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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 Piñata
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Q. I know this is an unusual shaila, but is it permitted to do a piñata game with the kids on Purim? It is a lot of fun.
A. A piñata 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. Piñatas are commonly associated with Mexico.
Each participant, usually a child, will have a turn at hitting the piñata, 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 piñata, 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 piñata 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.
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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)
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Posted 3/11/2022 2:12 PM |
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# 3598 The Benefit of the Doubt to Give
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Q. I was wondering, how come we don't see children being educated that on Purim they should also do Matonos Laevyonim and give money to the poor as they do with Shalach Monos? They don't seem to be thought that in Yeshiva either. Why?
A. Poskim disagree. Kehilas Yaakov (quoted in Orchos Rabbenu 3. p. 51 maintains that if they have their own money, they should contribute as complying with the mitzva of Chinuch. Kovetz Halochos (16: 8) is of the opinion that since they don't own their mony before Bar Mitzva, there is no Mitzvaof Chinuch.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that if they have reached the Onas Hapeutos or age of being able to donate, they can be given money to contribute to the poor.
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Posted 3/11/2022 2:10 PM |
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# 3597 The Real Eishes Chail
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Q. See question above. I have heard that Eishes Chail is a reference to our Torah, is that true?
A, Aliva Dehilchesa (year 71) mentioned above quotes Horav Chaim Kanievsky Shlit'a that indeed it is also a praise song in honor of our Torah.
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Posted 3/11/2022 2:08 PM |
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# 3596 The True Eishes Chail
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Q. Does one who lost his wife sing Eishes Chail on Friday night?
A. Aliva Dehilchesa (year 71) quotes some Talmidei Hachamim that would point to their spouses when singing Eishes Chail. Horav Chaim Kanievzky Shlit'a is quoted as commenting that if she fills the description, it can be done.
However, Shelah, Ya'avetz, Kaf Hachaim (262: 8) abd others maintain that it is a reference to the Shechina.
In different Yeshivos it is also recited by unmarried youngsters.
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Posted 3/11/2022 2:07 PM |
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# 3595 Any More for Any More?
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Q. On Matonos Laevyonim during Purim, is it better to donate a smaller quantity of money to more poor people, or is it preferred to give a larger amount to just a few?
A. Poskim disagree. Bach (O.H. 695) maintains that it is better to donate smaller amounts to many, while Shvus Yitzchok (88: 2) opines that giving two important contribution takes precedence,. (See also Kovetz Halochos 16: 10, p. 92).
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that if the gift to the poor is large enough to not embarrass the recipients, giving more is preferable.
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Posted 3/11/2022 2:05 PM |
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# 3594 Don't Donate
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Q. Should someone donate to an institution that collects for the victims of Ukraine and brings them to Israel. The venue is managed by the Israeli (Leftist government) and the help goes to help mostly Gentile victims?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that such an institution should not be supported as the moneys donated, not only contravene the Laws of the Torah, but also the Laws of the Land, that rule that regarding aid and support to immigrants, Jews have priority. (Chok Hashevut).
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Posted 3/11/2022 2:04 PM |
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# 3593 Enlight the Pesach Lights
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Q. should
candlesticks that sit on a tray placed on a Shabbos table during the
year be Kashered for Pesach? Is it enough just to wash them if they
will be placed on the table where we are eating during the Pesach
meals?
A.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that if the candle sticks
were not washed with the regular Chametz dishes. they do not need to
be Kashered. They only need to be cleaned properly.
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Posted 3/11/2022 2:02 PM |
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# 3592 Are You Ready to Order?
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Q. I was recently told that when baking Challah for Shabbos, there is an Inyan (significance) in using the first Challah that is "made" for the Friday night meal. The second one should be used for the day meal and so on. If freezing the Challos one should keep track of the order in which they were made. Similarly, I understand that the nicest Challah is for Friday night. If that is the case why is it necessary to know which is made first? (usually no two challahs come out exactly the same, one is generally nicer than the other.} Which "Zechus" takes precedence? Can the Rav expound on the ordering?
A. Horav Dovid Pam Shlit'a pointed to the Teshuvos HaRaved and other Poskim detailed in Biurei Hadaf (Yuma 62a) that disagree in a similar mitzva matter, as to which takes precedence and priority. The Halacha seems to follow the Chacham Tzvi that being better tasting or nicer looking, preempts the order of creation of the mitzva item.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is similar. However, in regard to Shabbos the morning day seuda is more important than the night meal.
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Posted 3/11/2022 2:00 PM |
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# 3591 The Essence of Shabbos Hot Drinks
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Q. For Shabbat we prepare an essence of tea to be able to drink tea. Do we need to do the same with instant coffee or cocoa?
A. Igros Moshe, (O.H. 4:74,16) rules that since instant coffee is prepared by roasting the coffee beans, which are then ground and brewed. This is followed by the cooked beans being spray dried with hot air to remove all of the moisture from the beans. Both the cooking and the spray drying procedure renders the coffee powder as completely cooked and the rule of Ein Bishul Achar Bishul (there is no cooking of the same item twice) applies. See also Shemiras Shabbos K' (1: 55).
The commonly accepted Minhag for many, is to be a bit more stringent, and pour hot water from the kettle into a cup (Keli Sheini) and from that cup into another that contains the instant coffee in it.
If the cocoa powder is produced in a similar fashion, the same would apply.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is similar.
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Posted 3/11/2022 1:57 PM |
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# 3590 Outlay the Clay Display
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Q. good afternoon Rabbi I have a couple of questions to ask you.
I am doing ceramics and using stoneware clay. the trays, vessels, and plates I make from raw clay go thru a 2 step "baking" process in a kiln. this kiln is turned on sometimes by a non religious jew, and other times by a Gentile. We do not know who turns on the kiln. Do I have to take the trays, plates etc to the Mikvah?
A. Stoneware is not a utensil carved from a stone, it is made from a coarsely grained clay that is easy to work with. It requires a higher kiln temperature than earthenware to harden. And it’s usually lighter gray, tan or brown after it’s fired. Stoneware is more durable, less porous, always food safe and able to survive a dishwasher.
As further explained by phone, we are dealing with a course given at Jewish Community facility and the one's lighting the kiln are the instructors paid by the facility. Therefore, Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that since they did not at any part of the process became owners in any way of the vessels being created, the utensils don't need Tevila.
Besides, since as also explained by phone, the glazing is only placed on the outside of the vessels, and as mentioned in Shulchan Aruch (Y.D. 120: 1) such utensils don't need Tevila, even when acquired from Gentiles.
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Posted 3/11/2022 1:56 PM |
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# 3589 A Real Hot Shaila
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Q. On question 3578 you wrote: "Using a single spout does not avoid the Bishul or cooking prohibition of the cold water being heated as it encounters the water emanating from the hot pipe that is Yad Soledes. It only cools down after being in contact with the cold water and having already transgressed on Bishul."
Is that correct? Does not Halacha permit pouring a small amount of hot water into a cool water container, if the temperature of the cold water will not increase to Yad Soledes (About 45o)?
A. Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a indeed correctly questioned the above as is mentioned in Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 318: 12) that it is permitted to add small amounts of hot water that will nor rise the temperature of the container to a prohibited level.
However, one spout single taps, as explained on the next question, someone who wants cold water, usually and out of habit, turns on the faucet with the handle facing the middle and then pushes it over to the right or left to the desired temperature. In such a common case, the initial running water may indeed be over Yad Soledes at the beginning of the flow.
Besides, there are a number of taps that have built in pre-warming or cooling chambers and those may indeed create a bishul situation.
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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