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#5526 Run and have Fun!
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- Q. Kevodo, Someone that by his doctor’s advice goes running every day, can he then take a cold shower after, as it is very recommended by his Not Frum doctor?
If not can he at least just use a hand shower water spray?
A. Indeed if it is necessary by medical need it is prermitted by Poskim,
See next question.
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Posted 8/1/2025 12:42 PM |
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#5525 Only Dig a Big Wig?
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- Q. See question 5519 above.
Dear Rov, this is a most important question for me, please send me a prompt answer. Can a woman during the Nine Days, just wash a small part of a partial wig that sticks out of her hat?
A. If it is indeed embarrassing it could be done.
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Posted 8/1/2025 12:36 PM |
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#5524 Clash on the Wash!
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- Q. I wonder if on this year (2025) on Erev Shabbos Chazon, I can take a hot shampoo shower by the hot mikva, as I usually do? How about staying some time on the steam bath?
A. Remah (Shulchan Aruch O.H. 551: 16) rules that one should only wash even with cold water one’s head, hands and feet.
Yet, he adds that for those who costume to do so always, due to their sweat, they can use warm water on Erev Shabbos.
Poskim permit immersing in a Mikva for one who always does so even if just warm. Steam bath is prohibited.
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Posted 8/1/2025 12:33 PM |
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#5523 Have Your Cake and Eat some More?
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– Q. My dear Rabbi & friend.
G-d willing I will be attending a Brith Milah of my new beautiful grandson this coming Thursday (7/31/2025).
Due to the many traveling guest that are expected, the Brith is programmed to take place at midday so they can arrive, and the Seuda will be Flaishig, serving meat (stakes) and truly great wines, as permitted even in the Nine Days.
I wish the Rov could join us. I have one more Shaila. If some people won’t wash for bread and just eat mezonoth and cakes, can they be served also meat and drink wine?
A. Indeed Poskim write that they are included.
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Posted 8/1/2025 12:30 PM |
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#5522 Lean on the Clean?
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- Q. Kvod Horav Shlit’a. I will be Iy”H traveling right after Tisha Beav for a Family Bar mitzva and a vacation. Can I give during the Nine Days the necessary clothing to Non- Jewish cleaners so they will be ready when traveling?
A. Poskim disagree, some rule that one can not give them during the Nine Days to the Non- Jewish cleaners, telling them that he will pick them up after Tisha Beav (Magen Avrohom 551: 15, Chaye Adam 133: 2). Others permit (Pri Megadim (115), Mishna Berura (551).
Horav Dovid Pam Shlit'a opines that it seems that the Mishna Berura quoted is actually stringent.
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Posted 8/1/2025 12:27 PM |
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#5521 A New Start to the Real End?
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- Q. See questions above. Since this group constantly learns Amud Yomi, however since they do it on line they don’t usually make a Siyum, yet now on the Nine Days they want to join our special siyum in our shul of a Masechta learned there, is that correct to do?
A. As mentioned on last question, if they join by attending usually to a Siyum in a Shul, some are lenient and they can join and be part of it.
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Posted 8/1/2025 12:25 PM |
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#5520 The End to the No End Siyum?
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- Q. We are part of group of a Shiur on Amud Yomi, that often does not make a Siyum when finishing a Masechta (Tractate of the Talmud) since they learn on line.
Is it correct that on this occasion (2025) of the ending of Masechet Eirubin, being very close to the Nine Days, they could do one a few days later so they can eat meat and drink wine? Can they eat at their own homes when the siyum was done on line?
A. Poskim write that one eats meat and drinks wine only when the siyum was done and prepared properly.
On question 2612 we wrote:
“Q. What to do about the siyum Erev Pesach? Can it be done by phone, online or zoom?
A. On question 531 regarding someone joining a siyum Erev Pesach while still traveling via telephone we wrote; “On question 198 we mentioned: If you learned together (a tractate of the Talmud) with a group but now are on vacation somewhere else, can you join (the siyum fleishig banquet during the nine days) via telephone? We answered;
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a ruled that if you learned the whole tractate you can join the siyum via telephone. However, if you did not study, you cannot just dial – a- siyum. Similar opinions are to be found in other Poiskim (Mekadesh Yisroel, Pesach 256, et al.).
Likewise 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.”
In our case Shoshanas Yisroel (3: 6) quotes Horav Miller Shlit’a that no siyum should be made.
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Posted 8/1/2025 12:22 PM |
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#5519 – Don’t Wash Away?
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- Q. Is a woman allowed to put on a freshly washed Shaitel (wig) during the Nine Days?
A. On question 201 we wrote:
“Q. Can one wear a freshly washed Sheital if its not a new wig?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit”a ruled that you can use a freshly washed and set wig for Shabbos Chazon, even if it coincides with Tisha B’av.
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Posted 7/28/2025 5:13 PM |
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#5518 Car Care?
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- Q. Dear Rabbi. Due to the nature of our close to constructions neighborhood, my car usually becomes very dirty. Is it correct to wash and remove that dirt during the Nine Days?
A. On a similar question (337) we wrote:
“Q. Can you take your car to a carwash (during the Nine Days) if it is very dirty?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that there is no prohibition in washing a car during the Nine Days. (See similar opinion in Nitey Gavriel - Ben Hametzorim I p. 174).
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Posted 7/25/2025 11:41 AM |
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#5517 Honoring the Honor!
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- Q. When a man is talking to a woman, is it better to be brief as our sages advise, even if that may seem insulting to the woman involved, as she notices the longer dialog to the other men, or should the principle of “Kavod Habriot” (Honoring people) take priority?
A. Ben Ish Chai teaches regarding the Talmud (Eirubin 53b) that mentions that the important Beruriah complained against Rav Yosi Haglili when he added a just a word to his question regarding which way to follow. Yet he mentions that avoiding insult takes precedence.
Chasam Soffer (on Haftara of Nasso) similarly mentions that even using a longer word should be avoided, as in the angel addressing the wife of Manoach.
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Posted 7/25/2025 11:38 AM |
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#5516 Bless the Best Bless!
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- Q. Kevod Horav Shlit”a. Since our Sages gave a very great importance and reward to one who answers Amen after hearing a Bracha, is it after the fact correct if one did so during the reciting of the Brachot of Shema?
A. Indeed our Sages established that whenever a person hears a brocho recited, he should answer Amen to acknowledge his agreement of that blessing.
Chazal viewed and regarded the recitation of Amen truly very highly.
In fact, they thought us that responding Amen is of greater significance than the reciting of the brocho itself. Also they maintain that he failure to answer Amen is considered a gross and great transgression, while responding Amen with great concentration opens the gates of Gan Eden .(Brachos 53b, Chayei Adam (Klal 6:1), Shabbos119b, Rashi Shabbos 119b. See also Shulchan Aruch O.H.124:6, Mishna Berura 124:24).
The letters of Amen are the root letters of the word Emunah, belief or trust. By responding Amen one declares: "I believe in the bracha that I have just heard and I affirm that it is true”.
However, Horav Aharon Miller Shlit”a maintains that the above only applies when it is correct to answer it and not when it should be omitted.
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Posted 7/25/2025 11:36 AM |
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#5515 – Purchasing or Purifying?
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Q. Dear Rabbi. What is more correct to do during the Nine Days, when taking care of a patient that is hospitalized. Is It better to Wash the used unclean clothes, or if one can afford it, is it best buying new ones?
A. Horav Aharon Miller Shlit”a opinion is that if it is easier and affordable to acquire new ones, that can be used latter, that should be done.
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Posted 7/25/2025 11:28 AM |
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#5514 Don’t Trip On the Business Trip?
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- Q. My own business work, involves traveling and visiting clients and customers. In principle I can avoid doing it during the Nine Days, yet I’m afraid the since my enterprise is very competitive, I will loose at least some of them. Is there a Halacha problem if I do just what is necessary then?
A. On question 315 we wrote:
“Q. I’m going to travel to the orient on a necessary business trip during the nine days, is this permitted if my return will be on the day prior to Tisha B’av?
A. Shulchan Oruch (O.H. 551: 2) rules that from Rosh Chodesh Av one should decrease business activities.
Mishnah Berurah (ibid. 11) quotes two opinions if this pertains to joyful acquisitions but permits ordinary day-to-day business pursuits or those are also included and one is only permitted to carry on as far as one needs for his normal livelihood.
After apparently siding with the last view, Mishna Berura in the name of Pri Megodim adds that attending a time sensitive market fair is acceptable, as its avoidance would constitute a loss. He further states, that in our days we are lenient in all business activities as they all can be considered normal livelihood
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Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion is that if the trip cannot be reasonable postponed, it is permitted even when it involves traveling on Erev Tisha B’av.
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Posted 7/25/2025 11:23 AM |
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#5513 Repair the Repairs?
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- Q. Rabbenu Shelit”a. Can we do repairs much needed for our cottage during the Nine Days, inside and outside, since they also involve the security of our children playing now around there all the time?
A. On a similar question #321 we wrote:
“321 Completing home repairs during the nine days. Q. I have workmen coming to repair my basement from a water leakage. While they should finish before the Nine Days, we have heard stories of work taking much longer.
As I need the basement finished before I can access for extra shower, bathroom, playroom, and storage of items for camp this year, can they continue into the Nine Days? Otherwise I may not get access for a further month.
A. Shulchan Oruch (O.H. 551: 2) rules that from Rosh Chodesh (Av) we lessen the renovation or building of a joyful abode or redecorating, and painting. Mishnah Berurah (ibid. 12) explains that this refers to a residence one does not need now.
Mishnah Berurah adds that if a Gentile was hired prior to Rosh Chodesh and he is paid for the complete job and works on his own timetable, he is permitted to work even on Tisha B’av itself. (As far as Mareis Ayn is concerned, see Nitey Gavriel – Ben Hametzorim 28: 7). However it is preferable if he could be compensated with a small sum to stay the repairs for after the nine days.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that basic repairs that just permit you using the damaged basement area are permitted, unessential, area expanding and decorative improvements should wait until after the Nine Days.
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Posted 7/25/2025 11:19 AM |
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#5512 Delicate Chocolate
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- Q. Dearest Rabbi. I’m a member of a small but much needed Bikur Cholim group in our small community.
We visit usually on Sundays the sick in hospitals and homes. We also bring some much needed and appreciated candies and chocolates (only for some, and by medical attendants consent). Is that permitted during the Nine Days?
A. On question 3811 - (Delicate Flowers) we wrote:
“I visit weekly a seriously sick patient in hospital. To convey some cheer, I usually bring some flowers. Can that be done during the Nine Days?
On question 3266 regarding bringing flowers to a nonreligious grandmother for her birthday during the Nine Days; we wrote:
“On question 3260 regarding one that buys flowers for home every Friday, reading material and even candies Lik’vod (in honor of) Shabbos, if he should also do so for Shabbos Chazon, (Shabbos before Tisha Beav), we wrote:
“As mentioned in a question above, Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 551: 2) rules that from Rosh Chodesh Av until after Tisha Beav one should avoid a ‘Binyan Shel Simcha’ or building a structure dedicated mainly for pleasure and joy, and that includes planting flora and trees dedicated for those purposes.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that although it is not exactly the same as planting new flowers, it is still better to avoid even just buying them for Shabbos Chazon.”
However, in this case due to the most important issues involved, Horav Aharon Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that the flowers can be given.” The same should apply in our case.
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Posted 7/25/2025 11:12 AM |
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#5511 A Necessary Mazal Tov!
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- Q. K’vod Morenu Horav Shlit”a. Sadly, I broke a tooth recently and I need a fast replacement. Can it be done during the “Nine Days”?
A. In principle Poskim write that one should avoid any unnecessary medical attention during the days of Avelus of the three weeks, since they are days when our “Mazal” or destiny is historically deficient. Yet Poskim do rule that when it is necessary, it should be done.
See Piskei Teshuvos (551:1). See also Dirshu on Mishna Brura (551: 128) quoting Horav Shmuel Vosner, and Mori Verabi Horav Moshe Feinstein ZT”L, quoted also in Moadei Yeshurun p. 130: 44, Emes Liyaakov 551: 515, and Nitei Gavriel 23:8.
Poskim write that HorRav Bentzion Mussafi permits until Rosh Chodesh to get surgery. See also Chazon Ovadia, on Arba Ta'aniyos (128: 2) and Halichos Olam vol 2 pg. 134.
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Posted 7/21/2025 7:52 PM |
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#5510 Let the Grass Grow!
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- - Q. Kevod Horav Shlit’a . Is one allowed to walk on grown or long grass during Shabbat?
A. Poskim write Based on the prohibition of climbing a tree on Shabbat, it seems that walking on grass on Shabbat should likewise be forbidden, for this is similar to climbing a tree.
However, this is indeed not the case, for grass is not considered a tree and is merely a plant; Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 326: 3 rules that it is permitted to walk on herbs and grass on Shabbos, regardless if they are dry or not, since he has no intention of cutting them.
Mishna Berura (ibid. 24) rules that although it is still forbidden to perform any work on Shabbos even if one does not intend or wish to perform it, this only applies when we are certain that a forbidden work will be performed (P’sik Reisha).
Mishnah Berura (24 - 25) writes that when the grass or weeds are very tall, one should take care not to run on them on Shabbos, for doing so will certainly cause them to be plucked from the ground.
He adds that it is possible that one must take care not to walk on them briskly either.
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Posted 7/18/2025 11:43 AM |
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#5509 B”H. No More AI Again!
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- - Q. See question above. Can the directing Rabbi of the Levaya, play some words or pertinent music taped, or said or played by the deceased, during his burial ceremony?
A. Although the above is not very common, as long as it is clear to all present, that it just is a recording, it is not unusual to be done in our days.
However, in most Yeshiva settings it is commonly avoided.
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Posted 7/18/2025 11:40 AM |
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#5508 Oy Vay, Not AI Again!
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- - Q. Honorable Rabbi. Can one attend a Levaya, were there is no Rabbi or Chazan present, and the whole funeral ceremony is heard from a AI directed microphone and speakers system that follows by cameras the whole procedure and directs the process following an established AI program. Is that permitted?
A. The Rambam (Hilchos Aveil 14:1) writes: "It is a positive Rabbinic mitzvah to visit the sick, comfort the mourners, escort the dead, marry off a bride, accompany guests, to be involved in all the needs of the burial, to carry the dead on one’s shoulder, walk before him, to eulogize, to dig and bury, to gladden the bride and groom, and provide them with all their needs. All of these are gemilus chasadim (acts of kindness).
As is obvious those most important Mitzvos should be done by humans who honour and provide the needed respect and show their esteem and feelings for the deceased and their family and friends. It would be a dishonor to have it done by an AI non human machine.
The above is the accepted response of most Rabbonim.
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Posted 7/18/2025 11:35 AM |
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#5507 Music to our Ears
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- -Q. Dear Rabbenu, Long Life. I have a most important Shailah and I need a very necessary prompt answer.
My mother, long life to her, after my father A”H recently passed away, is now living alone and suffers from great depression. She plays the guitar and wants to be able to do so even during the three weeks. Can she do it?
A. On a similar question 4215, we wrote:
“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?
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 Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.”
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