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# 3533 A Bad Egg?
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Q. Is a chicken egg that is missing the yolk and the inside is totally white kosher?
A. P'ri Chodosh (Y.D. 86: 1) rules that the egg should not be eaten. However, if it was mixed with others one can be lenient.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is similar.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/28/2022 12:15 AM |
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# 3532 identity Unknown
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Q. Hi Rabi, I have a half brother of my father that we don't know if he is still living or not. Due to what would be his age, the most probable answer is that he was niftar (would have been over 120). He used to live in Cuba, and he remained there when the last member of our family left the country. Over the years we have tried many ways of contacting him and trying to find him with no luck. We would like to do a limud for his Neshama and say the Kaddish. Two issues:
1. We don't have a date of death, or a confirmation of death. Can we say Kaddish on his behalf?
2. We don't know the name of his mother (he was Sefaradi and we use the name of the mother). He was the son of my grandfather's first wife who died in childbirth. Should we use his name and the name of Sarah Imeinu?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that you should choose a day of fasting, preferably Shiva Asar Betamuz and set that day as a Yohrzait to recite Kaddish and honor his name.
Horav Dovid Pam Shlit'a maintains that in this case the name of the father that is known should be used, instead of the general Sarah Imenu name.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/28/2022 12:13 AM |
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# 3531 Be in Tune with the Tune
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Q. One of the famous 10 Nigunim composed by the Baal HaTanya is a very simple melody with words. However, the words are two halves of two seemingly unrelated Pesukim:
K'ayyol Taarog Al Afikei Moyim (Tehilim 42:2)
V'hoyu L'totafos Bein Einecho (Vo'Eschanan 6:8)
Could the Rav provide some connection between these two verses?
A. Answer contributed by Rav Meir Wagner Shlit'a.
Introduction to this niggun by Sefer Haniggunim
The famous Chassid, Reb Shmuel Grunem Esterman z”l was a mashpia in Tomchei Temimim Lubavitch. He heard this niggun from an elderly Chossid who was part of a group who sang before the Alter Rebbe.
When he was a young boy, this chossid was blind. His father brought him to the Alter Rebbe in Liozna to ask for a bracha and a cure. As his father made his request, the Alter Rebbe opened a Zohar and told the boy to start reading. At first the boy saw the words but they were blurry. But when the Alter Rebbe urged him, “read loudly!” The boy’s eyes were opened and he began to read normally.
His father left him in Liozna, and since the boy had a great talent for music the Alter Rebbe had him join his choir.
During that time, this chossid heard the niggun K’ayol Ta’arog from the Alter Rebbe, who would sing it at frequent intervals with profound dveikus.
R’ Shmuel Grunem Esterman explained that the beginning of this niggun is the cry of the neshamah wanting to rise from this world and connect to Divinity (rotzoi). The response is the second part of the niggun: the mitzvah of Tefillin. This is the return (shuv), drawing Divinity down, connecting one with Hashem in this world. In this vein, the head tefillin draw down the Daled Mochin, as explained in Kabalistic and Chassidic texts.
כְ'8;א'3;י'4;'8;ל ת'3;'8;עֲר'5;ג ע'3;ל אֲפ'0;יק'1;י מ'4;י'0;ם (תהילים מב, ב’) וְה'4;יו'8; לְט'5;ט'4;פ'5;ת ב'1;'8;ין ע'1;ינ'2;יך'4; (דברים ו’, ח’).
“As a ram cries longingly for rivulets of water” (Tehillim 42:2) “And they shall be for ornaments between your eyes” (Devarim 6:8).
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/28/2022 12:07 AM |
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# 3530 Grab a Chair?
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Q. On question 3523 regarding if one is allowed to seat on the chair of an Eishes Chover, we wrote: "Shaarei Tzion quoting Horav Chaim Kanievsky Shlit'a (Hilchos Eishes Chover 17 p. 278) rules that another woman should not seat in that chair.
In a shul where the chair of the deceased long time serving Rabbi was kept as a honorarily remembrance to his name, in a corner of the Mizrach, since we say that Eishes Chover is like her husband the Chover, should her chair also be kept in the Ezras Noshim in a similar way?
A, Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that, it would seem an extreme act and a minhag not usually done and preferably avoided.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/28/2022 12:05 AM |
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# 3529 A Clone Alone?
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Q. Re- question 3527 above. Since parties as very interested in the cloning of race wining horses and animals of endangered species in danger of extinction, could someone clone a Parah Aduma? Does a cloned animal maintain all the Halachot of a regular born animal?
A, Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that cloning would not be permitted for creating a Parah Adumah or for the rest of Korbonos. However, the cloned animal would be kosher for eating.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/28/2022 12:04 AM |
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# 3528 Poor Like a Cat
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Q. Hi Rabbi Bartfeld, I hope you and your family are doing well. I am coming to you with a shaila.
I’ve had my cat for close to 12 years, ever since she was a baby. I love her deeply.
On December 24, 2021, the cat had several seizures throughout Shabbat. After Shabbat the only Veterinarian that was available on December 25, 2021 was over zoom. The vet was in the U.S and since I suspect there isn’t a lot of money to be made since I am not there, she told me the following:
The cat is close to 12 years old, and chances are she developed partial seizures and recommended for me to contact a local vet to put her on anti seizure medication. She also told me to be careful, that at her age, these seizures are probably coming from something neurological, either in the spine or a brain tumour, and that there is little chance of a cure.
- Ever since, I have been in and out of veterinarian offices and hospitals and they put her on anti seizure pills. They looked like they were working but the seizures have now come back.
- I called the vet and they told me that I need to take her to a neurologist ($300) who will recommend a full MRI that will cost me an extra ($3000).
- The thing is that apart from the cost, I don’t this helps, since the MRI will just either confirm that it’s a brain tumour that will cost maybe another $10,000 to have it removed with no guarantees of survival on a cat that is already at the end of its life, or they will say that it’s inconclusive and to continue to give the same anti-seizure pills that I am already giving her.
- I briefly spoke to Rabbi Deitsch at the Chabad house that I am going to now and he told me not to put down the cat until the Vet tells me it’s necessary.
I am in a bind. Can you please tell me how I should proceed, or at least do you know a veterinarian in the community who can give me good advice who won’t try to fleece me for more money?
Wishing you and your family a Shabbat Shalom!
A. On question 1427 we addressed the following Shailah: "We are a family of Bnei Torah but we have had a cat for many years that grew up with our children and is like part of the family. The cat is old and sick, the vet says he has a kind of animal cancer and should be put down. We don’t know if it is suffering or not, should we follow his instructions? The vet says to have the cat cremated, is that correct or should we netter bury it in our back yard? Thanks so much for your advise."
To what we answered: "Noda Beyihuda (Y.D. 2: 10) maintains that in hunting when it is permitted (not for sport) there is no concern of making the animal suffer, because “to kill animals or all types does not involve the prohibition of tzaar baalei chayim.” the actual killing is not considered causing an animal to suffer, and there is therefore no prohibition. Others disagree, Shoel Umeishiv (2: 3: 65) rules that the prohibition certainly applies to killing. He proves his case from the rationale presented by the Chinuch (440) for the mitzvah of shechitah. A similar principle emerges from the Ri Migash (cited in Shita Mekubetzes, Bava Metzia ).
Chazon Ish is quoted (in Dinim Ve-Hanhagos Mi-Maran Ha-Chazon Ish, 2: p. 40) as having been asked by a member of the family how a dying fly should be treated. The Chazon Ish responded that the fly should be killed, so as to prevent its extended suffering.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion is that in your case, the assessment if the animal is suffering should be better done by the vet, who should also put him to sleep without suffering, when necessary.
As far as how to dispose of the body, the Rov recommends that it should be done in the most environmental friendly and legal way."
I showed Horav Miller Shlit'a your question and his opinion was to terminate with great compassion the suffering pet. He maintains that for animals in terminal and constant suffering and painful condition that is the best option.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/27/2022 11:52 PM |
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# 3527 A Double Talk
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Q Our grandmother Tihayi is very attached to an oldish pet dog whose life is ending. Can one clone that pet to provide her the continuation of a most needed support that seems essential for her will to stay alive.. (Although, dog cloning is extremely expensive, Granny and our family can afford it).
Does Halacha permit it?
A. To clone a dog or cat, scientists have to conceive new life in the lab, a double of an original. They take eggs harvested from donor animals, remove the nucleus (imagine separating yolk from egg white), and insert cells from the original pet.
According to Smithsonian Magazine, the egg then contains the full genetic material from the original pet. It doesn’t need to be fertilized by sperm. But in order to kickstart cell division—something fertilization usually does—scientists run an electrical current through the egg turning it into a growing embryo.
The embryo is then surgically inserted into a surrogate mother dog or cat. If the embryo is accepted, pregnancy follows, and the hope is that the surrogate mother gives birth to a cloned kitten or puppy that’s healthy. Like with normal breeding, the cloned pet is ready to go home after it’s weaned. (Eric Leon).
Although, clones look very similar to the animals from which they were cloned, they are not exactly the same. They are usually compared to identical twins. Temperament and personality is only partly determined by genetics; a lot has to do with the way an animal has been raised and the particular experiences it went through.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that in principle, if no Tzaar Baal Chaim (causing pain to an animal) is involved, cloning animals when needed is permitted.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/27/2022 2:52 PM |
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# 3526 Not so Fast II
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Q. On question 3515 above in regard to fasting on Tu Bishvat, could the one keeping a Yohrzait Taanis fast next day?
A. Shulchan Aruch (O. H. 568: 9) rules that if the day of Yohrzait for one's father fell on Shabbos or Rosh Chodesh, the fasting should be done next day. However, Remah adds that the minhag is not to fast at all.
See also Responsa of Rabbenu Gershom Meor Hagola (14) that indeed if a community accepted to keep a series of fasting days and one of the coincided with Tu Bishvat, they should skip fasting that day and add another to the list.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/23/2022 4:37 PM |
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# 3525 Always Remember
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Q. On the Six Zechirot we are to remember every day, mentioned at the end of Tefilat Shacharit, the second one reads: 'But beware and watch yourself very well, lest you forget the things that your eyes saw and lest these things depart from your heart, all the days of your life... the day you stood before Hashem att Horeb,'
Why is this remembrance different from the other five and is said in a negative form, namely do not forget and not demanding 'Remember" like the others?
A. It could be that since this admonition also includes the learning of Torah in a way that we should not forget it, such as learning everything over a hundred times, The Talmud (Niddah 30b) teaches us that when a child is in the womb, an angel comes and teaches it the entire Torah, At the moment of birth, Chazal explain, the angel taps the child on his mouth, and all the Torah he’s learned is forgotten. In that sense, we are born already with the gift of Har Sinai in us and all we have to do is not further forgetting.
Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a added, that even in a biologically point of view, in the uncountable cells that preserve memories, even if one has difficulty remembering, the information is still there.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/20/2022 10:48 PM |
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# 3524 A Slip of the Pen
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Q. Can one use or even keep a cheap common plastic pen left abandoned in a Yeshiva or shul?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that, if it looks abandoned and does not have any specific siman or identifying mark on it, in need one may use it.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/20/2022 10:46 PM |
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# 3523 Honor Check
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Q. Is one allowed to seat on the chair of an Eishes Chover?
A. Shaarei Tzion quoting Horav Chaim Kanievsky Shlit'a (Hilchos Eishes Chover 17 p. 278) rules that another woman should not seat in that chair.
A story that illustrates the importance of this mitzva is told that the wife of Horav Boroch Ber Leibovitz Zt"l once came to Radin, to meet the Chofetz Chaim, she immediately entered the Yeshiva to look for him. The Chofetz Chaim was then delivering a Shiur to the entire Yeshiva, when he saw and recognized her, he stood giving her due honor. As a result, the complete Yeshiva also stood up in her honor. (Toldos Chofetz Chaim 3: p, 857).
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/20/2022 10:43 PM |
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# 3522 A Self Made Woman?
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Q. I was close to a big Talmid Chochom who was recently niftar. When there was a medical issue (or other issue) in the family, I used to go ask him for a bracha, as the Gemara says "Yeileich Aitzel Chochom". Is there an inyan for me to now go his wife, because Aishes Chover K'chover, and she has a portion in his Zechus Hatorah?
A. Poskim debate whether the principle of honoring an Eishes Chover Kechover is only a reflection and outcome from the honor due to her husband the Chover, or it is a claim and mitzva due to her on her own right, as being at least a Machzekes and supporter of Torah.
Gesher Hachaim (2: 9: 4) recounts a case of an Eishes Chover's, the wife of one of the Gedolim's Levaya in Yerushalaim during Chanuka, on which a leading Rabbi ruled that no Hespedim should be said, since they are only permitted on those days for the Sage himself or 'Chochom Befonov." He mentioned that the Eishes Chover. would not meet that criteria. However, Horav Yechiel Michel Tikotinsky zt'l disagreed and ruled that the Kevod Hatorah is hers and on her own right and behalf.
Therefore Sdei Chemed (1: Alef: 140) and other Poskim rule that Eishes Chover Kechover applies even after the death of the Chover.
We also read (Shoftim 5: 24) that Devorah gave a blessing to Yael as mentioned Minashim Baohel Tevarech.
Shaarei Tzion quoting Horav Chaim Kanievsky Shlit'a (Hilchos Eishes Chover 23 p. 279) mentions that we do consider their opinion, when it carries true Torah value.
In your case, since you are dealing with an Almanah or widow also, there is an additional mitzva of providing comfort and consolation.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/20/2022 10:41 PM |
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# 3521 Greetings and Consolations
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Q. I will be attending a Shacharis minyan at an Ovel's house, but I have to leave before the end of davening. Can I be Menachem (console) the mourner before davening?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that one should avoid doing so, since it can be seen as a greeting prohibited before the Tefilah.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/20/2022 10:39 PM |
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# 3520 The Waters Power
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Q. On question 3496 regarding Kashering a set of expensive dishes that were used many years ago for Pesach, but we it is not known whether they are Fleishig or Milchig, if it is possible to use them; we wrote: "Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that if they cannot be sold or given to Gentiles, they could be Kashered and used for whatever purpose they are needed.
The Kashering should be done by immersing each one of them three times in boiling water.
Can one use the same boiling water or does it have to be changed each time?
A. Horav Dovid Pam Shlit'a pointed out to Sefer Hagolas Kelim (13: 93, p. 341) mentions that the water should be changed each time. He quotes a number of sources including Drisha (Y.D. 121: 6), Imrei Yosher (2: 144), Chazon Ish (O.H 122: 3, Y.D. 44: 3) and others. Horav Shlomo Miller's and Horav Aharon Miller's Shlit'a opinion is similar.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/20/2022 10:30 PM |
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# 3519 In Tune with the Tune?
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Q. There is a melody in Chabad Chassidus supposedly composed by the first Rebbe that has 4 parts. It is sung on special occasions. I have heard that the Tzemach Tzedek said that it should only be sung on special occasions and that singing it at other times can produce accusatory forces.
Question: Is it recommended that I, a Non-Chassidic individual, should be wary and should follow that directive, assuming there is any accuracy to that tradition, or can I ignore it at my pleasure?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that each one of us such maintain the Minhagim and traditions of his family and community.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/20/2022 10:28 PM |
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# 3518 Hatzlacha on the Bracha
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Q. Is there a Machlokes about whether the brocho on papaya is HoEitz or HoAdomo?
What brocho do you make on okra"
A. 1) On question 1094 regarding the Brocho on papaya we wrote: "The Papaya looks like a tree, it may grow ten feet tall or more, lasts for several years and produces an annual crop like a tree and has all the qualifications of a tree as determined by Chazal. However it lacks some key botanical features of a tree and exhibits properties of a “Yerek”. It bears closer similarity in many ways to a very tall stalk, since unlike a tree its stem is completely hollow on the inside and it does not usually produce branches. Its leaves and fruits grow directly on the top of the main stem, and it usually produces fruit during the first year, unlike most trees.
Since the papaya has some tree-like features and some vegetable-like features, Poskim disagree as to what is the proper brocho to be recited. Most Poskim follow Rav Pe'alim (O.H. 2: 30,) rule that papaya is not a tree and that the appropriate bracha is ha'adama. So does the Ridvaz (3: 531,) Kaf HaChaim (203: 13),Yechaveh Daas (4:52), Mekor HaBerachah, VeTein Berachah, (p.395,) Teshuvos VeHanhagos (3: 333) and Pischei Halacha. They offer different arguments or do so out doubt which is the correct brocho.
Other Poskim (Shevet Halevi 6: 165, Mishpetei Aretz, p. 27, Miperi Haaretz – quoting Horav Elyashiv zt”l) maintain that the brocho is haetz, so does too the OU website.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion concurs with the majorities view of reciting ha’adama, since we are stringent on doubtful brochos.
2) Okra or Okro (Abelmoschus esculentus), is known in many English-speaking countries as ladies' fingers is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It is valued for its edible green seed pods.
The species is a perennial, often cultivated as an annual in temperate climates, often growing to around 2 m. it is related to such species as cotton, cocoa, and hibiscus. The fruit is a capsule up to 18 cm. (7.1 in) long with pentagonal cross-section, containing numerous seeds.
Vesen Brocho (p. 396) rules that the Brocho is Adama.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is similar.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/20/2022 10:26 PM |
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# 3517 Lick Your Spots?
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Q. Can one lick with his tongue a stain on his jacket on Shabbos to remove it? How about if it is a piece of food that is still edible?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that it should not be done since one will also be cleaning the cloth itself, which is forbidden during Shabbos. Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a, are of similar opinion.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/20/2022 12:46 PM |
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Posted 1/19/2022 4:30 PM |
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# 3515 Not so Fast
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Q. I'm commemorating on Tu Bishvat the first Yohrzait for my mother A'H. In our family we have a tradition that we fast on the day of the Yohrzait for parents. Does that apply on Tu Bishvat also?
A. On question 1607 regarding if a Chassan - Kallah fast on T’u Bishvat? (the wedding is the night after), we wrote: "Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit’a pointed out to Mishna Berura (573: 7) quoting Magen Avrohom , that they should not fast on Tu Bishvat."
By the same reason the Rov recommends not to fast on Tu Bishvat for a Yohrzait either.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a
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Posted 1/16/2022 6:52 PM |
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# 3514 Sing a Diferent Song?
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Q. We started our small shul about twelve years ago and we have been successful. Recently a group of more Chassidishe friends joined us and we are pleased with their presence.
We have a Shaila, this new group has a minhag that on Shabbos Shirah they all sing together the Shirah. We never did that before.
Two questions. 1) Is there an 'Inyan' (worthwhile) reason to sing the Shirah together?
2) Although the majority of our Mispalelim agree to do it, is it permitted to change an already established Minhag?
A. 1) 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."
Therefore, in principle the minhag that all sing together with great joy, has a definite background.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that if the majority want to sing together from now on, and it will not bring to a Machlokes, there is no reason why it should not be done.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a
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Posted 1/13/2022 11:00 PM |
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