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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 i ....
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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 thi ....
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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? ....
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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 K ....
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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 Shabbo ....
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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 ....
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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 g ....
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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 ....
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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 Misheni ....
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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 ....
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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 ....
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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 Pur ....
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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)
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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).
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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 ( ....
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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 ( ....
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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 ....
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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 revi ....
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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 serious ....
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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?
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Posted 3/11/2022 2:10 PM |
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