Question: [Tuesday, 19th Tammuz, 5781] I was barbecuing hamburgers and hotdogs in my Fleishig oven, and when I took out one of the Hotdogs to see if it was ready, it slipped from my fork and fell onto the floor. My question is whether it is Treif due to that […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Hot hotdog fell on floor that may have contained dairy remnant
Question: [Tuesday, 19th Tammuz, 5781] I was barbecuing hamburgers and hotdogs in my Fleishig oven, and when I took out one of the Hotdogs to see if it was ready, it slipped from my fork and fell onto the floor. My question is whether it is Treif due to that […]
Buying, wearing and making new clothing during the three weeks
Buying, wearing and making new clothing: A. Buying new clothing: Between the 17th of Tammuz and Rosh Chodesh Av:[1] It is good[2] to beware not to recite Shehechiyanu over new clothing during the three weeks.[3] Accordingly, it is forbidden to buy or wear new clothing during the three weeks, […]
Rambam Summaries: Hilchos Erechin Vecharamim Chapter 7
Chapter 7 1. How to redeem the Hekdeishos: The currency to use: Hekdish cannot be redeemed with either land or a loan document but rather through cash or movable items of value. [Halacha 1] Adding 1/5 to the value: One who redeems his own Hekdish must pay an additional fifth, […]
Rambam Summaries: Erechin Vecharamim Chapter 8
Chapter 8 1. The date that the Beis Din collects the dues of the different Hekdeishos and Charamim: On the 15th of the month of Adar, the Beis Din goes out to check the needs of the public and collects all the dues of Hekdeish and Cherems, as well as […]
Tanya Summaries: Igeres Hateshuvah Chapter 6
Chapter 6 18th Tamuz/23rd Tamuz 1. Receiving vitality from the side of evil versus from the side of good: In times of the temple the Jewish people received their life from the G-dly soul: In the times of the temple when the Shechina resided on it [and was revealed […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Manicure during the three weeks; 2) Getting ears pierced during the three weeks; 3) Giving end of year present to one’s teacher who is in mourning
Question: [Monday, 18th Tamuz 5781] May one get a manicure during the three weeks? Answer: It is permitted to do so up until the week of Tishe Beav, although some are stringent starting from the nine days. Explanation: There is no listed restriction against getting a manicure or pedicure […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Manicure during the three weeks; 2) Getting ears pierced during the three weeks
Question: [Monday, 18th Tammuz 5781] May one get a manicure during the three weeks? Answer: It is permitted to do so up until the week of Tishe Beav, although some are stringent starting from the nine days. Explanation: There is no listed restriction against getting a manicure or pedicure […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Fasting if less than 40 days pregnant and 24 months from birth
Question: [Sunday 17th Tamuz 5781] I recently found out that I am pregnant. I am 30 days along. Do I have to fast? To note that I am also two years within giving birth. Answer: A pregnant woman who is in pain is exempt from fasting starting from the […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Fasting if less than 40 days pregnant and 24 months from birth
Question: [Sunday 17th Tammuz 5781] I recently found out that I am pregnant. I am 30 days along. Do I have to fast? To note that I am also two years within giving birth. Answer: A pregnant woman who is in pain is exempt from fasting starting from the […]
