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Fasting on Yom Kippur

Question: I had a procedure several months ago to fix an increased heart rate, since then it is mostly okay bh but it is still somewhat elevated due to anxiety… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) yom kippur
25/09/2020
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Do i have to fast since i am still recovering from covid

Question: recovering from covid Answer: You definitely have to fast. Regarding taking shiurim of liquids, that depends on your present condition, general health etc. and it should be discussed with… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) COVID-19 corona yom kippur
25/09/2020
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Kittel Yom Kippur for shana rishona

Question: If one does not have any family minhag, does he wear a kittel on yom kippur during shana rishona? Answer: If you don’t have a specific minhag then wear… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) kittel yom kippur
24/09/2020
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Kaporos – Male/Male & Female/Female

Question: When using chickens, we know that a man should use a male chicken and a woman should use a female chicken. When using money, it is better for a… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) kaparos yom kippur
22/09/2020
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Cancer and Fasting

Question: My chevrusah had brain surgery a month ago and is now at Sloan Kettering in NYC receiving chemotherapy and radiation. Is it advisable for him to fast on yom… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) yom kippur
21/09/2020
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Slaughter Chickens For Kapporus If Not Used

Question: Lechvoud Harrabonim, I use a big Kaporus Center for my Kaporus. I learned that since there is a very big demand on Erev Yom Kipper and it is impossible… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) kaparos
16/09/2020
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Greetings pre and post yom kippur

Question: I was told prior to Yom Kippur we greet with גמר חתימה טובה and post just גמר טוב. Someone corrected me saying the final signing is Hashanah Raba and… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) yom kippur
10/10/2019
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erev yom kipur

Question: Is a woman supposed to go to the mikva on erev yom kippur? Answer: There are some that do, however the general minhag is not to. Sources: Levush 607… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) erev yom kippur mikva
10/10/2019
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Nasal spray on you kippur

Question: I have a bad cold and am afraid I may not be able to breathe well on Yom Kippur. Can I put in nose drops on Yom Kippur? Answer:… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) medications on shabbos yom kippur
07/10/2019
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Atonement after the Chorban and Yom Kippur

Question: Hello. What do rishonim and even Chazal say about the halachic matter of kapara without the activity of the Kohen Gadol in the Beis Hamikdash on Yom Kippur? I… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) bais hamikdash Korbanos yom kippur
04/10/2019
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Drink vs. food in Halacha

Question: My understanding is that On Yom Kippur, the pachos mi’keshiur amounts of food and drink are independent of each and that one can simultaneously eat and drink a pachos… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) yom kippur
03/10/2019
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Diabetes Yom Kippur

Question: One of my student’s doctor informed him that due to his diabetes and susceptibility to dehydration, as well as medications he is (and needs to be) on, the doctor… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) yom kippur
29/09/2019
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Eating non kosher or on Yom Kippur

Question: If you ate something not kosher and you didn’t finish digesting it yet, should you make yourself throw up? Does it make a difference if you realized after you… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) non-kosher yom kippur
14/10/2018
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Followup to Rabbein Tam question

Question: source Following up to this question. If one holds Rabbeinu Tam always but happens to daven in a minyan on Yom Kippur that doesn’t hold this zman, can she… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) havdalah maariv yom kippur
07/10/2018
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Opening the Aron Kodesh for Neila

Question: Is there a mekor for people spending a lot of money to buy pesicha neila? Is there a mekor that it is a segula for success in all areas… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) neila yom kippur
07/10/2018
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Rabbeinu Tam for Moztai Yom Kippur

Question: If one usually holds the zman of Rabeinu Tam can one daven with a minyan maariv motzai Yom Kippur and hear havdala before Rabbeinu Tam Answer: It depends why… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) yom kippur
07/10/2018
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Shaving on erev yom Kippur

Question: Are you allowed to shave after chazos on erev yom Kippur . Thanks Answer: Yes you are allowed to shave on Erev Yom Kippur after chatzos. It is only… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) erev yom kippur
20/09/2018
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If mikvah night is Yom Kippur

Question: When do I go to the mikvah if I’m supposed to go Tuesday night Answer: We do not go to the mikvah on Yom Kippur eve, since we do… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) mikvah yom kippur
18/09/2018
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Applying eye drops on Yom Kippur

Question: I have Glaucoma and am required to take eye drops twice a day to control eye pressure which could increase if not applied. Increased pressures can worsen my condition… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) yom kippur
17/09/2018
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Medication on Yom Kippur

Question: Dear Rav, I have an anxiety disorder which my psychiatrist proscribes medication and when I even mess up the dose I can get severe depression. How can I take… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) yom kippur
15/09/2018
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Nicotine Patch and Caffeine Patch on Yom Kippur

Question: Hi, Is it allowed to stick on a patch with caffeine or nicotine on Yom Kippur or is that like taking medicine. Thank you. Answer: It is controversial. Some… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) yom kippur
14/09/2018
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Yom kippur swallowing supplements

Question: Hey Rabbi my question is on yom kippur, Let me start , generally I take herbal supplements such as Ashwaganda daily because I believe my cortisol levels rise where… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) medications on shabbos yom kippur
14/09/2018
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Essential oil on Yom Kippur

Question: Is one permitted to smear essential oils on body for health reasons on Yom Kippur? Answer: Anointing oneself is one of the 5 “afflictions” and things that we are… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) yom kippur
20/08/2018
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A girl asking a boy for Mechilla

Question: If a girl knows that she embarrassed a boy in-front of someone else (and hurt his feelings), and now it’s uncomfortable for her and maybe inappropriate to call him… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) asking forgiveness erev yom kippur
29/09/2017
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Is lady alowed to go to mikvah

Question: Is a lady that’s in middle of counting allowed to go to the Mikvah for erev Yom Kippur? Answer: It is controversial, and it is better not to. Sources:… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) erev yom kippur mikva seven clean days
29/09/2017
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Fasting on Yom Kippur 5 days after birth

Question: My wife gave birth on Monday. 5 Tishrei. What is her obligation regarding fasting on Yom Kippur? She is generally not a strong faster. She is primarily nursing, but… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) yom kippur
29/09/2017
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Enema on Yom Kippur

Question: Is one allowed to do a water enema on Yom Kippur? Is it any different than doing it on Shabbos? Thank you Answer: If you are enough of a… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) medications on shabbos yom kippur
28/09/2017
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Is one allowed to swallow saliva or phlegm on Yom Kippur?

Question: Is one allowed to swallow saliva or phlegm on Yom Kippur?   Answer: It is permitted to swallow ones saliva or phlem on Yom Kippur, and one does not… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) yom kippur
28/09/2017
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  • The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah)

Chalav yisrael during aseres y’mei teshuva

Question: Does the hakpada of not having pas akum during the aseres y’mei yeshuva include that one should also not have chalav stam during this time, only chalav yisrael? What… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) The Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah) Aseres yemei teshuvah cholov Yisroel
27/09/2017
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Davening a long shemona esrei during neilah

Question: If one davens a long SE on YOM KIPPUR and misses the prayers (Selichos) that are said during chazora, does he need to make them up later? May one… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) davening neila shemoneh esrei yom kippur
25/09/2017
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  • The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av)

Taking caffeine supplements on major fast days

Question: Is it permitted to take caffeine supplements by mouth on Tisha Bav? Yom Kippur? What are the guidelines for each? Answer: I am assuming that you are not taking… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) caffeine pills Tisha B'av Yom Kipur
31/07/2017
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Fasting on Yom Kippur with anxiety and high blood pressure

Question:   I am currently on psych medications for chronic anxiety, depression and high blood pressure with chest pains. What are my fasting options on Yom Kippur. Answer: I am… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) Fasting high blood pressure
13/10/2016
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Beyond hope for teshuva if I transgressed a Chiuv Kares?

Question: BS”D I’m in a very very dark place. I’m a frum, Gd-fearing person but not long before Yom Kippur I succumbed to the Yetzer Hara and behaved in a… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) karis repentance
13/10/2016
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Fasting on Yom Kippur

Question: I am recovering from breast cancer surgery and preparing for radiation. Nurses are telling me not to fast because I need to keep my immune system strong and still… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)
13/10/2016
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Fasting on Yom Kippur may damage my body

Question: I always fast on Yom Kippur, but I’m not sure what to do this year. I’ve recently been diagnosed with stage 2 chronic kidney disease. I’m told that it… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) Fasting kidney damage
11/10/2016
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Washing the nose in yom kippur

Question: Can a person wash his nose with a syringe on Yom Kippur? Can he swallow this liquid ?! Answer: Since he is not permitted to swallow the water he… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)
09/10/2016
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Fasting

Question: Dear Rov. I have been diagnosed with a mental disability and high blood pressure, chronic anxiety and depression taking numerous medications with chest pains. I believe that I am… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)
27/09/2016
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caffeine suppositories

Question: Are caffeine suppositories permissible on Yom Kippur? Thank you Answer: Although one is allowed to use caffeine suppositories on erev Yom Kippur to make the fast easier, on Yom… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)
25/09/2016
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Le’eil Yom Kippur

Question: Aside from learning, reading etc…, would it be permissible to do exercises (sit ups, push ups, etc…) on the night of Yom Kippur to remain awake (L’Siba Noda’at) as… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)
18/09/2016
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Wearing crocs and thongs

Question: Hi, if I am living in a city with no Eruv, am I allowed to wear crocs on yom kippur that don’t have a strap at the back? And… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)
17/07/2016
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Treif for pikuach nefsh

Question: A father refuses to eat something treif, although the doctors have ordered him to. His son tries to trick him and says that it is not treif. The father… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) PIKUACH NEFESH yom kippur
16/05/2016
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Mistaken Eating on Yom Kippur

Question: Nursing woman felt strong weakness during Yom Kippur and husband commanded her to eat & drink and she did. If this is permitted or she did aveira? Answer: Presumably… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) Eating Fasting psak shiurim Yom Kipur
29/09/2015
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Nursing and Pregnant on Yom Kippur

Question: Regarding my wife’s fast on Yom Kippur. My wife is (bsha’ah tova) in week #12. She still nurses our 16 month old daughter 3-8 times a day, who can… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) Fasting nursing shiurim yom kippur
20/09/2015
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Medical Issues on Yom Kippur

Question: I need to take important medicines everyday. What do I do on Yom Kippur? My husband has sleep apnea and he needs special machine to sleep (cpap). Is he… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) choleh pills yom kippur
12/09/2015
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Eye Drops on Yom Kippur

Question: I am scheduled to get lasik eye procedure the day after Yom Kippur. Am I allowed to put in eye drops on Yom Kippur? Thank you. Answer: Yes, this… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) eye drops medication
09/09/2015
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Avel Chazan on Yom Kippur

Question: Can an avel lead the service (daven for the amud) on Yom Kippur? Answer: No, he should not daven for the amud. If he is the only available chazan who… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)
04/09/2015
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  • The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av)

Fasting Difficulty

I am finding it increasingly difficult to fast the entire Tisha B’Av and Yom Kippur. I’m 50 years old but haven’t fasted the minor fast days since the years of… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) The ninth of Av (Tisha be-Av) Fasting illness
29/07/2015
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Brother Died in Ne’ilah

Inside the bet-akeneset, at mincha/neillà time, arrived a news that to a men is died a brother, (in the same city and near to the bet akeneset) is better that… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)
05/10/2014
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Heating on Yom Kippur

Is one allowed to place permissible (dry) food on top of a blech/hotplate on Yom Kippur for children to eat? Answer: Concerning a regular electric warming plate, which can be… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)
02/10/2014
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Deodorant on Yom Kippur

Can one use deodorant on Yom Kippur? What if the reason is to remove sweat? Can you give us the source of the psak? Answer: It is permitted to use… Read more »

The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) deodorant on Yom Kippur
02/10/2014
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