Question: [Wednesday, 12th Tishreiy 5781] May one use Maaser money for purchasing school supplies used during secular studies? Answer: Seemingly yes, as a) it assists the students in their education for purposes of future Parnasa and b) It is mandatory in schools of which lack thereof can force the […]
Buying baby items prior to birth
View Source sheet-For Members Only [Contact us if you need the code]! May one buy items for a child before he is born? It is permitted to purchase items for the future child prior to birth.[1] Nevertheless, some have the custom to abstain from doing so due to Ayin Hara.[2] One […]
Shemini Atzeres & Simchas Torah-Laws & Customs
Shemini Atzeres * Note for those in Eretz Yisrael: Those who keep only one day of Yom Tov [i.e. residents of Eretz Yisrael] fulfil the customs of Simchas Torah on Shemini Atzeres. See the next Chapter for the full details of the laws and customs of Simchas Torah. 1. Is […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) Watering plants on Chol Hamoed; 2) Writing list of reminders on Chol Hamoed; 3) Sewing a button on Chol Hamoed 4) Arava with missing leaves; 5) Not sure how many times I shook the Lulav; 6) Hallel and Hoshanos with microphone 7) Davening in house versus in Sukkah 8) Spitting by Aleinu in Sukkah 9) Shaking Lulav before Davening versus after Shemoneh Esrei when Davening alone at home.
Question: [19th Tishreiy, 5781] I own two plants that are growing beautifully but need to be watered daily. May I do so on Chol Hamoed? Answer: Yes, you may do so to prevent damage of the plant. You may not add more water than necessary Sources: Michaber 537:1; Tur […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1) How many Tzitzis strings are Biblically required 2) Cutting a plastic ziplock strap on Shabbos/Yom Tov 3) Xmass decorations in Sukkah 4) Dry Aravos 5) Women saying Hallel/Hoshanos with Daled Minim
Question: [Sunday, 16th Tishreiy 5780] My child was playing with plastic straps used for tying Sukkos, also known as plastic handcuffs, and closed it over her wrist. It is loose enough to not be of danger but I cant slide it off. May I cut it on Shabbos? Answer: […]
From the Rav’s Desk: Covid patient eating in Sukkah; Using rubber bands to tie Lulav; How to say Hallel with “Family Minyan”; Hoshanos by Covid Minyanim; Printing papers Chol Hamoed; Cutting nails Chol Hamoed; Purchasing jewelry Chol Hamoed
Question: [Friday, 14th Tishreiy 5780] I am unable to tie my Lulav using Lulav leaves. May I use other material such as a rubber band. Answer: Yes. Sources: See Admur 651:2-4 Question: [Sunday, 16th Tishreiy 5780] My child was playing with plastic straps used for tying […]
From the Rav’s Desk: 1. Split Lulav 2. Bruise on Esrog 3. Lavud by beams of Sukkah 4. Hoshanos for Yachid
Question: [Thursday, 13th Tishreiy 5780] I ordered a Lulav and its leaves were split, including the middle leaf. Is it valid? Answer: If the middle leaf is split then the Lulav is Pasul. However, this only applies on the first day [two days in Dispora] of Sukkos, and therefore […]
Sukkah Decorations-The Custom & Details
Noiy Sukkah-Sukkah decorations: The Custom:[1] It is a widespread and old age custom amongst Jewry to decorate the Sukkah with different fruits, ornaments, and valuables.[2] It is a Mitzvah to do so.[3] This is done to express beautification of the Mitzvah, and it is thus fit to be done and […]
Daled Minim Purchasing Guide
The Lulav The identity of the Lulav: The canary palm: Use of the canary palm Lulav is under debate in the Poskim as to its validity and it is thus not to be used. How to identify a canary: 1. The spine of the canary palm bends when held. 2. […]
The laws & Customs of Sukkos and Daled Minim-Checklist and Summary
The Laws & Customs of Sukkos Summary Edition Checklist The laws of a Kosher Sukkah: Begin building on Motzei Yom Kippur. Complete the entire Sukkah the day after Yom Kippur after Shul Verify the area you desire to build the Sukkah does not contain any obstructions which will hover over […]
