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# 4568 Feel at Home?
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Q. How come we have brochos for all the four senses as seeing, hearing, smelling, and tasting, yet there is no brocho for the fifth one or feeling?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that feelings are actually there, and constitute the most important and essential feelings involved in marriage and the creation of a family. They carry and involve, as we know, plenty brochos and blessings.
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Posted 12/8/2023 11:54 AM |
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# 4567 Not a Man of the Cloth?
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Q. See question above. As the Rov mentioned, one complies with an additional or many great mitzvos wearing another taalis kattan. If that is the case, why do we not find Rabbonim and even Gedolim wearing more or many Taaleisim Ketanim? Should not all of us do so?
A. It could well be that in order to comply with the mitzva, one has to feel comfortable and enjoy wearing it.
During summer days or even in our winter heated homes and work places, it may be bothersome and annoying, and one may not only resent and dislike the additional clothing and thus not have the right intention now, even for the original one he was wearing. Besides, the many threads and cords of the additional taalis kattan, may likely entangle, twist and snarl with the original ones, thus creating complicated issues for the compliance of the mitzva.
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Posted 12/8/2023 11:52 AM |
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# 4566 Warm and Nice
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– Q. As the cold days of winter are approaching, I often fill that I should use an extra t-shirt to keep me warm. If instead I use another Talit Kattan, will I comply with a double mitzva if I’m already wearing one? Do I have to say another bracha when I put on the second one? What about someone already wearing a Ta’alit, but it is cold in shul and he wants to use also his weekday Ta’alit on top, does he have to make another bracha?
A. Indeed, one complies an additional mitzva with every Taalis Kotton or Godol one wears.
It is well known that HoRav Chaim Pinchas Scheinberg zt’l – Rosh Yeshiva of Tora Ore, wore many sets of tzitzis at the same time, (some mention even 150 others mention even more).
If one wants to wear additional sets, if he did not have in mind at the time he recited the brocho the first time he must make an additional blessing.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is similar.
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Posted 12/8/2023 11:49 AM |
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# 4565 Enlightening New Lights
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Q. Dear Rov. Can one, when no other option is available, such as when a patient is in hospital or one is traveling by plane use halogen lights for Chanuka?
A. On Shailah 673 we received the following question:
“I’m doing my medical internship and I stay in the hospital overnight some days a week. Can I use a sodium battery powered lamp (sometimes used for medical examinations) for Chanuka lights? How about a Halogen light?”
To what we answered: “In question 667 of this forum we mentioned that in regards to electric lights Beis Yitzchok (Y.D. 1: 120) opines that they could be used instead of Shabbos candles but not as Chanuka lights since they lack Pirsumei Nissah. or recognition with the Chanuka miracle Poskim offer other reasons why electric lights do not qualify.
One being that there is no actual fuel present at the time of lightning; it is constantly being generated at the power stations (Pekudas Elozor O.H. 23, Shmiras Shabbos Kechilchoso 43 n.22, et. al.) Accordingly they would permit the use of a battery powered incandescent light bulb. However, some Poskim do not regard the tungsten filament as a wick (Maharshag 2: 107, Levushey Mordechai 3: 59). Most Poskim would not sanction the commonly used fluorescent and LED lights for Chanuka use.
Lehoros Nossan (11: 17) permits battery powered incandescent lights when in need and no other option is available, such as one hospitalized. Nitei Gavriel (Chanuk,a Teshuva 1) quotes Be’er Moshe’s opinion, that one should light the incandescent light without a brocho.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is also not to recite a brocho even on battery powered incandescent light.
The monochromatic yellow sodium lamp works by creating an electric arc through vaporized sodium metal. Although this lamp also contains a glowing filament, the focal light emanates from the vaporized sodium; therefore they are similar to fluorescent lights mentioned above.
Halogen lights are basically pressurized incandescent lamps, and the glowing filament provides the illumination.”
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit'a
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Posted 12/3/2023 11:04 AM |
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# 4564 It’s About Time
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Q. How long is the time that the lights of the Menorah have to remain lighted?
A. Nitey Gavriel (31: 2) maintains that the time needed is measured in “Shaot Zemanios” namely that it varies according to the latitude of the place one is in. He adds that in the U.S. it would be approximately 45 minutes.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that a half an hour during the correct time for lighting is enough everywhere. Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit'a quoted Horav Elyashiv that it should be until a half an hour after Tzeis Hakochabim.
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Posted 12/1/2023 12:13 PM |
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# 4563 A Helpful Wife?
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Q. Is it proper and even desirable that the wife should be the one to fix and prepare the family menorah for lighting, as she usually does with the Shabbat candles?
A. Poskim disagree: A, see Nitei Gavriel quoting Moed Lechol Chai (27: 25) that permits. However, many Poskim maintain that (as mentioned before), it is the husband’s mitzva to light, not hers. The last opinion is supported by many Chasidik movements and others.
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Posted 12/1/2023 12:11 PM |
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# 4562 Enlightening the Lighting
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Q. Can a patient that can’t light a fire on his Menorah by hospital rules, and has not anyone else to light for him outside the hospital use an electric battery menorah?
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that he may likely be able to contact a Rabbi or friend he knows or even the chaplain of the hospital and ask them to light for him.
However, if that is not an option he can light an electric battery menorah without a Brocho.
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Posted 12/1/2023 12:09 PM |
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# 4561 Protect the Serve
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Q. Can one use an electric light for the ‘Shamash’ (central light in the Menorah)?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that it is preferred to use an oil or candle light for the middle light that is also used for lighting the other lights. It also symbolizes the lights of the Menorah of the Beis Hamikdosh.
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Posted 12/1/2023 12:07 PM |
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# 4560 On Bond Respond
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Q. Lechvod Harav Shlita. A couple of weeks I submitted a question on whether it is permissible to buy State of Israel bonds. My cousin in Sweden had asked me to buy a bond for a Bar Mitzvah boy because he can't do so in Sweden but I do not need if this is something that requires a heter Iske I would appreciate the Rav's guidance. With thanks.
A. On question 488 we mentioned:
“Q. Dear Rabbi, Is it permissible to buy Israeli bonds as one receive interest from them. Or is it considered good as one is helping the country of Israel.
A. The following appeared on question 390 “Israel Bonds and Ribbis” on this forum:
“Maharshag (Y.D. 50) and Igrois Moishe (Y.D. 2:63) permit lending with interest when dealing with a Jewish owned corporation, since the owners do not carry personal liability and any liens arelimited to the corporate assets. Lending to the government of Israel would be similar.
Many Poiskim disagree with the above ruling and consider in reality a corporation not more than a partnership that is obligated to lend without ribbis. (See; Minchas Shlomo 1:25, Minchas Yitzchok 3:1, Ohr Mitzion Y.D. 5, et. al.) However Har Zvi (Y.D. 126) suggests that a Jewish government, since it has no identifiable or defined owners, is indeed different and is similar to Hekdesh.”
Many other Poskim provide similar permissions (Horav I.A. Liebes in Bais Avi 117, Bris Yehudo 7: 68, V’chai Achicha Imcha p. 35, Sefer Hashabit 4: 49 et. al.). Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit”a pointed to a similar ruling of the Chavas Daas (Y.D. 168-169: 17: Biurim 33) on regards to the borrowing done by the leaders of a congregation, where there is no borrower or lender.
Poskim addressing this question write that the former Chief Rabbis of Israel instituted a Heter Iska for Israeli banks and bonds (Horav I.A. Liebes in Bais Avi 117, Bris Yehudo 7: 68, V’chai Achicha Imcha p. 35). I remember seeing a copy of this Heter Iska Klali, in the offices of Israel Bonds in Mexico, when recently I requested a copy, the head office forwarded a Teshuvo written by Horav Ben-Zion Meir Hai Uziel Zt’l, that permits buying bonds and seems to be saying that additionally there was a Heter Iska K’lali.
However, some Poskim disagree and would request to add to your Israel Bonds purchase application a Heter Iska condition, pointing out to which one you are referring to. (See Zechor Ymois Olam p.172, quoting the Sattmar Rebbeh Zt”l). Sefer Hashabit (ibid.) who regards buying Israel Bonds a mitzvah, suggests that additionally you can on the onset rescind and forgive your right to the interest given, this constituting an indirect donation.
It is certain that care should be taken to certify that the procedure was done correctly.”
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit’a
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Posted 12/1/2023 12:02 PM |
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# 4559 The Good Old Oil?
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Q. Should one use the leftover olive oil from last year Chanuka that looks and tastes O.K. or should one better buy new fresh oil? How about sealed oil cups with a wick already in them? How about if one does not have enough oil and will have to buy anyway, should he use last years first?
A. On question 2446 regarding if it is better for someone to use the leftover unused olive oil from last year Chanuka, that was bought then, since it was already dedicated for the mitzva or better buy new oil to be used this year, we answered:
“The fact that the oil was purchased for use during Chanuka, does not turn it into a chefetz shel mitzva or an object dedicated for a mitzva, that maintains certain restrictions. Therefore, the principle of “Once a mitzva was done with it, another one should follow” (Talmud Brochos 39b, Mishne Berura 297: 8, regarding hadassim from a lulav to be used as havdala besamim), does not apply to it, since the left over oil, was not actually used for lighting the Chanuka menora. Buying for the purpose of using it for a mitzva is only “hazmana lemitzva” and it does not have great effect (lav milssa hi. O.H. 677: 4. Biur Halacha D’H Hatzarich. O.H. 638: 1 etc.).
Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit’a opinion is that if the old oil burns as good as the new oil does, it should be used this year, mainly because of considerations of not transgressing on Ba’al Tashchis or destroying or discarding something useful.”
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Posted 12/1/2023 11:58 AM |
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# 4558 Chag Chanuka?
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Q. See question above. Since I’m making a Siyum for my mother’s Shloshim honor, should it be better done during Chanuka as it will be a full seudah banquet serving meat and wine?
A. On question 1976 regarding if there is a Rabbinic mitzva of simcha and joy in Hanuka, and eating a Seuda or special meal, we wrote: “Rambam (H. Chanuka 3: 3) writes that the days of Chanuka were established by the Sages of that generation as days of “simcha and hallel,” rejoice and praise. Poskim disagree as to the definition of simcha in Chanuka.
Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 370: 2) rules that the simcha is limited to not fasting or saying hespedim and the meals eaten are not considered Seudos Mitzva,. Mishna Berura (6) quotes the Levush that explains the difference between Chanuka and Purim.
Remah (ibid.), however maintains that there is some mitzva in the seuda and if one recites shiros and Vesishbachos to Hashem, thanking and praising for the miracles that occurred they are considered seudos mitzva.
Chassam Sofer (Y.D. 233), seems to maintain that although the particular mitzvos that apply to Purim and Chanuka are only rabbinical, the instituting of a day of moed on the day a miracle occurred and rejoicing in it, is a biblical mitzva.
Even Ezra (Behaaloscha) explains on the pasuk “ubeyom simchaschem ubemoadeichem” when you were victorious over your enemies and you will establish them as days of rejoice, that it refers to Chanuka and Purim. (See also questions 1222, 1555 and 1971).
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that one should recite shiros vesishbochos and divrei Torah on the meals of Chanuka and turn them into a seudas mitzva.”
It would therefore be proper and recommended to do the Siyum for your mother’s honor during Chanuka as it can be a full seuda banquet serving meat and wine.
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Posted 12/1/2023 11:55 AM |
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# 4557 A Freilech’n Chanuka?
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Q. An Avel that during the thirty days after the death of his mother leads the services at the Amud. does he have to do it next week, after all Chanuka is called a ‘Chag’?
A. On question 1222 regarding if Chanuka is called a Yom Tov or Chag, we wrote: “Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that it is called a Chag and a Yom Tov as we find in Shulchan Aruch (Y. D. 217: 47) regarding a neder done exempting those days, that Chanuka and Purim are also considered Yomim Tovim at least in name. Taz (ibid. 38) explains that in the language and expressions that people commonly use, the are included.
Orchos Rabeinu mentions that Horav Chaim Kanievsky zt’l would indeed greet people with a “Gut Yom Tov” on Chanuka. See similar opinion in Alenu Leshabeach (6: p. 100).”
Mishna Berura (671: 44) mentions that an Avel that leads services on the first night of Chanuka he does not light the Menora in shul, since he would have to recite Shecheyanu, although at home he does recite that blessing.
He also mentions that he can lead the services yet abstains from the Halel recitation during Shacharis.
There are indeed different traditions about an Avel being a Shaliach Tzibur during Chanuka.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that one should follow the tradition of the shul he attends.
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Posted 12/1/2023 11:52 AM |
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# 4556 Uncovering the Uncovered
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- Q. Dear Rabbi. Is it permitted ‘lekatchila’ (on the onset) to use olive oil for Chanuka lights that was left uncovered overnight in a bottle?
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that as the Talmud (Chulin 49b) teaches, there is no overnight issues on oil. (See also Beis Yosef Y.D. 116: and Nitei Gavriel 18: !8).
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Posted 12/1/2023 11:49 AM |
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# 4555- A Shining Lie
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- Q. I inherited from my parents a most beautiful large “silver” Chanuka Menorah. It truly shines and reflects the best of what we can imagine a silver menorah would look like. Yet, it was as often is, only silver plated, but genuinely looked real. More so, it had the numbers “925” engraved in a visible side (usually the indicating number for Sterling Silver).
I had it checked by a silversmith and he confirmed that it is only silver plated. Do I have to erase or at least cover that number that is so misleading, so I won’t transgress on having benefit from a “Sheker” or lie and falsehood?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that it is likely that the number “925” that is usually engraved hidden under the utensil, was placed out just for advertising and promoting a sale value that is really not there. Therefore it should indeed be covered or removed, to avoid the sponsoring of a lie and also complying with the mitzva of “Midvar Sheker Tirchok” or keeping far away from falsehood.
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Posted 12/1/2023 11:47 AM |
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# 4554 In Pain and in Joy
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Q. Kvod Harav. During the last days, as also published in Frum Toronto, some Jewish hostages have and are being released from Hamas captivity and it really is a true miracle.
I wonder, just as much as we have and are constantly saying Tehilim and Tefilot with deep feelings of pain and anguish for their survival and release, should we now also thank Hashem and offer a Kiddush or Seudat Hoda’a for those being saved?
A. Indeed, as Horav Shlomo Miller Shlit’a and other Gedolim often point out, one is obliged and has to take share in the feelings of joy and Yeshua, when one of us has been saved, released and given life. It is also an imperative obligation to do so as much as we can.
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Posted 11/26/2023 11:41 AM |
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#4553 Join In and Enjoy
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Q. The tradition of my family is to light the Chanuka candles on a Menorah that is outside in the front of the house and inside a glass box to protect it from winds and rain. In our days when terrible antisemitic feelings are so common, we are afraid to light outside. Should we have trust in Hashem and continue to light outside? If not, do we have to be Matir Nedder?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that even for those who light outside the house in normal stable peaceful times, it should be avoided in our difficult times. No Hattoras Nedorim (release from promises) is necessary
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Posted 11/26/2023 11:36 AM |
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# 4552 Black Market Day?
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Q. Is it permitted to go shopping on Black Friday?
A. On question 670 we were asked: “Can one take advantage of a sale that is given on a non-Jewish religious holiday or is it as agreeing to the spirit of the celebration? How about Black Friday?”
To what we answered: “Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that seasonal sales do not have religious significance and are only secular business activities. Black Friday could be only a reflection of the economic success expected, as opposed to “being on the red.” Unquestionably, that seems to be the generalized custom today.”
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Posted 11/24/2023 10:41 AM |
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# 4551 Get The Picture?
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Q. At a weekly shiur that I attend we were discussing Lo Taasun Itti and we were wondering if 3D holograms of humans would violate it?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that although one may argue that it appears as creating a human graven image, since it lacks real physical embodiment, it is permitted.
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Posted 11/24/2023 12:14 AM |
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# 4550 Is this Bar a Mitzvah?
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Q. Dear Rabbi Bartfeld shelitah: We would like to know if this document (copy sent to you) issued by the Rabbinical Alliance of America is enough to bar the man named from coming to our shul?
He is obviously not respectful of the Dayanim and is causing great pain to his wife. They are separated already two and a half years and he is demanding a large amount for the get.
Based on this document should he be barred from shul? What is the next step?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that since the document you sent, was issued by the Union of Orthodox Rabbis of the U.S. and Canada, that as their address shows has mainly its jurisdiction, rule and acceptance in the U.S., if the shul in question is in the U.S. the document has validity.
If the person involved belongs to a Sephardic background, a Beis Din of his denomination should be approached.
If we are dealing with a Toronto congregation, then a local Beis Din in Toronto should be addressed with the issue. It is for them to decide the actual local case.
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Posted 11/24/2023 12:00 AM |
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# 4549 If The Shoe Fits...
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Q. Dear Rabbi Bartfeld, I seem to remember your saying that footwear would be OK to use if it hadn't been worn 30 days prior. Is that correct?
Does the same apply to footwear used by women? Thank you.
A. On question 2106 regarding a recently deceased relative left a number of shoes that she never wore in life. Can they be used or given to the needy. We answered: “On question 1780 we wrote; “Rabi Yehuda HaChosid writes on his Tzavaha (See Sefer Chasidim 454) not to wear the shoes of a deceased, and also not to donate them to others. Although Igrois Moishe (Y.D 3: 123) quotes that there are those who assert that it applies only to shoes made from an animal or a human that perished from a possible contagious disease, however, the minhag is to abstain from all.
There are Poskim that maintain that it only applies to the shoes that were worn at the time of death (Atzei Halebanon Y.D. 46, Yalkut Yosef Avelus p. 385) or at the time the niftar was already ill. (Sheilas Shmuel 74, Mishmeres Sholom 60).
Others maintain that it applies only to shoes worn during the thirty days prior to the death (Gesher Hachaim 1)
See Chashukei Chemed (Yebamos 104a) in regards to pidyon or the redeeming of these shoes as well as donating them to the needy, while the dying patient is still alive.
Mishpetei Uziel (9: 45) permits wearing shoes that were not used by the deceased.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that one should follow the minhag and tradition of his family or community.”
As far as women’s footwear is concerned Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that it also applies for them.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit’a
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