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# 4869 A matter of Life and death III
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Q. 3. See question above. Are teeth included in that prohibition?
A. On Question 6 – regarding if a tooth require a proper burial, we wrote:
Q. The dentist took out a broken tooth in 2 parts, I wanted to keep the “broken tooth”, but the dentist put in the garbage, what does the Halacha say regarding this issue? Thank you.
To what we answered: The Mishnah in Ohaloth 3-3 mentions that “everything of a dead body is Tameh with the exception of teeth, hair and nails. But when still attached (to the body) they are all Tameh”.
The Talmud (Berachos 5b) quotes Rabbi Yochanan saying; “this is the bone of my tenth son”, Rashi explains that Rabbi Yohanan had ten sons, all who died in his lifetime. He would carry with him a bone of the tenth son wrapped in his shawl as a reminder of his bereavement.
(Rashbam explains that he used to console other mourners and alleviate their suffering by demonstrating that he had survived a tragedy greater than theirs). As of the problem of carrying an item that transmits Tumah, and the requirement to bury any bodily part, the Aruch, Ritvah and Rashbam mention that it was a tooth that fell while alive and does not transmit Tumah and also does not have to be buried.
It is commonly accepted that if there is no Tumah there is also no need of burial. (see Yehuda Yaaleh, Yoreh Deah 352 and others). However, there are dissenting opinions, Birchos Moishe (ibid.) states that burial may be required because of “Bizayon Hameth” (defilement of the dead) or since it is a “Isur Hanoe” (prohibition of benefiting from the dead) see Gesher Hachaim 1 ch.16-2. Then again, that would apply only to a cadavers tooth.
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Posted 2/29/2024 11:18 PM |
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#4867 A matter of Life and death I
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Q. Bone needed for dental implants comes from cadavers. Is this permitted?
A. We should answer for the above Shaila. first three different questions.
1) It is forbidden to derive benefit from a dead body.
A. Most poskim assume that this is a biblical prohibition. (Tosafos and Rashba Babba Kama 10a, Ramban Vayikra 11:3, Rashba Teshuvos 1:364, and Lechem Mishna 14:21)
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However, the Mishna Lemelech Avel 14:21 (1) suggests that perhaps the Rambam Maachalot Asurot 2:3 holds it is only a rabbinic prohibition.
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Posted 2/29/2024 11:04 PM |
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4866- A Bad Hair Day?
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Q. My wife recently went to the mikvah . she always gets her permanent eye lashes (last for 2-3 Months) redone every time she goes (even if they are looking ok). this time i noticed when she came home from the mikvah that some of the lashes had fallen off and i asked her about it. she said she couldn’t get an appointment to get them redone. she didn’t seem to mind them like that as she didn’t take them just all off . i felt that i shouldn't push further on the subject as she gets very defensive when it comes to these things. she also suffers a lot from mental health and things are strained enough at home .
Just wondering if i did the right thing and if there is anything i should bring up to her. just want to clarify that she always has these lashes on (it not a on and off thing).
Thanks a lot.
A. Horav Dovid Pam Shlit’a answered that even if she did not have her eye lashes redone, the rest would not be a chatzitza as it is not different from one that lost some of his own hair.
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Posted 2/29/2024 11:01 PM |
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# 4865 Honor Your Words
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Q. See questions above. What would be an example of an improper Sheimos burial?
A. On question 2918 we were asked: I have seen some people bury plastic bags full of shemos (leftover sefarim or their pages, such as sidurim, chumashim etc.) inside street excavations done primarily for fixing water or sewage pipes. They told me that these are double plastic bags, that are placed with the permission of the diggers separated from the pipes. Is that a correct thing to do?
To what we answered: Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that even if it was done with the proper licensing and permission from the correct government authorities, it is still not recommended since after all the trenches were excavated with the purpose of using it also for sewage disposal, and that lacks respect. Besides, although, the pipes are expected to last for many years, eventually the may break and leak causing desecration of the shemos. Also, being interred inside a street, lacks by itself the kovod and honor due to the holy shemos.
The Rov mentioned that the remains of a Sefer Torah or tefilin should definitely be avoided from this type of burial.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 2/29/2024 10:58 PM |
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# 4684 Words to Honor
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Q. See questions above. How about other printed articles that contain some words of Torah or p’sukim, can they just be discarded?
A. On question 3814 we were asked: When one receives invitations for weddings or Bar Mitzvas and there are Psukim written on them, which is the correct way to dispose of them? Can they be just be thrown in the garbage?
To what we answered: On question 552 regarding articles of Torah in newspapers and magazines; we wrote: “Rambam (Yesodei HaTorah 6:1) notes “One who erases one of Hashem’s holy names transgresses a negative commandment as the verse states regarding idol worship, ‘And you shall eradicate their name from that place; you shall not do so to Hashem your G-d.’ Tur and Shulchan Aruch (Y.D. 276: 9) rule accordingly.
It would seem though that the biblical prohibition applies only to Hashem’s names and not to words of Torah which are only Rabbinically proscribed (Rambam ibid. 6:8, Chinuch 477 and Tashbatz 1: 2, however Magen Avraham 154: 9 disagrees.) There are also diverging opinions as to the status of holy names and words of Torah that were written or printed without the intention of becoming holy at all or to be only temporarily read and then discarded as newspapers are. Furthermore some Poskim are lenient when the words were printed and not hand written (see Chavas Yoir 164, Chazon Ish 164: 3.)
There is an additional leniency regarding newspapers dedicated mainly to non-Torah articles that may not necessarily contain any Torah at all. When newspapers do include special sections or articles of Torah, Poskim recommend proper g’niza as with common Shemos (Horav Eliashiv Zt”l and Ilcht”a Horav Nissim Karelitz Shlit”a quoted in Ginzei Kodesh 14: 3:6).
Other Poskim are lenient on non-dedicated Torah sections or in secular Hebrew or English newspapers when Gentiles carry out the garbage disposal and the newspapers are placed in a separate closed bag (ibid. quoting Horav Pinchas Scheinberg Zt’l and Ilcht”a Horav Shmuel Kamenetzky Shlit”a). Minchas Osher (Reeh 18) mentions a double non-transparent bag.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is similar. You can dispose of the above unwrapped newspaper material, when placed with clean recyclables, otherwise it should be bagged.” In regard to invitations, Horav Moshe Heinemann Shlit’a (Star K’) writes: “When the words of the posuk are merely being quoted in order to make the sentence sound more eloquent and not to convey Torah they are not Shaimos.
This type of usage of a posuk is called a melitzah. For example, the sentence “Kol Sason Ve’kol Simcha”, as frequently included in wedding invitations, is a melitzah and is not shaimos” Taking into account the above, Horav Dovid Pam and Horav Aharon Miller Shlit’a maintain that one may place those invitations, when the P’sukim quoted do not contain Hashem’s name, in a double plastic bag and place it in the yard disposables bags that still often may go directly to landfills.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 2/29/2024 10:55 PM |
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#4683 A Visa for the Geniza
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Q. See question above. What are the others items of Kedusha that we also call shaimos and how do we dispose of them?
A. Other common shaimos are: printed seforim, Torah manuscripts, sidurim, bentschers, zemiros booklets, bimah cover, mezuzah cases, tefillin bag, Aron Hakodesh and similar.
The above objects may be bagged in a nylon or plastic bag and can be buried anywhere (not necessarily in a cemetery), as long as it is a secure place where the objects will not be disturbed. Nowadays, this type of genizah is generally referred to as sheimos genizah.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that one can also use an undisturbed and non trampled or walked over corner of one’s backyard.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 2/29/2024 10:47 PM |
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# 4682 A Very Grave Grave
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Q. I am connected to a shul that has a large amount of shaimos. Must shaimos be buried in a cemetery or can they be placed under the foundation of a building? if yes, then must the building be a Jewish/frum institution?
A. Objects that are or contain Kedusha differ in the strength of their holiness, therefore when they are no more fit for use and have to be put away, they also differ in the ways we have to dispose or keep them.
The highest Kedusha in our days would apply to a Sefer Torah and as mentioned in Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 154: 5)
it must be encased and sealed in an earthenware container or in a durable hard plastic container or inside various heavy duty plastic bags, as many as necessary for similar preservation.
Mishna Berura (22) adds that the same applies to Neviim and Kesubim written on parchment similar to the Torah. Piskei Teshuvos (154: 13) adds Tefilin and Mezuzos.
These items are then buried in a Jewish cemetery, preferably together with or in the vicinity of the grave of a Torah scholar.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that the Sefer Torah after being properly prepared, should be buried next to the burial coffin of the Torah scholar.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch
Ehrentreu Shlit’a and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 2/29/2024 10:44 PM |
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# 4681 Goodbye to Goodbye?
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Q. Can one that is travelling immediately after davening Shacharis and won't be able to say goodbye then to his nearby friends in shul, give his farewell greetings and wishes before davening?
A. Horav Dovid Pam Shlit’a maintains that if they are seating close by and he doesn’t use the Shalom name it is permitted.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is similar.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 2/27/2024 2:24 PM |
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# 4680 Broccoli Brocho
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Q. If one was making a bracha on raw broccoli in front of some friends and they had a debate over whether it should be ha'adama or shehakol. They said there used to be the same shailah on carrots but now most people eat raw carrots so it's correct to say ha'adama. Does it matter if one eats this regularly?
A. Vesein Brocho (p. 400) rules that zucchini (squash) since it is eaten in our times and countries also raw, the brocho should be Bore P’ri Hoadomoh.
The same applies, he adds, to broccoli. However it has to be well washed and inspected for likely insects.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 2/26/2024 5:21 PM |
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# 4679 Same Name Again?
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Q. I'm dating someone whose mother had my Hebrew name as a nickname. Is this an issue? Can he call me a Hebrew nickname instead?
A. On question 3493 we were asked:
“Our daughter, who is having a difficult time finding the proper shiduch, was B’H able to connect recently with a promising candidate. But now a new issue appeared. The name of the mother of the proposed chosson, is the same as hers. Can she now add a name to hers, so the names will not be the same?
How about if the mother of the proposed chosson is the wife of a Rabbi, and she is usually called Rebetzin by all, and not by her first name?”
To what we answered: “The tradition of both the groom and the bride not sharing the names of the counterpart parents, is based on the Tzava’ah or last will and testament of Rav Yehuda HaChasid, written in the beginning of Sefer Chassidim.
On question 175 in regard to shunning a marriage to a woman whose father's name is the same as his we wrote that
“this is to be found in the Will (letter 23), where he adds; “And if he did marry her, he should change name, maybe there is hope”. Some retrace the above to the Arizal (Mizmor Leasaf p.110).
A number of reasons are given: Firstly, Ein Horah (evil eye, Chidah – Bris Olam 447 – Heishiv Moishe 69, Chazon Ish, Maase Ish 215 ). Some maintain that it will cause an infringement in the respect due to the father, as his daughter will call her husband by his name in front of him. (Yad Shoul Y.D. 240 – Mevakshei Torah 24 p.155).
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit”a opinion is that there is no concern if the names are not exactly the same.”
Some Poskim maintain that the Tzava’ah applies only to his family and descendants (Noda Beyehuda E.H. 2: 79). However, others maintain that it refers to all. Therefore, usually people are indeed careful.
Divrei Chaim (E.H. 1: 8) mentions that in his circles, they specially avoid marriage when the name of the bride is the same as her future mother in law. A similar opinion is to be found in Tzemach Tzedek (Y.D. 116) quoting the Baal Hatanya. However, he permits changing the name in a minor way, as do others.
Indeed there are Poskim that also maintain that if the mother in law id usually named by a given title, such as Rebetzin, there is no concern. (Tirosh Veitzhor 214).
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that for those who maintain that tradition, indeed they can be lenient.”
In your case the Rov Shlit’a answered similarly, and he added ‘Man Delo Kopid lo Kopdinon Lei” meaning if one is not bothered by the above since that is not a family tradition, we can also accept it.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 2/26/2024 5:19 PM |
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# 4678 A Blessed Purim Kattan?
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Q. Rov. Another question for a Happy Purim Katan. Is it true that the spirit of the great Purim also rests on the small one? Should one great another on Purim Kattan with the blessing of a “Frailechn Purim”?
A. See Q. 3561: Nitei Gavriel (Purim 16: 10) quotes Admur of Sanz zt’l that it does, based on the Mishna (Megila 7b) that the only differences between the first and second Purim are the reading of the Megila and the gift to the poor.
He mentions the minhag of Chassidim to light many candles and celebrate with joy.
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that every individual should follow the Minhogim and traditions of his community.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 2/23/2024 10:48 AM |
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#4677 Really! or only a Purim Wit Vert’l?
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Q. Is it true that the Chasam Sofer says that not saying tachanun on Purim Kattan is a mitzva of the Torah?
A. Indeed Chasam Soffer (O.H. 208) does mention that the reading of the megilla, eating the seuda and shalach monos during Purim are only Rabbinical mitzvos.
However, even doing a small remembrance to the miracle of salvation on Purim and thanking Hashem for it, is a Biblical mitzva.
This includes not eulogizing a hesped or fasting, even on Purim Kattan as mentioned in Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 697: 1).
The mitzva, he explains, is the Kal Vachomer, mentioned in Megila (14a) “if from servitude to freedom we recite shira, so much more from death to life.”
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 2/23/2024 10:34 AM |
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#4676 Purim Kattan Costume Custom
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.Q. Our dear Rabino. As you recommended we are making a seuda (small and fast) on Purim Kattan Be’H this Friday morning and we are inviting our very happy neighbours to join us with their children.
The kids want to know if they should already wear a costume. We wonder, is there such a thing as wearing a special attire on Purim Kattan?
A. On question 1279 regarding the reasons of wearing costumes during Purim we wrote: “Rema's ruling (695: 2) that you have to wear Shabbos clothing on Purim. However, it also says that you should wear an attire (partzufin). So which is more correct?
To what we answered; 'Different reasons have been mentioned for the minhag of donning disguises on Purim, such as giving the opportunity to the poor to collect tzedaka without being embarrassed. (Minhagei Kol Aryeh).
The miracle of Purim was disguised in ordinary occurrences and events, such as Vashti being executed and Esther taking her place. The Talmud (Megila 12a) writes that just as the Jews at the time pretended only to be serving other gods, Hashem also pretended that He was going to destroy the Jewish nation, and in the end it was only a semblance (Bnai Isoschor).
It would seem that we are being encouraged to wear partzufin. However, Rema (Shulchan Aruch O.H. 696: 8) and Mahari Mintz (17) mention only that it is permitted, but do not encourage it necessarily.”
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that they should be told to follow the traditions of their families
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Posted 2/22/2024 5:17 PM |
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# 4675 - Gentile Kindness II
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Q. See question above: Can one receive Tzedaka from a Non- Jewish organization?
A. On question 358 we were asked: There are some religious Christians who are very supportive of Jews living in Israel, As such they offer financial benefits to move there. For example they will pay for ones moving trip to Israel. Is it permissible to accept money from them?
To what we answered: “Shulchan Aruch (Y.D. 254: 1) rules that in principle, one should not accept tzedoko from a Gentile, (there are several exceptions to this halocho and each one should be valued on their own merit) the reasons given by the Poskim (ibid.) is that it causes desecration of Hashem’s name or it creates misplaced mitzvohs (Baba Basrah 10b, quoting Yeshayahu 27: 11: “When its branches dry out”).
Based on those tenets, Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that even if there are no strings attached to the bequest, one should avoid receiving their help when settling in Israel.”
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Posted 2/22/2024 5:03 PM |
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# 4674 Gentile Kindness I
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Q. I was told that we're not supposed to give tzedaka to a Gentile. Those that include any type of money, food, clothes, other help, etc.? What is the source?
A. On question 1955 regarding how could Yaakov who kept the whole Torah send a gift to Eisav, is that not prohibited because of Lo Techanem?
To what we answered: “See question 234 in regards to sending gifts to customers or business acquaintances as the holiday season approaches we wrote: The Talmud (Avoda Zarah 20a) instructs that there are different interpretations to the biblical proscription of “Lo Techonem” (Devarim 7:2) one is; “not to give them free gifts”.
Who exactly qualifies as “them” and what is a “free gift”, is open to Halachik discussion. Shulchan Aruch (Y.D. 151: 11) rules: It is prohibited to give a free gift to an idol worshiper you do not know. Taz (ibid. 8) explains that if you know him, it is not considered a “free gift”, as you would expect a favor in return. As such, gifts to customers or business acquaintances, even if they were to qualify as idol worshipers are not prohibited. (However, Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is indeed to avoid sending gifts that would reach a Gentile on the day of the celebration. It is better to shun the prior day also).
Additionally, Yaakov’s gifts to Eisav were given as an act of survival, since he feared for his life and therefore allowed.”
On question 3594 we were asked “Should someone donate to an institution that collects for the victims of Ukraine and brings them to Israel. The venue is managed by the Israeli (Leftist government) and the help goes to help mostly Gentile victims?
To what we answered: “Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that such an institution should not be supported as the moneys donated, not only contravene the Laws of the Torah, but also the Laws of the Land, that rule that regarding aid and support to immigrants, Jews have priority. (Chok Hashevut).
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 2/22/2024 5:01 PM |
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# 4673 Address the Dress for Success
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- Q. During these parshiot in which we learn about the way the Cohen Gadol and other regular Cohanim were dressed for performing the Avodah in the Beit Hamikdash, I have seen seffarim included also in the library of the Kolel that show drawings of the way the Cohen Gadol, as well as how regular Cohanim would dress for that Avodah.
The drawings are very clear and descriptive, and include the face and complete human body drawing of that particular individual in detail. Since in Halacha, we are so specific and stringent of not having any kind of images, and especially human ones created, why are those drawings permitted?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that since the images are totally flat and even, not engraved, built, embedded or carved in any way, they are permitted.
This is similar to the commonly available pictures of many Gedolim and Tzadikim that many people proudly have and expose with their full body image.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 2/21/2024 11:10 AM |
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# 4672 - Purim Shiurim
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- Q. I have Yohrzait on Purim Katan for my mother A’H. The minhag of our family is to fast on a Yohrzait for parents, but on this occasion I was told I should not fast. Would it be correct then to fast on the day before, since it is called after all a Taanit (Esther?+?
A. Indeed Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 697: 1) rules that one does not fast on Purim Koton
On question 3558 and 3526 in regard to Yohrzait fasting on Tu Bishvat, and if one could keep the Yohrzait Taanis next day, we wrote: Shulchan Aruch (O. H. 568: 9) rules that if the day of Yohrzait for one’s father fell on Shabbos or Rosh Chodesh, the fasting should be done next day. However, Remah adds that the minhag is not to fast at all.
Piskei Teshuvos (ibid) quotes that one may comply earlier with the visit to the Kever on Friday. However, as mentioned the minhag is not to fast at all.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 2/20/2024 10:10 PM |
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# 4671 Oy! Now - No Joy!
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Q. Rov. Another question for a Happy Purim Katan. Is it true that the spirit of the great Purim also rests on the small one? Should one great another on Purim Kattan with the blessing of a “Frailechn Purim”?
A, On a similar question question 3561 we wrote Nitei Gavriel (Purim 16: 10) quotes Admor of Sanz zt’l that it does, based on the Mishna (Megila 7b) that the only differences between the first and second Purim are the reading of the Megila and the gift to the poor.
He mentions the minhag of Chassidim to light many candles and celebrate with joy.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that every individual should follow the Minhogim and traditions of his community.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 2/20/2024 10:01 PM |
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# 4670 Small Purim Big Deal Meal?
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Q. See question above. I wonder do you have to make a seuda on Purim Katan on Friday or since it is Erev Shabbat, should it not be better in the night? How about the people that dwell in a city were Shushan Purim is celebrated?
A. As mentioned Remoh (O.H. 677: 1) writes that there is no requirement to do a seudah at all on Purim Kattan, only to add a bit to the regular meal. On Friday this should be done before chatzos. (midday).
Mishna Berura (ibid. 4) rules that there is no need to add to the regular meal on Shushan Purim even for the dwellers of a city that celebrates Purim on the 15th.
However, Eliahu Rabbah (ibid. 2) and Hisorerus Teshuva (quoted in Nitey Gavriel {Purim 16: n. 20) maintain that some do celebrate Shushan Purim Kattan.
According to this singular opinion, Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit"a suggested that they may celebrate on Sunday.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 2/20/2024 9:59 PM |
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# 4669 The Big Purim Kattan
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Q. On question 4662 above the Rov Shlit”a wrote regarding Purim Kattan this year (2024), that Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that if the participants say Divrei Torah and sing songs of prize to Hashem for the miracles of survival received as it should be, it becomes a Seudas Mitzva.
I wonder since this year Purim Kattan is on Erev Shabbath, is it better to avoid the meal, so we will have appetite for the Shabbath meal?
A. On question 3559 we wrote: Rema (O.H. 697: 1) writes that our minhag is to augment (Leharbos) on the meal one eats during Purim Kattan.
Our Rabbonim maintain that it includes eating bread and meat or making a special dish.
On question 484 regarding if a seuda of Purim Katan on Friday or since should be made on the night, we wrote: Remoh writes that there is no requirement to do a Seuda at all on Purim Kattan, only to add a bit to the regular meal. On Friday this should be done before Chatzos. (midday).
In our case Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that even if one is not obliged to comply with this Seuda, when one does do it, it should be done better during the day and accompanied with meat and wine.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a.
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Posted 2/18/2024 12:21 PM |
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