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# 3618 Taanis Ukraine
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Q. Why don't we have a day of fasting and tefillah for Ukraine like the Jews had in the Purim story?
A. The obvious answer is that we are lacking the united and recognized leadership provided by Mordechai and his Beis Din in those days.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s added that we indeed had a Taanis for that purpose, as Moetzes Gedolei Hatorah declared to include during Taanis Esther this year, Tefilos and Tehilim for those Kehilos and individuals.
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Posted 3/27/2022 4:46 PM |
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# 3617 A First Glance
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Q. Dear colleague, I give a very necessary and helpful daily 15 minute shiur on Hilchos Shabbos in shul between Mincha and Maariv. Since we are already during the thirty days before Pesach and following the ruling of Shulchan Aruch, should I change it to teaching the Halachos of Pesach?
What is Rav Miller's opinion?
A. It would seem rational that since both Halachos are very needed, you should divide the short available time in two parts and concentrate on the most necessary and crucial Halochos that the tzibur needs and has to know. (It would be helpful to expand the time a bit during these weeks if possible).
Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion is similar
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Posted 3/24/2022 11:20 PM |
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# 3616 The Calm Before the Storm?
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Q. Dear Rabbi, I remember reading in the name of Rabbi Avigdor Miller zt'l how important it is always not to rush into anything one is about to start, even mitzvos as going to Shul or a Simcha. Before all, he advises, one should take a pause and think of what is about to happen and the negative possibilities that can occur. Giving echo to the words of the Sages "Wise is the one that can foresee what may happen."
So when one enters Shul in the morning to daven, should he not do so with "Zerisus" as one is supposed to do when doing al mitzvos?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion is that Halacha also requires that one should stop a bit before entering a Beis Hamedresh or Shul and reflect on what he is about to do.
After all,'Watchfulness brings to Eagerness'; (Avoda Zara 20b).
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Posted 3/24/2022 11:11 PM |
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# 3615 Eat, Drink and be Merry
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Q. Does one who eats chametz or drinks chametz during the thirty days before Pesach comply with the mitzva of Biur Chametz or destroying the chametz? If yes, should one have such Kavana (intention) in his mind to comply with a Biblical mitzva? It could make a difference in the keeping of hundreds or maybe even thousands of mitzvot.
A. Poskim disagree. Rema (O.H. 485: 1) rules that if one burns the chametz on the night after the Bedika, one complies with the mitzva of destroying the chametz. Chok Yaakov (ibid.), Mishna Berura (5) quote Maharik that since on the fourteen of Nissan, no chometz will be extant, even if the destruction of it was done during the prior thirty days, one has kept the mitzva when that day arrives,
Horav Shmuel Kamenetzky Shlit'a (Kovetz Halochos - Pesach 1: 4: n: 5) indeed writes that following the opinion of the Minchas Chinuch that the mitzva of Tashbisu or destroying the chametz is a positive command, one indeed complies with the mitzva whenever one eats chametz during those thirty days.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion is that it depends on the different Halacha opinions.
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Posted 3/24/2022 11:09 PM |
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# 3614 A Fresh Start
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Q. My partner and I own a catering service. Until now we used to rent the wedding and Bar Mitzva halls necessary. Recently we built one of our own. We disagree on what is better to do now. Should we start before Pesach with a few Semachot and then Kasher the hall and kitchens for Pesach, thus complying with a number of mitzvot when searching, cleaning and destroying the chametz. Or is it better to continue using the rented hall until Pesach and then start Pesach with an uncontaminated by chametz new hall . What is better?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion is that it depend on a number of variable factors, such as who is going to do the cleaning and kashering if the place is used before Pesach etc. The safest option would be to start just for Pesach. However, the place should be searched and cleaned from the possible chametz left by the construction workers.
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Posted 3/24/2022 11:06 PM |
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# 3613 No Bets on the Chometz
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Q. As I mentioned over the phone, the tradition of my Chassidishe family is to be extremely careful with Chometz and already thirty days before Peisach we don't bring any Chometz or products that may contain it, into the house anymore. On the Shabbosim before Peisach for Lechem Mishne we use Machine Matzos with a common Hechsher, that we would not use in Peisach, (we only eat Shemura Matzos).
For making Kiddush on Shabbos morning before the meal (more than an hour since we daven early) can we use egg matzos. Is that correct?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion is that if that is your minhag, it is correct.
Drinking an additional cup of wine or grape juice would also b e considered a Kiddush Bemakom Seuda, similar to eating Mezonos.
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Posted 3/24/2022 11:04 PM |
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# 3612 Never Too Late?
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Q. If someone forgot or misplaced a Shalach Monnos, can it be send after Purim?
A. HoravYaakov Hirschman Shlit'a mentioned that although one cannot comply with the mitzvos of Purim after it has passed, there is still a benefit of Havoas Sholom between people and other mitzvos involved, when delivering the Shalach Monos.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion is similar.
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Posted 3/24/2022 11:03 PM |
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# 3611 A Most Special Time
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Q. During his Hesped for Horav Chaim Kanievsky zt'l, Horav Itzchok Zilberstein Shlit'a mentioned that whoever takes part in that most important Levaya and davens to Hashem in the Zechus of the great Tzadik and Godol BeYisroel, the Tefilos will be granted. Does that apply also to the ones who were zooming the Levaya on the other side of the world.
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion is that it does as it was after all an 'Eis Rotzon', or an incredibly great time of good will from Hashem.
Horav Dovid Pam Shlit'a added that it is similar to the one davening at home, that Poskim recommend to do so at the time when the Tzibur davens.
(See questions 3119 and 2721 that although a Zoom group does not create a minyan and one does not even have to answer amen to a brocho recited by that media, for some purposes such as a Seudas Mitzva and a siyum, it is effective).
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Posted 3/24/2022 11:01 PM |
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# 3610 A Woman's Work is Always Done?
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Q. Dear Rabbi we so appreciate your questions and answers, because of the anonymity and openness provided. If it wasn't there many, specially women, would be concerned and afraid to ask question.
We had an unusual situation in our family last Friday, Shushan Purim.
It was an occasion of great need of work, no only to cleanup after Purim, but also to prepare for Shabbos. Yet one of our daughters that learns in Bais Yaakov, insisted that women are not supposed to do work on Shushan Purim. Is there some truth to such an Halacha?
A. Surprisingly in Shulchan Aruch, Darchei Moshe (O.H. 696: 2), Beer Heitev (3) quotes Maharil and Avudraham that there is a source for this prohibition. Nitei Gavriel (p. 180) also quotes opinions that women abstain from melochos on Shushan Purim, including Yalkut Meam Loez on Esther (p. 248: 2) that mentions it is a great sin.
However as Horav Pam Shlit'a pointed out, all work that is permitted on Yom Tov and done for Shabbos needs, is certainly not included.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is similar.
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Posted 3/24/2022 10:59 PM |
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# 3609 The Joys of Spring
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Q. Someone that requires a heart pacemaker that can be implanted during the week before Purim or the week after, can it be delayed and still have the blessing of the good Mazal of the Adar month?
A. On question 1289 regarding if Mishenichas Adar Marbim Besimcha (when the month of Adar begins we increase joy), applies also after Purim, if the joy keeps on increasing and if it continues into Nissan too, for the purpose of starting a new business or scheduling a medical operation that can be postponed, we wrote:
"Although the mitzva of being besimcha and rejoicing in serving Hashem and performing His mitzvos applies always (Rambam H. Lulav 8: 15, Rema end of O.H.)), there is an additional commitment to do so in the month of Adar. .
Eishel Arohom (2: 685: 8) asserts that it includes the complete month of Adar, as the posuk (Esther 9: 22) reads “the month which was turned for them from sorrow to joy.” See similar Chasam Sofer (hag. O.H. 551: 2).
Shaarei Hamoadim (p. 20) maintains that the simcha increases from day to day and even from hour to hour.
Rashi (Taanis 29a) explains that the marbim besimcha is due to the days of miracles of Purim and Pesach. Therefore, Eliahu Rabba (685: 8), Shearim Metzuyanim Behalacha (141: 1), and others affirm that it extends even to the month of Nissan. See also Nitei Gavriel (Purim 11: n. 3) as to the view of the Chassam Sofer and Sheilas Yaavetz
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Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion is that if someone can choose to have a medical procedure done during the beginning of Nissan, if it will not interfere with the enjoyment of the Yom Tov, he should do so. He also maintains that the marbim besimcha ends at the end of Pesach, when the Sefira days begin."
Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion is that the medical preference of the doctors and what they recommend takes precedence.
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Posted 3/23/2022 3:26 PM |
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# 3608 Let the Simcha Begin
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Q. Dear Rov sorry to bother you on such short notice. I'm a Torontonian learning in a Yeshiva in Bnai Brak, and BE'H I'm getting married this coming Sunday (20 - Adar II) in the late afternoon. I just heard the terrible tragic news of the Petirah of Rav Chaim Kanievzky ZTL.
Could you ask Rav Shlomo Shlit'a (I always follow his opinion when possible), if I can attend the Levayah before my wedding? Thanks a million.
A. As we spoke on the phone, due to the difference in hours I won't be able to answer you in time.
I did ask Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a this morning and his opinion is that you are allowed to attend the Levayah, since the Chosson restrictions begin at the Chupa.
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Posted 3/21/2022 7:12 PM |
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# 3607 The Purim Pińata
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Q. I know this is an unusual shaila, but is it permitted to do a pińata game with the kids on Purim? It is a lot of fun.
A. A pińata is a container, often made of papier-mâché, pottery, or cloth, that is decorated, filled with candy or cakes, and then broken as part of a celebration. Pińatas are commonly associated with Mexico.
Each participant, usually a child, will have a turn at hitting the pińata, which is hung from above on a string. The participant is blindfolded, given a wooden stick, and then spun a number of times. As the participants works to hit the pińata, another moves it to make it harder to hit.
There are different historical sources to the game. Some maintain it is religious, some say the Aztecs would also have a similar tradition, However, in our days the pińata has all but lost its religious significance and has become popular in many types of celebrations. (from Wikipedia).
It is a game often played in Mexico's even in religious Jewish schools and homes.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that if indeed it has lost its religious meaning and is played by Jews also, it would be permitted.
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Posted 3/18/2022 1:46 PM |
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# 3606 No Cheques Accepted?
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Q. Can one give a cheque for Matanot Laevyonim or does it have to be cash?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that if the cheque is made in the name of the receiver or for cash, and the needy receiver can exchange it during Purim, one complies.
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Posted 3/16/2022 6:18 PM |
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# 3605 Both Sides of the Coin
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Q. (Se question above). Happy Purim Rov. Having experienced this year an unusual inflation and a great increase in prices, what is the minimum amount to be Yotze with the mitzva of Machatzis Hashekel this Purim? (5782-2022)
A. On question 3061 we wrote: "A Machatzis Hashekel is the value of 9.6 grams of silver lechumra and 7.5 grams in leniency. (Piskei Teshuva 694: 4)"
As mentioned in question above, at today's (Adar II, 5782) price of silver (about $1.002 Cdn. per gram). So the value of one Machatzis Hashekel coin is between aprox. $10.00 and $7.55 Cdn. Tradition is to donate the three coins or their added value.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that you can use the lower figure. However, the Rov mentioned that the accepted minhag that where there is no coin designated as a half-shekel, it is customary for the Gabbaim to bring three US silver coins of half a dollar (older than 1964) or similar silver coins issued elsewhere, and to give these coins in exchange, to anyone who makes his contribution in the coins or money available to him. After performing the mitzva, the giver returns the three half-shekels to the plate so that others may also be able to observe the minhag properly.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that when dealing with people who are not familiar with the Halacha terms and conditions of acquiring and returning moneys or objects, it is better that they just say that they want to comply with the mitzva following the Halacha requirement necessary to do so. Then they just pick up the three silver coins and put in the plate the equivalent moneys representing their value.
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Posted 3/16/2022 6:13 PM |
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# 3604 A Poor Giving?
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Q. Happy Purim Rov. Having experienced this year an unusual inflation and a great increase in prices, what is the minimum amount to be Yotze with the mitzva of Matonos Laevyonim this Purim? (5782-2022)
(See also next question).
A. On question 3061 we wrote: "Mishna Berura (694: 2) asserts to follow the opinion of the Ritvo (Megila 7b) that one fulfills the Matonos Loevyonim obligation even with two prutos (one prutah per indigent) or its equivalent in food. (“Shaveh Prutah”).
The value of a perutah according to the opinion of the Chazon Ish is 1/40 or .025 of a gram of silver, and according to the Masoro it is .0182 of a gram of silver (Masores Hashekel p.119)”"
At today's (Adar II, 5782) price of silver (about $1.002 Cdn. per gram) it would result in a bit more or less than a penny.
Although one fulfills the obligation with a Prutah, nonetheless, Poskim write that it's proper to give each poor person a significant and meaningful gift (Maharsho Megila ibid.). Others maintain that it should be enough to purchase three egg volumes of bread (Shaarey Teshuvo 694, see also other opinions on Nitei Gavriel Purim 33:2).
Yemei Mishteh VeSimcha (p. 244 published in 5766) quotes Rav Elyashiv zt'l as saying that even though one fulfills one's obligation with a prutah, nonetheless, it's proper to give each poor person about 5 shekalim which is an amount that would make the poor person happy. Halichos Shlomo (chap 19, note 62) quotes Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach zt'l as having said that in order to fulfill all opinions one should give an amount which is significant by the giver and by the taker's standards.
In question #507 in this forum we wrote that Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit’a advises to give at least a dollar (Canadian) for Matonos Loevyonim, The reason is that you can still acquire a roll of bread with something in it, to be used for a minimum Seudah. The Rov maintains that on this year, (5782) the above still stands.
The Rov also recommends that one with limited resources, should give two dollars to two needy persons, then divide the rest of the money available and donate to as many recipients as possible, even if it less than a dollar, since every act of giving constitutes a new separate mitzva.
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Posted 3/16/2022 6:03 PM |
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# 3603 The Best Breakfast of the Year?
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Q. I heard that one should eat a Purim Seuda also at breakfast and drink wine is that true? Can one eat Milchik items or does it have to be meat?
A. On a similar question 1637 we wrote: " Mishna Berura (695: 8) writes that the reason the seuda is not customarily done in the morning is because people are busy sending Shalach Monos. The activity often prolongs close to Mincha time, then you are not allowed to eat unless you daven first.
However, Eliahu Rabba and Pri Megodim (E.A. 5) quoting Sheloh maintain that the seuda should be done immediately in the morning after Megila.
Kaf Hachaim (695: 23) cites Siddur Harashash that also asserts it should be done after shacharis. Likutei Mahariach and Kisei Rachamim mention that this was also the minhag of the G’ra.
Yafe Lalev maintains that the morning seuda should be dairy to symbolize Kabbolas Hatorah that was reiterated on Purim.
However, Mishna Berura (ibid.: 15) opines that even after having eaten the morning seuda, the second seuda consumed in the afternoon is the one called properly the Purim Seuda.
Piskei Teshuvos (ibid. n. 25) quotes many Poskim that are of the same opinion and mention, based on Cabbalah and Chassidus principles, that the seuda should continue into the night of Shushan Purim.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is similar and adds, that after all we eat daily breakfast, why should Purim be any less."
Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a mentioned that many eat this early meal as a Fleishig Seuda
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Posted 3/15/2022 5:35 PM |
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# 3602 Give Thanks for Small Blessings
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Q. Dear Rabbi Bartfeld, My father was Niftar (perished) when I was young. He himself wasn't frum nor did he grow up frum, but he did have traditional Jewish values, and was known for his humility and Middos Tovos. I am careful to be mechabed (honor) his Yahrtzeit in accordance with minhagei Yisroel, i.e. learning Mishnayos, making a tikun, etc.).
I wanted to know what my chiyuv (obligation) is for my extended family (i.e. grandparents) yahrtzeits. Should I be saying kaddish, and observing their yahrtzeitin with learning Mishnayos and making tikkunim?
On the one hand, it is very unlikely anyone else will be saying kaddish for them, as I am one of the few Shomre Torah Umitzvos einekelach. On the other hand, I harbor resentment at their lack of kiyum of Torah and mitzvos, and therefore why should I take upon this achrayos (both time and financial). Perhaps I should learn from Chizkiyahu and not be mechabed elterin who did not walk in the ways of HaShem; at least this way they won't be able to "oseh ma'ase k'zimri umvakesh schar k'pinchas. (demand rewards for wrongs done)"
Kindly let me know da'as Gedolei Torah on this matter
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that it is correct to learn Mishnayos in their name, simply as Hakaras Hatov and giving thanks, since after all you as a descendant likely benefited in various ways from their efforts, even if they were not intended. Therefore, thanks should always be given and no better way to do so, than to be merit them with the mitzva of learning Torah.
According to the Rov, grandchildren do not recite Kaddish for their grandparents on their Yortzait. However, there are different traditions when there is no else to recite for them.
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Posted 3/15/2022 4:53 PM |
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# 3601 As the say in Yidish "Oy Gevald"
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Q. I received a copy of the New Testament translated into Hebrew and Yiddish (why these MissioGoyim waste money on such things boggles the mind). May I burn it with my Chometz or is the fire for burning Chometz too holy to be touched by such odious impurity?
Can it be burned with the Lulavim and Hadassim or is that a sacrilege?
Can it be burned if it has the name of Hashem written in Hebrew letters?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that it should be burned as soon as possible and not be kept until Erev Pesach.
However, if for some reason it did coincide with Biur Chametz, it can be done at the same time and even the printed names of Hashem can be burned as they do not have any Kedusha at all.
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Posted 3/14/2022 10:10 PM |
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# 3600 An Early Purim Drink?
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Q. Can one drink water or coffee at the end of Taanit Esther after Maariv but before hearing the Megila?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that if one finds it necessary it is permitted.
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 3/14/2022 4:55 PM |
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# 3599 Try Your Best
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Q. Kvod Harav I wonder, since our Sages teach us that if someone wanted and decided to do a mitzva but by accident and situations beyond his control was unable to do it, the Torah considers it as been done, is it correct that one should try seriously to finish learning all Mishnayos for a fathers Yohrzait, even when he knows it is unlikely that he will be able to do so?
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that if he is truthful and with honesty plans to give his commitment a good and fair serious try, it can be done. This should be done clearly expressing that it is 'Beli Neder" (without any oath or promise)
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 3/11/2022 2:12 PM |
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