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#5459 Screening the Screens?
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- Q. Is it permitted to place on the entrance to the shul area of davening, against a side wall on the back a large screen that contains all the information for davening times as well as shiurim and other activities and the times for Shabbat etc.
Or is it questionable if it is proper, as commonly most often those screens are used for all kind of computer activities?
A. In Kolelim, Yeshivos and more traditional Batei Midrash, this modern feature, may not (yet) be an acceptable article.
However, in many Shuln and Batei Kneseth attended even by very traditional and frum members, their use is fast becoming a reality.
The above is due not only because the facility of posting all messages and information needed and providing any fast changes required. More so because it avoids men and women examining and discussing their content and information together, when meeting at the open hall of he entrance area of the shul.
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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Posted 6/13/2025 1:40 PM |
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#5458 No Equal Rights? Really???
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- Q. Is it true that there are opinions that the shiurim (amounts) for the eating of mitzvos and benching, are different for women than men?
A. Surprisingly! true indeed. Shita Mekubetzes (Kesubos 64b) quotes Talmidei Rabeinu Yonah opinion that since women don’t engage in hard physical work as men do, their amounts of food required are less and that affects also the requirement for mitzva compliance.
See also Noda Beyehuda (1: O.H. 37), That deals with this issue.
However the real practical established Halacha, is that there is no difference at all.
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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Posted 6/13/2025 1:33 PM |
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#5457 Devote to Vote?
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- Q. Dear Rov. Elections in Lakewood N.J. are next week (April 10). I live in Toronto, do I have to make an effort to vote since I can if I try? What is HoRav Shlomo Miller opinion?
A. As mentioned already in a number of Teshuvos, Horav Shlomo Miller”s Shlit”a opinion is that one should in principle vote following the opinion of the Poskim and Rabbis familiar with the issues involved.
Then, it is not only a Mitzva, more so, it is an obligation to vote.
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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Posted 6/13/2025 1:28 PM |
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#5456 No More Info Vaccum
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- Q. Kevod Horav Shlit”a Can one stand on a vacuum cleaner that was left next to a bookcase, to reach a high sefer to learn on Shabbat, after all it is muktza?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller”s Shlit”a opinion is that one may do so, when not touching the vacuum cleaner with their hands or something attached to them.
The above is permitted even if the vacuum cleaner moves when standing on it.
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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Posted 6/13/2025 1:26 PM |
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#5455 Expanding the Chupa?
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- Q. Rabenu Hachasuv Shlit’a. Thanks for your answer on the chupa for the Sefer Torah.
It is me again and we were all wondering, since the spring and summer days are here, if the same principle of opening the above canopy could be used for opening an umbrella tent on top of a table on the outside deck or yard?
A. In principle it should be permitted when already installed and left a Tefach (10 cm.) open, when needed. The same as is commonly done with the covering of a Suka.
Yet some of our Rabbonim were in doubt.
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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Posted 6/13/2025 1:23 PM |
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#5454 - A Motion to Permit a Motion Detector
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- Q. Dear Rabbi, Is there an issue walking past a motion-sensor LED light that is always on but increases its brightness when you walk by it? It should be noted that it is possible to see and walk even when the light is at its dim, baseline level. The question is being asked on behalf of Jews who live in an apartment building which recently installed such lights in all of the hallways. Thank you.
A. On question 537 we wrote:
“Q. I live in a condo complex, and my neighbor installed a Motion Detector for their lights. Is it a problem to walk passed the light even if it will go on?
A. Regardless whether the motion detector is of the passive or active kind (infrared, ultrasonic or electromagnetic-field sensitive), when there is no alternative passage to avoid tripping the device, it would be considered an unavoidable act of Shabbos desecration (p’sik reisho) and prohibited (see Igrois Moishe Y.D. 1: 173 – Shmiras Shabbos Kehilchoso 23: n. 146 – 39 Melochos p. 1214.)
The above applies when you desire and derive significant benefit from the light provided (nicho leih). If you do not, as when there is already enough light to walk by and there is no other option, Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that it is permitted in a case of great need, for the sake of a mitzvah, and when there is no other option.
Therefore, you may want to provide your own permanent light for Shabbos on that area, to avoid needing and benefiting from your neighbor’s light.
A similar psak has been amply quoted in the name of Horav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv’s Zt”l. Namely that he ruled, if one is on the way to do a mitzvah, as in going to and from shul, he is permitted to walk past the motion detector light if there is no other way to go. (See Shmiras Shabbos Kehilchoso ibid. and Horav Shmuel Wosner, Tchumin 23 p.277)”
On question 3192 we added the following:
“Q. I live in a building that uses in the halls a new type of electric bulbs. When one comes close to them they go brighter and then, as one walks away they dim. It is an individual process of each bulb. Can these be used during Shabbos? I find it extremely difficult to have to move to another building.
A. Presence sensor “Smart Lights’ are divided into two kinds. They can be activated by motion sensors, and sensors that actually detect the infrared radiation emanating from people around them. These components are usually referred to as infrared sensors, or Passive Infra Red (PIR) sensors.
On question 675 regarding walking down a street on Shabbos and being careful when to not activate motion sensor lights, we wrote:
“Shemiras Shabbos Kehilchoso (23: 53) quoting Yesodei Yishurun (5: p. 160) prohibits entering through an automatic door operated by a sensor. A light likewise turned on would be similar. However when there is already enough light in the street and the additional one being activated by the sensor is unnecessary, it becomes a case of Pesik Reisho Delo Nicho Lei or a sure consequential act that provides no benefit, which Poskim permit when it is not intentional. Some Poskim would permit walking by the sensor even when the light provides benefit, if one closes the eyes (39 Melochos p. 1215.)
Horav Shlomo Miller”s Shlit”a opinion is that one should try to avoid activating the sensor when possible and to cross over to the other side of the street. When that is not an option it is permitted, if it is unintentional.”
The Rov maintains that the same would apply to the new Smart Bulbs. However he recommends using the infrared activated bulbs over the motion activated.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Yaakov Hirschman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit'a - May 26, 2022
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Posted 6/13/2025 1:15 PM |
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#5453 – Torah Has Always The Great Beginning!
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- Q. See above question. Since our shul’s large ladies group is very interested in starting a cycle of women shiurim and conferences, is this week Parshat Behaaloscha the right correct time?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller and the other Rabbonim Shlit’a mentioned that it is always a correct time to start a cycle of Torah shiurim and conferences, and Zerizim Makdimin, the earlier the better.
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Posted 6/13/2025 1:10 PM |
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#5452 – An Important Parsha for Women?
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- Q. Kevod Harav Shlit”a. I just overheard in a women’s Torah shiur that there are opinions in the Sifrei Kabbalah that this week’s Parshat Behaaloscha is especially significant and important to women, why? (see next question).
A. Horav Shlomo Miller”s and the other Rabbonim Shlit’a mentioned that they are not aware of the above connection, but then again it could be.
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Posted 6/13/2025 1:07 PM |
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#5451 - A Real True Kidush Hashem Blessed Sarifice!!!
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- Q. Kevodo, This week we experienced a really great sign and message of Hashem. As recorded in YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem: “It was the bodies of two hostages which were recovered in a daring military operation in the Khan Younis area of Gaza overnight last Wednesday and returned to Israel.
During the October 7 massacre, Gadi Haggai, H’yd, 72, and his wife, Judith Weinstein Haggai, H’yd, 70, were brutally murdered while on their morning walk on the kibbutz and their bodies were abducted by terrorists from the Mujahideen Brigade, the terror group that abducted and murdered the Bibas family, H’yd.
Their deaths were confirmed in December 2023.
The location of their bodies was now by miracle discovered during a Shin Bet interrogation of a captured terrorist.
The rescue operation was carried out by IDF forces under the Southern Command with the aid of the Shin Bet, special forces, and Military Intelligence.
Gadi and Judith were both US citizens, and Judith also held Canadian citizenship. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem).
What does that mean for us and how should we react?
A. Thanks for your question. It induced me to write a “That Is” article on this week parshas Naso about it, that you can read on line.
No doubt that their spiritual return is a clear most important sign, that Hashem is protecting the Kedoshim murdered, and that is the truthful completion of their lives, and also it is one that gives birth to a new beginning.
It is the start of a deep, intimate relationship between Hashem and Klal Yisrael.
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Posted 6/7/2025 11:55 PM |
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#5450 A Non - Blessed Death!
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- Q. Dear Rabino, Larga Vida. In our community down south in the continent, we have a Cohen who was suffering from a very dangerous severe viral infection. He was warned by his doctors to stay home and not to go to work.
But he didn’t pay attention and his infection spread to some of the workers of his business who are mostly Jewish. It seems that at least two of their young children died from the virus. Can he still be a Cohen and recite Birkat Cohanim (The Blessing of the Cohanim)?
A. On question 2535 we wrote:
“Q. A physician who is also a Cohen and learns the Daf, recently became aware that a Cohen whose hands have spilled blood can not rise them and perform Birchas Cohanim. He is wondering with honesty about himself. He has been always recognized, throughout a long successful medical history, as highly dedicated to save lives and to be very careful not to render any mistaken decisions and prognoses.
However, reality is that it is almost impossible that unwittingly and inadvertently some misguided procedures might have happened, that likely shortened the life of a patient. He questions whether he should continue reciting Birchas Cohanim?
A. Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 128: 35) rules that the abstention of Birchas Cohanim applies even if the death occurred beshogeg and unintentionally, and even if one makes teshuva.
However, Rema (ibid.) maintains that our tradition is to be lenient after teshuva, Biur Halacha (d’h Afilu) opines that if the slaying was intentional even after teshuva, the Cohen should abstain from Birchas Cohanim.
The Shulchan Aruch (ibid. 36) also is lenient if a child dies after the bris mila. Mishna Berura (132) explains that the mohel certainly intended for the mitzva, and was not negligent.
Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit’a pointed to Talmud (Kidushin 24b and Shulchan Aruch Y.D. 267: 36), regarding a medic setting free his servant by blinding his eye that intention is required.
The Rov’s opinion is that since intention was always for the mitzva of helping and healing his patients, even if unintentional and unexpected mistakes were done, he can continue blessing Birchas Cohanim
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Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit’a”
In our particular case it would be correct if he would abstain from blessing Birchas Cohanim.
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Posted 6/6/2025 1:07 PM |
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#5449 A Truly Great Beginning
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- Q. In our great Shul, a great well to do member donated a beautiul Sefer Torah and decided to make the ceremony as it is appropriate on the second day Shavuot. As customary they used a Chupa or Canopy to carry the Sefer Torah to the shul. Was that a correct thing to do on Yom Tov?
A. On question 2874 we wrote:
“Covering a suka with a plastic sheet or tarp may involve creating an ohel or tent which is prohibited during Shabbos and Yom Tov (as transgressing the boneh or building prohibition).
Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 315: 2) rules that if the cover was extended over a tefach (10 cm.) before Shabbos began, it is permitted to continue extending it. However, the thickness of the roll itself does not count for the tefach needed. (See Mishna Berura 16, also Chaye Adam who explains that the thickness of the roll is not placed with intent for cover).”
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that if the canopy was left partially open as described, it could be used for the above ceremony.
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Posted 6/6/2025 12:15 PM |
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#5448 Getting Our Acts Together
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- Q. Hashem Bless you Rov. I once did early mincha/marriv erev Shabbat to take Shabbat in early, and when we got to my host's home (well before shekiah - sunset), he found out his wife had not lit candles yet and said we will wait outside until she does.
I understand that R. Moshe Zt’l says that ones wife should not be doing work for the husbands sake at that point and that several Poskim say that the women should ensure that they have finished performing any necessary melachos, before lighting the Shabbos candles, and accepted Shabbos by the time the husband returns home from shul and that It would be inappropriate for the head of the household to return home from shul after accepting Shabbos to find his family members still performing melacha.
However, is there actually a source to say that he should not enter his home until she does light?!
The only thing I can think of is that the malachim (Angels) that accompany him home, are not fond of finding the candles not lit, (Gemara in Shabbos 119b).
Could this be an actual source for what my host did (stay outside)? are you aware of any Poskim that recommend this? What if the weather had been very bad or I'm an older person that just needs somewhere to sit Thanks!
A. The opinion of most of our Rabonim is that he may enter and his wife can still light the Shabbos candles. See further shailos.
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Posted 6/6/2025 12:11 PM |
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#5447 – B”H, Not another Last Meal Question!
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Q. One more question, I have seen people that on Isru Chag collect all old sefarim and Torah discarded papers also from yeshiva and school attendants and take them to the Geniza on Shavuot Isru Chag, is there a reason for that?
A. Indeed Nitei Gavriel (37: 6) quotes Mayim Chaim 3, and other sources to keep this tradition.
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Posted 6/6/2025 12:01 PM |
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#5446 - Truly! Where is the Real Last Meal question?
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- Q. See question above. In our difficult times should we maintain the above tradition?
A. On question 4478 we added: “Regarding the Seuda sources and obligation of Isru Chag (the day after Yom Tov) we usually celebrate. On this terrible year after the tragedy of all the martyrs and Kedoshim murdered viciously in Israel, is it correct to celebrate a Seuda for Isru Chag?
See also question (4477) above also regarding the Seuda sources and obligation of the Isru Chag traditions. There seems to be many different opinions by Poskim regarding if one should avoid the traditional seuda this year due to the tragedies ans catastrophes that have occurred, or just have Bitachon and trust in Hashem and do what is usually done.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that a reduced or minimal seuda should be done.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch
Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a
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Posted 6/6/2025 11:40 AM |
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#5445 - More of the Last Meal, Really???
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- Q. See question above. How really important and meaningful is to eat and celebrate the special meal of Isru Chag?
A. On questions 3675 and 4477. we were asked the following. “We often have our children and their families staying with us for Pesach and leaving the day after traveling home. Is it worth it to celebrate with them before they leave a seuda or special meal on Yisru Chag? Would that be a Seudas Mitzva?”
To what we answered. “Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 429: 1) writes that it is tradition to add a bit to the eating and drinking on Yisru Chag. It is considered as if one built the Mizbeach and sacrificed on it all Korbonos.
There are different reasons for this particular tradition. Chassam Sofer (ibid) explains that it commemorates the joy of the people who came to Yerushalaim and now after complying and enjoying so much the Yom Tov, were ready to return home. Torah Lishma (140) quotes Arizal that the Kedusha and holiness of Yom Tov is still felt on that day.
He also quotes a Yerushalmi (Avoda Zarah 1: 1) that Yisru Chag is called ‘Briah Demoado’ or the child of Yom Tov (See Nitei Gavriel 22: 4).
Horav Dovid Pam’s opinion is that since after all Shulchan Aruch mentions only to add a bit to the food one eats, if the visiting children are pressed to return home, as often is, it may be better to avoid.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is hat one should follow the traditions of one’s family”.
See next question.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a
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Posted 6/6/2025 11:33 AM |
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#5444 The Very Last Meal?
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- Q. Should one make a special meal on Isru Chag (the day after the end of Yom Tov) with meat and wine? What is Horav Miller’s opinion? Does he himself do it?
A. Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 429: 2) writes that it is a tradition to increase somewhat on the eating and drinking after Yom Tov on the day of Isru Chag. Poskim rule that even one to be married on that day should not fast. (Magen Arohom 573: 1).
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a tradition is just to eat some meat.
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Posted 6/6/2025 11:26 AM |
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#5443 - Feast or Fast Day?
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- Q. Thank you for your prompt and great answer Rov. Does this extra seuda apply in our days when we have most of our family in Israel and their situation is really difficult?
A. On a similar last year question 4479, we wrote:
“Q. Dear Rov shilt’a, I heard that some of the Roshei Yeshivos in Eretz Yisroel not only ruled to cancel all seudos of Yisru Chag, but also to fast because of the terrible tragedies that are happening. Is that really true and permitted?
A. We tried to find printed opinions on the above shailah but could not find anything yet. It seems to be from voice communication that many Poskim and Rabbonim maintain that a minimum seuda should be kept for those who have that tradition.
Yet it should be done with a very deep feeling of mourning and grieving feelings for all those who lost their lives or their dear ones and specially for all those still being kept captive as hostages. Similar to a Seuda of Avelim.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is similar.”
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Posted 6/4/2025 12:06 PM |
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#5442 A First Last Meal
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Q. Kvodo Shlit’a. How really important is it to make a seuda or special meal today on Isru Chag
A. On question 4477 we wrote
Q. Is it important to celebrate Yisru Chag (the day after Yom Tov) with a special meal?
On question 3675 we were asked the following. “We often have our children and their families staying with us for Pesach and leaving the day after traveling home. Is it worth it to celebrate with them before they leave a seuda or special meal on Yisru Chag? Would that be a Seudas Mitzva?”
To what we answered. “Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 429: 1) writes that it is tradition to add a bit to the eating and drinking on Yisru Chag. It is considered as if one built the Mizbeach and sacrificed on it all Korbonos.
There are different reasons for this particular tradition. Chassam Sofer (ibid) explains that it commemorates the joy of the people who came to Yerushalaim and now after complying and enjoying so much the Yom Tov, were ready to return home. Torah Lishma (140) quotes Arizal that the Kedusha and holiness of Yom Tov is still felt on that day.
He also quotes Yerushalmi (Avoda Zarah 1: 1) that Yisru Chag is called ‘Briah Demoado’ or the child of Yom Tov (See Nitei Gavriel 22: 4).
Horav Dovid Pam’s opinion is that since after all Shulchan Aruch mentions only to add a bit to the food one eats, if the visiting children are pressed to return home, as often is, it may be better to avoid.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is hat one should follow the traditions of one’s family”.
See next question.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a
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Posted 6/4/2025 11:50 AM |
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#5441 - Enlightening the Shavuos Lights
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- Q. Kvodo Shlita. What is the correct way and intention for women to light the candles on the first Shavuos night (Sunday this year 2025)?
A. On question 291 we wrote:
Q. When lighting the Yom Tov candles on the first night of Shavuoth do I have to wait till nightfall if I didn’t count sefirah?
A. Piskei Teshuvos (O.H. 494, 4) rules that women should wait to light candles on the eve of Shavuos until nightfall since they recite the brocho of shecheyanu which is similar to kiddush and they accept at that time the sanctity of the day
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The fact that no sefirah was counted is of no consequence; you still have to keep the seven complete weeks.
A man that missed counting would also wait with Kiddush until night.
Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit”a disagrees in principle and mentions that the common custom is for women to light candles earlier as in every other Yom Tov (as it is recorded on most calendars).
Men should also observe and accept toseffes Yom Tov before sunset. This does not contradict the compliance of keeping the seven complete weeks as the total Kedushas Yom Tov, is received only when reciting Kiddush at night.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit”a
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Posted 6/1/2025 12:27 AM |
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#5440 - The Real Great Shabbos before Shavuos
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- Q. See question above.
Dear Rabbi, thank you so much for your prompt answer and I hope yo can attend our Kiddush and early breakfast meal on Thursday, (May/ 29/ 2025), as I will be speaking to thank you and all my friends who stopped to save me, I would also like to know more about the relationship of that Yom Hameyuchas and saving others, please tell. (I will quote you.
Thanks so so much.
A. As you thank them all for their kindness and sacrifice in stopping to save you, tell them following great story:
The Alter Gerer Rebbe was once asked ‘What should be the correct name for the Shabbos before Shavuos?’
After all we know that the Shabbos before Peisach has a special name and is called Shabbos HaGodol, (The Great Shabbos). Then the Shabbos before Yom Kippur is Shabbos Shuva, so what about the Shabbos before Shavuos?
In an instant he replied: It should be called ‘Shabbos Derech Eretz’ – or the Shabbos of menchlechkate, (Being kind and Human) or of being a "considerate Mench", and being a decent and nice human being.
After all, the Mishna teaches us that ‘Derech Eretz Kodmo la’Torah’ – ‘being a kind good person precedes the Torah’. And that is why the Shabbos before Shavuot and the Giving of the Torah should be also called ‘Shabbos Derech Eretz’.
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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Posted 5/30/2025 11:52 AM |
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