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  • The Shabbat routine and the meals

Shabbos Food while traveling

Question: Hi Rabbi, My mother and I will be traveling to a Caribbean island for a week that for the most part lacks a Jewish community, and we will be… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals shabbos meals
09/02/2021
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Lechem Mishna on Shabbos

Question: If I only have large challos and I don’t want to cut them up, can I make hamotzi while holding the two challos and some slices of challa and… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals lechem mishnah
02/02/2021
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Shalosh Seudos latest time

Question: What is the latest time before Tseis Hakoichovim that one can wash for Shalosh Seudos? What if one keeps Rabeinu Tam? Till when can one eat if one doesn’t… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals
06/01/2021
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Shabbat bread meals

Question: Hello, could crackers be used in place of bread/challah? (for example triscuits?) Answer: Essentially, we should be eating bread, challah, etc. for the first two Shabbos meals, and not… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals shabbos meals
21/12/2020
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Kiddush and Sundown

Question: Dear Rabbi, Last week I awoke late after mother and father lit candles and they had burned out. I proceeded to do a kiddish with just the bracha for… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals kiddush on shabbos
23/11/2020
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Three meals on Shabbos

Question: If one fell asleep before the Friday night meal and didn’t wake up until the next morning, must he eat three meals on Saturday? Answer: If one didn’t eat… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals shabbos meals
12/10/2020
  • The Shabbat routine and the meals

Holding the cos in palm of hands

Question: For kiddush and havdalah should you hold the cos in the palm of your hand? If so is it a chiyuv or just a praiseworthy thing to do? If… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals havdalah kiddush
06/07/2020
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Shiur reviis for Shabbos day Kiddush and it bracha achrona

Question: For Shabbos day kiddush and havdalah should you use the smaller shiur (86ml) or bigger shiur (150ml) for a reviis? I heard that there are shitas that you are… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals Al Hamichya havdalah kiddusha raba
05/07/2020
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Kiddush Night wine

Question: In case I have a bottle of wine and used to make the kiddush last week, left wine in it can I use for the next Shabath to make… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals kiddush
17/06/2020
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Starting the meal when making an early Shabbos

Question: What is the earliest time that I can do Kiddush on Friday night? For example, if candle lighting is at 7:20pm and sunset is at 7:38pm, am I able… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals early shabbos kiddush Sefiras Ha’Omer
20/04/2020
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Saying Savri maranan v’rabanan v’rabotai

Question: Dear Rabbi If one is making kiddish alone should he still say Savri maranan v’rabanan v’rabotai or just skip the line although? Answer: One who has the minhag to… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals kiddush
05/04/2020
  • The Shabbat routine and the meals

Interrupting in the middle of shnayim mikrah

Question: The Mishna Berura in 285:6 says that if it is possible for one to not interrupt shnayim mikrah viechad targum for any matter, it is a very good thing…. Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals Shnayim Mikra
01/04/2020
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Snayim Mikra l’chatchila

Question: Hi, if want to finish shnayim mikra by Tuesday like that shitah in the mshn”b and am makpid on doing all the rashis but I know that I will… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals
31/03/2020
  • The Shabbat routine and the meals

Davening plag hamincha for a single man on erev Shabbos

Question: When attending an early Shabbos minyan (in pre- or post-Corona days), with Mincha right before Plag and Maariv right after, when should a single man light candles? He can’t… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals
29/03/2020
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Kiddush Night

Question: in the Kiddush of Shabbes night there are 2 berakhots, Borei Peri HaGafen and Mekadesh Ha Shabbat , after Borei Peri HaGafen I drink the wine, or just after… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals kiddush kiddush on shabbos
19/02/2020
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Mistake in kiddush

Question: For the Friday night Shabbos kiddush, I made the borei pri hagafen. I then accidentally began reciting the yom tov kiddush beracha. I realized my mistake soon after beginning… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals brachos kiddush Shabbos
18/12/2019
  • The Shabbat routine and the meals

Shabbos Knife on Shabbos

Question: Is there a difference in using a Sharp knife on Shabbos to cut Challah…. is there a difference between a serrated knife (saw knife) or a regular knife? both… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals knife shabbos meals
01/12/2019
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kiddush

Question: When attending a Kiddush, and the person reciting Kiddush did not necessarily drink a melo lugmav, but rather only a sip, may one rely on such a Kiddush and… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals kiddush kiddush bmakom seuda kiddush on shabbos
24/11/2019
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I am makpid and the rav is not

Question: If one is invited to partake of shalosh seudos by a certain rabbi, but one knows that the rabbi is not makpid on starting before shkia, whereas I am… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals shalosh seudos
23/11/2019
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grape juice made with peel/seeds

Question: I want to make homemade grape and wanted to make sure it is good for kiddush the way I am doing it. I take grapes and put them in… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals grape juice kiddush
23/10/2019
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guest

Question: If one is eating by someone on Shabbos and one is not served a certain dish that there is a halacha or an inyan to eat (e.g. fish, or… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals shabbos meals
08/09/2019
  • The Shabbat routine and the meals

Why do some learn during shalosh seudas instead of eating?

Question: Is there any halachic basis for this? I’ve seen this done in Chabad houses where people specifically make it a point to learn Torah instead of eating at the… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals shabbos meals shalosh seudos
19/08/2019
  • The Shabbat routine and the meals

Who Matur’s wearing a Tallis in the street on Shabbos to and from Shule/Bais Medrash?

Question: Rav Yaakov Kaminetsky, ZT”L was against it. Now we see many Frum Yidden wearing their Tallis to Shule on Shabbos and home after Davening and some are Noheig to… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals carrying on shabbos kiddush
29/07/2019
  • The Shabbat routine and the meals

Drinking Shabbos Morning

Question: Is it allowed to drink coffee Shabbos morning after saying brochas and korbonos ? Thank you Answer: For men, who will be davening shacharis, saying brachos and korbanos is… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals kiddusha raba tefila
22/05/2019
  • The Shabbat routine and the meals

Kiddush on whiskey in a shotglass

Question: What should one do if he is a guest by someone’s house, or comes to someone’s simcha, and the host makes Kiddush on a small cup of schnapps, as… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals kiddush kiddush cup whiskey
13/05/2019
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Eating before kiddush or fasting on Shabbos

Question: I am eating by someone on Shabbos and I know I won’t get there till after chatzos. I forgot to drink before davening. Should I drink water after davening… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals kiddush Shabbos
06/03/2019
  • The Shabbat routine and the meals

Shabbos Morning Kiddush

Question: Is one obligated to make kiddusha rabba during Shabbos morning? Are there any opinions that provide heteirim for making kiddush after Chatzos Yom? Thanks in advance. Answer: We re… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals seudas shabbos
22/01/2019
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Amount of wine for Kiddush Rabba

Question: Can a person use a DIRABANAN (Rabbinic) shiur (measurement) for the Shabbat morning kiddush LCHATCHILLA? Instead of 4.7 ounce, use 3.5ounce? Answer: Yes, Kiddush on Shabbos morning is only… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals kiddush
30/12/2018
  • The Shabbat routine and the meals

Kiddush on Shabbos morning

Question: I make kiddush for myself Shabbos morning before my husband is back from shul. However, I really would prefer not to eat mezonos food then. Can I drink extra… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals kiddush kiddush bmakom seuda
14/09/2018
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white grape juice kiddush

Question: Can someone use grape juice labeled as white but is actually a brown color for kiddush lichahillah on friday night? Answer: It seems to be controversial, because it isn’t… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals kiddush
29/08/2018
  • The Shabbat routine and the meals

When setting the table on Shabbos, is one permitted to make a fancy napkin presentation ?

Question: When setting the table on Shabbos with napkins, is one permitted to make a fancy napkin presentation rather than a simply fold? For example, to create a rose shape… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals seudas shabbos
25/07/2018
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Menu for Yom Tov

Question: Is there any way one can read read a menu or list that helps organize yom tov meals on yom tov? Answer: There are two potential reasons why a… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals business on shabbos Shabbos Yom Tov
15/05/2018
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retzeh

Question: מספר ארחות רבנו ח”א שכח רצה בסעודת שחרית אומרו בסעודה שלישית ט. ספר לי הגרח”ק שליט”א ששכח רצה בסעודת שחרית ושאל את מרן החזו”א זצוק”ל אם לחזור ולברך ואמר… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals bentching ritzei
08/05/2018
  • The Shabbat routine and the meals

Forgetting Ratzei on Shabbos

Question: If a person forgot to say Ratzei and they already began the next blessing, however they know with total certainly certainty that they will be eating another bread meal,… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals bentching ritzei
07/05/2018
  • The Shabbat routine and the meals

Being motzee someone in kiddush Shabbos day once they fulfilled their obligation

Question: I am learning hilchos kiddush and I came across a halacha that I never knew before. If a man on Shabbos day hears kiddush in shul and has mezonos… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals kiddush kiddush on shabbos
09/12/2017
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Minimum amount of beverage for Shabbos morning kiddush

Question: What is the minimum amount of beverage to be used for Shabbos morning kiddush? Does it have to be alcohol? Answer: It isn’t clear to me if you mean… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals kiddush Shabbos
08/11/2017
  • The Shabbat routine and the meals

Eating wheat cakes by kiddush on Shabbos

Question: Can I use crackers that are similar to rice cakes but instead made from puffed wheat for kiddush bemakom seudah. even though the berochah is haadomah but they are… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals kiddush bmakom seuda puffed wheat
29/10/2017
  • The Shabbat routine and the meals

Not singing Shalom Aleichem

Question: Hello. I asked my Rav if I could be Matir Neder singing Shalom Aleichem on Friday night thereby following Rav Yaakov Emden and the Chazon Ish who found it… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals Shabbos shalom aleichem
03/10/2017
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Chamar Medina

Question: Can Coca-Cola be used as chamar medina? What drinks are permitted to be used as chamar medina? I know that the rule is a beverage that one would serve… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals kiddush kiddush on beer
05/09/2017
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Making an early Shabbos

Question: I was once speaking to a huge talmid chacham, who has a vast knowledge of yedios hatorah but is not a Moreh Horeh, regarding making an early shabbos …. Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals early shabbos
30/07/2017
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Eggs on shabbat

Question: Why is it customary to eat eggs or egg salad on shabbat? Answer: As far as I know, the real custom is to eat a type of egg salad… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals eggs onions seudas shabbos
11/07/2017
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hefsek in kiddush

Question: If one is listening to kiddush over whiskey, may one call out l’chaim after the person making kiddush says savri but before he makes the bracha shehakol or is… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals kiddush kiddusha raba Shabbos
04/07/2017
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Additions in bentching after Shabbos is over

Question: Should one continue to say all Shabbos additions to Birkas Hamazon during a Seudas Shlishis, if the time ending Shabbos has passed? Answer: Yes one should continue bentching even… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals bentching shalosh seudos
19/04/2017
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Challah that is Shalem

Question: If one puts the challah on top of a pot to keep warm and there is a screw sticking up on top of the pot. Can one stick the… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals lechem mishnah Shabbos
02/02/2017
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Eating the shabbos meal when one is sick

Question: If a person is r”l very sick on Shabbos, to the point that eating will cause him to vomit, should he simply refrain from eating? Answer: The shabbos meals… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals oneg shabbos seudas shabbos
11/01/2017
  • The Shabbat routine and the meals

Melaveh Malka when I am full

Question: Hi, If I generally eat seudah shlishis within about 30 min before shekiah, then go daven maariv less than an hour later, it’s likely that I’m not at all… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals melave malka shalosh seudos
07/01/2017
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Whiskey and pas are you yotza kiddush in the place of the meal

Question: If one made Kiddush Shabbos morning on whiskey, and drank a melo lugmav of it, and then he eats a kezayis of pas to nullify the bitter taste, he… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals kiddush bmakom seuda whiskey
21/12/2016
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I davened Shabbos maariv instead of mincha, was I mekabel Shabbos

Question: A person came to shul on Friday afternoon to daven Mincha. By accident he started saying the Friday night S”E (Maariv) instead of the weekday Mincha. What should he… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals accepting Shabbos maariv mincha
22/11/2016
  • Shabbat prayers and Torah reading
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Fasting on shabbos

Question: One sees that the Mussaf prayer on Shabbos will be delayed and one will only get home/ have the opportunity to make Kiddush when it will be after chatzos… Read more »

Shabbat prayers and Torah reading The Shabbat routine and the meals
17/11/2016
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Eating bread for Melava Malka after eating other foods

Question: If one ate mezonos or fruits for the third Shabbos meal or melava malka (whether due to being lazy, or not having an appetite for bread, or being unable… Read more »

The Shabbat routine and the meals bread melave malka
16/11/2016
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