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# 3847 A Cover Story
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Q. See question above: Should one cover the phone, so he won't look at it?
A. The above is recommended.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 8/19/2022 12:41 AM |
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# 3846 See the Phone?
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Q. Hello Rov. in question 3841regarding a small screen that constantly shows what is happening at the Kotel Hamaaravi via a live camera available online as a Zecher Lechurban. You ruled that it should be turned off during Shabbat. I wonder, if someone left his cell phone on during Shabbat and it rings when a message comes in, can one read that message without touching the phone?
A. On question 3483 regarding if one is allowed to program his cell phone to vibrate or turn on its light for a short time in order to wake him up on Shabbat morning, we wrote: "Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that if the cell phone is not placed next to him and there is no likelihood that he may without thinking turn it off before he becomes wide awake, it is permitted. However, The Rov recommended to acquire the kosher Shabbos alarm clock.
On question 1523 regarding using an Apple 3 watch on Shabbos that has internet and phone connectivity, when those features are turned off and only the time and temperature shows, we wrote: "Although YalkutYosef (4: 51, p. 213) Shemiras Shabbos Kehilchoso and others (see above question) permit the use of computerized watches, they refer to the basic models of yesteryear, not the complex ones available today.
Horav Shlomo Mille's Shlit'a opinion is that one should avoid using them, even when all features are off and the buttons taped. The reason being that they more resemble and are used as a digital phone or mini tablet, than as just a permissible time piece."
By the same reason one should avoid reading the messages that appear on a cell phone left on during Shabbos.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 8/19/2022 12:39 AM |
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# 3845 A New Kind of Hoisafah?
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Q. Last Shabbos due to the fact that many of our attendants to shul are on vacation, the temporary Gabay mistakenly called for Hagba'ah and Gelilah (raising and dressing the Sefer Torah, done at the end of the reading) before the one called for the reading of Maftir had the opportunity to actually read the Torah.
Obviously, the Sefer Torah had to be placed again on the Bimah, untied and uncovered to have the Maftir portion,read again. Then Hagba'ah and Gelilah had to be repeated. In this most unusual case do the same people who erroneously performed the first lifting also have to repeat and do the second or can others be honored now?
A. Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a maintains that others can be called for the second Hagba'ah and Gelilah.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 8/19/2022 12:36 AM |
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# 3844 Cook the Bug?
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Q. See question above. Does the fact that the corn on the cub was very well cooked at least remove the Biblical prohibition of eating a worm, since it probably got decomposed, mushed or shrunk? If that is correct, then the Safek or doubt if there are any bugs should be permitted, since it is now only a Rabbinic prohibition.
A. Horav Yaakov Hirschman Shlit'a and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a maintain that the fact that there were basic physical changes done to the insect's body by cooking it, does not alter the fact that is still is a prohibited item. This is similar to cooked non kosher meat etc.
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Posted 8/19/2022 12:33 AM |
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# 3843 Bug Off
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Q. Dear Rabbi I heard that one should abstain from eating fresh corn on the cob in our days, because of the impending number of insect contamination. Is that true?
A. Small thrips (white/yellowish) and aphids can sometimes be found on the husk and can infest the kernels and hide underneath. See COR website on Information Regarding Corn on the Cob, July 6, 2012 and the procedure that should be followed.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 8/19/2022 12:29 AM |
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# 3842 Let the Happy Times Begin
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Q. Thanks Rov for answering last question so promptly. Someone was offered by his physician to have a leadless pacemaker installed on the week after Tisha Beav but before Tu Beav. The procedure is not urgent, should he preferable wait until the end of the month of Av or at least until after Tu Beav, when the Mazal is more propitious?
A. On question 1801 we were asked the following: The Mishna Berura (551,1), says that “Mishenichnas Av Memaatin Besimcha” (When the month of Av begins we should reduce joy), applies until Rosh Chodesh Elul. Does that mean that one should continue with feelings of sadness and sorrow for the Churban during the whole month of Av?
To what we answered: Actually, the Mishna Berura (ibid.) mentions the whole month of Av in regards to avoiding a court case with a Gentile during the month of Av, because the month is not of good mazal. Even on that he quotes the Korban Nessanel, that one should abstain only at least after Tisha Beav.
Kaf Hachaim (ibid. 1), Aruch Hashulchan (ibid. 11) and others maintain that the tenth of Av is also included.
However, other Poskim are of the opinion that one should abstain until after Shabbos Nachamu, and from then one may attend weddings (Mincha Elozor 3: 66) or until after Tu Beav, whichever is first (Hisorerus Hateshuva 2: 171).
Others mention only Tu Beav as the limit of restrictive joy. (Hagoos Chasam Sofer, gilyon O.H. ibid., Yafe Lalev quoted by Kaf Hachaim ibid.).
On question 1406 in regards to postponing a necessary medical surgery on the third week of the month, we wrote “Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 551: 1) rules that from the beginning of the month of Av one should minimize joy. He adds that it is a month when the mazal is inferior and unfortunate (reiya mazleh), and one should avoid going to trial on this month. Beir Heitev (ibid 2) explains that from the Talmud (Taanis 29a) it would seem that it applies to the complete month. Mishna Berura (ibid. 2) quotes from the Zohar that at least one should abstain until after Tisha Beav.
Kedushas Levi mentions that the month Av is divided into two distinct sections. Part one belongs to Arur (accursed, implied by the alef of Av) and part B stands for baruch (blessed, inferred on the beis of Av), and this lat one contains good mazal.
Chasam Sofer (Droshos 2: p. 331) maintains that a new month begins with Tisha Beav and is named Menachem. Tisha Beav is day one of that new month (See Yerushalmi Taanis 4: 5, and Yechezkel 26: 1; It came to pass in the eleventh year on the first of the month, that the word of Hashem came to me).
However, Machazik Brocho (Chida 551) and other follow the Beir Heitev’s opinion that the “reiya mazleh” extends for the complete month.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that in need a person can be lenient after Assara Beav. (Tenth of Av).”
Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a maintains that it can be done immediately after Tisha Beav.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 8/16/2022 4:56 PM |
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# 3841 Framing the Picture Frame
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Q. Dear Rov Shlit'a. Is it correct to place as a Zecher Lechurban (remainder to the destruction of the Bet Hamikdash) in our family room a small screen that constantly shows what is happening at the Kotel Hamaaravi via a live camera available online, since it gathers the attention of all. Is that advisable?
Can it be left on also on Shabbat?
A. Horav Yaakov Hirschman's Shlit'a and Horav Aharon Miller's Shlit'a opinion was that it is proper to do for those who use that type of communication.
You may add a frame to the screen that contains written words of remembrance of the Churban
Regarding living it on during Shabbos on question 1791 addressed the following question: "We have in our family room a very large screen that serves as a virtual picture frame. It changes according to the times we program it, into different scenes, images and pictures of nature that we greatly enjoy. We also display family photos, portraits etc. Can you during the nine days, change the images into new ones?
I once asked my local Rabbi about it staying on during Shabbat and he permitted it, if the controls are covered and inaccessible. Does HoRav Shlomo Miller agree?"
To what we answered: "Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that since the new picture displayed is only virtual and not real, it is not prohibited. However, to maintain and uphold the spirit of sobriety and sorrow that permeates and pervades during this period, it should better be left until after Tisha Beav.
The Rov also permits leaving on during Shabbos the picture displayed on the screen, if it does not change and stays the same during the complete Shabbos. He also maintains that the controls should be covered and inaccessible."
In our case, since it is a live camera. Horav Yaakov Hirschman's Shlit'a and Horav Aharon Miller's Shlit'a opinion are that it should not be left on, during Shabbos.
See also question 2334.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 8/11/2022 10:41 PM |
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# 3840 Indicate how to Meet your Mate
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Q. We have a minhag that we do a Seuda Leiluy Nishmas Reb Yonasan Ben Uziel together with other families of friends on Tu Bav since Seforim say that it is a Segula for finding the right Shiduchim for our children. This year since Tu Beav is Erev Shabbos, can the Seuda be done on Friday night?
A. Indeed as the Talmud (end of Taanis) mentions, one of the reasons why Tu B'av was considered one of the two greatest Yomim Tovim in our tradition is due to the fact that Shiduchim were obtained on that day
There is a minhag for some to make a Seuda during Tu Beav (Karlin Beis Aharon and others. See Nitei Gavriel 98: 7, and question above).
The Arizal also writes that Tu B’Av is a Segula day of to merit finding a Shiduch. Many also visit the Kever of the Tanna Reb Yonasan Ben Uziel in Amuka and daven for finding soon the correct mate.
It stands to reason since you have to prepare for the Shabbos Seuda on Friday, it is also considered a Tu B'av Seuda.
Horav Yaakov Hirschman's Shlit'a and Horav Aharon Miller's Shlit'a opinion is similar.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 8/11/2022 10:37 PM |
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# 3839 Too Early an Invitation?
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Q. I had an issue with the fellow in charge of printing the monthly magazine of our shul. They publicize the forthcoming Smachot as weddings, Bar Mitzvas etc. Since I'm marrying off my daughter a few weeks after the end of the Yamim Tovim, the fellow told me that it is too early to place my wedding announcement on the issue publicized before Rosh Hashana because there will be a new magazine printed after and still before the wedding. Yet it is far better for my family to have our Simcha publicized on the far more read issue before Rosh Hashana. Who is right?
A. One may point to the fact that Seforim write that from Tu Beav on, one can already greet his friends with the blessing of "Kesiva Vechasima Tova" that applies to Rosh Hashana. Imrei Yosef mentions that that greeting has the same Gemtriya of Tu Beav (Michtam Ledovid p. 35, Otzar Halochos p. 17: n. 16, Nitei Gavriel and others).
Therefore on may argue that at least six weeks before the occasion, greetings could already be said.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 8/11/2022 10:35 PM |
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# 3838 Guest to Honor
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Q. Given the option, is there a greater mitzva of Hachnassat Orchim or inviting guest to one's home for men guest or women guest?
A. Bikurei Shai (Avos 1: 5) explains the saying of Yose ben Yochanan: "Let your house be wide open, and let the poor be members of thy household." Followed by "Engage not in too much conversation with women" meaning that it may indeed be preferred to welcome lone women more than men, when place is limited. Otherwise, one should follow the ways of Avrohom Ovinu ans Sarah Imenu, that invited both and each took care of their own.
In general we find that the Torah mentions to care for an Almanah or widow and does not mention an Alman at all, who can usually take care of himself.
Horav Yaakov Hirschman's Shlit'a is that the above has other factors that should be considered such as the age of the sons at home, etc.
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Posted 8/11/2022 10:34 PM |
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# 3837 Happy or Not?
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Q. One that has the family tradition to fast on the day of the Yohrzait of a dear one. If the first Yohrzait day is this coming Friday 'Tu Beav'; Does he fast?
If he does not, is it proper to make a Siyum and a Seuda?
A. Mishna Berura (573: 7) quotes Magen Avrohom who rules that usually in a day when no Tachanun is recited, one does not fast either, and it includes Tu B'av.
There is a minhag by some to make a Seuda during Tu B'av (Karlin Beis Aharon and others. See Nitei Gavriel 98: 7).
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Posted 8/11/2022 10:29 PM |
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# 3836 Between Life and Death
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Q. There is a tradition in our family to invite our deceased grandfathers to weddings and other S'machot by placing an invitation to the occasion at the Matzeva, usually in the container where the candles are lit. A member of our visiting relatives wants to place an invitation to their wedding during Shabbat as that is the only day she can do it. Is it permissible?
A. The above should be avoided for two reasons, Firstly. as addressed on question 3739 on visiting Kevarim on Erev Shabbos or during Shabbos we wrote: "On Erev Shabbos the answer is that it is permitted, however on Shabbos and Yom Tov it is not.
The Arizal (Shaar Hayichudim) argues that on Shabbos the Neshomos of the Tzadikim are not in contact with their earthly abode.
Mishmeres Sholom (5: 29), Nitei Gavriel (Avelus 83: 2) and others permit to visit Kever Avos (burial ground of forefathers) and Tzadikim to pray for someone who is in life danger, during Shabbos or Yom Tov."
Our Rabbonim pointed out that additionally it is prohibited since one will be carrying an object (the invitation) where there is no valid Eruv.
Even if there is an Eruv in the city, the cemetery with its protective fence stand as a separate entity, where you cannot carry during Shabbos.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav
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Posted 8/11/2022 10:28 PM |
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# 3835 Get a Good Name
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Q. I lead a group that is building a new shul and of course most of the work involved is raising the funds needed. From experience we know that it is easier to get contributions when a name is given to an important article to be acquired, such as the Aron Hakodesh, Bimah etc. Is it correct to try to attach a donors name to other common items such as rows of seats, shtenders and even carpets?
A. Horav Dovid Pam Shlit'a maintains that it is propitious to attach donors names to all items contributed. The source is the Remah (Y.D. H. Tzedaka)
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Posted 8/9/2022 3:28 PM |
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# 3834 Draw the Curtain
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Q. There was a disagreement in our shul as to when to put back the Poroches (curtain in front of the Aron Hakodesh) that is removed during Tisha Beav. Is it after Chatzos (midday) or at the time one begins Maariv. What is correct.
A. There are different traditions. Some maintain that it is replaced after Chatzos or for Mincha. (Mishulchan Avoseinu p. 273, Nessivos Hamarav - Morocan Traditions p. 213 and others). Others replace it for Maariv at the end of the Taanis, as is the minhag of the Toronto Kolel and many other congregations.
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Posted 8/9/2022 11:31 AM |
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# 3833 A Fast Break?
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Q. Dear Rabbi: If someone had to take pills with some water during Tisha Beav as permitted by Halacha due to his medical condition, is he still considered as fasting and can still recite Anenu or get an Aliya LaTorah?
A. Mishna Berura (568: 5) rules that if one drank less than a Meloh Lugmav (or one cheekful) he is still considered as fasting and has to complete the Taanis.
A Meloh Lugmav is often referred to as Rov Revi’is or the majority of a Revi'is (about 1.27 fl. oz. or 38 ml lechumra).
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Posted 8/9/2022 11:26 AM |
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# 3832 Drinks on the House
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Q. At the end of the fast of Tisha Beav that this year will be delayed until Sunday, before one makes Havdala can one drink some soda water when very thirsty, if that is all what is available in Shul?
A. Shulchan Aruch (299: 1) rules that one may drink water before reciting Havdalah at the end of Shabbos.
However, Poskim debate if that permission applies to sparkling soda water that one drinks reciting a brocho, even when not thirsty, because of the pleasantness and good flavor it has. (Shevet Hakehosi 2: 124). Other Poskim are lenient (See Piskei Teshuvos ibid. quoting Shalmas Chaim 273).
Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a maintain that when possible one should be stringent, and just drink tap water.
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Posted 8/9/2022 11:20 AM |
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# 3831 Sing to a Different Tune?
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Q. I usually sing during Shacharis the Shirah of Oz Yashir with great joy as mentioned in Halacha. Is that correct also on Tisha Beav?
A. On question 135 regarding reciting the Shira with joy during a time of Aveilus, we wrote: "Zohar (B’shalach and Terumah) and Midrash, quoted by many Poiskim, exalt the ones who recite Shiras Hayam with great joy, with detailed care, and with its cantillations. They are considered as if they experienced themselves the Exodus of Mitzraim and Hashem saves them and forgives all their sins. (Pri Chodosh, Mishna Berura 53, et. al.)
Because of the inherent requirement to recite the Shira with happiness, some Poiskim advise to refrain from saying it in a mourner’s house or on the 9 of Av (Tur O.C. 559, Bais Yosef and Darchei Moshe ibid.). However, the accepted tradition is to say it including when the avel himself leads.
Meiri (Taanis 31,a) after quoting the view of the ones who don’t recite Shiras Hayam, writes that he does not see any benefit in their opinion. Since all agree that the psalms of Pesukey Dezimra are said, similarly other terms of praise, inspiration and awakening for Tefilah can be equally recited.
Halacha (O.C. 223,3), states that two contradicting blessings, Sheheyanu, said in joy and Dayan Emes, said in mourning could be recited in the same occasion, as when a father dies and the son inherits his estate. We find a similar Medresh on Akeidas Ytzchok (Bereishis 22,11) that relates how tears were flowing from Avrohom Ovinus eyes, yet he performed the Akeida and followed Hashem’s decree with great happiness. An analogous aphorism in the Talmud (Brochos 54a) states, that one should bless Hashem for the dreadful things in life as he blesses for the good ones. The Talmud explains that it refers to accepting them all with joy. It is obvious that a person who is in mourning can still maintain a degree of joy in his hearth.
Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit’a explained that a person may be in joy for having had Yetziat Mitzraim in the past and be expecting, with joy too, the future redemption, yet he may be now in a sate of temporary mourning."
The same applies, as mentioned to Tisha Beav.
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Posted 8/9/2022 11:06 AM |
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# 3830 Learning about Learning
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Q. Someone who delivers a Daf Hayomi and in this year it will be on Sunday. Since usually he group learns two dafim on Sunday (Shabbos and Sunday dafim), it will be tough later on to catch up.
Is there a 'Heter' (permission) to learn the dafim on Tisha Beav, but including with them how they would apply in cases of Avelus or mourning?
A. Horav Dovid Pam Shlit'a stressed that learning the Halochos of Avelus or mourning although permitted during Tisha Beav, (Shulchan Aruch O.H. 551: 2) should not be used to permit other non related Torah learning. Only Torah material that relates directly to Avelus or the Churban of the Beis Hamikdash is permitted. See Piskei Halochos 554: 4 n. 16.
However Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit'a pointed out that some Chassidic congregations learn the Daf after Chatzos (midday).
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Posted 8/4/2022 10:43 PM |
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# 3829 Ready to Wear?
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Q. Dear Rov. I have a new pair of tennis shoes that I bought some months ago, but never used, (the old ones had to be discarded). Can I use them during Tisha Beav? Is it better to put them on during the Nine Days so they will not be new for Tisha Beav, or it does not matter since as is, new clothes are also no to be used during the Nine days. What is correct?
A. Kovetz Halochos and other Poskim rule that it is permitted when needed to wear new tennis shoes or similar permitted footwear, during Tisha Beav itself.
In our case, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a are ot the opinion that it is better to wear them first on the days before Shabbos Chazon.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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# 3828 A Hard Pill to Swallow
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Q. Kvod Harav. One that is permitted to take his necessary pills in Tisha Beav before he goes to bed. In a regular year he takes them before the Taanis begins. What should he do this year. He usually avoids taking them on Shabbat and waits until Motze Shabbat. So this year what is better, taking them on Shabbat or on Tisha Beav Motze Shabbat?
A. One may argue that it is better to delay an act that may be prohibited as much as possible and take the pills after the end of Shabbos on Tisha Beav.
There is an additional possibility of taking the pills on this particular occasion after the Shekia during Bein Hashmosos, a time of doubt whether it belongs to Shabbos or Tisha Beav.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that it is better to take them during Shabbos. Horav Yaakov Hirschman Shlit'a is similar.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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