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My husband is working, and koveia itim. How do I come to a greater appreciation of his learning?

Question: Is it OK if I ask a hashkafa question? It’s not that I’m looking for new information, but I’m just trying to internalize some concepts. It’s really hard for me to relate to the concept of limud Torah, or, more specifically, to be machshiv my husband’s learning. My husband definitely feels good about his […]

Followup to a previous shaila

Question: Hi, I’d like to clarify that your response to #56724 refers to both of my 2 questions that I asked over here -https://dinonline.org/2020/06/08/need-to-reimbursemechila-for-small-damages/ – rather than to just the second question. Furthermore, does it make a difference that the boys’ parents don’t know (in the first case:) that I used the watergun without permission and (that in […]

Birkas Kohanim 2

Question: I Recently asked a question to Dinonine-https://dinonline.org/2020/06/24/birkas-kohanim/ Question: If one is next to a sefard minyan that does Birkas Kohanim should he or could he go listen even if he will miss a kadish or kedusha of uva letziyon? Answer: There is no obligation to answer kaddish etc. to other minyanim while you are […]

The extent of Rechilus

Question: Why does the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (30-1) start by giving the case of Doeg relating to Shaul HaMelech that Achimelech gave Dovid bread and a sword? It was true and not a derogatory statement. Doeg didn’t know Shaul would be angry. Why is this rechilus? A more common example, I thought, would be relating […]

Lashon Hara and Kibbud Av V’em

Question: B”H Thank you so much for your help. A close relative is currently dealing with a medical condition that causes him to become confused and mix up details. I called him and he repeatedly called me by my siblings name, thinking that he was speaking to my sibling. I said (maybe a total of […]

Lubricant on Shabbas

Question: Hi, can one use liquid or silicone lubricant on Shabbos? Answer: It isn’t clear from your question which halachos you are referring to. My assumption is that you  are asking in regard to memareiach- smearing. If it is runny and not thick it would be permitted, however if it is thicker than that it […]

Wearing mask on Shabbos when you don’t wear one during the week

Question: Is it muttar to wear mask on Shabbos, if by this time one no longer wears one during the week (since in some areas corona is BH down to less than one percent), but one will be attending a shul that still requires masks, or similar reasons? Answer: This question should be addressed to […]

Cutting Bread on Shabbos

Question: Why in the act of cutting the bread in Shabbos With a knife or broke it with my hands, It’s not a melacha of Shabbos? Answer: The reason is because although we don’t grind things on Shabbos because of Mileches Tochain, however this melacha will not apply to bread because the wheat was already […]

Pants not modest for men

Question: I read your response https://dinonline.org/2016/09/19/immodest-pants/ to the issue of pants not being modest for men. But the correspondent who submitted this question complained that other rabbanim gave him beat around the bush answers, and now you are doing the same. You agree that pants are not tzniut for men but you do not prohibit them […]

Friends before Marriage

Question: Thank you for this article, https://dinonline.org/2020/06/18/kosher-dating/ about Kosher Dating. Is it proper for a Jewish man or woman to have lots of friends of the opposite gender whether they are in person or online before deciding on the one to get married to? Answer: This doesn’t sound proper or realistic. It sounds like the main […]

Confusion of utensils w/new coated parve electric frying pan

Question: I have a new silicone coated electric frying pan that I used to make something that was for sure large. I had intended to put it away for Pesach but then used it instead to make a parve meaI. I used a utensil to remove the food but do not remember if it was […]

Pronunciation of daled in front of Hashem’s name

Question: I recently asked what’s the correct pronunciation of Hashem’s name when it has a daled in front of it. I was asked where the that appears. I’ve seen it many times in unkelos and once in uva letzion. Also, if you say it wrong in shnayim mikrah are you yotzei? Answer: Correct, the rule […]

Stimulus Payment for a Yeshiva Bachur

Question: My 18 year old son can theoretically apply for the $1200 Stimulus Payment that the American government is giving out this year in wake of corona. In 2019, we did not list him as a dependent. However, it says on the application: “Do not use this tool if you can be claimed as a […]

How unwell does someone need to be for a refuah shleima

Question: How unwell does someone need to be to say a refuah shleima for them? For example, is it permitted if somebody had a serious virus and although they no longer have it, they are still recovering and very weak and tired? For example, is it permitted for a pregnant woman who is tired and […]

Kosher dating

Question: I recently came across an article on Din Online which discusses various issues relating to mixed gender zoom mingling. The answer mention a number of violations of Torah law that are relevant. Most notable for me were: ושמרתם מכל דבר רע. As well as ואל אשה בנדת טומאת לט תקרבו לגלות ערוה. The full […]

Maaser before taxes vs. after taxes?

Question: Hi, If we are giving 10% maaser from our income before paying income taxes Vs somebody who gives 10% maaser after paying income taxes, in essence is person who gives before income tax giving more? For example, if two people made $50,000 income each. – One gives maaser from top giving10% from $50,000 = […]

Nefillat apaim when davening outside

Question: In order to minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19, we have moved our davening from the sanctuary of the synagogue to an outside area in which the Succah is constructed during the Succot. The open area is behind the sanctuary and adjacent to the social hall. We have sifrei torah in the aron in […]

Do you need to eat a kezayis of the bread you made hamotzi on?

Question: Do you need to eat a kezayis of the bread you made hamotzi on? For example, at seudah shlishit, if you have two shalem less tasty breads and one half-eaten tastier bread – after saying hamotzi on one of the shalems, is it ok to eat the kezayis from the half-eaten tastier bread that […]

Cut onion with meaty knife and cooked in pareve pan

Question: I cut an onion with a meaty knife. And then cooked it in a parev pan (with minimal oil). I realised before the onion got too hot – i was able to touch it… so perhaps it wasn’t yad soledos bo but that is a sufek. What is the status of the onion and […]

Dental work during the three weeks

Question: I have an appointment at my dental surgeon to have implants done on the first day of the nine days. Can I keep that appointment or should I change the appointment for after the nine day Answer: If the procedure involves any danger, if possible it is preferable to postpone it until after the three […]

Can taxes be subtracted from my income regarding maaser?

Question: What is subtracted from the amount of tzedaka you should pay? Are expenses subtracted? Tax? Assuming that expenses are subtracted, would a fee paid to an accountant to file your taxes count as an expense? Answer: Expenses that a business has, which are needed for the running of the business are not considered profit, […]

Why is it mutter to use Shabbos belt to carry keys

Question: Why is it permissible to use a Shabbos belt to carry keys – the belt isn’t necessary to keep my pants up. Doesn’t the belt needed to serve a function? Answer: When Shabbos keys are made as a part of the belt, the intention is that they are worn to hold up one’s pants. […]

Infusion of taste through soaking

Question: If you left parev liquid in a milky bowl, does the liquid become milky? Would it make a difference if the liquid was hot or cold? Thank you very much Answer: It shouldn’t be done if you are planning to eat it with meat, but in retrospect, the pareve food that was soaked in […]

Infusion of taste with dvar charif

Question: If you cut a dvar charif (like an onion) with a meat knife, and then eat the onion, do you become meaty and need to wait before eating milky? Answer: No you don’t . Please see the following post https://dinonline.org/2020/06/15/infusion-of-taste-nat-bar-nat/ Best wishes Sources:  

Infusion of taste – Nat bar nat

Question: If you cut a dvar charif like an onion with a meaty knife and then eat the onion, are you then meaty and have to wait before eating milky? Answer: You do not have to wait. The reason is because the absorbed taste that was eaten is not strong, as it is only nat bar nat. […]