Question: [Monday, 11th Menachem Av, 5781] We are making challah with my daughters’ class in school, and would like to know regarding the blessing of Hafrashas Challah, if it can be said or not and if yes, then can all the girls say it? We are not baking it in […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Removing the Paroches by Maariv of Tishe Beav
Question: [Monday, 3rd Menachem Av 5781] When Tisha b’Av falls on Motzei Shabbos when is the Paroches and covering of the Bima and Amud, to be removed? Answer: If there is a break between the end of Shabbos and Maariv, then it should be removed before Maariv, as done every […]
Mourning customs applicable on Motzei Tisha B’av-Tenth of Av
Mourning customs applicable on Motzei Tisha B’av-Tenth of Av:[1] A. The general law: The Heichal [Kodesh and Kodesh Hakedoshim] was set afire on the 9th towards evening, and it burnt until sunset of the 10th.[2] It is therefore a good custom to avoid eating meat[3] and drinking wine [as well […]
Mourning customs applicable on Motzei Tisha B’av-Tenth of Av
Mourning customs applicable on Motzei Tisha B’av-Tenth of Av:[1] A. The general law: The Heichal [Kodesh and Kodesh Hakedoshim] was set afire on the 9th towards evening, and it burnt until sunset of the 10th.[2] It is therefore a good custom to avoid eating meat[3] and drinking wine [as well […]
From the Rav’s Desk: May one ask a gentile to plug a fridge into a timer on Shabbos?
Question: [Thursday, 6th Menachem Av, 5781] I heard that on Shabbos it is permitted to ask a gentile to perform Melacha in the form of Gerama, and hence it is allowed for one to ask a gentile to plug in electrical items on Shabbos if the socket contains a timer […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Each family member saying Hamotzi
Question: [Thursday, 6th Menachem Av, 5781] I have seen many people accustomed to reciting the blessing of Hamotzi on Shabbos on their own after receiving their piece of bread and they do not fulfill their obligation with the person who said Hamotzi aloud. Is this a proper custom to be […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Each family member saying Hamotzi; 2) May one ask a gentile to plug a fridge into a timer on Shabbos?
Question: [Thursday, 6th Menachem Av, 5781] I have seen many people accustomed to reciting the blessing of Hamotzi on Shabbos on their own after receiving their piece of bread and they do not fulfill their obligation with the person who said Hamotzi aloud. Is this a proper custom to be […]
The prayers of Tisha B’av-Part 2
Mincha: Paroches: The Paroches is returned to the Aron prior to Mincha. Charity: Prior to Mincha one is to give Igara Ditaanisa to charity. Tallis and Tefillin: By Mincha, one wears Tallis and Tefillin with a blessing. [One recites all three Parshiyos of Shema while wearing the Tefillin. Those who […]
The prayers of Tisha B’av-Part 2
Mincha: Paroches: The Paroches is returned to the Aron prior to Mincha. Charity: Prior to Mincha one is to give Igara Ditaanisa to charity. Tallis and Tefillin: By Mincha, one wears Tallis and Tefillin with a blessing. [One recites all three Parshiyos of Shema while wearing the Tefillin. Those who […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Outbidding a potential tenant on a rental property
Question: [Wednesday, 5th Menachem Av, 5781] I’m looking to rent out a condo that I own in ???? and was in correspondence with a certain potential tenant who was seriously looking into closing the deal, and while we were pretty much ready to sign the lease agreement we have yet […]
