Sunday
25 Iyar 5771;40th Day of the Omer
May 29, 2011
1) Congealed fish gel that was removed from the refrigerator and allowed to thaw in room temparature and became liquid on its own, may be eaten. (See Shmiras Shabbos K'Hilchaso Perek 1 footnote 109 in the name of HaRav Shlomo Zalmen Auerbach Zatzal that this is true according to all Rishonim, as there is no concern of Nolad here)
2) In cases of great necessity it is permissible to place the congealed fish gel near a fire or heat source to aid in its thawing, provided it isn't placed close enough that it would be able to reach Yad Soledes Bo if left there for the entire Shabbos. (See Shmiras Shabbos K'Hilchaso Perek 1:37)
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Reader's Question:
According to those who hold like R' Yehuda Hachasid regarding no haircuts etc. on Rosh Chodesh [See Tzavo'as Rav Yehuda HaChasid #48], is there any difference when Rosh Chodesh is two days ? Is there a greater leniency on either of the two days ?
Answer:
From the words of the Mogen Avraham Siman 260:1 it doesnt seem there is a difference between the 2 days of Rosh Chodesh regarding this.
So those that abide by the Tzav'ah of Rav Yehuda HaChasid should indeed not shave or cut their hair on both days of Rosh Chodesh.
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