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E5999 – An Iron Question!
Kvod Harav Shlit’a . Is it permitted to iron already washed clothing during the Nine Days? On question 34 we wrote: Q. Ironing during the nine days Am I allowed to iron clothing during the nine days...
#5998 – The Eternal Shaila!
Dear Rabbi, As during this time of the year the weather and rain in our town is quite unclean and actually soiled, can a wife take her great beautiful new car to wash during the Nine Days?...
#5997 – The Tailored Traditions!
Rabeinu Long Life. Is there a difference between Sefaradim and Ashkenazim traditions on showering, bathing, and swimming during the Nine Days?...
#5996- A Piece on the Hairpiece!
Dear Rov. Is it permitted for a woman to wear a freshly washed sheitl during the Nine Days....
#5995 – The Eye on The Wine?
Rabbi I’m sure you have had this question before. Why during Havdala, we place some wine on the eyes and even in the pockets?...
#5994 – The Spirit of the Spirits?
See question above: I was recently at a very nice Sheva Brachot from a well to do family, and they served an exquisite meal with also a very unusual expensive wine. A disagreement arose between the gu...
#5993 – Yes - Yes, to the No - No Juice?
Dear Rav. Our family has a very old tradition that during the Nine Days, since during the weekdays wine is prohibited, on Shabbat, they offer and drink a much better and more expensive wine than usual...
#5992 – Horav Amos Guetta Zt’l
See Above Question. Horav Amos Guetta Zt’l was known as one of the greatest Kabbalists of our generation and a worker of miracles, and it was said that he possessed Ruach HaKodesh (Divine Inspiration)...
#5991 – A Most Terrible Loss!
Dear Rov Shlit’a. As we already spoke about the so sad news, what could be the meaning of the terrible death of Rabbi Amos Guetta Zt"l a few days ago?...
#5990 – And Add Another Answering Aneinu
Rabenu long life. Since due to Be”H my advanced age, I’m unable to fast the full coming fast of Shiva Asar Betamuz, and I have to eat something before Mincha. When I daven Mincha do I say Aneinu?...
#5989 – Let’s Get Married Now!
Moreinu Long Life. We are a elderly couple considering getting married this time of the year with a second small wedding. Is it better to get married before the 17 of Tamuz and have the Sheva Brachot ...
# 5988 – Answer the Aneinu?
Rabeinu Shlit’a. What should be done in a shul’s minyan when not all present are fasting at that particular minyan, regarding saying the special tefilah of Anenu?...
#5987- Death Us Depart?
Good morning Rabbi, so an interesting shaila has arisen in my family. I have an uncle that is very ill and dying. His main illness is cancer that has metastasized in his brain. We have been davening f...
#5986 – Forgive the Forgiveness?
Dear Rav, I had a falling out with a good friend. There were many misunderstandings and pain and silence grew. With a lack of proper communication to understand what happened, the friend told me she c...
#5985 -Much More Must Blessings!
See question s above. We must add to the above questions the following one: Q. 3132 Sefira Baby Blessings Q. If someone had a baby girl during the mourning weeks of Sefiras Haomer, should he recite t...
#5984 - How Do We Bless my Great New Baby Girl?
See questions above. What are indeed the correct ceremonies & Hebrew blessing for new baby girl?....
#5983 - Bless Even More the Baby Girl!!!
As mentioned on last question. Why is a baby girl singled out and given this great praise of being called "everything?" Furthermore, is it then correct to recite also the blessing of “Shecheheyanu” at...
#5982 – Bless the Baby Girl!!!
Does anyone maintain that although one is not obliged to recite the blessing of “Shecheheyanu” for a newborn and much expected baby girl, that it is permitted to at least recite the blessing voluntari...
#5981 – Baby Talk!
Moreinu Shlit’a. Can one recite the Shehechiyanu Bracha for a newborn baby during the Three Weeks?...
#5980 - Have a Happy Birthday!
Rabenu mentioned on question 5973 that it is permitted to celebrate a birthday party during the Three Weeks until Rosh Chodesh Av. Are we allowed to celebrate birthday during the Nine Days at home wit...