1) When eating fish which contains bones, it is important to be careful how the bones are removed as not to do it in such a way that the prohibition of Borer will be transgressed.
The bones should not be removed from the fish as doing so is removing P'soles from Ochel .
Rather, one hand should be placed on the bone and with the other hand, or with a fork, the fish should be pulled away from the bone, thus removing the Ochel from the P'soles which, if done immediately prior to eating, is permitted.
There are those who are lenient and remove the bones from the fish immediately before the meal. Although L'Chatchilah this shouldn't be done, the Mishna Berura says not to protest against those who do it. (See Biur Halacha Siman 319: 4 Dibur Hamaschil M'Toch for a lengthy discussion about this. See also Kaf HaChaim Siman 319:44 quoting the Ben Ish Chai that removing the bones from fish is "Derech Achilah" and permitted.)
According to the Mishna Berura, another acceptable option would be to remove some of the fish along with the bone.
According to the Chazon Ish (Siman 54) it is 100% prohibited to remove the bones from the fish even B'dieved and taking some of the fish along with the bone is not either an option according to the Chazon Ish.
2) The Minhag, which many sectors in Klal Yisroel have, to eat Gefilte fish on Shabbos, and not regular fish with bones, developed in part due to the desire to avoid the Borer issues prevalent when eating fish which contains many small bones.
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Reader's Question:
Are there any issues with respect to yichud in chat rooms? What about corresponding generally with women, for the sake of business ventures?
Answer:
The Issur of Yichud is a fence to ensure that no improper activities happen between men and women. (For Hilchos Yichud Click Here)
From my understanding of chat rooms, they are places where Prikas Ol, Leitzanus, flirting, and other improper behaviour between men and women are prevelant, and often lead to personal phone calls, and even meetings that end up with at best very compromised situations, and at worst with the transgression of very severe cardinal sins.
There is absolutely no Heter or good reason for a frum Jew to frequent these "social" rooms which are structured as uninhibited virtual lounges for the sexes to mingle, and although I can't say that by entering these rooms the issur of Yichud was transgressed, the spirit of Yichud, and the very fabric of Yiddishkeit is compromised by engaging in these "harmless" chats.
Keep in mind that even if it isn't a Yichud proplem per se, it is definitely a violation of Hilchos Tzniyos and is a serious breach of the holiness of klal Yisroel (as the Torah states V'Haya Machanecha Kadosh). Also, it may be a violation of Lifnei Iver Lo Siten Michshol, the commandment against causing another to sin, as many serious sins can take place during and after the chat.
Unfortunately, I am aware of many people being ruined, many families being destroyed and many children leaving the fold of Yiddishkeit due to visiting chatrooms and other improper websites. If one is struggling with these areas it is imperative to seek help to rid their lives of this Yetzer Hara. A good place to start seeking help would be the Guard Your Eyes site; Click here.
Regarding corresponding with women/men for legitimate business purposes, it's hard to generalize. Every serious Jew must know him/herself and their own limitations and struggles. A Rav should be consulted before any "ventures" with members of the opposite gender are undertaken.
If one foregoes a business venture for the sake of Hashem, no monetary loss will befall him for doing so, as Hashem will surely repay him/her for doing the right thing.
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True Simcha: Simchas HaTorah
Chazal say that the Shechina does not rest on those who are sad, downhearted, or lightheaded. It only rests where the simcha of a mitzva is present.
When Elisha Hanavi became angry at Yehoiram Melech Yisroel for his wicked ways, the spirit of nevuah left him. Only after music was played before him, did the spirit of nevuah return.
(Talmud Shabbos 30b, Melachim I Perek 3)
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