|
|
|
|
Have a question? Send it in! Questions are answered by Rabbi Bartfeld.
|
|
|
|
|
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
127
128
129
130
131
132
133
134
135
136
137
138
139
140
141
142
143
144
145
146
147
148
149
150
151
152
153
154
155
156
157
158
159
160
161
162
163
164
165
166
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
175
176
177
178
179
180
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
188
189
190
191
192
193
194
195
196
197
198
199
200
201
202
203
204
205
206
207
208
209
210
211
212
213
214
215
216
217
218
219
220
221
222
223
224
225
226
227
228
229
230
231
232
233
234
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
|
|
|
|
|
# 2672 The Truth Be Told
|
|
|
Q. I was asked to give "oiskumft" or a recommendation for a proposed shiduch on a friend I know well. My friend suffered some years ago from anorexia eating disease, but it is now cured.
Do I have to inform the probable chosson of the condition my friend had? I'm afraid to spoil a good shiduch for her.
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that, since you were asked to provide information on your friend, you have to tell the truth. However, you have to clearly stress that she has been cured and is now fine. (See article in NY Times - July 29, 2009 quoting Dr. Kathryn Zerbe, professor of psychiatry at Oregon Health and Science University and a longtime expert on eating disorders, saying: I do believe that people can be healed, even after a lifetime of struggle with an (anorexia) eating disorder).
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/13/2020 3:41 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2671 Harness the Harness?
|
|
|
Q. Thanks for the answer on a toddler wearing a wristband safety leash during Shabbat, when there is no eruv. Would it be permitted for the toddler to wear a security harness that is worn as straps on his chest and back, while the adult that walks with him holds to the end of the attached leash?
A. On question 2656 regarding going out on Shabbat where there is no eruv, with one's toddler attached to him/her with a wristband safety leash, we answered that although the leash may be needed for the safety of the toddler, since it is not an item that he commonly wears, it is not categorized as a malbush or piece of clothing and therefore not permitted.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that although the harness you describe is more similar to a malbush or a piece of clothing, still the same reasons may apply. Besides, these harnesses often come with different kinds of additions, such as small backpacks etc., that would not be necessarily considered as a malbush.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/13/2020 3:37 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2670 Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks?
|
|
|
Q. (Re- question 2669 above - I reside in a city without an eruv and I just acquired a small dog). If carrying the collar with the tags is permitted. can I also place the house key on the collar when I take him out, since the dog also requires it when we both come back home?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's opinion is that it is not allowed, since as explained on the prior question it is not a natural benefit to the dog, as it is for the owner.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a.
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/13/2020 3:30 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2669 Everyone and their Dog
|
|
|
Q. I reside in a city without an eruv and I just acquired a small dog for company, and I have a few shailos.
Can I take out the dog on Shabbos to the street with a leash and wearing his tags on a collar that I don't usually take off?
A. It is a Biblical requirement (Shemos 20:10) to have the animals one owns rest on Shabbos and Yom Tov. This implies that the animal avoids any activity prohibited for the owner to perform on these days, unless such activity is done for the benefit of the animal. Therefore, it is forbidden if the animal is wearing an object from which it derives no benefit, to enter an area in which the owner is forbidden to carry. Shulchan Aruch (O. C. 305: 1) rules that decorative items should not be worn by an animal when its owner takes it into an area not enclosed by an eruv since an animal does not benefit from such items. Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 305: 1, 16) rules that an animal can be walked on a public domain while being held by a leash. However, one should make sure to hold it in a way that the leash does not hang out more than a tefach (10 cm.) from his hand.
In regard to the dog tags on the collar, depends mainly on whether the tags are considered a benefit for the dog or for its owner. Aruch Hashulchan (305: 5), Shemiras Shabbos Kehilchoso (27: 9) and others rule stringently, even though nowadays law requires that dogs wear tags and it can save the animal from being seized by others or impounded by authorities and even being put down.
However, Shemiras Shabbos Kehilchoso (27: 9: n. 33) quotes that Horav S.Z. Auerbach zt'l was lenient. He argued, that although tags are not a natural benefit to the animal, only man dictated, still it should be considered a benefit to the dog, and permitted. (He also alludes that if the tags are very well attached, in a way that it is difficult to remove them, one may be lenient).
Chashukei Chemed (Shabbos 52a) debates if an animal is allowed to go out on Shabbos wearing a light reflective band, so it will be seen and not be hit by cars at night. He leans to be lenient, since it could be considered a tachshit for the animal if it always wears it.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a.
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/13/2020 3:26 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2668 Sure Cure
|
|
|
Q. You mentioned (question 2664) that Lag Baomer is a "prime day for refuos" and that "refuos are granted on Lag Baomer." Although, you quoted the Arizal and other sources, besides the gematriyos, what is reason for healing to be given or achieved on this day? As Rashi says "ma inyan shemita etzel Har Sinai," what is the connection between the two?
A. It is an accepted tradition that Lag Baomer is the yortzait of Rabi Shimon Bar Yochai (Yaaros Debash 2: 11, Bnei Isoschor 3, P'ri Tzadik - Lag Baomer, and many others). It is also an accepted tradition that it is also the day he and his son exited the meara, or cave where they were hiding for twelve years from the Romans (Aruch Hashulchan 493: 7, and others). The Talmud (Shabbos 33b) relates that when they exited the cave first time and observed people neglecting Torah learning, wherever they placed their eyes on, that place burned down. This angered Hashem, and they were sent back. Next year, when they exited the cave again on Lag Baomer, wherever the son Rabi Eleazar would place his eyes and still destroy. his father Rashb"i, would heal and mend.
Another source may be the ceasing on that day of the plague that decimated the twelve thousand pairs of disciples of Rabi Akiva (Beis Yosef 493 quoting Medresh, Taz ibid. and others). The reason given was because they did not treat each other with respect.
What exactly was the lack of respect? The Talmud (Yevamos 62b) relates an incident involving one of the students of Rabbi Akiva who became sick and the Sages did not enter to visit him. Rabi Akiva did enter to visit him and instructed his disciples to care of him. And since they swept and sprinkled water on the dirt floor before the sick student, he recovered. The student said to Rabi Akiva: My teacher, you gave me life. Rabi Akiva went out and taught others: If one does not visit the ill, it is as though he is spilling blood.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/12/2020 5:22 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2667 With the Best of Intentions
|
|
|
Q. I will be zooming a shiur on Lag Baomer topics before maariv on the eve of Lag Baomer, as I do in more normal circumstances every year. Since I usually mention a number of times that tonight is Lag Baomer and it is already after the shkia, on other years I follow Horav Miller's Shlit'a advise and I ask the shliach tzibur to be motzi me with the brocho. As in this pandemic year we daven alone, that is not a possibility. If I just declare, that I don't want to be yotze with the mitzva when actually mentioning that it is Lag Baomet, will that help? Does it count if I forget later on that I had that intention and made such condition?
A. Indeed on question 1702 we addressed a similar shaila on someone teaching in shul after the shkia before maariv about Lag Baomer on the eve of that day. He mentioned many times the name Lag Baomer without any intention to be or not to be yotze. If he can still count after maariv with a brocho; to what we answered:
"Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that one in the above situation, although in principle he can recite the brocho, it is better if he would ask someone else to recite the brocho that night and have him in mind."
The Rov maintains that in your case, if you declare before the shiur, that you do not want to be yotze with the mitzva when you mention Lag Baomer as you speak, you will not comply then and you can count with a brocho later on. That is correct even if at the time of the shiur you did not remember the condition said.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/11/2020 3:13 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2666 In Camera On Camera
|
|
|
Q. An elderly person confined to his home, used to have a male attendant taking care of his needs, for a few hours a day. Due to the virus crisis, he quit, and now the only available help is a woman. He is very concerned for the issues of yichud with her. Is it permitted that while she is with him, he should turn on his phone and call a friend while the phone camera is on, so the friend can check on him from time to time?
Is that permitted equally in other situations of yichud, such as an office, for men and for women also?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that it is permitted in both cases. See similar questions 346, 828, 2469 and 2252.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/11/2020 2:19 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2665 Keep Your Hair On
|
|
|
Q. (Re- question 2664 above, on an operation to be performed on Lag Baomer). If he is advised to be operated on Lag Baomer, can he take a home haircut and shave on the night (Monday) of that day?
A. On question 161 – regarding the earliest time one can cut his hair on Lag Baomer. we wrote: "Remah (O.H. 493: 2) rules that one should wait until the morning of Lag Baomer day for having a hair cut. Mishna Berura (ibid. 10) explains that it refers to after the netz. However, he points out (ibid. 11) that there are Poiskim who permit a haircut on the night before, from Shaar Hatziun (ibid. 12) it seems that he does not agree with them.
Nitey Gavriel (Pesach 3, 49 n. 21) explains that the above depends on the minhag of reciting or not reciting Tachanun during Mincha erev Lag Baomer.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that even for those who permit hair-cutting on the night before, they definitely not include the time after the Plag before nightfall, despite having prayed Maariv after the Plag."
The Rov maintains that in our case he should wait if possible and cut his hair during the day. In need he may do so after alos hashachar (daybreak).
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/11/2020 1:48 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2664 Don't Lag the Healing of Lag Baomer
|
|
|
Q. My father who is in need of a hernia operation in about a month, due to the cancellation of another patient, was given his spot, which is on Lag Baomer. His operation is not that urgent and could wait.
Should he take the opportunity and do it early on Lag Baomer? Is that a correct thing to do?
A. Nitei Gavriel (Pesach 3: 42: 7) quoting from Segulos Yisroel in the name of the Arizal, mentions that Lag Baomer stands for the symbol of Hod ShebeHod, and is a prime day for refuos, healing, and brochos. Similarly, Tzemach Tzedek, Hilula D'Rashb"i, Lechem Shlomo,Sifsei Tzadikim and others maintain that refuos are granted on Lag Baomer. They mention, that the gematrya of the day also alludes to its unique power.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that he should better have the operation early on Lag Baomer. As mentioned the day has special segulos for yeshuos and refuos.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/11/2020 1:46 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2663 Words of Honor II
|
|
|
Q. My aunt passed away last week and there is no one to say kaddish for her. Due to the covid minyan restrictions, I find it very difficult to say kaddish. I heard that the Rov recommends in such a case learning mishnayos daily instead. Is that correct? How long do I have to do that? Is thirty days enough, or the whole year?
What happens if things go back to normal, do I go back to saying kaddish instead?
A. Remah (Y.D. 376: 4) rules that when there are no surviving sons, the minhag is that other relatives recite kaddish. Beis Yosef (Y.D. 403) maintains that when that is not a possibility, someone else should be hired to recite kaddish. (See Magen Avrohom 132: 2, Kaf Hachaim: 30 and others).
On a similar question (2601) we wrote: "Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that at this (covid) time (3/24/20), one should not attend a minyan outside of his home, even in someone's backyard.
For the purpose of reciting kaddish. It is better on these severe circumstances to learn Torah on the niftar’s name."
The Rov recommends that the mishnayos should be learned properly for the year. When iy"H the pandemic situation changes. one should recite kaddish in shul.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/10/2020 4:28 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2662 Does Hashem Listen When We Don't?
|
|
|
Q. As many read in your very important and informing answers, Horav Miller placed restrictions on where and how someone can daven with a minyan during these corona times. What happens if someone is paid for saying kaddish for a niftar and did so in a minyan that did not meet those requirements, did he comply with his obligation to say kaddish? If not, does he have to return the money?
How about if someone is standing while saying kaddish in someone's backyard without asking permission, does he still comply with the kaddish?
A. While blowing with a shofar without permission from the owner may be questionable even bedieved (after the fact), if not for the concept that the mitzva is listening and not the blowing itself, also we assume that a person is pleased that someone else complies a mitzva with his property. (See Shulchan Aruch O.H. 586: 2, and Mishna Berura 9). Sefer Chasidim (771) rules that one who davens with a siddur that belongs to another without his permission, has to repeat his tefila; however, other Poskim disagree.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion regarding our questions is that after the fact, he complies with the kaddish recital in both cases.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/10/2020 4:10 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2661 Third Seder on Shabbos
|
|
|
Q. ( Re-question 2660 above - This year (5780) Pesach Sheni falls on Erev Shabbos). We also have a minhag to eat an egg and maror, at that time. Should we do so on Leil Shabbos (Friday night)?
Is there a prohibition to eat on that Shabbos seuda roasted meat, as there is in the Pesach seder?
A. On question 2174 in regard to eating eating maror and an egg on Pesach Sheni with the matza, we wrote: "Piskei Teshuvos (492: n. 11) and Nitei Gavriel (Pesach 3: 57: n. 14) quote this minhag from Devar Yehoshua, Darchei Chaim Veshalom and others.
They add that some Chassidik Rebbes have a minhag to have a “Tish” and celebrate a seder on Pesach Sheni and indeed eat besides the matza, also maror and eggs. They mention that this is the minhag of Chabad, Belz, Satmar, Spinka and others, each with their own particular variations. They point out that in Nad’vorna they drink also four cups of wine.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that one should maintain his own minhogim and traditions."
On question 2175 regarding roasting meat for the Pesach Sheni seuda, we wrote: "Rivevos Efraim (2: 138) and Bein Pesach L’Shavuos (7:14) write that one should be careful when buying meat, not to say that it is for Pesach Sheni.
Rashash (Pesachim 53a) maintains that one should also abstain from eating roasted meat. However, Chazon Ovadiya (2: p. 178) asserts that one can be lenient, but should avoid roasting a complete animal, similar to the Korban Pesach.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that one can be lenient."
On this year, when the Pesach Sheni seuda for those who keep the minhag is on Leil Shabbos, Horav Shlomo Miller's opinion is that one can definitely be lenient.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit’a
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/8/2020 3:11 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2660 First Place for the Second Pesach
|
|
|
Q. This year (5780) Pesach Sheni falls on Erev Shabbos. Our minhag is to eat matzos on Pesach Sheini both during the afternoon, as it was then the time of bringing the Korban Pesach, and also in the night after, when it was eaten. Is it better this year to eat the matzos only on Leil Shabbos, as others do, to avoid eating a seuda before Shabbos?
A. On question 160 regarding the correct time for eating matza during Pesach Sheni we wrote: "There are different traditions in regards to eating matza on Pesach Sheini, or the “second Pesach” given to those who were unable to bring the first sacrifice of Pesach.
There are those who eat matza at the time the korban would have been brought, which is in the afternoon of the fourteenth of Iyar, ( Avnei Nezer as quoted in Klei Chemda, Vaetchanan). This seems to be the prevalent custom according to Nitey Gavriel (Peasch 3,57)
Others (Dvar Yehoshua 4,5 et. al.) maintain that the proper time would be at night, as that would have been the time for consuming the korban, in the days of the Bais Hamikdosh.
Some ingest the matza at both occasions. (Mikdash Yisroel, Shavuos p.141, mentions that this is the minhag of many Chasidim).
S’fas Emes, (Pesachim 89) offers a novel opinion; namely that the korban of Pesach Sheini, unlike the first, could be eaten also during the day.
And finally, there are the many who do not keep this minhag at all (Most S’fardim, Hagra in Maase Rav 181, and Lithuanian Jewry according to Rib’bos Ephraim 2,129)."
Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a advised for the ones who do keep this minhag to eat a kezais matza right after chatzos (half day) on Friday afternoon this year, since there are still many hours left until the Shabbos seuda begins.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/8/2020 2:48 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2659 More Than One Way to Spay a Cat
|
|
|
Q. Re- questions 2657,2658 above - Could there a better way to spay a cat, that won't involve all the above issues?
A. There may be another procedure for sterilization mentioned in the Talmud and Poskim know as "Kos shel Ikrin," or drinking a potion that can render a woman, man or animal infertile. This method of sterilization is only forbidden for males and is permitted for females.(See Igrois Moshe E.H. 1: 13, Teshuvos Vehanhogos C.M. 887). Some hold that this form of sterilization for males is forbidden on a Biblical level, while others maintain that it is only Rabbinically forbidden.
Zeutering is the Non-Surgical Alternative to Neutering. Zeuterin is a non-surgical sterilant for male dogs delivered via intratesticular injection. The active ingredient is zinc gluconate neutralized with arginine. The formulation causes permanent sterility in one treatment.
As of this time, there does not seem to be a practical drug that would render female animals totally infertile and an alternative to spaying. One should consult a veterinary on that respect. It is likely that eventually one will be developed and approved.
Bemare Habazak (6: 77) permits the use of hormonal inhibitors, in need even for male dogs, and on the onset for female animals.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is similar.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/6/2020 5:03 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2658 Gentile Cat Spaying
|
|
|
Q. Re- question above on having a female cat spayed. Can one ask a non-Jewish veterinarian to have the cat spayed?
A. Talmud (Baba Metzia 90b) quotes a debate if the prohibition of castration applies to Gentiles also. Poskim disagree as to what the Halacha is. Beis Shmuel (E.H. 5: 16) mentions that the Rambam, Rosh, Rashbo and Hagohos Maimonis, maintain that a Gentile is not included in the prohibition of sirus (castration). While the Smag and the Hagahot Oshri opine that castration is part of the Seven Noahide Mitzvos, that Gentiles are obliged to follow.
Beis Shmuel (ibid,) maintains that in doubt one should be stringent and prohibit non-Jews. However, Aruch Hashulchan (E,H, 5: 26 ) and others are lenient.
Since we are ordained in command of “You shall not place a stumbling block before a blind person," (Vayikra 19: 14). Shulchan Aruch (E. H. 5: 14) rules that it is prohibited to tell a non-Jew to castrate an animal, and if it was done we penalize the Jewish owner and force him to sell his animal to someone else so that he does not benefit from the sin.
Rema (ibid.) permits, if the non-Jew who bought the animal, instructs another Gentile to castrate the animal. Beis Shmuel explains that the reason it is permitted is that this constitutes a double "lifnei iver," and there is no prohibition of having someone help someone else commit a sin.
However, even if non-Jews are not included in this commandment, a Jew is not allowed to ask a non-Jew to do what he himself may not do. We are are familiar with this Rabbinical prohibition in Hilchos Shabbos as "Amira Leakum," and it applies to other prohibitions. Nevertheless, there are those who allow a double amira le'akum, as in our case. (Sho'eil U'meishiv 3: 1: 229, Chasam Sofer C.M. 185).
It has been quoted that the Chazon Ish permitted one to sell their animal to Gentile and instruct him to have another non-Jew castrate the animal. The Jew would then buy the animal back. There is a disagreement in contemporary Poskim whether it applies only to animals utilized for commercial purposes or even for private pets.
According to the above, spaying a pet may be permitted when one asks a Gentile to take the cat to a non-Jewish vet, to have it spayed.
Shevet Halevy (6: 204) maintains that on the onset, one should avoid telling a non-Jew to spay a cat unless in need. It would seem that, the above double instruction, would be permitted even lekatchila.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that one should preferable maintain our traditional ways and when possible abstain from owing any pets. However in need it may be permitted. See next question and question 2529.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/6/2020 5:01 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2657 Raining Cats
|
|
|
Q. Many of our friends are adopting pets for their elderly parents due to their isolation, during these difficult (covid) times. Is there a prohibition to have a female cat spayed?
A. Spaying is a surgical procedure performed by veterinarians to render female animals incapable of breeding by removing their reproductive organs. The operation, also called ovariohysterectomy, involves the removal of the ovaries, Fallopian tubes, and uterus. It corresponds to neutering in males, usually referred as castration or the complete removal of their testicles.
From the Torah text (Vayikro 22; 24) regarding korbonos, it would seem that the prohibition of castration applies only to male animals.
Poskim disagree regarding female animals if the prohibition is only Rabbinical (Rambam - H. Issurei Biah 16: 11, Shulchan Aruch E.H. 5: 11, Taz ibid. 6, Aruch Hashulchan ibid. 22, and others) or if it is even a Biblical proscription. (Hagra E.H. 5: 25 - 26).
Lev Aryeh (2: 34) rules regarding a doctor experimenting on female animals reproductive organs, that since most Poskim maintain that it is at least a Rabbinical prohibition, it is difficult to permit even in need.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/6/2020 4:59 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2656 Tight on the Leash
|
|
|
Q. Can one go out on Shabbat where there is no eruv, with one's toddler attached to him/her with a wristband safety leash?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that although, the leash may be needed for the safety of the toddler, since it is not an item that he commonly wears, it is not categorized as a malbush or piece of clothing and therefore not permitted.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/5/2020 5:29 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2655 Change for the Better
|
|
|
Q. I recently heard that Horav Miller Shlit'a changed his former pesak and now permits davening maariv in a porch minyan. Is that correct?
A. Indeed in question 2638 we wrote and quoted a letter from Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a permitting only davening mincha on porch and backyard minyonim and under very specific restrictions.
Although the conditions remain the same, the Rov permits now (5/4/20) davening maariv also, under those same restrictions.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/5/2020 3:55 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2654 Getting Out of Someone's Hair
|
|
|
Q. Re-question 2651 (Regarding someone unable to take a haircut before Pesach since the barbers were closed. If his long hair is bothering him and there may be also an issue with tefilin; can he take a haircut before Lag Baomer. We answered: Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that, although not taking a haircut now, may involve some strain and distress, we find longer periods of hair growth that are acceptable in Halacha. Therefore one should wait until Lag Baomer.)
Thank you, but I was asking about someone who follows the Arizal, where is a mere chumra, if he can be lenient and get a haircut earlier than Erev Shavous?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that since this is only a minhag lechumra (stringent tradition), one can be lenient during this unusual situation and take a haircut after Lag Baomer.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/5/2020 3:30 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
# 2653 Lost in the Fog?
|
|
|
Q. I noticed that when wearing a corona mask, it causes my glasses to fog up and I constantly have to remove my glasses to clean them. May I nevertheless wear the mask on Shabbos?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that since the mask is essential and we do not have a proper reshus horabim in most cities only a karmelis, there is, in need room to be lenient.
You may change to another type of mask or face cover that does not cause the fogging effect, or line the bottom of the glasses before Shabbos with tape.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a.
|
|
|
|
|
Posted 5/4/2020 2:56 PM |
Tell a Friend
| Ask The Rabbi |
Comments (0)
|
|
|
|
|
Important Numbers
