Q. Is there a problem with using bamboo that is coated with a varnish like substance for schach?
I saw at dollar stores that they have them…
A. Poskim permit painting or coloring the material used for kosher schach since it does not change the nature of the substance and it does not create a separate-standing body. (Haelef Lecha Shlomo 365, Beis Yisroel 106, Nitey Gavriel – Sukos 15: n. 15 -quoting Chazon Ish, Orchois Rabbenu – quoting the Steipler Rov zt'l,) so too is the opinion of Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit”a.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
Subsequent to my Zaidy’s recent successful eye operation, he has developed a renewed interest in praying to Hashem. Upon viewing the siddur for the first time in many years, he asked me why the most important word pronounced is rarely printed. Additionally, the Posikim complain about the mispronouncation of the vowels of the Shem HaAdnus. As a remedy to this, he requested that I prepare a complete siddur with the following modifications:
1) Following every Shem Haviyah (except Ez. 18:23), write the Shem HaAdnus inside square parenthesis.
2) Vocalize the Shem HaAdnus as it is found in Shoftim chap. 13, with a cholem mullay.
Is there any reason not to create a siddur in this manner? Could anyone use it?
Posted: 9/9/2015 12:36:39 PM by:
frEMES
The Rema wrote that Hebrew and Aramaic are like one language. Can I fullfill my obligation to recite Krias Shema and brochos, if I use the Aramaic of Targum Onkelos, even though it is rarely a spoken language?
Posted: 10/14/2015 10:32:47 PM by:
frEMES
In Tanach, why is not Hashem’s love for Kal Yisroel expressed in present tense form. In Tehillim 146, the verb used to describe Hashem’s love for the righteous is present.
Serveral kiruv rechokim professionals ask me: Can Malachi 1:2 be translated “I love you, says Hashem”? They explain, the directness of this powerful statement could very helpful.
Posted: 10/15/2015 7:18:04 PM by:
frEMES
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