagal syncope. The (non Jewish) doctor advised him to avoid fasting. It subsequently became clear that over the last years he has […]
Washing clothing for children over 6 who soil their clothing and sheets during the 9 days
Question: Can one wash soiled clothing along with the soiled bed sheets during the 9 days, even for kids over 6? Daytime soiling (underwear and bottoms) and nighttime soiling (sheets and pajamas) thank you Answer: We are only allowed to wash the soiled clothing of young children who are constantly getting themselves dirty. The age […]
Vow to God to not cut my hair
Question: Hello, I made a vow to God to not cut my hair. I am regretful of this vow because I would like to cut it. I know in the Bible it says that we should not make a vow to God and break it. I was reading online and I am not to sure […]
Manicure/pedicure during the nine days
Question: May a married woman have a manicure and or pedicure done during the nine days Answer: Cutting nails during the week of Tisha B’av is controversial. The Mishna Berura infers that we should not cut our nails during the week of Tisha B’av, however l’kavod Shabbos it is permitted. Sources: Taz 551- 13, Aruch […]
A book of all religions in the world with pictures as well, does it need to be burned, torn up or can it be sold?
Question: A book of all religions in the world with pictures as well, does it need to be burned, torn up or can it be sold? It has a section on Judaism and sections on all religions. including the famous ones and the not so famous ones. I didn’t bring it in my house. It […]
Irregular Period Blood
Question: Shalom. For an irregular period, is there a minimum number of days of bleeding, before starting the Sheva Nekiim? Thank you. Answer: It is the same as for a regular period. What it really depends on, is if the woman was tahor at the start of the period then she waits until the end […]
Negel vasser
Question: Hi, first thank you so much for your website, it’s an invaluable resource and service. Since I moved to a new apartment 2 years ago I’ve been filling up my negel vasser at the sink inside the bathroom, as there isn’t one outside. It recently occurred to me that this might be an issue. […]
post nine days Halacha
Question: Since the 9th of av is a nidche this year, are we allowed to eat meat, do laundry, cut nails and hair first thing Monday morning or do we need to wait until chatzos on Monday afternoon in order to do these activities. Answer: When T’bav is on Shabbos and is pushed off until […]
Vaccination during 9 days
Question: During the 9 days might be a convenient time for me to bring my 1 year old child to the doctor for a well visit and vaccinations. Since this is a more dangerous time should I rather wait until after tisha b’av? Thank you very much Answer: During the nine days we abstain from […]
What is considered “extensive usage” regarding damage to borrowed seforim?
Question: From the Torah Musings site(https://www.torahmusings.com/2011/05/sefarim-part-i-of-ii/), on footnote #20 he writes: One who borrows a sefer and ruins it or wears it out due only to extensive usage is exempt from paying any damages.[20] The sources being: Minchat Elazar 4:70 cited in Minhag Yisrael Torah 14:2. Is a light stain from food or drink considered […]
During the nine days
Question: If I’m allergic to milk products – because I’m lactose intolerant – would I be allowed to eat chicken during the nine days? Answer: Please see the following post, where you question was discussed. https://dinonline.org/2018/07/13/if-im-allergic-to-dairy-and-fish-can-i-eat-meat-during-the-9-days/ Best Wishes
Do you confront boss when doing something unethical ?
Question: If a person is in a workplace and his boss is doing something unethical what do you do in a worker position ? Do you keep on working for the guy knowing that what he is doing Is wrong ..? Do you confront him ? How do you proceed .? Answer: Saying something to […]
Can I dispute the cc charges
Question: We purchased new Shaitels for my daughter before she got married, she preferred buying synthetic hair, but only if it would be reasonably manageable, have a sensible quality and look good. The shaitel macher highly recommended a certain brand and said she would have to come in with it to wash and style max […]
Using a funnel for liquids on Shabbos?
Question: Can a person pour wine from one container to another container using a funnel for liquids on Shabbos? Answer: It is permitted. Sources: The only issue that might potentially be is making an ohel, however with a regular bottle the mouth of the bottle is not very wide and would not an issue. […]
Paraphrasing G-d
Question: Please see Melachim 1 8:16. Why doesn’t Shlomo quote what G-d said to David accurately (Shmuel 2 chapter 7). Is one allowed to paraphrase G-d in this way? Answer: It isn’t clear to me what quote you are referring to, but please see Rashi and Ralbag Melachim 8-15, that the meaning of the verse […]
Is silk and wool shatnes?
Question: Is silk and wool shatnes? Answer: No it is not shatnes. The Mishna (Klayim9-2) says that silk and wool are not klayim (shatnes) however they should not be woven into each other because silk looks like wool and flex. Therefore it is maris ayin, because people will think that they are seeing a mixture […]
heating foods that have some liquid
Question: how much moisture or liquids may be on a food when heating up [permissibly] on shabbos must it be totally dry/ a little moisture/ some oil and dressing / a little ketchup or sauce on chicken etc? thanks! Answer: Moisture on food is considered as part of the solid and not like a liquid. […]
Do these things require a kosher certification?
Question: Good morning, I’ve started a new diet plan that requires very specific ingredients to be consumed. I’ve looked for these products but apparently none come with a hechsher. I wanted to know if a plant based sweetener called trehalose requires certification? As well as tea seed oil and fruit derived herbal tea? Answer: Trehalose […]
A single wearing a Tallit
Question: Can an older Ashkanazi single male wear a tallit to shul, and can he cover his head with the tallit during Shomana Esrei and other times when married men cover their heads? Answer: It is permitted. Although there are different minhagim, there is no inherent issur for an Ashkenazim to wear a tallis, and […]
Divulging confidential information when it could bring about a solution to the problem at hand
Question: A and B are brothers. their parents are C and D. A lives out of town and is currently struggling with parnasah. he is hesitant to move back to his hometown where his parents C and D and his brother B reside because in the past his parents have been overbearing. A tells B […]
I bought clothing for a child before the nine days. Can he wear it during the nine days?
Question: I bought clothing for a child before the nine days. but did not give it to him. can i give it to him during the nine days?Answer: It will depend on the circumstances. Essentially we are not allowed to launder, purchase, or wear new clothing during the nine days, and this applies even for children. […]
Massage during Nine Days
Question: Is it permissible to receive a professional massage during the Nine Days? The purpose of the massage is to relieve muscle tension, improve circulation, and release stress/relaxation. Although it is done for health reasons, it is somewhat of a treat, as I do not do it regularly, only when I am ready to spend […]
Aveilus for community activist
Question: I am a community activist I am in the shloshim for my father a’h can I go to political events with food? Can I eat there and is after the shloshim different? Thanks Answer: My apologies that it took a few days to get back to you. You can go and be present at […]
eyebrow waxing in 9 days
Question: Is it permissible to get an eyebrow waxing in the 9 days? Answer: It is controversial if a woman may have her eyebrows waxed. Some poskim say that it is permitted because it may be unsightly to her husband and will cause distaste, while others say that it will not really make a difference. […]
Picking up previously purchased stockings in the Nine Days.
Question: My wife payed for a pair of stockings before the Nine Days. Store will only deliver a few days later, during the Nine Days. Is it permissible for my wife to receive and wear them during the Nine Days? Thanks in advance! Answer: You are allowed to receive the stockings during the nine days, […]
I forgot to remove the sticker on a pan. Do I need to re toivel with a bracha or without?
Question: I forgot to remove the sticker on a pan. Do I need to re toivel with a bracha or without? Answer: Before deciding if the poan needs a bracha for the second tevila, we have to determine that the pan indeed has to be toveled again. It will depend on what kind of sticker […]
Isn’t it a chutzpah to ask Hashem for forgiveness?
Question: Isn’t it a chutzpah to ask Hashem for forgiveness? I understand the importance of Viduy and expressing remorse and commitment for the future, but isn’t it an outright chutzpah to ask for forgiveness? Shouldn’t we accept responsibility and accept the consequences and continue to feel shame and remorse? Why should we expect forgiveness? Answer: […]
9 days eating meat chicken
Question: If s/o is highly allergic to fish, dairy, wheat, soy, almonds and nuts,eggs….sesame. Are they permitted to eat chicken etc during 9 days? Answer: Please see the following post, where a similar question is discussed. https://dinonline.org/2018/07/13/if-im-allergic-to-dairy-and-fish-can-i-eat-meat-during-the-9-days/ Best Wishes
My wife accidentially washed my pants. Is it okay to wear, bedieved?
Question: Motzei Shabbat, my wife did a load of laundry without realizing that the 9 days entails not Laundering clothing. Because this laundering was not intentional, are there sources which permit my wearing the pants? (I have a pair of shabbos pants that I can wear in the meantime, however it is normally what I […]
Reviewing the laws of Bar Metzra
Question: learning in Chosem Mispt, new Kollel in Clev Hts,OH 175:5 would like to review topic info on Bar-Metzrah’ ie brothers or partners where 1 sells a portion to a purchaser= maybe I am not spelling the English correctly in applying the search inquiry thnak you Yitzchok Kletter Answer: It would seems that you don’t […]
Swimming lessons during the 9 days.
Question: I’m 21 years old and started taking swimming lessons this week for the first time. I’m going to Israel right after the 9th of Av and would like to finish learning how to swim before I leave. The swimming lesson is a 1 on 1. The lifeguard is there just for me. He’s always […]
Can I watch a siyum on skype or listen to it over the phone?
Question: Can I watch a siyum on skype or listen to it over the phone in order to eat fleishig during the nine days? Answer: Hi, Hearing a siyum or watching it online is not going to permit eating meat during the nine days. The reason why one may at meat when at a siyum, […]
Can we say tehillim during the Nine Days?
Question: Can we say tehillim during the Nine Days? Thank you, Rabbi. Answer: Saying tehillim is permitted during the nine days, infact it is a time to daven extra for the rebuilding of the bais hamikdash.
Accepting extra pay for babysitting- Ribbis?
Question: Hello, I wanted to know if accepting extra money for a babysitting job is allowed, and if not, must it be returned? A price per hour was agreed upon. I was paid a few dollars more, most probably because it was more convenient for them to not have to worry about small change or […]
Number of Shabbat Candles for Divorced Man with Children
Question: How many Shabbat candles should a divorced man living with his children light each Shabbat? Answer: The same amount as a married man. The reason is because the two candles are for “zachor” and “shamor”, the two main parts of shabbos, (not for the husband and wife). Therefore the amount remains the same Sources: […]
If I’m allergic to dairy and fish can I eat meat during the 9 days?
Question: If I’m allergic to dairy and fish Can I eat meat? Answer: A person that is allergic to milk essentially is allowed eat chicken until the 7th of Av, but not meat during the nine day. There are however poskim that say that this should not be taken as a blanket heter, but only […]
9 days, before a simcha
Question: I would like to know if the following can be done in the 9 days, in preparation for a simcha the day after. Teeth whitening eye brow waxing setting a wig Thank you. Answer: Essentially preparing for a simcha is only a permitting factor with regard buying items for a mitzvah, such buying […]
When does the morning officially start for vestas
Question: My wife amid I would like to sleep in the same bed on the night which we are ”noheg” ohr zarua. At what part of the morning do we have to switch beds alois hashachar or neitz or misheyakir? Answer: It the ona of the day goes from netz (sunrise) until shliyas hachama (sunset), […]
spaying
Question: Hello, We have a 3 mo old female puppy. We have her because we have kids with anxiety, and animals can greatly help with the healing process for that. When the dog is older, we want to avoid having more puppies. I am reading online that it can be very frustrating to the animal […]
Donating money that one didn’t earn
Question: Our parents (may they live in good health to 120) are living basically off their savings, my mother’s pension and the little teaching that she does. My father often – when he experiences medical relief – phones us to ask us to give charity for him, and when we go and see him then […]
Spouses previous earnings
Question: When she has previous earnings from her own work from before marriage, does this also belong to the the husband now that they’re married? Answer: Without knowing the situation, and what you are referring to, the general halacha would be that the money that she earned before she got married would be called “nichsei […]
Answering Amen to Berichu in Kadish for ashkenaz in nusach sefard shul
Question: Hi, If I am davening in a nusach sefard or nusach Ari shul and they answer in Kadish to berichu amen, am I allowed to answer amen in an area of davening that I would be able to interrupt for amen but not for berichu, such as, in pesukei dezimra when it is during […]
Does Lo Yilbash apply to gentiles?
Question: Do the prohibitions on opposite-gender clothing apply to gentiles under the Noahide laws? Answer: This prohibition does not apply to gentiles as it is not included in the seven Noahide laws. Sources: Rambam Hilchos Melachim 9 (5-8).
Berchas and Bdikas Mezuzah
Question: I’m in an apartment for rent do I need to make a brocha by putting on the Mezuzahs? also how often one should be bodek his Mezuzahs? Answer: If the apartment has a mezuza already and you are not putting it up, then you don’t have to make a bracha. However if you put […]
Music in the 3 weeks for a choile
Question: Hi. I was wondering is playing music allowed to cheer up a sick person on chemotherapy? Answer: If a person on chemotherapy needs cheering up we may play music for them even during the nine days. the reason is because it isnot being done for simcha, but in order to cure the person from […]
Wearing Shabbos clothing on a date during the 9 days
Question: Is one allowed to wear Shabbos Clothing on a date during the 9 days? Answer: Yes one may wear shabbos clothes on a date during the nine days. The reason is that a date is considered a tzorech mitzva, and if the boy doesn’t look presentable it can have a negative effect on the […]
Using a glass measuring cup on Shabbos?
Question: Can you pour wine out of a glass measuring cup on Shabbos, if your purpose was not to measure how much wine there was in the measuring cup. Is a glass measuring cup mukza on Shabbos in all situations? Answer: A glass measuring cup is considered a kli shemilachto l’issur, since it is primarily […]
Benefiting from a picture that a gentile took on Shabbos
Question: If a picture was taken of you on Shabbat by a non-jew and he sent it to you afterwards are you allowed to benefit from this picture (e.g. print it, view it, etc.) or are you required to delete it if: – You assisted him in taking the picture (e.g. posed or waved) – […]
Rental 9 days
Question: Shalom. 1. Is it ok to move into a rental house during 9 days. 2. Would it help if one started the move before the 9 days ? Answer: Although we should not move into a house that we purchased during the nine days, (or the 3 weeks) since it is something that one […]