ArchiveShowing posts from November, 2014
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Announcing Yaaleh Veyavo
Question: What are the halachic guidelines for reminding others to recite yaaleh veyavo on Rosh Chodesh? Is it permissible to say ‘ yaaleh veyavo’ loudly during shemoneh esrei ? Answer: The Gemara (Berachos 9b) teaches that…
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Buying non-Kosher Gifts
Question: I want to buy gifts for our non-Jewish clients. Can I buy them non-Kosher food and wine? Answer: The Shulchan Aruch (YD 117:1) writes that one must not do business with any food which is forbidden to eat mideoraisa …
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Slow-Cookers on Shabbos
Question: Do I need to line my slow-cooker with foil in order to use it on Shabbos? Answer: The Gemara (Shabbos 36b) writes that to prevent one from accidentally lighting a fire on Shabbos ( mavir ) there is a restriction again…
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Destroying Fruit Trees
Question: We have an apple tree in our garden that produces apples each year. Its roots are now causing damage to our house. Can we cut it down? Answer: The Torah (Devarim 20:19) writes that when fighting against a city, on…
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Kissing Others in Shul
Question: I kissed my crying son in shul to soothe him but was advised that this was inappropriate. However, I've noticed others engaging in similar behaviour. What are the proper guidelines? Answer: The Rema (OC 98:1) i…