Question: Must one immerse a peeler in the Mikveh? Answer: Yes. If it will be also used for peeling foods that are edible raw, such as an Apple or carrot and the like, then it is to be immersed with a blessing. However, if it will only be used […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Must one immerse a peeler in the Mikveh?
Question: Must one immerse a peeler in the Mikveh? Answer: Yes. If it will be also used for peeling foods that are edible raw, such as an Apple or carrot and the like, then it is to be immersed with a blessing. However, if it will only be used […]
Buying and wearing new clothing during the Nine Days
Buying and wearing new clothing: A. Buying clothing during the nine days:[1] It is forbidden to buy clothing during the nine days.[2] [This applies even to used clothing.[3]] This prohibition applies even against buying shoes [and undergarments, such as socks, undershirts and underwear[4]].[5] [This applies even if one does not […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May one answer Amen in middle of Yishtabach?
Question: May one answer Amen Yihei Shmei Raba for Kaddish in middle of the blessing of Yishtabach? Answer: No. Once one has begun the words of Baruch Ata Hashem in the conclusion of the blessing, one may no longer answer for a regular Amen. However, it is disputed amongst […]
May one answer Amen in middle of Yishtabach?
Question: May one answer Amen Yihei Shmei Raba for Kaddish in middle of the blessing of Yishtabach? Answer: No. Once one has begun the words of Baruch Ata Hashem in the conclusion of the blessing, one may no longer answer for a regular Amen. However, it is disputed amongst […]
Honoring one’s parent during a meal
Honoring one’s parent during a meal:[1] One should precede his parent prior to other people regarding all matters. Preceding by a meal:[2] Thus, for example, by a meal that the child is hosting the father and mother should receive their food portion prior to others and should receive the best […]
The laws of respect relevant when the son is his father’s Teacher and Rebbe in Torah learning
The laws of respect relevant when the son is his father’s Teacher and Rebbe in Torah learning:[1] Who stands for whom:[2] In the event that one’s father is a student of his son in his Torah learning[3], then each one is to stand on behalf of the other. [The son […]
Father versus Mother-Who receives precedence in being honored?
Father versus Mother-Who receives precedence in being honored?[1] If one’s mother and father both request their child to do something, who should the child serve first? If one’s father instructed him to give him water to drink, and also his mother instructed him to bring her water to drink[2], then […]
Kibbud Av Vaeim versus Talmud Torah-which receives precedence?
Kibbud Av Vaeim versus Talmud Torah-which receives precedence?[1] The mitzvah of Torah learning is greater than the mitzvah of honoring one’s father and mother.[2] [This implies that one is not obligated to stop his Torah learning for the sake of honoring his parents.[3] However, other Poskim[4] rule that one is […]
Kibbud Av Vaeim versus other Mitzvos-Which receives precedence?
Kibbud Av Vaeim versus other Mitzvos-Which receives precedence?[1] * The below law discusses whether or not the fulfillment of other Mitzvos are to be preceded to performing an action of honoring one’s parent, or if honoring one’s parent takes precedence. It does not discuss the related subject of what one […]
