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#5384 Every Bite Counts
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– Q. See above question: If one is not obliged, does one comply with a mitzva if he even eats just matza?
A. On question 2136, we wrote:
Q. (Re- questions 2122-23). To clarify – regarding the opinion of the Vilna Gaon that it is a mitzvah to eat matzah all seven days of Pesach, does this meant that one fulfills a mitzvah with every kezayis consumed, or that one fulfills one mitzvah per day that he eats matzah?
A. He fulfills a mitzva every time he eats a kezais as mentioned; “Gilyonei Hashas (Pesachim 38a) compare it to seating on the suka on the rest of the Yom Tov.”
Important to note that, as mentioned, it is not only the Gaon’s opinion, others also agree such as the Rokeach (291), Chezkuni and Eben Ezra (Mispotim 23: 15), Chasam Sofer (191) mentions that so is the opinion of the Rosh and the Ran, et. al.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit’a
We must add that since it is a Biblical mitzva, to comply, one must have that intention in mind when eating the matza.
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Posted 4/17/2025 4:24 PM |
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#5383 Favor the Festival Feast
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- Q. Kevodo Shlit”a. I was told in shul that one has to eat every day of Chol Hamoed a Seuda (meal) with matza, wine and meat, is that true?
A. On question 2147 we wrote:
“A. Mishna Berura (529: 16) quotes Rambam that one is obliged on the mitzva of Simcha (joy) during Chol Hamoed as he is during Yom Tov. However in regard to kavod and oneg, honoring and experiencing pleasure there is no obligatory mitzva.
Mishna Berura (530: 1) rules that although there is no compulsion to eat a seuda with bread or matza, there is a mitzva to do so at day and also at night.
See Aruch Hashulchan (249: 7) Chut Shoni (7: 1) and Shemiras Shabbos K’ (42: n. 103) regarding a Chol Hamoed seuda on Erev Shabbos.
Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 188: 7) and Mishna Berura (ibid. 27) rule that since there is no compulsory mitzva to eat a seuda on Chol Hamoed, one does not have to repeat Birchas Hamazon if one forgot to recite yaale veyavo.”
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit'a
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Posted 4/17/2025 4:06 PM |
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#5382 The Bear Biur Chametz?
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- Q. See question above.
Since some bears entered our ample garden, as can be seen in our security cameras recorded info, and then went on loitering the garbage containers close to the road that contain plenty of old discarded food we don’t use on Pesach, do we have to do Bedikas Chametz and search again the whole property that was accessible to them?
We asked our very competent Rabbi and he said it is not necessary, since it is most likely that if there was anything that was Chametz and still edible, the bears and other animals including birds would have already consumed it.
A. Indeed your very competent and known Rov Shlit’a is correct.
Just deposit back in the containers on the road what is next and close to them and properly seal the containers.
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Posted 4/16/2025 3:49 PM |
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#5381 A Bearly Reason for Hagomel Bentching?
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- Q. We own in our small town, a great and large property. During this Pesach, as it commonly happens in other years, some bears entered our ample garden and then went on loitering the garbage containers close to the road that contain plenty of discarded food we don’t use on Pesach, and are placed already early on the town owned area for pick up.
We have a number of related shailos.
Firstly, this year likely attracted by the exposed garbage, some bears tried to break a window and enter the basement where some Yom Tov guest were staying, but Be’H they did not.
Do the people that were there have to recite the blessing of Hagomel? (said when being saved from a real danger).
A. On a similar question 843, we received the following:
“Q. Dear Rav Bartfeld, shlita,
Someone in our kehillah was hiking alone up a mountain out west. As he was walking, he noticed a black bear about 90 meters away from him. Black bears can be deadly, even though they are not as dangerous as grizzlies.
The wind was working in the man’s favour, so the bear didn’t pick up on the scent. He quickly descended the mountain without incident.
The man was truly petrified, and wanted to bench Gomel upon his return to safety. On the one hand, the bear didn’t attack him, and fortunately didn’t even notice him. On the other hand it could have been a dangerous or deadly encounter, chalilah if the wind would have been blowing in the opposite direction.
Would this man be obligated to bench the blessing of Hagomel? More generally, is Hagomel something which is subjective: since he felt that he was in danger, he should bench? or is there an absolute line that must be crossed before chazal would mandate blessing Hagomel?”
To what we answered:
“A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that Hagomel should not be recited unless someone was actually in danger and then saved. He further explained that being endangered could be defined as a statistically meaningful probability of being hurt.
A situation defined in Halacha as “Miut Hamotzui” a small but significant enough probability to be taken into serious consideration, (some Poskim maintain it is a ten percent probability, but other numbers are also mentioned).
The above means, that similar encounters at that distance, wind direction, and species of bears, have resulted in actual injury or trauma, which is clearly not your case.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit”a”
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Posted 4/16/2025 3:44 PM |
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#5380 – Risk Of Showers?
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- Q. (see question above). May one also stand in the shower stall on the approaching Yom Tov, not under the running water, and wash each limb individually with warm water? i.e. arms and legs?
A. On question 1240 we wrote:
“Q. Is there basis for being able to use hot water for showering on Yom Tov because in our times when people have the luxury of having hot showers in their homes it seems to have become much more “shave lekol nefesh”?
A. The Mishna (Beitza 2: 5) records Beis Shamai’s opinion that one may heat up water on Yom Tov for washing one’s feet and only to a temperature that one would be able to drink, while Beis Hillel permit heating up the water even as hot as needed to bathe.
Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 511:2) rules, that one may heat water only to wash face, hands and feet, but not the complete body, even when not washed at the same time. Mishna Berura (ibid. 10) quotes Tosafos opinion that this is due to the prohibition of performing melachos that not everyone does or needs (shave lekol nefesh). Although the Shulchan Aruch permits to wash on water heated before Yom Tov, Rema (ibid.) prohibits.
Mishna Berura (551: 9 -18) rules like the Rema, that one may not take a full body shower with hot water on Yom Tov even if it was heated before Yom Tov. However, one may wash one’s whole body part by part with water heated before Yom Tov and one may heat up water on Yom Tov to wash one’s hands, feet, and face.
Shemiras Shabbos Kehilchoso (14: 7) discusses the topic at length and although he maintains that there is some grounds to be lenient, nonetheless he remains stringent. So is Tzitz Eliezer (6: 20, 11: 64), Avnei Yoshfe (3: 55) quoting Horav Elyashiv Zt”l, Horav Yisroel Belsky Zt”l (quoted in Halachically Speaking), Rivevos Ephraim (16: 265, 8: 248: 1) and others.
Halacha Yomit mentions that Maran Harav Ovadia Yosef Shlit’a maintains (for Sephardim) that if the water was heated well before the onset of Yom Tov and the boilers operation on Yom Tov serves only to retain the water’s heat but not to reheat it, one may use this water to wash his entire body on Yom Tov.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is to be stringent following the Poskim mentioned above. However, if one usually uses the shower as tisha kavim (instead of immersing in a mikva) the Rov’s opinion is that he may use a lukewarm shower for tisha kavim.
Same would apply to one suffering significantly from excessive heat and perspiration on a hot Yom Tov day. A hand shower is also recommended.
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Posted 4/15/2025 4:34 PM |
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#5379 Aware of Wear?
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- Q. Is there any heter for a woman in the year of aveilus for a parent, after shloshim, to wear new clothes on Yom Tov that were bought before the petirah but not yet worn?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that she should donate the clothing with a kinyan (proper acquisitive act) to a friend and then borrow that new clothing.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit'a.
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Posted 4/11/2025 4:06 PM |
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#5378 The Amount of the Amount?
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- Q. What part of pita is a kzayis? Is it by weight, Some are thicker than others ?
How about The matza for Pesach?
A. Commonly matza for Birkat Hamazon or Pesach is measured by weight and is usually accepted as 30 grams.
On question 3100 and 2124 we wrote:
Q. If one has digestive problems and resulting inflammation that is debilitating, and (during the seder) it affects the ability to serve the meal to the rest of the family and guests, does one have to eat the full shiur of matza each time during the seder to fulfill the mitzva?
A. “Normally Poskim recommend for matza are at least approximately 27 or 28 cubic centimeters according to Rav Chaim Noeh. (Shiurei Torah p. 191, 193. However, 28.8 cubic centimeters is mentioned preferable. About 13.5 – 15 gm.).
According to Horav Moshe Feinstein zt’l the amount is 44.3 cubic centimeters. (Kol Dodi, p. 60).
In regards to an elderly or ill individual, Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion recommends half an ounce or 14.8 c.c. or about 14.2 gm.
The Rov added that if the matza is to be dampened with water to make it softer and more digestible, it should maintain its tzuras hapas or basic form and structure.”
In your case you may use the smaller shiur of dampened matza. If possible two kezaisim for Motzi Matza and one for Afikomem. If not at least one for Motzi Matza.
See also question 2137 regarding one who is "lo alenu" sick with a digestive system disease, and often gets nauseous, or in need to vomit and finds it hard to eat. If he eats a kezais of matza at that time, he may not comply with the mitzva, as is it maybe seen as eating an achila gassa or overeating a meal. He may need to wait until better and repeat.
On 124 We answered that if following the above advise does not help much, Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that if the patient was still able to swallow the matza even when nauseous, he complies after the fact in a case of need.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit'a
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Posted 4/9/2025 3:23 PM |
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#5377 Working on Shabbos???
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- Q. Rov Shlit’a. On a regular year there is a prohibition to do any kind of work after chatzos (midday) on Erev Pesach, does that apply also this year when Erev Pesach is on Shabbat and it is usually a permitted work that can be done then?
A. Indeed Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 468: 1) rules that one should not do any kind of work during Erev Pesach from chatzos onward, and if one did he would be placed in Cherem (usually understood similarly to being excommunicated from the Jewish Nation.
It includes even usually permitted work done for free. Poskim explain that the reason is since that was the time dedicated to the bringing of the Korban Pesach and it was instituted as a special Yom Tov. Mishna Berura (468: 1) explains that the prohibition remains and applies even in our days. He adds that it applies even if it isn’t a proper Melacha.
Yet, we find another two reasons. Biur Halacha (ibid) mentions firstly that it is due to the necessary dedication to the sacrificing of the Korban Pesach and that also one should not engage in work that may disturb those preparations.
Although when Erev Pesach coincides with Shabbos one would as is abstain from any prohibited work, still.
all preparations, even the ones that do not involve prohibited acts on Shabbos, if done for Yom Tov and the seder, they may not begin until Shabbos is over. Since it is usually prohibited to do any activities on Shabbos for after Shabbos. Therefore all arrangements for the seder should be done only before Shabbos or after it ended.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit'a
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Posted 4/9/2025 3:12 PM |
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#5376 – Even More Blessings !?
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- Q. See question above. If others are helping with the bedika, do they also have to follow the above?
A. Indeed why not, after all they are also part of the great mitzva of the bedika so they do not themselves have to eat a new desired fruit or similar, since they comply with the blessing said by the leader.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit'a
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Posted 4/9/2025 3:02 PM |
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#5375 Need some More Blessings for Pesach?
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- Q. Kevodo Yisbarach Shemo. As I was wondering when the Rov was teaching the Halachot of Bedikat Chametz (searching for the Chametz on Pesach), Why is it that no one (as far as I know) says the bracha of Shecheyanu then. Why not?
A. Thank you for writing your questions, please send the rest also. A number of reasons are given for omitting Shecheyanu when searching for the Chametz.
Beer Heitev (O.H. 432: 2) explains that the search for chametz is a most basic obligation and mitzva for the keeping of the Yom Tov of Pesach and real part of it, we therefore rely on the blessing of Shecheyanu that is recited for the Yom Tov itself after Kidush.
However, Avudraham and Pri Megadim (46: 2), quoting the Rashba, mention that the reason is that one recites that blessing usually in times or occasions of joy, not when burning or destroying ones property, as the burning of the chometz requires.
Nevertheless interestingly, Piskei Teshuvos (432: 2) that since after all there are Poskim that opine to recite that blessing, one should eat a new desired fruit or similar, and recite Shecheyanu first before the bedika, as it is analogous to the second day of Rosh Hashana.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit'a
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Posted 4/9/2025 2:59 PM |
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#5374 Seder Assets
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- Q. Kvod Rabeinu. One of the most difficult Halacha questions I have encountered for many years, as when I was invited to a Pesach Seder, and now when I can B”H invite others to our own Seder was and is, that since to comply with the essential mitzva of Matza on Pesach a basic requirement is that the matza eaten should belong to the eater, How is that accomplished on Yom Tov or Shabbat-Yom Tov with guest?
A, On question 4933 and 2126 we wrote:
“Q. Since I learned that there is a requirement that the matza one eats at the sedder should be the property of the eater, what is one to do if he is invited or invites guest to the seder night?
A. Q. How do you handle during the Pesach Seder, the kinyan (acquisitive act) needed to have the matzos gifted to the family and guests, since matzos have to be owned by the eater?
A. Shulchan Aruch (454: 4) rules that one does not comply with the mitzva of matza, if the matza was stolen.
Mishna Berura (15) explains that the reason is a (gzeira shoveh) link to the mitzva of chalah that requires that one should separate it only from produce that belongs to him.
Mishna Berura adds that if one borrowed a matza, he does comply, since even if when it was lent to him, he was expected to eat it and not to return that same piece, but rather another one or its value, and that matza actually belongs to him.
Some Poskim maintain that the host who owns the matza, should actually before he hands over to his children and guest the matza, mention that it is a present for them and then they should perform a kinyan or acquisitive act when they receive it. (Sefas Emes – Suka 35a, Yad Hamelech – H. Chometz Umatza 6: 7, et. al.).
Some Poskim mention that the fact that the matza was introduced in one’s mouth and chewed before being swallowed, the physical change created by the chewing, consists on a shinui maaseh and it is in itself an acquisitive act, so the matza is swallowed is already his property. (Biur Halocho 454: 4, Imrei Binah – O.H. Pesach 24, Betzel Hachochmo 4: 172 and others).
However, many Poskim assert that since they were invited to eat, it is obvious that the portions are gifted to them, and no official declaration or act of acquisition is needed. (Imrei Binah – O.H. Pesach 24, Tzitz Eliezer 2:37 – 13: 15 and others).
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is similar. The Rov added that throughout the generations, all that was required was for the host to place the matza in front of the family and guests and that is all that is needed.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 4/6/2025 12:48 PM |
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#5373 A Peisach Purim?
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- Q. Kvod Rabenu. My kids asked a new funny question before the four questions asked on the Seder night. It is a Purim question.
They recalled having learned that there is a Minhag to have a recollection of Queen Esther during the Pesach Seder. Presumably due to the original events of Purim happening during Pesach. Is that true, has the Rov seen anyone following this Minhag? If yes, how and if it is practiced.
(It’s mentioned in one of the songs at the end of the Seder so perhaps there? But Why?
A. The Chida says: 'The opening words of Ma Nishtanah are an allusion (remez) to the story of Esther. “On that night, sleep deserted the king…” This took place on the night of Passover – it inaugurated the downfall of Haman.
The first letters of the “Mah nishtanah halailah,” spell the name Haman, a reminder that this is a night of redemption in many generations." Marbeh Lesaper.
Horav Yaakov Emden Zt”l mentions that the Fast of the Firstborn on Erev Pesach commemorates the salvation of the Yehudim in the days of Esther.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit'a
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Posted 4/4/2025 1:28 PM |
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#5372 The Risks of Showers?
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- Q. Dear Rav, regarding the upcoming Yomim Tovim. can a person who usually showers every day take a shower on Yom Yov, (especially this year where two days of Yom Tov follows Shabbos)?
If one is feeling generally uncomfortable about not showering for so many days in a row? And even to the extent of feeling dirty? Is it any different for a woman?
A. On question 1240 we wrote:
“Q. Is there basis for being able to use hot water for showering on Yom Tov because in today’s times when people have the luxury of having hot showers in their homes it seems to have become much more “shave lakol nefesh”?
A. Although the Shulchan Aruch(O.H,- 511:2) permits to wash on water heated before Yom Tov, Rema (ibid.) prohibits.
Mishna Berura (551: 9 -18) rules like the Rema, that one may not take a full body shower with hot water on Yom Tov even if it was heated before Yom Tov. However, one may wash one’s whole body part by part with water heated before Yom Tov and one may heat up water on Yom Tov to wash one’s hands, feet, and face.
Shemiras Shabbos Kehilchoso (14: 7) discusses the topic at length and although he maintains that there is some grounds to be lenient, nonetheless he remains stringent. So is Tzitz Eliezer (6: 20, 11: 64), Avnei Yoshfe (3: 55) quoting Horav Elyashiv zt”l, Horav Yisroel Belsky zt”l (quoted in Halachically Speaking), Rivevos Ephraim (16: 265, 8: 248: 1) and others.
Halacha Yomit mentions that Maran Harav Ovadia Yosef Shlita maintains (for Sephardim) that if the water was heated well before the onset of Yom Tov and the boilers operation on Yom Tov serves only to retain the waters heat but not to reheat it, one may use this water to wash his entire body on Yom Tov.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is to be stringent following the Poskim mentioned above. If one usually uses the shower as tisha kavim (instead of immersing in a mikva) the Rov’s opinion is that he may use a lukewarm shower for tisha kavim.
Same would apply to one suffering significantly from excessive heat and perspiration on a hot Yom Tov day. A hand shower is also recommended.”
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit'a
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Posted 4/4/2025 1:22 PM |
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#5371 No Skin of One’s Teeth
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– Q. Moreinu Verabenu Shlit’a. I have a problem this year. (2025), how do I brush and clean my teeth after eating chametz on the morning of Shabbat, since I don’t brush my teeth on Shabbat?
A. On question 3096 we wrote:
“ Q. How does one clean his teeth on Shabbat this year when Erev Pesach is Shabbat?
A. One can rinse one’s mouth and use Kosher Lepesach mouthwash and a floss pick or similar, being careful not to draw any blood. As mentioned in a question above, one may also use a soft dry toothbrush without any paste at all.”
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit'a
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Posted 4/4/2025 1:19 PM |
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#5370 Eat Away Yet Be Near?
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– Q. On this coming Shabbat that coincides with Erev Pesach what and how is a good way to eat the night and day meal for a large family with kids, and having it easy on cleaning the Chametz still needed for the Shabbat meals?
A. On question 3107 we wrote:
“Q. This Shabbos Erev Pesach, we will be eating our chometz chales on Friday night and Shabbos morning at our back porch. We plan to eat the meal inside at the already cleaned and ready for Pesach dinning room and eating Pesach food.
What is the proper way of saying kiddush bemokom seuda (reciting Kiddush at the place where one eats) in such a scenario?
A. Shulchan Aruch rules that if from the place you recite Kiddush you can see the place where yo eat bread and it is in one house (adjacent porch included), it is considered ‘Bemakom Seuda.’
On the Friday – Leil Shabbos Seuda, you may also want to place at least two candles at a spot where they can be seen from where the Kiddush and the Hamotzi are recited.
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Posted 4/4/2025 1:10 PM |
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#5369 The Feels on Meals
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- Q. What is the proper way to comply with the seudot (meals) of Shabbat when it is Erev Pesach (day prior to Pesach)?
A. On question 3094 we wrote:
“On this year when Erev Pesach, coincides with Shabbos, one should daven very early including Mussaf, preferably with the Netz or sunrise. Then proceed with kiddush and washing on challa or pita and eating the first part of the meal, such as eating the fish or similar.
This should be followed by benching. You may indeed, read the Parsha, to separate between the meals, or walk outside, while being careful to wash again and eat the second meal that may include the cholent or meat, when chometz is still allowed. Since this is the second bread meal of the day, it would be considered Shalosh Seudos.
Later on the afternoon, when needed, one may eat a lesser meal of Pesach food without eating any matza or similar, which is then not permitted, and just about enough to still be able to eat with appetite at the Seder when Yom Tov begins.
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Posted 4/4/2025 1:06 PM |
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#5368 Late or Up to Date?
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– Q. Those that have the tradition of reading the Hagada on the Shabbat before Pesach, when should that be done this year (2025), when Erev Pesach is on Shabbat?
A On a similar question (3080) we wrote:
“Q. This year (5781-2021) when Erev Pesach is on Shabbat, does one read the Haggada then or is it better to read it on the prior Shabbat as the Shabbat Hagadol drasha is also preceded to Parshat Vayikra?
A. Mishna Berura (430: 2) maintains that although the Shabbos Hagadol Drosho is imparted on the prior Shabbos Vayikro, the Haggada is said on Shabbos Erev Pesach.
However, some Poskim disagree, since it will be recited a few hours later and it would take away its novelty especially from the young ones. Nitei Gavriel (Pesach 1: 5: 11).
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit”a opinion is that one should follow his received traditions and if not known one should follow the Mishna Berura.
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Posted 4/4/2025 1:03 PM |
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#5367 – Make Room for the Bloom!
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- Q. Can one make the bracha on the fruit trees when seeing the new buds on the trees or does one have to wait until the buds turn into flowers?
A. Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 226, based on Talmud Brochos 43) mentions that the trees are giving out flowers, not just buds, as Mishna Berura (ibid. 2) also cites.
That is also the opinion oh Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit’a.
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Posted 4/4/2025 1:00 PM |
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#5366 – Up a Tree on Blessing the Tree?
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- Q. See question above. I still don’t understand why we notice that so many Gedolim and Tzadikim made such a big deal and placed so much effort on getting together a significant group to recite the blessing on the trees. Why?
A. Indeed Gedolim and Tzadikim constantly have followed the opinion of the Kabalah Gedolim for the importance and transcendence of this brocho.
Halichos Shlomo (23 n. 121) mentions that Hagaon Rav S”Z Auerbcah ZT”L was extremely careful to comply with this brocho correctly. He once mentioned that since his Bar Mitzva never missed it.
Eliahu Rabba mentions that usually blessings recited for things we just see, we don’t have to place effort to look for them (storms, oceans etc.), in contrast to the brocho on the fruits of the trees, that brings the blessings of many tzadikim of all generations for a long, beautiful and healthy life.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit'a
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Posted 4/4/2025 12:59 PM |
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#5365 – Hey Kid! Finnish your Vegetables Now!
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- Q. I have always wondered, how come we make such a big deal of reciting the blessing for the fruits of trees and we totally ignore a bracha for vegetables and grain plants, that are even more essential and crucial for our survival?
A. Good question. Aruch Hashulchan (O.H. 226: 1) explains that indeed since fruits are not so essential for human survival as grains and vegetables are, vegetables are included in the brochos we constantly recite on them when we eat them. The fruits however are seen as a special extra great gift that Hashem gives us.
The above is an important Kavana or intention to keep in mind when reciting the above bracha.
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Posted 4/4/2025 12:55 PM |
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