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#5814 Pick and Choose?
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Q. See question above. We recently had to again address the following question, that places the last Shailah and answer with the meaning and values of our marriage relationship, once more in the proper common real view and perspective:
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Posted 2/23/2026 4:18 PM |
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Posted 2/23/2026 4:03 PM |
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#5812 - A Joyful Torah Disagreement IV?
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We should also add to the above Shailot the many references of the joy of learning Torah. One we often expressed the following Purim question (On the Purim Spirit special):
“Q. 4898 - This is Not a Joke. Q. See question above. C ....
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Posted 2/23/2026 3:53 PM |
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#5811 – A Joyful Torah Disagreement III?
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On question 2213 - The True Joy, we wrote;
Q. One who is sitting shiva is prohibited in learning Torah, but is allowed to learn the sad parts of the Torah and the laws of avelut. What happens when even learning those, grants one ....
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Posted 2/23/2026 3:40 PM |
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#5810 – A Joyful Torah Disagreement II?
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On question 2213 - The True Joy, we wrote;
Q. One who is sitting shiva is prohibited in learning Torah, but is allowed to learn the sad parts of the Torah and the laws of avelut. What happens when even learning those, grants ....
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Posted 2/23/2026 3:23 PM |
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#5809 – A Joyful Torah Disagreement?
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- Q. Re- Question "Torah learning is our essence".
On question 5799 regarding, “ Why is it not mentioned in Shulchan Aruch the important Halacha of Mishenichnas Adar Marbim Besimcha, that from the beginning of the Month of Adar, ....
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Posted 2/23/2026 3:11 PM |
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#5808 – A Women Dressing Up Help
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– Q. Rav Shlit”a .
Our Shul has a proper separation and Mechitza curtain separating the women section of the shul. However, there has been lately talk about the tznius aspect of the women themselves when they get dressed up on ....
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Posted 2/23/2026 2:49 PM |
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#5807 – Let the Children Decide?
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- Q. See last question.
Will the above help for the costumes which belong to children, since minors cannot be forgiving (Ketanim lav b'nei mechila ninhu), permit the use of those items?
A. As usual, the normal ....
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Posted 2/23/2026 2:45 PM |
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#5806 – Don’t Hide the Mask!
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- Q.. Would a sign or notice placed in a shul, announcing that the "partzufim" or masks, and other Purim disguises and attires left in shul, will be considered as “hefker” or abandoned and to be disposed of by the shul, then permit others to use t ....
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Posted 2/23/2026 2:40 PM |
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#5805 Face the Mask?
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- Q. Dear Rabbi Shlit’a.
I have seen in the past Purims that parents let their children use the abandoned pieces of masks left by other children in the Shul is that correct?
A. On a recent similar question ....
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Posted 2/18/2026 12:57 PM |
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#5804 - Time To Tell The Truth
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- Q. Kvod Rabbenu Shlit’a.
Can one use a great looking box to contain a gift that was bought in a cheap store, so it would look great and expensive? How about if the box also has a name of a very expensive store?
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Posted 2/16/2026 1:02 PM |
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#5803 – The Proper Advertising of Joy!
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- Q. As I asked the Rov in shul: how is the best way to deal with the Zecher Lechurban of unpainted square at the entrance of our house, and with the Adar sign of “Mishenichnas Adar Marbim Besimcha”
A. On Q. 4665 we wrote:
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Posted 2/16/2026 12:58 PM |
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#5802 – Let The Joy Really Increase?
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- Q. Kvod Harav Shlit”a.
I have one more question. In regards to medical treatment that is not urgent or the investment of capital in a business that can always be done, is it better to delay during the month of Adar as much as is ....
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Posted 2/16/2026 12:53 PM |
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#5801 – A Real Grand Simcha?
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- Q. Kvod Harav Shlit”a.
Does the above ruling and mitzva of Simcha also include the month of Nissan? Should one extend the acts of joy to consider and extend also into the month of Nissan?
A. Poskim disagree. Eis ....
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Posted 2/16/2026 12:48 PM |
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#5800 – The Joys of Spring
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- Q. Kvod Harav Shlit”a. What exactly are the manifestations of Joy and happiness?
How about going on vacation to a nice place with the kids?
A. Even though the Shulchan Aruch does not explain what is needed for the complianc ....
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Posted 2/16/2026 12:43 PM |
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#5799 When Does the Joy Begin?
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- Q. Kvod Harav Shlit”a.
Why is it not mentioned in Shulchan Aruch the important Halacha of "Mishenichnas Adar Marbim Besimcha", that from the beginning of the Month of Adar, one has to increase joy and happiness?
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Posted 2/16/2026 12:39 PM |
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#5798 - The Women’s Kiddush
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Q. See questions above:
Q. Hon. Rov Shlit’a. Thanks so much for all the answers. One last question. What is the real obligation for women making Kiddush on Shabbat?
A. Whether women have to Kiddush on Shabbos ....
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Posted 2/16/2026 12:36 PM |
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#5797 - A Drinking Problem
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See question above.
Q. Hon. Rov Shlit’a. Me again. Are there any limits as to how late it is?
A. On question 3743 we wrote: Dear rabbi, I understand that on Shabbos morning, a woman may drink coffee, tea, juice, et ....
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Posted 2/16/2026 12:29 PM |
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#5796 Equal Kiddush Rights
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Equal Kiddush Rights - - See question above.
Q. Hon. Rov Shlit’a. Me again. How about a woman who wants to attend for Parshas Shekolim this Shabbat, yet finds it hard now without at ....
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Posted 2/16/2026 12:24 PM |
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#5795 Never Too Late? Really???
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- Q. Hon. Rov Shlit’a.
Since as the Rov knows, we have a significant group of elderly people in our shul for Shabbat and it is B”H increasing.
Some can only come after we already started or even ended the Torah read ....
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Posted 2/10/2026 10:04 PM |
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