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#5521 A New Start to the Real End?
See questions above. Since this group constantly learns Amud Yomi, however since they do it on line they don’t usually make a Siyum, yet now on the Nine Days they want to join our special siyum in o...
#5520 The End to the No End Siyum?
We are part of group of a Shiur on Amud Yomi, that often does not make a Siyum when finishing a Masechta (Tractate of the Talmud) since they learn on line. Is it correct that on this occasion (202...
#5519 – Don’t Wash Away?
Is a woman allowed to put on a freshly washed Shaitel (wig) during the Nine Days?...
#5518 Car Care?
Dear Rabbi. Due to the nature of our close to constructions neighborhood, my car usually becomes very dirty. Is it correct to wash and remove that dirt during the Nine Days?...
#5517 Honoring the Honor!
When a man is talking to a woman, is it better to be brief as our sages advise, even if that may seem insulting to the woman involved, as she notices the longer dialog to the other men, or should the ...
#5516 Bless the Best Bless!
Kevod Horav Shlit”a. Since our Sages gave a very great importance and reward to one who answers Amen after hearing a Bracha, is it after the fact correct if one did so during the reciting of the Brach...
#5515 – Purchasing or Purifying?
Dear Rabbi. What is more correct to do during the Nine Days, when taking care of a patient that is hospitalized. Is It better to Wash the used unclean clothes, or if one can afford it, is it best buyi...
#5514 Don’t Trip On the Business Trip?
My own business work, involves traveling and visiting clients and customers. In principle I can avoid doing it during the Nine Days, yet I’m afraid the since my enterprise is very competitive, I will ...
#5513 Repair the Repairs?
Rabbenu Shelit”a. Can we do repairs much needed for our cottage during the Nine Days, inside and outside, since they also involve the security of our children playing now around there all the time?...
#5512 Delicate Chocolate
Dearest Rabbi. I’m a member of a small but much needed Bikur Cholim group in our small community. We visit usually on Sundays the sick in hospitals and homes. We also bring some much needed and app...
#5511 A Necessary Mazal Tov!
K’vod Morenu Horav Shlit”a. Sadly, I broke a tooth recently and I need a fast replacement. Can it be done during the “Nine Days”?...
#5510 Let the Grass Grow!
Kevod Horav Shlit’a . Is one allowed to walk on grown or long grass during Shabbat?...
#5509 B”H. No More AI Again!
See question above. Can the directing Rabbi of the Levaya, play some words or pertinent music taped, or said or played by the deceased, during his burial ceremony?...
#5508 Oy Vay, Not AI Again!
Honorable Rabbi. Can one attend a Levaya, were there is no Rabbi or Chazan present, and the whole funeral ceremony is heard from a AI directed microphone and speakers system that follows by cameras th...
#5507 Music to our Ears
Dear Rabbenu, Long Life. I have a most important Shailah and I need a very necessary prompt answer. My mother, long life to her, after my father A”H recently passed away, is now living alone and s...
#5506 The Zait for the Yahrzait
Dear Rabbi, I’m invited to a wedding the night of my father’s Yahrzeit. Do I need to leave at shekia? (sunset). Thank you....
#5505 The Fruits of Doubts!
Hi Rabbi Bartfeld, I have what I think are raspberry canes with thorns and branches (black and red) growing among trees in the side back of my backyard. I didn’t plant them (they are growing wil...
#5504 Too Fast? Now All Fast?
See question above. Are the rest of the people present in the shul also included in the traditional fasting?...
#5503 Acted Too Fast? Now Fast!!!
Someone was present when a small Sefer Torah left unattended by the Bima, and then someones jacket button got hooked to the Taalit the sefer was on and it fell. First question. 1). Does the person...
#5502 The Correct Current Swim
Rabenu Shlit”a. Thank you so much for the various answers. And I got a new one. This year due to our new Einiklach (grand children), we will stay at our cottage for Shiva Asar Betamuz (we usually ret...