Question: [Sunday, 7th MarCheshvan, 5781] If I began Davening Shemoneh Esrei of Shacharis simultaneously with the Chazan starting his repetition of Musaf, may I answer Kedusha when I reach Kedusha together with him? Answer: This matter is debated amongst the Poskim, and practically we [Ashkenazim] rule that it may […]
When does a traveler between Israel and Diaspora begin to say Visein Tal Umatar Livracha
From Eretz Yisrael to Diaspora If an Israeli traveled to the diaspora before the 7th of MarCheshvan is he to begin reciting Vesein Tal Umatar on the 7th of MarCheshvan in the diaspora?[1] If an Israeli traveled to the diaspora before the 7th of MarCheshvan it is disputed amongst Poskim […]
A Sukkah that contains areas that are not covered with Sechach or other material [is open to the sky]?
A Sukkah that contains areas that are not covered with Sechach or other material [is open to the sky]?[1] When a Sukkah contains areas on its roof that do not contain Sechach, it enters the question of whether a) the area under the empty space remains considered as part of […]
Chapter 19: Shaul tries to kill Dovid
Chapter 19: Shaul tries to kill Dovid 1. Yehonason informs Dovids of his father’s desire to kill him: Shaul relays his desires to his son and servants: Shaul spoke to his son Yehonason and to all of his servants of his intent to kill Dovid [through causing his accidental death[1]]. […]
Prayer in the teachings of Chassidus
1. Prayer atones for neglecting positive commands: In the times of the Temple the Tamid sacrifice would atone for the nullification of positive commands. Today, prayer has taken its place in this atonement, and thus after one has done Teshuvah, the prayer of each day fully atones. The prayers of […]
May one remove a splinter on Shabbos?
May one remove a splinter on Shabbos?[1] It is permitted to remove a splinter on Shabbos [with one’s hands, tweezer, or needle as will be explained].[2] However, one needs to beware upon removing the splinter to do it in a way that it will not inevitably cause blood to come […]
May one remove a splinter on Shabbos?
May one remove a splinter on Shabbos?[1] It is permitted to remove a splinter on Shabbos [with one’s hands, tweezer, or needle as will be explained].[2] However, one needs to beware upon removing the splinter to do it in a way that it will not inevitably cause blood to come […]
Paying for damages of a borrowed Tallis/Tefillin/Shofar/Daled Minim
If one borrowed a Tallis/Tefillin/Shofar/Daled Minim and damaged it, must he pay the owner for the damages? Negligence:[1] If one borrowed a Tallis/Tefillin/Shofar/Daled Minim and damaged it due to negligence, then he is obligated to pay the owner for the damages. Process of using/wearing: If one borrowed a Tallis/Tefillin/Shofar/Daled Minim […]
Paying for damages of a borrowed Tallis/Tefillin/Shofar/Daled Minim
If one borrowed a Tallis/Tefillin/Shofar/Daled Minim and damaged it, must he pay the owner for the damages? Negligence:[1] If one borrowed a Tallis/Tefillin/Shofar/Daled Minim and damaged it due to negligence, then he is obligated to pay the owner for the damages. Process of using/wearing: If one borrowed a Tallis/Tefillin/Shofar/Daled Minim […]
Ask the Rav: 1) Borrowed fan stopped working; 2) Broke window of car during lift
Question: [Monday 24th Tishreiy, 5781] I borrowed a fan from a friend and it suddenly died while I was using it. I tried to fix it unsuccessfully although did manage to get it to partially turn and blow air? My friend is now asking me that I pay her for […]
