1) If one finds a towel, a garment, soap or shampoo or another bathing item in a Mikvah or bathhouse , and it was seemingly placed there intentionally, he should not touch it as most likely the owner placed it there for his future use. (See Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat Siman 260:9 and10)
2) If, however, it seems like it was forgotten there by someone (e.g. it is haphazardly laying on a bench or otherwise not put away in a safe place), if it has a Siman on the actual item it must be announced and is subject to all the Halachos of Hashovas Aveidah. (See Shulchan Aruch Chosen Mishpat Siman 262:3 and Shu"t Minchas Yitzchak Vol. 3 Siamn 17)
If it does not have a Siman, the finder can keep the item.
If it is evident that the item has been laying there for a long time we can assume that the owner had Yiush and the finder can keep the item even if it has a Siman. (See Shulchan Aruch Chosen Mishpat Siman 262:5)
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How can the rainbow be a bad sign? It was given to Noach as a covenant! Please explain.
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The rainbow was given to Noach as a sign that Hashem will never destroy the world again...BUT, it will be displayed in the heaven at such a time that Hashem really wants to destroy the world for its sins, yet doesn't do so based on the promise to Noach.
Hence, the Talmud (Chagiga 16a) says that one may not gaze at a rainbow as it is a bad sign that the world is steeped in sin, and one who gazes at a rainbow transgresses a sin.
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Question:
Is it beneficial to travel for relaxation?
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HaRav Avigdor Miller Zatzal:
Most people are better off without tiresome vacations. The best vacation, if a person does need one, is to remain home with the phone off the hook and sleep it out for two weeks. With a new zest you will return to work.
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