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# 4227 Blessed Women
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Q. Can women also take part on the blessing on the new fruit of the blooming trees?
A. Teshuvos Vehanhogos (1: 190) and others maintain that there is no obligation for women to leave their homes and seek the blooming trees to recite this blessing. (See Piskei Teshuvos 226: 1).
However, Poskim maintain that they can recite the brocho, especially during Shabbos.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is similar
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a
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Posted 4/27/2023 11:31 PM |
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# 4226 In Full Bloom
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Q. Is it better to wait to recite the blessing on the new fruit of the blooming trees on Shabbos and with more people?
A. On question 1708 we addressed the following similar questions:
“Since the days of Nissan are over can you still say the bracha for blooming trees with Hashem’s name after Lag Baomer?
Is it better to wait until Shabbath to recite it?
Is it better to recite it with a minyan?
Should one say it and have in mind all, as we do in kiddush?”
To what we answered: “On question 288 we wrote; This year, due to the earliness of Pesach, the blooming of trees at this latitude occurred very late on the Jewish calendar. Although “the days of Nisan” are mentioned in regards to reciting birchas hoilonos (Brochos 43b – Shulchan Oruch O.H. 226, 1), Poiskim maintain that when required it could be said earlier on Adar (Kerem Shlomo 226,1 – Shulchan Hatohor ibid. – Bais Hayotzer 12 et al.) or after Nisan. (Chasam Sofer , hagoos O.H. 226 – Zichron Yehuda – Magid Taaluma 43b – Nitei Gavriel, Pesach I, 6, 5) and even on Sivan (Aruch Hashulchan ibid. – Nitei Gavriel ibid, see also question 83 on this forum).
In regards to waiting until Shabbos on question 287 we wrote; Yalkut Yosef (Shabbos 3, 319,77) quotes some opinions that maintain that this brocho should not be recited on Shabbos either because by engaging one’s attention on the tree one might come to collect some fruit (Moed L’kol Chai 9), or by dint of a Cabalistic injunction on gathering “nitzoitzois” (spiritual sparks) from a tree on Shabbos (Kaf Hachaim 226, 4). However most Poiskim disagree and permit reciting this brocho on Shabbos. (Yalkut Yosef ibid. – Nitei Gavriel, Pesach I, 6,7).
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that you can wait until Shabbos (avoid contemplating the tree before) and recite together with a larger group or “b’rov am,” and also have it adjoined to the count of the daily needful Hundred Brochos.
The Rov maintains that no minyan is required for reciting this brocho. However, since we always maintain that “Berov Am Haddras Melreh” or we honor of the King, when many are present, it would be preferred to have others join.
The Rov maintains that each one should recite his own brocho.”
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a
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Posted 4/27/2023 11:29 PM |
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# 4225 Wash Away
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Q. When a Brit Mila of a baby is done on Yom Kippur and the traditional Metzitza with the mouth was done (Metzitza b'peh is when the Mohel or circumciser uses his mouth to suck some blood away from the baby's circumcision wound as an important part of the Brit Mila). Since it is a severe fasting day. how does the Mohel then wash his mouth from the baby’s blood in his mouth?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that the Mohel should swivel his mouth with the really non tasty isopropyl alcohol and then spit it
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Posted 4/27/2023 11:24 PM |
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# 4224 A True Tree?
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Q. Shalom Rav. Can one cut an Arovos tree when not needed, or since one uses it for the needs of Yom Tov Sukos it is considered similar to a fruit tree?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that it is permitted to be cut when the removing the tree is needed.
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Posted 4/27/2023 11:19 PM |
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# 4223 Had an Accident?
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Q. If one misses to daven Mincha not because he forgot or was in an accidental situation, but he just happened to be in an important business meeting were a large capital was involved, can he still daven Maariv twice?
A. Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 108: 1) rules that one who forgot to daven one of the Tefilos, should daven twice the next one to complete the missing Tefila. However, he rules that the above applies only when it was done by unintentionally forgetting or any other situation out of one’s control.
Shulchan Aruch (ibid 8) also includes the one who was engaged in his monetary business and could not stop since that would create a loss. However avoiding making money is not included.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that even in the most important of business meetings, one could ask to be excused to go and do his necessities and have the time to daven. Therefore, one should not daven Maariv twice.
However, as mentioned in hulchan Aruch (ibid 7) one may daven a Tefilas Nedava or a voluntary Tefila, if he can fulfill the required conditions for doing so
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Posted 4/27/2023 11:16 PM |
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# 4222 The Book on Psalms
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Q. Dear Rabbi; Is it correct to say Tehilim at night when visiting a dangerously ill or dying patient?
A. Birkei Yosef (O.H. 238: 2) quotes Medresh Tanchuma (Ki Sisa 36) that Moshe Rabbenu knew while learning the Torah in Mount Sinai, when it was day or night, depending if Hashem thought him the written Torah by day or the Mishna an Talmud at night.
The Arizal (Shaar Hamitzvos – Vaeschanan) mentions that the one learning the written Torah at night awakens the powers of Dinim and strict judgment, and should therefore be avoided.
Poskim disagree if this principle applies only to the Five Chumashim or it includes the complete Tanach. (Yafe Lalev 1: 238: 3, and others permit. However, the Chida (Chaim Shoal 2: 250 and others don’t).
Poskim also disagree if it includes Tehilim or not.
Pnei Boruch (2: 38) mentions that it is better to recite Tehilim after midnight. He also quotes a number of special chapters to be read. Yet he permits reading the complete Sefer
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Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that the common tradition in our days is to recite Tehilim for the ill at night.
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Posted 4/27/2023 11:11 PM |
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# 4221 Time to Take the Gloves Off
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Q. Someone who is doing a BBQ outside and because of the cold weather he is wearing leather gloves. If then touches some hot meat or other hot food directly, is there a problem that the skin of the gloves would make the hot kosher food not kosher?
Is there a problem, for someone using leather gloves in winter, to poor a hot coffee with milk when using those leather gloves since the hot milk coffee may spill over them?
A. Rema (Y.D. 87. 10) rules that the stomach of a Kosher animal when salted and dried to the point that it becomes dry as a piece of wood, it could be used for containing milk as wood would be. However, on the next Seif, Shulchan Aruch prohibits the above, when skins of not kosher animals are used.
Shach (ibid. 35) and other Poskim prohibit on the onset using non kosher animal skins to be in contact with kosher food. However, after the fact it may be permitted.
See Igrois Moishe (Y.D. 2: 27) prohibits gelatin made from totally dried non-kosher animal skins. (See also Pischei Teshuav ibid and Noda Beyehuda Y.D. 26).
Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion is that Lechatchila (on the onset) one should avoid using leather gloves in the above situations.
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Posted 4/27/2023 11:09 PM |
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# 4220 It’s About Time
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Q. We, who live in Eretz Yisroel, are expected to be in Toronto for the Shabbos of the 28th of Sivan. In Eretz Yisroel they will be leining Parashas Korach, while in Toronto they will be leining (reading) Parashas Sh'lach. If I could convince the better part of a Minyan of Torontonians to make with me a Minyan for Mincha that Shabbos, could I lein the entirety of Parashas Korach, splitting it into three Aliyos? if yes, are there any other things I should be careful to do or not to do?
Should I make sure to have finished Sh'nayim Mikro V'echod Targum for Parashas Korach before this K'ria by Mincha, or should I be finished earlier?
It is to be a שבת שבע ברכות בעזהי"ת for my niece. May I receive an Aliya that Shabbos morning when they lein Parashas Sh'lach? Or should I tell my brother-in-law that I'll be happy to daven for the Omud or get G'lila instead?
A. On a similar question 956 asking: “My son’s Bar Mitzvah is this year on Sivan 7. We here in Eretz Yisroel will be leining Parashas B’haalosecha on the following Sivan 12, while those outside of Eretz Yisroel will still read Parashas Naso (because Acharon shel Pesach is on Shabbos).
My father will be coming, im yirtzeh HaShem, from Canada for the Simchah. He will consequently lose Parashas Naso. Is there anything that he need do, and what?”
To what we answered: “Yom Tov Kehilchoso (9: n. 42) quotes Horav Eliashiv zt’l ruling in a similar situation that although there is no factual obligation to seek or create a special minyan to read the missing parsha, it is better to do so. He also quotes a similar p’sak that Horav Dovid Feinstein shlit’a mentioned in his father’s name, namely that a Ben Chutz L’aretz does not have to read when in Eretz Yisroel the Seder Haparshios of Chutz La’aretz, rather he follows local customs.
Ratz Katzvi (O.H. 1: 3) adds elucidation by explaining that the reading of the Torah is not a individual obligation but rather a communal one. It is the tzibur that creates the requirement of K’rias Hatorah and we therefore follow them in their reading.
A similar ruling can be found in Halichos Shlomo. (16: n. 26, See also Betzel Hachochmo 4: 151, 1: 2.)
Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion is similar; he also suggested that your father may read on the Shabbos prior to his departure (Parshas Bamidbar) by Mincha the complete parsha of Naso (only three aliyos; sh’lishi reads the rest of the parsha), if he finds a willing tzibur.”
In your case Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion is similar, and you can make with a Minyan for Mincha that Shabbos, and lein the entirety of Parashas Korach, splitting it into three Aliyos.
As far as Sh'nayim Mikro V'echod Targum for Parashas Korach before this K'ria. The Rov says that you ae not obliged but it is better. He also mentioned that you can receive an Aliya on Parshas Sh’lach.
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Posted 4/27/2023 11:07 PM |
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# 4219 The Family Tree?
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Q. Is it better to wait to recite the blessing on the new fruit of the blooming trees on Shabbos with all the family present and with more people?
A. On question 1708 we addressed the following similar questions:
“Since the days of Nissan are over can you still say the bracha for blooming trees with Hashem’s name after Lag Baomer?
Is it better to wait until Shabbath to recite it?
Is it better to recite it with a minyan?
Should one say it and have in mind all, as we do in kiddush?”
To what we answered: “On question 288 we wrote; This year, due to the earliness of Pesach, the blooming of trees at this latitude occurred very late on the Jewish calendar. Although “the days of Nisan” are mentioned in regards to reciting birchas hoilonos (Brochos 43b – Shulchan Oruch O.H. 226, 1), Poiskim maintain that when required it could be said earlier on Adar (Kerem Shlomo 226,1 – Shulchan Hatohor ibid. – Bais Hayotzer 12 et al.) or after Nisan. (Chasam Sofer , hagoos O.H. 226 – Zichron Yehuda – Magid Taaluma 43b – Nitey Gavriel, Pesach I, 6, 5) and even on Sivan (Aruch Hashulchan ibid. – Nitey Gavriel ibid, see also question 83 on this forum).
In regards to waiting until Shabbos on question 287 we wrote; Yalkut Yosef (Shabbos 3, 319,77) quotes some opinions that maintain that this brocho should not be recited on Shabbos either because by engaging one’s attention on the tree one might come to collect some fruit (Moed L’kol Chai 9), or by dint of a Cabalistic injunction on gathering “nitzoitzois” (spiritual sparks) from a tree on Shabbos (Kaf Hachaim 226, 4). However most Poiskim disagree and permit reciting this brocho on Shabbos. (Yalkut Yosef ibid. – Nitey Gavriel, Pesach I, 6,7).
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that you can wait until Shabbos (avoid contemplating the tree) and recite together with a larger group “b’rov am” and have it adjoined to the count of the hundred brochos.
The Rov maintains that no minyan is required for reciting this brocho. However, since we always maintain that “Berov Am Haddras Melreh” or we honor of the King, when many are present, it would be preferred to have others join.
The Rov maintains that each one should recite his own brocho.”
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a
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Posted 4/26/2023 10:34 PM |
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# 4218 What Counts to Count
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Q. Our grandfather who is an elderly patient is also undergoing treatment after a severe brain operation. He is sometimes conscious and alert. He asked to be helped by to count the Omer as he did all his life.
He can’t count himself, but he will repeat the words said to him including the bracha. We just want to know how we can tell that he’s mind is good enough for it.
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that for the purpose of counting Sefira if he responds correctly to some common questions it suffices.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised By Horav Dovid Pam Shlit’a,Horav Aharon Miller Shlit’a and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a
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Posted 4/23/2023 12:25 PM |
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# 4217 Who is on The Phone?
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Q. Dear Rov. I program my phone to remind me to count Sefira before I go to sleep in case I forgot. I don’t count in shul since we daven Maariv early.
Can I have the phone remind me also on Friday night since we are Mekabel (receive) Shabbat early?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that if it is not too loud and it is in a place where you will not reach it, is permitted.
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Posted 4/21/2023 10:48 AM |
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# 4216 Zoom Gali – Gali Zoom...
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Q. A Daf Hayomi shiur that zooms nightly, and after the end of the shiur it is already the correct time for Sefira counting, is it correct that all join and count together? Most davened Maaariv before the correct time for Sefira.
A. on question 2721 and others we wrote if one learned the Masechta to be finished and is on his way to the siyum he could join the siyum via telephone or online.
Therefore, if every participant in the siyum, eats his own seuda with his family and friends, it is considered a seudas mitzva. See also recent answer 4192 regarding a Siyum for an Avel on Erev Pesach via zoom.
Therefore, although one cannot recite a brocho for someone else on line and the ones that hear the brocho should also not answer Amen, it is better to perform a mitzva at the same time that others do. It is also beneficial since they may be reminded to count Sefira.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised By Horav Dovid Pam Shlit’a,Horav Aharon Miller Shlit’a and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a
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Posted 4/21/2023 10:46 AM |
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# 4215 Music to our Ears
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Q. Can someone who is in need to calm the nerves and find peace of mind train to play a musical instrument such as an electric keyboard during the Sefira days?
A. On question 2635 regarding if one may listen to music during sefira to avoid depression due to the current (covid) situation; we wrote: “The tradition not to listen to music during Sefira days has become widely accepted in our days, and according to Poskim it includes even non live music such as taped music. (Igrois Moshe O.H. 1: 166, Minchas Yitzchok, 1: 111, Oz Nidberu 8: 58, Yechave Daas 6:34, Tzitz Eliezer 15: 33, Kinyan Torah 2: 99 and many others). However, Chelkas Yaakov (1: 62) argues that an electronic device which did not exist at the time when the decree became accepted, cannot be included in the Gezera.
There are some exceptions to this minhag, such as listening to classical music On question 281 we wrote: Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that in principle serious or cheerless classical music would be permitted (during Sefira) as we do sing a sad tune even on Tisha B’av (Eli Tzion). However it is likely that while listening to a symphony, parts of it may meet the criteria of the mood markings of allegro, animato, or giocoso. It is therefore advisable to refrain from listening to all music, unless needed for therapeutic purposes.
On question 1305 we added that the same should apply to playing classical music on a piano or other instruments.
On question 1711 in regard to teaching dancing classes during Sefira, we wrote: “Mogen Avrohom (493: 1) rules that non-mitzva dancing is prohibited during Sefira days. However, Igrois Moshe (O.H. 3: 87) permits teaching instrumental music when it is done as a professional duty and not for enjoyment. See Naharos Eisan (p. 252) in regards to permitting singing and playing music for children in school.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that one should avoid if possible attending or teaching dancing classes during Sefira,”
On question 1312, regarding if one is allowed to have a telephone ringtone that is a segment of a song with musical instruments, we wrote: “There are Poiskim who permit listening to music that is not played for the sake of enjoyment or pleasure, as one who employs workers that listen to the radio as they work, or music that is played for a child to calm him to sleep. (Nitei Gavriel , Bein Hametzorim ch. 15, 8-13). Some Poiskim understand the music prohibition as only what conduces to joy and dancing, and permit classical music, played for soothing and comforting the soul. (Shoalin Vedorshim p. 245). However, others disagree.
Similarly they permit to play music to calm a young child, or to listen to music while driving, if the purpose of the music is to keep the driver alert.
Shoishanas Yisroel (Ben Hametzorim 1: 18) mentions that one should change the ringtone of his phone, if it was recorded for the purpose of joy.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that in the onset, one should avoid this type of ringtone the year around. However, once set it does not have to be removed.”
On question 1401 regarding listening to a happy tune on the phone while being placed on hold, we added: “Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit’a pointed out that most people do not enjoy being placed on hold, no matter what music is being played.”
On question 1390, addressing if one can listen to tapes of chazanos of tefilos, during the three weeks, if one is interested in knowing the nusach and the nigunim, when one davens for the Amud on Shabbos or Yomim Noraim, we wrote:
"Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that in principle if they are not melodies of simcha and joy, rather the normal nigunim that a chazan or a baal tefila sing by the amud, that express more sentiment, fervor and emotion than happiness and delight, they are permitted to listen to or sing even during the tefilos of the nine days, especially if one’s intention is only for learning them. The fact is that even on Tisha Beav we do sing Keli-Tzion. However, when listening to chazonus, the nigunim may change suddenly to happy and joyful to be avoided songs.
Nitei Gavriel (Pesach 3: 53: 7), Hilchos Chag B’chag (p.63), Halichos Shlomo, (Moadim 2).”
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that in your case it would also be permitted.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised By Horav Dovid Pam Shlit’a,Horav Aharon Miller Shlit’a and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a
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Posted 4/21/2023 10:44 AM |
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# 4214 Great Grains of Enlightment II
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Q. Hello Rav, My wife lights Shabbat candles with edible kosher olive oil every week. Just before Pesach I noticed in the COR magazine that olive oil requires a Pesach Hechtsher. I was wondering if the olive oil she uses exclusively for lighting would also need to be special for Pesach. If the concern is a kitniyot issue, would the Halacha be different for us Sephardim?
A. On question 4190 regarding if someone who usually lights Neiros Shabbos and Yom Tov using oil, can light during Pesach with Kitniyos Oil, we wrote: “Mishna Berura (453: 10) rules that in principle it is permitted since the Kitniyos prohibition applies only in eating them, and not to deriving benefit from them which is allowed.
However, he adds that it is apparent that people are usually stringent in using such oil for candle lighting, since the Kitniyos grain could actually contain some chometz grains mixed into it.
Yet Poskim permit, when the oil used has a proper Hechsher and is used for Sephardim that permit Kitniyos.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that it is permitted, yet it is preferred to keep the oil container with those
lights, properly separated from the food. (See also Piskei Teshivos ibid 7).”
The same would obviously apply to Sephardim.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised By Horav Dovid Pam Shlit’a,Horav Aharon Miller Shlit’a and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a
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Posted 4/21/2023 10:40 AM |
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# 4213 Money Talks
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Q.Hello Rav, I recently heard a story about a Frum Yid that went to visit his dying Non-Frum brother and declined accepting a large sum of money from him because the brother had been involved in business ventures that were not necessarily closed on Shabbat.
I'm wondering if this was a stringency he imposed on himself or if this is the actually Halacha. For example, if a non Frum Jew that sometimes works on Shabbat gave me a gift of some cash, would I be required to decline it? If its not prohibited, is there any room be be Machmir to decline the gift, even if the money is much needed for the Frum family? Is that considered a pious act? Thanks!
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that if the money is to be used for Tzedaka and helping the poor and the one’s in need, it can be used.
However, if it is to be invested on material things for a shul building, a Sefer Torah, Tefilin or similar objects of Kedusha it should not be accepted.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised By Horav Dovid Pam Shlit’a,Horav Aharon Miller Shlit’a and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a
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Posted 4/21/2023 10:38 AM |
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# 4212 A Quick Shave
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Q. If an elderly patient is required to have an Electroencephalogram (EEG) and has long hair and the physicians said in his case it is better to cut the hair shorter, but it can wait until after Lag Baomer. Is it better to wait or it really does not matter?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that it is permitted and one does not have to wait at all.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised By Horav Dovid Pam Shlit’a,Horav Aharon Miller Shlit’a and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a
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Posted 4/21/2023 10:36 AM |
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# 4211 Put on Paper
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Q. When someone places a piece of paper or a tissue into a Siddur as a bookmark to save the place and keeps it there for a while, can that be thrown away? How long would that be to make a difference?
A. It would depend on the intention and the nature of the material used for the bookmark. If it is only temporary and it will be discarded promptly as usually a tissue is, it likely will not become an object of Mitzva. Not so if it is a more permanent and dedicated cardboard piece.
However, one should not use a Sefer or Siddur as a place to store tissues which are going to be used mainly for one’s body cleaning, (or were used already).
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is similar.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised By Horav Dovid Pam Shlit’a,Horav Aharon Miller Shlit’a and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a
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Posted 4/21/2023 10:35 AM |
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# 4210 A Close Shave?
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Q. I have hair that grows on my face under my eye. I was told it may be a problem to shave that high up. Is there an Issur (prohibition) to shave so high up?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that it is considered the eye and not included in other shaving prohibitions, similar to the hair in the nose.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised By Horav Dovid Pam Shlit’a,Horav Aharon Miller Shlit’a and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a
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Posted 4/21/2023 10:33 AM |
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# 4209 Feel the Squeeze?
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Q. See question above. Also curious about S’chita (squeezing prohibited during Shabbos). Is it an issue for squeeze bottles (or eye drop dispensers) on Shabbos?
How about if some of the drops fell on a tissue next to the eye, can I squeeze it back into my eye?
Is it better, if someone else places the drops on the eyes of the patient?
A. Poskim permit squeezing liquids from a plastic bottle since they are not absorbed by the plastic material.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that if if some of the drops fell on a tissue next to the eye, they cannot be squeezed back to the eye, since the tissue is absorbent.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised By Horav Dovid Pam Shlit’a,Horav Aharon Miller Shlit’a and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a
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Posted 4/21/2023 10:32 AM |
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# 4208 An Eye View
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Q. Prescription post surgery. I have two prescriptions eye-drops for post surgery, that I have to take 3-4 times a day. Is there any problem for Shabbos?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that if it is medically required it is permitted.
However, one should consult with the doctor if at least the last drops can be administered after Shabbos ends.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised By Horav Dovid Pam Shlit’a,Horav Aharon Miller Shlit’a and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a
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Posted 4/21/2023 10:28 AM |
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