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# 2808 Blow the Whistle?
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Q. (See question 2807 above) Is it true that there are videos of the Lubavitcher Rebbe encouraging whistling by his farbrengens?
A. Rav Meir Wagner Shlit'a mentioned that "Yes (the Lubavitcher Rebbe did encourage whistling). At a farbrengen on Purim, 5736, the Rebbe quoted the Gemara in Chulin (63,a) where R' Bibi bar Abaya says that when the Rachem (bird) will sit on the floor and whistle it is a sign that Moshiach is coming, as the posuk (Zecharya 10:8) says: "I will whistle to them and gather them, for I will redeem them". The Rebbe then said, that at a gathering to strengthen Torah and Mitzvos it is appropriate "Un tzu feifen der Yetzer Hara," and to whistle in a manner that will encourage people and strengthen them to do more to bring Moshiach!
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Posted 8/21/2020 4:39 PM |
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# 2807 Not Worth a Whistle
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Q. (See questions 2804-6 above regarding whistling on Shabbos). Is there any truth in what people say that whistling calls sheiddim?
A. Rivavos Efraim (O.H. 8: 424) indeed mentions this question, and he answers that although his Rebeh in cheider said that it is prohibited to whistle, he does not know the source for it.
From the rulings of the Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 338: 1, mentioned on the prior questions) that it is permitted to whistle with one's mouth on Shabbos, it would seem that there is no prohibitive issue with whistling. Still there seems to be a widespread tradition especially for those following Chassidic traditions, to avoid whistling altogether. There is an old saying often repeated by those familiar with Yidish old sayings, that 'Yiden faifen nisht or Jewish people don't whistle." There is also a saying that the Hebrew verb for whistling is "sharak," which positions the almost last words of the alef beis backwards. thus symbolizing the incorrectness of the act.
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Posted 8/21/2020 4:36 PM |
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# 2806 Mixed Signals
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Q. (See question 2805 above). Can one place a small piece of paper between the thumbs, and whistle on Shabbos?
A. Although we mentioned that it is permitted to whistle with one's mouth on Shabbos, using any instrument is not. Placing a small piece of paper between the thumbs and blowing on it and thus creating a sound, may be tantamount to using an instrument.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that the point is debatable and one should therefore avoid using this method for whistling.
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Posted 8/21/2020 3:49 PM |
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# 2805 Chew this Over
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Q. Can
one chew unflavored chewing gum on a fast day. It helps for one
suffering from stress and also creates alertness. Does it depend on
which fast day?
A.
Poskim prohibit flavored chewing gum on a taanis (See Ohel Moshe 2:
113: 2, Mikve Hamaim 3: 47: 4 and others). However, totally
unflavored chewing gum some permit, when being careful not to swallow
it (Hilel Omar - O.H. 278, Likutei Kol Sinai - Bein Hametzorim 12 -
quoting Horav O. Yosef zt'l, Miyam Hahalcha 1: 81).
There
may be also considerations of maara ayin, since others watching don't
know it is unflavored chewing gum
Horav
Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is to avoid chewing even unflavored
gum as it may contain other additives.
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A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller and Horav Aharon Miller
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Posted 8/21/2020 3:47 PM |
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# 2804 From Hand to Mouth
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Q. (See question above) Can one whistle placing his fingers on his mouth on Shabbos?
Can one whistle accompanying a choir on Shabbos?
A. Aruch Hashulchan (O.H. 328: 7) rules that although one may not use his fingers to bang on a surface similar to a drum as part of a musical sound, one may place his fingers in the mouth to whistle a tune. He adds that since mouth whistling is equal to singing, it could also harmonize with others singing.
Piskei Teshuvos quotes Mishne Halachos who argues with the Aruch HaShulchan regarding whistling with your hands.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is similar.
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Posted 8/21/2020 2:22 PM |
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# 2803 Whistling in the Wind
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Q. Is one permitted to whistle a tune on Shabbos?
A. Remah (Shulchan Aruch O.H. 338: 1) ruled that one may call others attention by whistling on Shabbos. Mishna Berura (ibid 3) quotes Magen Avrohom that even if one whistles a proper tune, it is permitted, as it is similar to any other singing by mouth, which is permissible on Shabbos.
However, there are dissenting opinions. Birkei Yosef (Shiyurei Berocho, 338) quotes Rabbeinu Pinchas Anav that whistling a tune on Shabbos is forbidden. Nevertheless, the Chido himself on Machazik Brocho (ibid.) writes that based on the above ruling of the Remah, it has become habitual in the lands of Germany and Poland to whistle tunes on Shabbos, even when they resemble actual musical instruments.
Nonetheless, using a whistle or any other instrument is prohibited.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is similar
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Posted 8/21/2020 2:18 PM |
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# 2802 First Come First Served
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Q. If one has a choice to attend shul either both days of Rosh Hashana or on Yom Kippur (can't do both, such as they are not letting people in to avoid overcrowding during corona), which is better?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that he should choose Rosh Hashana, since besides that it involves two days instead of one, it is also first and we rule that a mitzvah that came to you, should not be postponed. (Remah O.H. 625:1, etc.)
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Posted 8/18/2020 4:00 PM |
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# 2801 The Waste of a Waste of Space
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Q. A person who has a lot of food, a lot of it is good and edible but it is taking up too much space and the landlord or roommate is makpid and upset, is it baal taschis to throw some of it out (some of it I can bring to a yeshiva, some of it I can store in a way that won't bother the roommate, and some of it is not fresh though still edible). What should one do with it? He doesn't let me store things there even though I told them it is fresh and edible. Is it OK to throw some things out that I am not interested in eating?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that if it cannot be given away for others to use, one does not transgress the baal tashchis prohibition when thrown out, if there is a valid reason to do so, as when it affects the well being of others. (The health and reasonable well being of the owner is also a valid factor, as the Talmud teaches; ‘One’s own personal baal tashchis, preempts others’).
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Posted 8/17/2020 7:56 PM |
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# 2800 In The Name of Rochel
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Q. I just heard that there is an issue on naming a baby girl with the name Rochel. Can that be true?
A. The Arizal (Shaar Hapsukim – Vayetzeh) explains that the reason that the names of the Imahos (matriarchs) of our nation, contains the letter ‘hai’ at the end (as Sarah, Rivkah, Leah, Bilhah and Zilpah) is to demonstrate that they had the potential of bearing children. The sole exception was Rochel, and indeed she was barren.
That is way she gave her servant Bilhah to Yakov, since her name contains a double letter ‘hai,’ so she would contribute that letter to her own name Rochel, and the children to be born would be credited to her.
Kovetz Beis Hilel (p. 71 ) quotes Ohr Letzion, that he advised an ill and childless woman to change her name Rochel to another more propitious name and she was healed and bore children. When questioned by his talmidim if he advises not to give that name to daughters, he said that they should indeed avoid that name.
However Derech Sicha (end of Bereishis), mentions that Horav Chaim Kanievsky’s Shlit’a opinion is emphatically and unequivocally, that the name Rochel should not be avoided , as many so named women had children, such as the wife of Rabi Akiva and the mother of Mori Bar Rochel and countless others throughout all generations. (See Aliba Dehilchesa – Shabbos 154a).
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is similar.
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Posted 8/16/2020 10:02 PM |
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# 2799 Building With Pride
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Q . Why is the giving of the Torah and Aseres Hadibros read on the Shabbos after Tisha Beav, is there any connection between them?
A. The Talmud (Shabbos 114a, Brachos 64a)) writes that Talmidei Chachamim are named “banaim” or builders, because they build the world through their Torah, mitzvos, and maasim tovim. Rashi and Tosafos (Suka 41a) quote Medresh Tanchuma that the third Beis Hamikdash is made from fire and will come down from heaven already built and complete.
However, the Alshich (quoted in Arvei Nachal – Netzovim) explains that they are called builders because through their Torah, mitzvos, and maasim tovim, they constantly build that Beis Hamikdosh. While others with their wrong acts and sins, persistently destroy it. The Satmar Rebbe used to paraphrase the above idea on the tefilah, “Uvnei Yerushalaim Bimhera Beyameinu,” as we are asking from Hashem to rebuild Yerushalayim promptly with our days and with our acts. It seems that there is a tremendous difference, between the two interpretations. Since according to the Alshich, we are already rebuilding now, with our Torah and mitzvois, the land, Yerushalayim and the Beis Hamikdosh. However, it is likely that Rashi and Tosafos, also agree that tzadikim with their Torah, mitzvos, and maasim tovim build even that Beis Hamikdash made from fire, that will eventually be completed and delivered.
We therefore have now an incredible understanding how powerful our Torah learning and mitzvos can be. They are not solitary, separated, and unconnected acts that we perform. Not at all! They are part and parcel of a magnificently structured monument. And most outstanding, they are nothing less than part and parcel of that Beis Hamikdosh built of fire, that when eventually it comes to completion, with Hshem’s help, will descend and stand for eternity in the center of our land and our world.
However, two main points we must constantly keep in mind. Firstly, as incredibly powerful and formidable our building contributions can be, so can our misdeeds and transgressions become. They are nothing less than the destroyers and demolishers of that Beis Hamikdosh of fire. No wonder that the Geula is schlepping so long, the fires keep on being extinguished by our wrongs.
And then we must always also remember, that when the final Geula comes and that greatest of all monuments, built by the acts of so many of us, through so many generations, finally stands in its prominent glory, we will all come to see it and admire it. And yes of course, we will all search for our contribution. Let’s always keep in mind that our partaking should be an eternal source of pride, and not the cause of perpetual embarrassment.
The Ramban in his introduction to Shemos explains that the building of the Mishkan was a continuation of the giving of the Torah at Har Sinai, since the most astonishing and greatest of all Kedushos did not remain on the mountain, it was transferred to the Mishkan. From there this kedusha eventually entered Eretz Yisroel and rested on the Bais Hamikdosh until its terrible destruction. Then it departed and ascended back to shomayim.
Parshas Vaeschanan, is read after Tisha Beav. But we know that this day, which is also called a Moed or a Yom Tov, marks the constant beginning of the reconstruction and Nechama, consolation and relief. How proper it is that we read then again the giving of the Torah.
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Posted 8/16/2020 9:51 PM |
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# 2798 A Clean Brake
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Q. Thanks you for the information. Also can I ask you if I am allowed to wash cloths tonight (Motzei Tisha Beav) and shower and changing the linens.
Thanks very much. Have a easy fast, bisuros tovos.
A. Shulchan Aruch (O.H.558: 1) rules that the basic prohibitions of the nine days apply to Motzei
Tisha Beav and the following day also. According to the Rema's opinion, only until chatzos of the day after.
However, Mishna Berura (ibid. 3) opines that when that day is Erev Shabbos as it is in this year, they are all permitted when done for the honor of Shabbos. Although some Poskim maintain that the Kovod of Shabbos begins only Friday morning, others assert that if the intention is dedicated truly for Shabbos, as it would be for washing laundry that my be difficult to do in the day, if it really is needed for Shabbos it could be done on Thursday night also, but only for clothing needed on Shabbos. Taking a shower would be permitted only if one is not planning to take one tomorrow before Shabbos. (Oz Nidberu 8: 40, Shevet Hakehosi3: 182, Piskei Teshuvos 558: 4).
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that clothing can be washed on Thursday night, Motzei Tisha Beav, but showers and baths should be avoided until the day.
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Posted 8/16/2020 9:44 PM |
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# 2797 Bright And Early Shabbos II
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Q. Thank you for the questions and answers which are very good.
My only comment is on the first one (2714), regarding summer days when the husband davens early Kabbolas Shabbos, if his wife have to abstain from doing melochos at that same time and light candles then, you wrote; "Igrois Moshe (O.H. 3: 28) rules that is the husband decides to attend an early minyan during the summer days out of convenience he does not impose Shabbos restrictions on his wife or other members of his family.
However, if he does so out of respect and acceptance to the kedusha of Shabbos, by adding an early Tosefes Shabbos, or out of concern not to be late and transgress Shabbos violations, it is seen as having accepted a minhag or tradition, that his wife has to follow.
Igrois Moshe argues that this is not the usual common case, since likely he does not do so in the short winter days, and it only reflects a desire of convenience. However, Shevet Halevy (7; 35) disagrees. See Piskei Teshuvos (263: 75). Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is to be lenient."
My question is; Does Reb Shlomo hold that l'chatchila? Can a wife do melochos after her husband was mekabel Shabbos or rather rely on this b'mokom tzorech but no as a weekly practice?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that on the onset, lechatchila, a wife should abstain from doing melochos once the husband attended an early minyan and accepted Shabbos.
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Posted 8/14/2020 2:29 PM |
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# 2796 Good Mazal to the Mazal Tov
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Q. I met on Tisha Beav a friend who informed me of the recent engagement of his son. I told him Mazal Tov, but then I thought maybe one should not say that on Tisha Beav. What is correct?
A. Nitei Gavriel (Bein Hametzarim 2: 76: 7) quotes Leket Yosher that one may say good night on Tisha Beav since it is not a greeting but rather a blessing and a prayer, He mentions that the same would apply to saying Mazal Tov,
He proves his point from the ruling of the Ezer Mikoidesh (E.H. 21), that although one should abstain from greeting women, he may say Mazal Tov after a bris or other simcha, since it is a tefila and a blessing. He also quotes Shalmas Chaim (Y.D. 425) ruling that one may wish Mazal Tov to an ovel.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is also that one may wish mazal tov.
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Posted 8/12/2020 10:25 AM |
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# 2795 Dancing Out of Time?
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Q. We have the minhag that we usually dance and sing after Kiddush Levana. Is it correct to do so on Motzei Tisha Beav also, since the avelus (mourning) still applies until the afternoon of the next day?
A. Remah (O.H. 426: 2) mentions the dancing done after Kiddush Levanah based on Meiri (Sanhedrin 42a).
Since the dance and singing is part of a mitzva it is permitted, as eating meat would be. (Nechmas Yisroel (2: 3) quoting Horav Eliashiv zt'l, Nitei Gavriel- Bein Hametzarim 1: 49: 4 - 2: 87: 9 - Yerushalaim Bemoadeiha p. 232).
Other Poskim disagree and recommend not to sing and dance (Halichos Shlomo 15: 22, Teshuvos Vehanhogos 1: 206 quoted by Yeshuos Daniel p. 19).
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that each one should maintain his own traditions.
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Posted 8/12/2020 10:23 AM |
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# 2794 A Cold Comfort?
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Q. Is it allowed to go and be menachem ovel (comforting) someone sitting shiva on Tisha Beav? Before or after noon? What are the words we should one say then?
A. Igrois Moishe (O.H. 5: 20: 22) writes that nichum avelim on Tisha Beav should not be done until after chatzos, since words of consolation should not be mentioned before that time. However, he adds that if one is leaving town, he may do so even on the night before, but should refrain from words of consolation. Nevertheless, he can say the customary blessing of "Hamakom Yenachem" even then.
See also similar in Nitei Gavriel p. 438, Chaye Moshe p. 246, and Halichos Emes p. 191.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is similar.
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Posted 8/12/2020 10:20 AM |
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#2793 Disregard Regards
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Q. Some people in my shul say that you can greet someone on Tisha Beav after chatzos (midday), when they come to daven mincha. Is that correct?
A. The prohibition of greeting on Tisha Beav applies the complete day. (Piskei Teshuvos 554: n. 86).
Nitei Gavriel (Bein Hametzarim 2: 76: 2) permits after midday in need.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is similar.
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Posted 8/11/2020 10:57 AM |
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# 2792 Ease at Ill
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Q. Is it permitted to visit the ill and do Bikur Cholim on Tisha Beav, since it is prohibited to greet people on that day? Should one wait until after chatzos?
A. Poskim permit Bikur Cholim when needed (Halichos Emes p.191 and others).
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that when possible one should wait until after midday.
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# 2791 Testing When Not Tasting
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Q. One that has to do periodically blood tests when fasting and finds it hard to do so, can a blood test be done on Tisha Beav since he is fasting anyway?
A. On question 219 regarding a blood test on Tzom Gedalia we wrote; “The Talmud mentions not to do hakozas dam (bloodletting) when fasting (Shabbos 129a, Taanis 25a). However, Rivavos Ephraim (1:340) rules in regards to the prohibition of bloodletting on the eve of every Yom Tov (see Tur O.H. 468:3), that it does not apply to the common blood tests of today, as the amounts extracted are small and do not cause weakness or debility.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that it is permitted especially at the end of the taanis, when it is close to breaking the fast.”
On question 2494 regardin a blood test on Assara Beteveth that according to some opinions is more severe than others, we wrote: "In our case, if there is a need for someone who finds it difficult to abstain another ten hours or more from eating or drinking coffee for a blood test, the Rov maintains it is permitted. As far as the possibility of a taanis being a detrimental omen day, the Rov quoted the rule often used in similar matters; “Man delo kopid, lo kopdinon leih” or one that is not himself concerned, we are not concerned for him. (Pesachim 110b).
Regarding Tisha Beav Horav Shlomo Miller's opinion is similar.
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Posted 8/11/2020 10:42 AM |
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# 2790 A Shiur on Shiurim
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Q. My husband is unable to fast this Tisha Beav. Should he eat small amounts as one does during Yom Kippur?
A. Regarding eating less than the subscribed amounts (shiurim) for someone who is unable to fast on Tisha Beav. One of the differences between fasting on Tisha Beav and Yom Kippur is eating pachos m’keshiur, or less than the minimum amount. If fasting might endanger a person’s life, one is forbidden to fast. On Yom Kippur, if a small amount of food or beverage removes the danger as it is common, one should only eat very small amounts of food and beverage at one time.
Many Poskim maintain that concerning eating small quantities applies only to Yom Kippur and not to Tisha B’Av (Shulchan Aruch O.H. 554:6). A sick person is completely excluded from the mitzvah of fasting on Tisha Beav. Therefore, he is not required to try to consume less than the minimum amount. However, anyone who is eating on a fast day because of medical necessity should eat only enough for his essential needs and not eat in excess (see Shulchan Aruch 554:5).
However, Biur Halacha (ibid.) quotes Pischei Olam who maintains that someone eating on a fast day because of the danger created by a cholera epidemic should eat only small amounts (even other than Yom Kippur). Tzemach Tzedek (8-9),Maharam Shik (289) and others rule similarly.
Yet the accepted Halacha is that if someone is seriously ill, on Tisha Beav one does not need to eat shiurim. (Maharam Shik 290. Kaf Hachaim 554: 31, Avnei Ezer 540, Piskei Teshuvos 554 n.44 and others).
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is similar.
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Posted 8/11/2020 10:38 AM |
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# 2789 Learning the Hard Way Only?
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Q. We have a well attended Daf Hayomi shiur. Can the shiur take place on Erev Tisha Beav after chtatzot (afternoon) as we usually abstain at that time from learning Torah that does not apply or refer to the churban? Does the fact that a significant amount of bitul Torah (neglect of learning) is involved permit the shiur?
A. Remah (O.H. 553: 2) writes that it is a tradition not to learn Torah on Erev Tisha Beav from chatzos (midday) onward, unless it is the same subjects permitted during Tisha Beav itself.
However Mishna Berura (8) quotes Poskim that permit (Maharshal, Hagra, Chaye Adam and others) since they maintain that it is a unnecessary stringency. Maamar Mordechai, adds that this creates bitul Torah for many, since people learn what their heart desires. He rules that one can be lenient. Shoel Umeshiv (3: 1: 131) mentions that he wrote that particular teshuva on Erev Tisha Beav, since it was necessary.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is similar.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit'a
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Posted 8/7/2020 4:17 PM |
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