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#5992 – Horav Amos Guetta Zt’l
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Q. See Above Question. Horav Amos Guetta Zt’l was known as one of the greatest Kabbalists of our generation and a worker of miracles, and it was said that he possessed Ruach HaKodesh (Divine Inspiration). Many recounted miraculous salvations that cam ....
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Posted 7/6/2026 2:05 AM |
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#5991 – A Most Terrible Loss!
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Q. Dear Rov Shlit’a. As we already spoke about the so sad news, what could be the meaning of the terrible death of Rabbi Amos Guetta Zt"l a few days ago?
A. Firstly we must explain who was this greatest Tzadik. (quoting) Rabbi Amos Guett ....
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Posted 7/6/2026 2:04 AM |
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#5990 – And Add Another Answering Aneinu
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Q. Rabenu long life. Since due to Be”H my advanced age, I’m unable to fast the full coming fast of Shiva Asar Betamuz, and I have to eat something before Mincha. When I daven Mincha do I say Aneinu?
A. On a similar question 4328 of “Answ ....
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Posted 7/6/2026 2:03 AM |
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#5989 – Let’s Get Married Now!
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Q. Moreinu Long Life. We are a elderly couple considering getting married this time of the year with a second small wedding. Is it better to get married before the 17 of Tamuz and have the Sheva Brachot during the three weeks, or is it better to wait ....
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Posted 7/6/2026 2:02 AM |
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# 5988 – Answer the Aneinu?
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Q. Rabeinu Shlit’a. What should be done in a shul’s minyan when not all present are fasting at that particular minyan, regarding saying the special tefilah of Anenu?
A. Shulchan Aruch (566: 3) rules that the Chazan recites Aneinu (answer ....
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Posted 7/6/2026 2:02 AM |
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#5987- Death Us Depart?
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Q. Good morning Rabbi, so an interesting shaila has arisen in my family. I have an uncle that is very ill and dying. His main illness is cancer that has metastasized in his brain. We have been davening for a refuah shleima, but he has progressively ....
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Posted 7/6/2026 2:01 AM |
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#5986 – Forgive the Forgiveness?
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Q. Dear Rav, I had a falling out with a good friend. There were many misunderstandings and pain and silence grew. With a lack of proper communication to understand what happened, the friend told me she cannot remain my friend anymore. As time went on ....
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Posted 7/6/2026 1:59 AM |
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#5985 -Much More Must Blessings!
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Q. See question s above. We must add to the above questions the following one:
Q. 3132 Sefira Baby Blessings Q. If someone had a baby girl during the mourning weeks of Sefiras Haomer, should he recite the brocho of Shehecheyanu?
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Posted 7/6/2026 1:59 AM |
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#5984 - How Do We Bless my Great New Baby Girl?
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Q. See questions above. What are indeed the correct ceremonies & Hebrew blessing for new baby girl?.
A. The naming of a Jewish daughter is a most profound spiritual moment. The naming ceremony is most often linked to the public reading o ....
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Posted 7/6/2026 1:57 AM |
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#5983 - Bless Even More the Baby Girl!!!
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Q. As mentioned on last question. Why is a baby girl singled out and given this great praise of being called "everything?" Furthermore, is it then correct to recite also the blessing of “Shecheheyanu” at least voluntarily?
A. To your que ....
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Posted 7/6/2026 1:56 AM |
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#5982 – Bless the Baby Girl!!!
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Q. Does anyone maintain that although one is not obliged to recite the blessing of “Shecheheyanu” for a newborn and much expected baby girl, that it is permitted to at least recite the blessing voluntarily?
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Posted 7/6/2026 1:55 AM |
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#5981 – Baby Talk!
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Moreinu Shlit’a. Can one recite the Shehechiyanu Bracha for a newborn baby during the Three Weeks?
A . One should recite the Shehechiyanu Bracha upon the birth of a baby boy or girl during the Three Weeks, since this Bracha cannot be pus ....
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Posted 6/29/2026 8:23 AM |
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#5980 - Have a Happy Birthday!
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Rabenu mentioned on question 5973 that it is permitted to celebrate a birthday party during the Three Weeks until Rosh Chodesh Av. Are we allowed to celebrate birthday during the Nine Days at home with only family and no music?
During th ....
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Posted 6/29/2026 8:22 AM |
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#5979 – The Operational Week?
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Rabenu Shlit’a. Can one schedule surgery for and during the 3 weeks?,
A. One should not schedule surgery for during the Three Weeks, and certainly not during the Nine Days, unless the doctor insists that it should not be postponed.
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Posted 6/29/2026 8:21 AM |
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#5979 – The Operational Week?
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Rabenu Shlit’a. Can one schedule surgery for and during the 3 weeks?,
A. One should not schedule surgery for during the Three Weeks, and certainly not during the Nine Days, unless the doctor insists that it should not be postponed.
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Posted 6/29/2026 8:21 AM |
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#5978 -A Strong Week Shailah?
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Q. Dear Rabbi. Can one prepare and schedule trips and recreational activities for the Three Weeks?
A. One shouldn't schedule trips and recreational activities for the Three Weeks. However. some maintain that if that is the only time a pe ....
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Posted 6/29/2026 8:21 AM |
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#5977- An Engaging Question!
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Q. See question above. Is it permitted to get engaged in the Nine Days and serve a Lechaim?
A. Magen Avraham 551:10 rules that it is permitted to become engaged and write tenaim during the Nine Days, even on Tisha BeAv itself, as long as ....
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Posted 6/29/2026 8:19 AM |
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#5976 – A Shower of Shailos?
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Q. See question above. Can one take a shower and wear freshly washed clothing?
A. When necessary, it is also permitted to shower for this purpose. It is even permitted to get engaged in the Nine Days (Magen Avraham 551:10). ....
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Posted 6/29/2026 8:18 AM |
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#5975 -The Date of the Date!
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Q. Dear Rabbi. What are the Halachos of dating in the nine days?
A. There is also no problem to date in the nine days.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Y. Hirshman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and ....
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Posted 6/29/2026 8:17 AM |
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#5974 – Enjoy the Birthday Gift?
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Q. See question above. Could we invite friends and receive gifts that will be stored and not opened until after Tisha Beav? Does it make a difference if the birthday is for children?
A. If they will not be used now one may accept them in ....
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Posted 6/29/2026 8:16 AM |
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