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# 3506 Testing the Test II
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Q. Dear Rabbi. On question 3497 you permitted taking a Covid test on Shabbat that involves the changing of color of the test paper when needed, and can be done with a Shinui or a variation from the normal procedure, such as holding the testing stick by one’s teeth. Does the same apply to squeezing the Q- tip?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion is that it is also permitted under the same conditions.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a
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Posted 1/13/2022 10:41 PM |
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# 3505 Reach for the Moon
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Q. When someone makes Kiddush Levana on a winter, cloudy and windy day, how long does the moon have to remain uncovered to be able to recite the Bracha? What can be done when it is extremely cold and likely, at least some of the present will not make Kiddush Levana later, can they do the Bracha when they only see the moon a short while?
A. Mishna Berura (426: 3) rules that if one began reciting the brocho while the moon could be seen and then it became covered, he may finish the brocho. However he adds (quoting from Ridbaz and Magen Avrohom), that if he expects that the clouds will cover the moon before he can end the brocho, he should not begin to recite.
Nevertheless, in Biur Halocho he quotes Divrei Chaim that one may start immediately to recite the blessing even if he knows it is going to be covered before the end of his blessing. He compares the above to the brocho on lighting.
Biur Halocho suggests that there is a slight difference between the brocho on lighting, that is recited to recognize the portents and prodigies of Creation and that is immediate, as opposed to Kiddush Levana, in which we bless Hashem for the enjoyment of the light of the moon, and that may take longer.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion us that in case of need one may rely on the Divrei Chaim and other Poskim that permit.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a
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Posted 1/13/2022 10:39 PM |
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# 3504 You Must Be Joking
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Q. Our children on this time of the year, when they walk Shabbos evening to or from shul, often like to stop, gaze and enjoy the uncanny and sometimes stupefying Christmas decorations of our non Jewish neighbors. Is there an issue with that? do we have to prevent them from doing this? How? Thanks so much.
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that obviously you have to stop your young children from gazing and admiring those Avoda Zarah decorations. It is best done while explaining to them the truth of what they stand for.
But instead of punishing or being severe against the children, that may indeed have the opposite effect, one should try 'Letzanusso D' Avoda Zarah' (Megila 24b) or making fun, ridiculing and using derogatory jokes towards it. That will likely be more effective.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/6/2022 11:03 PM |
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# 3503 A Quick Name Fix
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Q. If when reciting a Mi Sheberach for a sick person the name used was not completely correct, does the minyan have to reassemble and recite another Mi Sheberach?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that when he is corrected, he does not have to repeat the complete Mi Sheverach, He should just mention the correct name and add a brocho for Refuah Shleima.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/6/2022 11:00 PM |
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# 3502 Not the Best Vest
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Q. Dear Rabbi. Can one use during winter a Taalit Kattan that is similar to a warm vest. It has short sleeves, but just under the armpits it is split and divided, so most of the front and the back is similar to any other Taalit Kattan. The only other issue is that the edges on the side have a number of buttons that can close the vest. Is it permitted, when the buttons are not used, to make a bracha on it? Does the fact that the user may at one point when it is cold, button up the sides destroy its validity as a Taalit Kattan?
A. Mishna Berura (10: 29) is lenient on using buttons or other easily undone fasteners. However, Piskei Teshuvos quoting Eishel Avrohom, maintains that even buttons or other easily undone fasteners, should be avoided
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that although it is preferable to use a plain regular Taalis Kotton, this vest type can be used even when it is buttoned and the brocho can be recited.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/6/2022 10:58 PM |
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# 3501 Tragic Lonely Departure
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Q. A dear member of our family is dying in hospital. Because of the severe covid restrictions, even his wife, children and grandchildren, as well as his Rov are not allowed to see him or be with him in the secluded section of the hospital he is in.
Since in our family, in similar situations we all join together and at least a minyan is present at the time of 'Yetzias Neshama.' We sing some very moving Nigunim after Viduy and we all loudly recite 'Hashem Hu Hoelokim' etc. Can we in this particular situation do it from the ground outside and in front of the hospital, (they won't let us in) while zooming his image in bed to all of us and our image to him? Is the effort worth it? Thanks for an fast reply.
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that it can be done as tefilos help even in such unusual situations.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/6/2022 10:55 PM |
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# 3500 Fixing the Fixed
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Q. I'm the Gabbai for a Minyan that takes place in a neighborhood home.
In question 3484, the response states, in part: "Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that although in other positions such as a Chazan, being a Baal Teshuva may not be recommended, in this particular case he may be indeed the preferred candidate."
Does this mean that when selecting a Baal Tefilla, it is preferable to not invite a Baal Teshuva to the Amud?
A. Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 53: 4) ruled that one of the requirements of a Shalich Tzibur is that he should be clean from sins, even if those were committed during his youth. Mishna Berura (16) maintains that the above applies even if he did Teshuva.
However, other Poskim disagree. See Beis Hilel (p.71) quoting Yechave Daas, Teshuvos Vehanhogos (1- 99) and others.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/6/2022 10:49 PM |
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# 3499 In Respect to All Due Respect
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Q. See question above. Often I also see pamphlets and pages of Torah that were left on the mail box of the Shul and due to the wind they end on the street. Is it permitted for me to bring
them in during Shabbat, since as mentioned, I'm stringent and don't carry even when there is an Eruv?
A. Alenu Leshaveach (Teshuva 60 - Bereshis) addresses this question and also the question above, He quotes Chassam Sofer 82 and Talmud Baba Metzia (30a) that one should return to others only the lost articles that he would care to retrieve for his own use. If it is an item he would not retrieve for himself, he does not transgress on the prohibition of 'Lo suchal lehisalem'
Regarding writings of Torah and Shemos, he mentions that a 'Gaon' once asked a child to pick up those Shemos. When later he told the Chazon Ish about it, he replied that he should have better just left them in the street.
As mentioned in the prior question, Horav Shlomo Miller's opinion is that it is better to move the Shemos with one's foot, until finding for them a protected place.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/6/2022 10:47 PM |
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# 3498 Lost and Found?
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Q. I was leaving Shul on Shabbat and I noticed just outside of the steps of our Shul to the street a key ring with keys that had a Jewish symbol attached. Since I'm Machmir and I don't carry on Shabbat even in our city that has an Eruv, was I permitted to lift the ring to comply with the mitzva of Hashabat Aveida (returning a lost item to it's owner)?
A. On question 128 regarding Hashavos Aveidah of Muktza items on Shabbos, we questioned: "If the D’oraisa (Biblical command) of returning a lost item override the prohibition of Muktza." And we answered: Shulchan Oruch (O.C. 266,13) prohibits picking up an “Arnekei” on Shabbes. Biur Halocho (ibid.) forbids retrieval of the Arnekei (money bag) when carrying is an issue (no Eiruv), even if it was found in a place where the majority of residents are Jewish and his intention is to return it to its owner (Hashovas Haaveida).
As far as Muktza is concerned, he declares that it requires further elucidation and refers us to the O.H. (686: 22) and Biur Hagra'ah ibid. dealing on a Shofar manufactured on Rosh Hashono. Mishnah Berura there (82) explains that if there were an issue of Muktza , it would be prohibited to blow the Shofar.
There are Poskim who disagree. however, most maintain that even a mitzva of the Torah does not override Muktza in this and similar cases. (see: Chasam Sofer O.C. 82, – Divrei Sholom 17 – Mishmeres Sholom Ch. 3, Adonei Shlomo 266 – Shmiras Shabbos 236,28)."
In our particular case, one may ask a neighbor that is lenient and does carry in this kind of Eruv to retrieve the lost item in order to return it to its owner.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that it is better to kick the keys with one's foot, until finding a secure place.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/6/2022 10:45 PM |
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# 3497 Testing the Test
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Q. Can one take a Covid test on Shabbat that involves the changing of color of the test paper?
A. On questio 23 regarding diapers with indicators that change color when wet, we wrote; Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'”a is of the opinion that they could be used on Shabbos and Yom Tov since the melocho of Tzovea or dyeing is by definition a creative and positive act. However when it is done “'Derech Lichluch'” as staining or soiling it is not Tzovea. This is similar to the permitted use of a gauze in a wound smeared with blood or disposable paper napkins and tissues in cleaning colored spills.
The above is permitted even when it is done as a test or confirmation as in bedikah clothes or a wedding night bed sheet. See Mishna Berurah and Shaarei Tzion O.H. 320-20 , Biur Halocho O.C. 280, Sh'miras Shabbos 14-62.
Furthermore this is an indirect act, often done without intention (Gromo, Eino Miskaven) and therefore it is unlike diabetic urine test sticks, where Poskim are stringent when not totally necessary (Sh'miras Shabbos 33 (81)."
In our case The Rov maintains that the test when needed can be done with a Shinui or a variation from the normal procedure, such as holding the testing stick by one's teeth,
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/6/2022 10:42 PM |
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# 3496 Dish Out the Dishes?
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Q. After the recent Petirah of our grandparents when their house was sold we began retrieving their left over belongings. We collected a set of expensive dishes that they used many years ago for Pesach, but we could not remember whether they were Fleishig or Milchig. Is it possible to use them?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that if they cannot be sold or given to Gentiles, they could be Kashered and used for whatever purpose they are needed.
The Kashering should be done by immersing each one of them three times in boiling water.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/6/2022 10:39 PM |
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# 3495 A Kashi on the Sushi
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Q. What is Horav Miller's latest opinion on the bracha on sushi?
A. On question 367 we wrote: The popular kosher Sushi we most commonly consume consists of cooked vinegared rice sushi-meshi combined with other ingredients, usually raw or partially raw fish, as tuna or salmon or occasionally avocado or other vegetables as center fillings.
Contemporary Poiskim maintain very different opinions as to what brocho we should recite.
Divrei Pinchos (Horav Pinchas Mayers, siman 22) rules the brocho to be Shehakol.
Horav Heinemann Shlit”a maintains that one should recite Mezonos on the rice, as well as the appropriate Brocho on the filling. The nori (the edible seaweed is secondary to the rice and other ingredients, and does not require a brocho (Rabbi Mordechai Frankel, Director – Star K Institue of Halacha).
A similar opinion is to be found on Din – Beis Hora’ah (dinonline.org): “If the fish is clearly recognizable, it a piece of fish should be separated from the mixture, and two berachos should be made – mezonos for the rice, and shehakol for the fish. However, if the fish cannot be clearly discerned, it is sufficient to recite mezonos on the mixture”.
Quoted in the name of Horav Mandelbaum author of Vezos Habracha, is that the bracha should be dictated by the largest ingredient by volume, usually the rice which is Mezonos. (berachot.org).
Rabbi J. Blass (Rabbi of Neve Tzuf and Rosh Kollel “Ratzon Yehuda”) also agrees to Mezonos” (Yeshiva.org)
The brocho of Mezonos is also mentioned in the name of Reb Simcha Bunim Cohen Shlit”a of Lakewood.(TLS, Feb 2010).
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that the correct brocho is Shehakol."
Recently however, Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a voiced an added opinion that it is better to recite the proper brocho of each item, on a separate piece of food that carries the same blessing.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 1/6/2022 10:36 PM |
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# 3494 Happy New Year?
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Q. Can one who usually greets first his Non- Jewish neighbors every morning, do so during this time of the year with 'Have a Good Year' or 'Happy Holidays'?
A. On question 695 in regard to responding to a “Happy New Year” greeting, we wrote: "Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that it is permitted since in our days there is no religious connotation to the greeting. In addition, you may initiate the salute if it generates a Kidush Hashem by displaying good manners.
Ohalei Yakov (p. 20) quotes in the name the Apter Rov Zt”l, the meaning of the Posuk (Tehilim 87:6) “Hashem counts in the script of the nations” as conveying that during their New Year we are also granted retroactively a better Rosh Hashono judgment. Since the differences between the individual conduct during the two celebrations, becomes now widely apparent and evident, therefore a Good Year salute to anyone is not out of place. (Nitey Gavriel – Chanuka p.418)"
The Rov added that greeting with "Happy Holidays," also does not carry in our days a religious connotation, as it is mostly interpreted as joyful vacations.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a.
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Posted 12/31/2021 1:23 PM |
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# 3493 Same Name Again?
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Q. Our daughter, who is having a difficult time finding the proper shiduch, was B'H able to connect recently with a promising candidate. But now a new issue appeared. The name of the mother of the proposed chosson, is the same as hers. Can she now add a name to hers, so the names will not be the same?
How about if the mother of the proposed chosson is the wife of a Rabbi, and she is usually called Rebetzin by all, and not by her first name?
A. The tradition of both the groom and the bride not sharing the names of the counterpart parents, is based on the Tzava'ah or last will and testament of Rav Yehuda HaChasid, written in the beginning of Sefer Chassidim.
On question 175 in regard to shunning a marriage to a woman whose father’s name is the same as his we wrote that
"this is to be found in the Will (letter 23), where he adds; “And if he did marry her, he should change name, maybe there is hope”. Some retrace the above to the Arizal (Mizmor Leasaf p.110).
A number of reasons are given: Firstly, Ein Horah (evil eye, Chidah – Bris Olam 447 – Heishiv Moishe 69, Chazon Ish, Maase Ish 215 ). Some maintain that it will cause an infringement in the respect due to the father, as his daughter will call her husband by his name in front of him. (Yad Shoul Y.D. 240 – Mevakshei Torah 24 p.155).
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that there is no concern if the names are not exactly the same."
Some Poskim maintain that the Tzava'ah applies only to his family and descendants (Noda Beyehuda E.H. 2: 79). However, others maintain that it refers to all. Therefore, usually people are indeed careful.
Divrei Chaim (E.H. 1: 8) mentions that in his circles, they specially avoid marriage when the name of the bride is the same as her future mother in law. A similar opinion is to be found in Tzemach Tzedek (Y.D. 116) quoting the Baal Hatanya. However, he permits changing the name in a minor way, as do others.
Indeed there are Poskim that also maintain that if the mother in law id usually named by a given title, such as Rebetzin, there is no concern. (Tirosh Veitzhor 214).
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that for those who maintain that tradition, indeed the can be lenient.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a
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Posted 12/31/2021 1:19 PM |
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# 3492 New Mazal Appraisal
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Q. Our family is very worried about finding the right Shiduch for our daughter, who has been going out for years without success. Is it proper to do a Shinui Hashem or change of name, as we commonly do for, Chas Veshalom, a seriously sick person. On those cases, we say that adding a name changes the 'Mazal of the Choleh as he becomes similar to a different person. Would that be also recommended in our very difficult case?
A. Taamei Haminchagim (p. 105) and others maintain that a change of name should not be done on such situations and it may even be dangerous.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that it is not customary to do and should be avoided. (see following question).
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a
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Posted 12/31/2021 1:15 PM |
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# 3491 Did He Really Say That!
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Q. I have often wondered, the word 'Mesukan,' written in Hebrew, is said on the praises to the Torah, in the Bracha after Kerias Shema every morning. There it is written with a Tav and means fixed or established. If your pronunciation is Sefardi, you would read it as 'Metukan.' If you are not, then the reading of 'Mesukan sounds exactly like danger, which would be a terrible insult to the Torah. How can we recite daily a word that when pronounced has such a terrible contradictory meaning?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that, you are right. the word in the Ashkenazi pronunciation, does have a parallel very contradictory meaning. Yet the Rov maintains that in such situations, it is not Chas Veshalom an insult to use it, since from the context of the paragraph and adjoining words, you can clearly deduce and establish the intent of what it means, and is therefore permitted.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a
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Posted 12/31/2021 1:12 PM |
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# 3490 Forgot the Name
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Q. Someone was asked to deliver a shiur he usually teaches daily, in the name of a sick person for his Refuah Shleima. He did remember that he was asked but couldn't remember the proper Hebrew name given to him, only the family name which he did mention. Did he comply?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that he did comply with his commitment. In this case and in others, one should always mention when accepting the task being asked to do, to express that this is done B'li Neder.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a
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Posted 12/31/2021 1:10 PM |
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# 3489 Change the Name and Still the Same?
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Q. If someone had to have a name added because of a severe Covid infection, and B'H survived and the added name was kept, does one have to change the name written in the Kesuva and write a new one?
A. Most Poskim maintain that no change is needed. (Se Alenu Leshabeach p. 611).
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that since at the time when the Kesuva was written, the person's name was correct, it is still a valid document, and no changes are needed.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a
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Posted 12/31/2021 1:07 PM |
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# 3488 No Party to this Party
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Q. I'm a patient of a great and noble surgeon, who has practically saved my life on a number of occasions. As the Holiday season approaches, his staff and patients, plan to make for him a well attended Christmas party that include a Christmas tree, surrounded with presents contributed by all. I was asked not only to contribute but also to say words of appreciation in his honor. I'm religious, and have never attended such a party. Is this case an exception due to the issues involved?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that you can send a very appreciative gift to him. In this particular case you can claim that you will be out of town and unable to physically attend since 'Mutar leshanos mipnei Hasholom,' (one may deceive for the sake of maintaining the peace).
As you mentioned in you call that you are the CEO of a great company, you may send an important representative to attend in your place and read a heartfelt message in your name.
See question 694 in regard to attending a New Years party organized by the company one works for.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a
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Posted 12/31/2021 1:04 PM |
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# 3487 Strike a Match
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Q. We own a company that deals with recruiting and employment contacts. We would like to expand to other fields of establishing contacts, since in essence, we already have the infrastructure and computing services to do so.
Is it permitted to engage in marriage matching and dating services for Non Jews?
A. Poskim disagree if there is a prohibition on arranging dating and matching of couples for Gentiles, especially for those that do not comply with the Seven Noahide mitzvos.
Beth Sheorim (Y.D. 227) and others mention that the prohibition of 'Lifnei Iver' or placing a stumbling block in front of the blind likely applies, since they may not be careful with observing moral and other rulings.
However, Chavas Yoir (185) and others permit.
There are other issues of modesty involved, since usually, this type of services involves the publicizing of attractive pictures to promote the interest of the clients, so it is better to avoid engaging in it.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is similar.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a
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Posted 12/31/2021 1:02 PM |
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