I have the flu. Must I fast on Tishe Beav? I have the flu. Must I fast on Toshe Beav?[1] A person who is sick [to the point of being bedridden[2] even if it is not life threatening[3]] and needs to eat, is not required to fast on Tisha B’av. […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Tishe Beav & More
May one fly during the three weeks and nine days? May one fly during the three weeks? It is permitted to fly on a plane during the three weeks and nine days. However, one is to abstain from traveling to dangerous areas, or for the sake of pleasure or a […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Nine days & More
May children have water fights during the nine days? May children have water fights during the nine days? It is permitted to do so. The reason: The restriction against bathing in cold water during the nine days is merely a custom, and is not prohibited from the letter of the […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Bar Metzra & other matters
Is the Mitzvah of Bitachon part of the Taryag Mitzvos? Is the Mitzvah of Bitachon part of the Taryag Mitzvos? Some Poskim[1] include the Mitzvah of Bitachon as one of the 613 commands.[2] ___________________________________ [1] Chareidim ibid; Shaareiy Teshuvah of Rabbeinu Yona 3:17; Bahag 144; Rash Ibin Gabriel Azharos 31; […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Tefillin & More
If I start work before Mi Sheyakir, may I put on Tefillin after Alos, and if so which Alos may I follow? If one knows that he will not be able to put on Tefillin the entire day, even for a moment, may he put them on in the early […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Nine Days and More
On Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av, may one eat meat and listen to music Lekavod Rosh Chodesh? On Rosh Chodesh Menachem Av, may one eat meat and listen to music Lekavod Rosh Chodesh?[1] All laws and regulations that apply during the nine days, begin to apply starting from sunset of the […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Nine Days and Shema
Is there a concept of stepping on the clothing prior to the nine days or during the nine days in order so they are not considered freshly laundered? Is there a concept of stepping on the clothing prior to the nine days or during the nine days in order so […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Washing and more
May I give my two-year-old a bottle to drink prior to washing his hands in the morning? May I give my two-year-old a bottle to drink prior to washing his hands in the morning? Yes. It does not state anywhere in Poskim that one may not hold onto vessels that […]
From the Ravs Desk: Shaalos & Teshuvos on Tzitzis & More
My Tallis Katan tore vertically by the middle front edge, between the two corners, creating another two corners. Is it still Kosher? My Tallis Katan tore vertically by the middle front edge, between the two corners, creating another two corners. Is it still Kosher? Yes, the Tzitzis remains valid [so […]
From the Rav’s Desk – Q&A on mens Mikveh
Is an aboveground pool valid for mikvah for a man if no kosher mikvah is available in his area? Is an aboveground pool valid for mikvah for a man if no kosher mikvah is available in his area? Above ground pools are invalid for immersion, even for the sake of […]
