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											Rosenberg - Weinberger engagement 
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Mazal tov to Rabbi and Chaya Rosenberg on the engagement of their son, Yisroel to Danyella Weinberger, daughter of Paul and Sari Weinberger, of Thornhill. Mazal tov to grandparents, Florence & George Weinberger and to Zanvel and Marsha Berger.
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											Callan / Schlam son/grandson
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Mazel Tov to Mordechai & Chana Schlam and Brian & Jeannine Callan on the birth of a 
grandson, Abraham Hersh, son to Manny & Leah Callan 
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											Diamond - Lippman wedding 
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Mazel Tov to Dan & Corrie Diamond on the upcoming marriage of their son, Jonah, to 
Nava Lippman, daughter of Zach & Shira Lippman of North Bellmore, NY. 
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Mazel Tov to Michoel Shields on his aufruf, and upcoming wedding to Chavi Zieleniec. 
Mazel Tov to the parents Yoni & Esther Rochel Shields and Simmy & Aviva Zieleniec, 
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											#5539      Have a Real Good Shabbat Night
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												 -  Q. Dear Rabbi Shlit’a. I understand that Tu Beav is important since it marks the time the nights are longer and the time for learning Torah increases. Why is the Torah learning at night more important than the day? 
 
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											#5538     Dance at the Right Wedding!
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												    - Q. Dear Rav, as we approach Tu Beav this Shabbat I would like to understand more the real meaning of this day and how it is connected to getting married. Thank you so much. 
A. On question 5094 we wrote: 
  
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											#5537     Toss In The Towel?
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  -  Q. See question above.  I would also like to know if it is permitted to carry a towel on the hotel building and swimming pool area? 
 
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											#5536       Need Deap End of Talent Pool!
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												    – Q.  Kvod Ravenu Shlit’a. Ass we spoke, our family is going on a much needed vacation an we will be staying in a good deal hotel.  
 
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											#5535      The Sooner the Better?
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												   – Q. Dear Rabbi. I’m supposed to sign in tomorrow into a new big business and real expensive investment, that is also a very important for some Chesed charities and a great mitzva for my children’s support and others.  
 
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											# 5534         The Best Shave!
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  - – Q. Kevodo Shlit”a.  
As we just ended the mournful period of the Three Weeks for the destruction of the Temple, and now we can take a haircut or shave for those who avoided it before, since today (on 2025) is Monday, is it better to wai ....
											
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											#5533     A Long Tea Time? 
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												 -  Q. See question above.  
 
Sorry but I must add another question. Is there not a problem drinking wine for Havdala on Sunday night, since as we know some mourning traditions still apply on the morning of Monday? 
 
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											#5532     Just Tea Time?
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												   -Q. See question above.  
 
Q. Is it correct in need to drink then (Sunday night) before Havdalah some plain tea, if that is all that is available? 
 
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											#5531     Serving Women Drinks?
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												 - Q. See question above.  
Q. Does the same apply to women? 
 
A. Nitei Gavriel (96: 3) rules in a similar case, that if the liquid actually requires Havdala first, they should recite their own Havdala and not wait for their husband.  ....
											
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											#5530    Drinks are on the House?
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												  -Q. Estimado Rabino, larga vida. In our shul in Mexico City when we end the fasting of Tisha Beav tonight, when still in shul people are thirsty and they usually want to drink some water before going home.  
 
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											#5529    Wow!!!  - Now  A New Posek!!!
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												! - Q. Question. We did IVF treatments to have a family and B”H we now have 4 healthy children. We still have a few frozen embryos left but due to our age and extreme high costs of each procedure we won’t be using them anymore. 
 
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											#5528   Need a Drush on Rush and Brush?
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												 - Q. Dear Rabbi Shlit”a. Can one clean a hat or a coat with a brush during the Nine Days. 
 
A. Poskim indeed permit the above. (Nitei Gavriel 35: 12). 
 
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											#5527       A Non Shmate Kashe!
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												 - Q. See question above. 
 Could one in such a case just wash with a wet towel and even soap, his complete body or at least partially? Would that be permitted for someone that sweats a lot on hot days? 
 
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											#5526      Run and have Fun!
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												 - Q. Kevodo, Someone that by his doctor’s advice goes running every day, can he then take a cold shower after, as it is very recommended by his Not Frum doctor? 
 
 If not can he at least just use a hand shower water spray? 
 
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											#5525     Only Dig a Big Wig?
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												 - Q. See question 5519 above.  
 
Dear Rov, this is a most important question for me, please send me a prompt answer. Can a woman during the Nine Days, just wash a small part of a partial wig that sticks out of her hat? 
 
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