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# 3748 Get Nowhere Fast
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Q. I daven Maariv in a shul where there is a Chiyuv (an 'obliged' person in mourning who leads the prayers) and he davens very fast. I can not keep up with him at the end of the Krias Shema brochos and I'm still saying Hashkivenu, when he is already about to end the last bracha that many omit (Nusach Ashkenaz) of 'Baruch Hashem Leolam." Can I just skip that last bracha?
A. Horav Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that it could be omitted in that case.
On a similar question (2158) regarding someone who Davens Maariv in a minyan that is too fast, and he can’t say the complete “Baruch Hashem Leolam” before beginning the amida betzibur, if he should he omit some or all of the psukim and just continue with the bracha of Yiru Einenu at the end, or if should he omit the complete addition that in other nuschaot is also excluded. we wrote: "Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that the added section of “Baruch Hashem Leolam” before beginning the amida, has to be said complete or not at all. If one will not be able to begin the amida together with the tzibur, it should be totally omitted."
However on question 2438 what happens if someone is davening and already started saying that bracha, but then the chazan rushed and he finished it while he was still in the middle of the bracha. Should he stop right there and begin the amida with everybody or finish the bracha and maybe lose Tefilah Betzibur, we wrote: "Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that indeed, if someone realizes on the onset that he will not be able to recite the complete brocho of “Baruch Hashem Leolam” before beginning the amida of Maariv, he should better avoid it. However, if he already started saying it, and then realizes he won’t be able to finish it on time to begin the amida together with the Tzibur, he should skip and just say the end brocho of “Yiru Einenu”.
Horav Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is similar.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/16/2022 10:40 PM |
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# 3747 Sure Cure
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Q. Good morning Rabbi, both my husband and I are diabetics and require frequent visits to the chiropodist. The next appointment was scheduled for July 28, which is the first day of Av. Should we change the appointment? It generally involves cutting the toe nails.
On question1801 regarding the limitations of the month of Av, we wrote The Mishna Berura (551,1), says that “Mishenichnas Av Memaatin Besimcha” (When the month of Av begins we should reduce joy), applies until Rosh Chodesh Elul. The Mishna Berura (ibid.) mentions the whole month of Av in regards to avoiding a court case with a Gentile during the month of Av, because the month is not of good Mazal.
On question 1406 in regards to postponing a necessary medical surgery on the third week of the month, we wrote “Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 551: 1) rules that from the beginning of the month of Av one should minimize joy. He adds that it is a month when the mazal is inferior and unfortunate (reiya mazleh), and one should avoid going to trial on this month. Mishna Berura (ibid. 2) quotes from the Zohar that at least one should abstain until after Tisha Beav.
Kedushas Levi mentions that the month Av is divided into two distinct sections. Part one belongs to Arur (accursed, implied by the alef of Av) and part B stands for baruch (blessed, inferred on the beis of Av), and this lat one contains good mazal.
Chasam Sofer (Droshos 2: p. 331) maintains that a new month begins with Tisha Beav and is named Menachem. Tisha Beav is day one of that new month (See Yerushalmi Taanis 4: 5, and Yechezkel 26: 1; It came to pass in the eleventh year on the first of the month, that the word of Hashem came to me).
However, Machazik Brocho (Chida 551) and other follow the Beir Heitev’s opinion that the “reiya mazleh” extends for the complete month.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that in need a person can be lenient after Assara Beav. (Tenth of Av).”
However, the treatment you mention of just cutting toe nails, does not seem to present any danger
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/16/2022 10:37 PM |
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# 3746 Know Where the Bodies are Buried
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Q. Hello, I'm a Ba'al Teshuva with a Jewish sister that married a Non-Jew (who did a conservative conversion of some type). If she wants to be buried in a Jewish cemetery (which I believe she would) , I'm wondering if he would be allowed to be buried in the Jewish Cemeteries in Toronto? Thanks
A. I consulted with Mr. Mark Benjamin, director of Benjamin Memorial Chapel, Ms Dayan, administrator of Hebrew Basic Burial, and Ms Laura, funeral director of Steels Memorial Chapel, they all expressed that the common rule in all local cemeteries is to accept for burial anyone that has undergone an actual conversion, regardless of the denomination of the Rabbi that gave it, including Conservative, Reform or similar.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that Orthodox communities should keep their own separate sections in the cemeteries as has traditionally being done.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/16/2022 10:35 PM |
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# 3745 Don't Foil this Shaila
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Q. I was told that foil disposable pans should not be squashed on Shabbos (to make room in the garbage bin). Is that true for other items like tissue boxes, cereal boxes, pop bottles, etc? what about if I am squashing it and then resetting it to its original shape to make a new k'li to reuse right then?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that indeed foil disposable pans should not be squashed on Shabbos, as it may be considered braking or destroying an utensil which is prohibited.
On question 431 regarding if one is allowed to crumple up a disposable aluminum pan on Shabbos, we wrote: "Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 314: 1 and Biur Halacha) rule that there is a rabbinical proscription of destroying utensils on Shabbos. However, on a disposable utensil or “keli gorua”, Poiskim maintain that there is no prohibition (Binyan Shabbos 2 p. 173).
Poiskim disagree whether aluminum pans are considered utensils for Tevilah requirement. Many maintain that they do not. (Igros Moshe Y.D. 3:23, Minchas Yitzchok 5:32, Teshuvos Vehanhogos 3:259, Oz Nedberu 7:71, et. al.) Others see them as proper utensils which require immersion (Mishneh Halochos 7:111, Emes Leyakov Y.D. 220. see Tevilas Kelim p.233).
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that if the aluminum pan would generally be used a few times by others, on the onset, one should avoid destroying it on Shabbos, unless it is necessary for cleanliness, as would be the case, when you try to fit all the waste in the can and close the lid, to avoid smells or insects. If the pan is burned or soiled and most would not reuse it, it could be crumpled as you would do with paper disposables.
Other items like tissue boxes, cereal boxes, pop bottles, are similar.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/16/2022 10:33 PM |
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# 3744 Just Saying Thanks
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Q. Re - above question, The Rov mentioned that women after saying a Brocho or Tefila, are required to say Kiddush on Shabbos morning before drinking even water. Don't almost all women say 'Mode Ani" when they wake up as men do. If so they should always have to say Kidush?
A. Horav Dovid Pam Shlit'a explained that Mode Ani is just a thanks expression and not a Brocho or Tefila (that is why it is recited even before washing hands. Mishna Berura 1: 8)
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is similar.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/16/2022 10:31 PM |
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# 3743 A Drinking Problem
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Q. Dear rabbi, I understand that on Shabbos morning, a woman may drink coffee, tea, juice, etc before she davens. Is there a time limit to that? if she wakes up at 11 am and her shul is already finished davening, can she still drink at home before she davens? Does it matter that there are many shuls in Toronto that daven at different times?
A. on question 3469 we wrote: "Regarding women drinking water before davening (on Shabbos morning) Poskim disagree. Some opine that since they comply with davening by just saying a short Tefila or Bracha, then they would be obliged to recite Kiddush even for just drinking water. That is recommended by some Poskim. (Piskei Teshuvos 289: n. 80).
However, commonly many women wait to hear Kiddush until their husbands come home from shul. Igrois Moshe (4: 101) maintains that since a wife follows her husband, and he only recites Kiddush until arriving after davening from shul, she does the same."
On question 3470 we wrote "Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that unmarried women living alone, should better recite Kiddush (on Shabbos morning) after they said some Brocho or Tefila.
However the daughters of one’s home since they also depend on their father and mother for eating the Shabbos Seuda, should wait with Kiddush until the parents recite."
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/16/2022 10:29 PM |
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# 3742 Getting a Green Grave?
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Q. Why would the Chevra Kadisha Society in Toronto refuse to prepare an orthodox woman because she is having an Eco Burial, but in the USA Eco Burials are allowed for Orthodox Jews and the Chevra Kadisha Org. will prepare Jews. It looks like Blackmail by the Society in Toronto re: Jewish Cemetery or no involvement by the Chevra Kadisha Society who claim to be Chessed. Blackmail is not Chessed.
A. An Eco-friendly burial, also called natural burial or green burial emphasizes simplicity and sustainability. In a typical green burial, the body is not cremated, prepared with chemicals, or buried in a concrete vault.
The un-embalmed remains are wrapped in a shroud made of natural, biodegradable fibers and then buried directly in the grave.
Alternatively, the shrouded remains can be placed into a casket or alternative form of container, where the casket or container is also made of sustainable and fully biodegradable materials.For green burial no outside grave liner or protective vault is used. The shrouded and/or casketed body is buried directly into the ground. (from GBSC.com).
I consulted with Mr. Mark Benjamin, director of Benjamin Memorial Chapel, Ms Dayan, administrator of Hebrew Basic Burial, and Ms Laura, funeral director of Steels Memorial Chapel, they all expressed that the common burial offered by their corresponding services coincides and concurs with the accepted definition of a green burial.
They explained that the 'Tachrichim' or shrouds they use are made from natural linen, silk or cotton and totally biodegradable.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that if the burial follows Halacha in all details, it is permitted.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/16/2022 10:27 PM |
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# 3741 Music to Our Ears
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Q. I visit residents at a religious Jewish Home for the Aged. A counselor there, hearing that I was an accomplished musician and hearing me play for the residents, encouraged me to come play for the residents during Hallel on Rosh Chodesh, telling me that the Home obtained a Heter from a Rav to do so.
I replied that I certainly respect that Rav, and I can see the therapeutic benefit of doing so. However, some time ago, after learning that a Cheirem was pronounced against playing the organ in Shul (over a century ago), I took upon myself the Chumra of never even bringing my instrument into the sanctuary of a Shul.
Is my insistence at not playing for these elderly in the Shul during davening in place, or is this an Atzas HaYeitzer and I should set aside my Chumra in this instance?
A. Instrumental music was historically an essential part of the services in the Beis Hamikdosh. Musical instruments also played traditionally a very important role in other areas of our Torah. They were used to enhance and beautify Semachos and prayers. They were also used by the Prophets to put them in the correct frame of mind to receive prophecy.
However, as you mentioned times have changed and it is different in our days. Some Poskim are more stringent (Chasam Sofer 6: 86 etc.).
Some Poskim permit playing instruments during a Bris Mila celebration in shul. (Yalkut Yosef - Mila 11:5, Sovea Smochos 2: 92.). Others allow also during a Hachnosas Sefer Torah, Simchas Beis Hashoeva and similar. (Minchas Reuben p. 215 and others - see also Melamed Lehoil 1: 16 - p. 46).
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that for a good purpose such as benefiting the elderly in a religious Jewish Home for the Aged, could be permitted. But it should be controlled by a competent local Rov.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/16/2022 10:25 PM |
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# 3740 Right Pearly Whites
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Q. Is it permitted to use toothpaste or teeth whitening agents that contain glycerin?
A. Horav Tzvi Tsvi Heber Shlit'a (Director, Community Kosher - COR Kashruth Council of Canada), answered: "that Colgate, Crest and Sensodyne in Canada use vegetable glycerin.
Otherwise, some are machmir, (stringent), while others permit. The leniency is based on the idea that toothpaste is a non-edible which is made for tasting and not ingesting. There is no concern that he might come to swallow it unintentionally since it is not food and not made to swallow. If this shaila is l’maaseh (actual) then its keday (worthwhile) to ask Rabbi Miller."
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that as it seems to be from the available internet information, most glycerin available these days is from vegetable sources, one may indeed relay on this leniency as explained by Horav Heber.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/12/2022 5:43 PM |
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# 3739 Davening by the Kevarim of Tzadikim
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Q. See question above. Can one visit the Kevarim of Tzadikim then? How about on Shabbos?
A. On Erev Shabbos the answer is that it is permitted, however on Shabbos and Yom Tov it is not.
The Arizal (Shaar Hayichudim) argues that on Shabbos the Neshomos of the Tzadikim are not in contact with their earthly abode.
Mishmeres Sholom (5: 29), Nitei Gavriel (Avelus 83: 2) and others permit to visit Kever Avos (burial ground of forefathers) and Tzadikim to pray for someone who is in life danger, during Shabbos or Yom Tov.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/9/2022 10:57 PM |
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# 3738 Rise by the Grave
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Q. Somebody recently told me that there is a minhag one should not visit a cemetery after Chatzos (noon) on Erev Shabbos. Is this a common practice?
A. Nitei Gavriel (Avelus 2: 82: 11), Gesher Hachaim (32: 5), Kitzur Shulchan Aruch (188: 14), Orchos Rabbenu (p. 304) and others permit to visit a Beis Hachaim on Friday afternoon or Erev Yom Tov.
That is the common minhag, although some abstain.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is similar,
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/9/2022 10:55 PM |
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# 3737 Don't Lose Sleep Over This
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Q. Regarding the brocho on the Torah when someone sleeps during the day, as it was discussed dealing with learning Shavuos night. How come we can sleep during the day, taking a nap and the continue learning Torah without making a new brocho. is that not prohibited since one is not allowed to learn Torah without reciting the blessing first?
A. Shulchan Aruch (O.H. 47: 11) writes that although there is a disagreement between the Poskim, the minhag is not to recite a new blessing for the Torah if one sleeps during the day.
Mishna Berura (25) quotes many Poskim that rule that a Brocho on the Torah should be recited and the one who does so does not forfeit.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that although Poskim do disagree regarding reciting a new blessing for the Torah when one slept more than a half an hour during the day and there is a prohibition of learning Torah before reciting the bracha on it (Mishna Berura 47: 2), Birchas Hatorah is different from other doubtful blessings.
The reason being since Poskim do rule that because of the doubt one should not recite the brocho again, thus there is no prohibition of learning then, since that in itself is the ruling of the Torah and indeed it is different from other doubtful brochos such as the blessings on food, when you are not allowed to eat without having recited a certain blessing.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/9/2022 10:53 PM |
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# 3736 Gifts from Above
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Q. Dear Rabbi. As we spoke before Shabbos and Yom Tov, there was an idea in our shul for someone to donate a small Sefer Torah and do the Hachnasat Sefer Torah ceremony on first day Shavuot. The Rabbi mentioned that he would consult with Rabbi Miller Shlit'a.
A. Poskim maintain that it is a great and elevated mitzva to donate a Sefer Torah on Shavuos. Birchei Yosef (494: 12) quoting Olalos Efraim considers it as bringing a Korban Mincha for Hashem in the correct place and time. Piskei Teshuvos (ibid.) mentions that many of the Gedolim, through out the generation followed that tradition (Maharam Lublin 68, Teshuva Meahava 3: 389, and others).
He also deals with other factors and traditions usually performed during a usual ceremony, such as lighting torches, spreading a Chupa and doing it where there is no Eruv etc.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that the Sefer Torah should not be donated but rather lend to the shul as is often done. Besides, the Rov added that in our days the Sefer Torah should undergo a computerized test to check if no letters are erased or missing, specially in an old Sefer, before bringing it to the shul.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/9/2022 10:51 PM |
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# 3735 Need a Hand to Sleep?
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Q. One that sleeps on Shavuos night leaning on his hand, does he say Hamapil?
A. On question 2688 regarding if someone goes to sleep for a short time on the night of Shavuos should he recite the brocho of Hamapil, we answered: "Shaarei Teshuva, Birkei Yosef (O.H. 229: 2) and others maintain that if one goes to sleep before daybreak, the brocho of Hamapil should be recited, although some Poskim disagree, when one goes to sleep after Chatzoz. (See Nitei Gavriel 17: 1).
Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion is that he should recite even if he takes a nap longer that a half an hour, before daybreak."
The Rov maintains that the same applies if he just sleeps seating down and leaning on his hand.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/9/2022 10:47 PM |
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# 3734 A Holy Encounter
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Q. Someone mentioned on a recent speech that the Sh'lah Hakadosh was a reincarnation of Ruth Hamoavia. Can that really be true?
A. Interestingly we find in Sefer Hadoros (5389) something similar. Not a reincarnation, but rather that the Neshama of Ruth 'joined' the Sh'lah when he visited Eretz Yisrael. He provides a Remez of the name of the Sh'lah on the Roshei Tevos (beginning letter) of the eight words of Megilas Ruth that do not start with the letter Vav.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/9/2022 10:46 PM |
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# 3733 Bless Your Goodbye?
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Q. Dear Rov Shlit'a: On the second day Shavuot the Tefila was very long due to the reading of Ruth and Izkor. If someone had guest waiting for him to come home, (and that may create an issue of Shalom Bait) can he leave the shul before the repetition of the Amida of Musaf thus avoiding Birkat Hakohanim?
A. Poskim disagree if the mitzva of Birchas Cohanim applies also to the Yisroelim being blessed. Sefer Charodim, Hafloeh (Kesubos 24b) and others maintain it does and therefore they are not allowed to leave before it is recited.
D'var Avrohom opines it is a mitzva but not an obligation.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that he should not leave the shul before the Cohanim's blessing and he should explain at home that the reason for his lateness was to bring a blessing for all.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/9/2022 10:43 PM |
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# 3732 Cite but be Polite
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Q. If the Rav of the shul or yeshiva made a mistake and started saying Tachanun on a day of no Tachanun, should one pretend to say it to avoid embarrassing him?
A. Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that one should not directly correct the Rov as that likely will be embarrassing and most likely also done in public. One may quietly ask as a question if Tachanun is recited on that day.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/9/2022 10:41 PM |
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# 3731 The Torah of Life
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Q. I'm a member of a Zoom Daf group. Our teacher is a Talmid Chacham that has l'a undergone recently a serious operation and is now hospitalized for an extended time. A few days after the operation he called us and asked us to resume the shiur by zoom as always. He does so from his bed and is obviously in pain. Our question is, should we continue with the shiur now or wait until he is better? What is Horav Miller's opinion?
A. You should first consult with his physician if it is not dangerous to continue.
Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit”a opinion is that the Torah teaching will likely be of very great benefit for him not only spiritually but also mentally and physically, since besides the incredibly great mitzva performed, it will also give him a most important and needed satisfaction and hope in difficult times. (See question 3722).
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/7/2022 5:12 PM |
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# 3730 Blessed Dreams
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- Q. If I'm just going to lay on my arm and sleep for a short time on the night of Shavuos, do I say the brocho of Hamapil?
A. On a similar question (2688) we wrote: "Shaarei Teshuva, Birkei Yosef (O.H. 229: 2) and others maintain that if one goes to sleep before daybreak, the brocho of Hamapil should be recited, although some Poskim disagree, when one goes to sleep after chatzoz. (See Nitei Gavriel 17: 1).
Horav Shlomo Miller’s opinion is that he should recite Hamapil if he takes a nap longer that a half an hour, before daybreak.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/2/2022 11:18 PM |
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# 3729 The Day That Made Us Special
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Q. I'm planing to make a siyum before Shavuos, is doing it on Yom Hameyuchas a desired day to celebrate with a Siyum?
A. Yom Hameyuchas is a day of distinction, it is the second day of Sivan and the forty-sixth day of the Omer. It is also the day before the beginning of the Shloshes Yemei Hagbalah, or the Three Days of marital restraint, that Moshe Rabbenu commanded the Jewish People to observe.
Yichus stands for being of distinguished lineage. There are a number of reasons for this day and the name it carries.
One common explanation is based on Talmud (Shabbos 86b-87a). The second of Sivan was the day when Hashem chose our Nation to become the "Mamleches Cohanim V'goy Kadosh — a priestly nation and a holy people".
When Moshe Rabbenu delivered this message the People answered, “Everything that Hashem has commanded we will do” (Shemos 19: 8)
The Aruch Hashulchan, (Orach Chaim 494: 7), explains that this is the reason why it is called Yom Hameyuchas — the day upon which we as a Jewish people attained our distinguished place among the family of nations.
Another reason quoted is that Judaism, is fundamentally a meritocracy. A person is rewarded for his own achievements, not those of his father’s or his sons.
Others suggest that in fact the day itself has no special or unique quality, but rather since it sits squarely between
Rosh Chodesh on the previous day and the Shloshes Yemei Hagbalah, it too is swept up in the overall simcha of the period. As such, Yom Hameyuchas achieves its prestige from its proximity to the holy days that surround it.
Horav Shlomo Miller's Shlit'a opinion is that one should do the Siyum as soom as possible.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller and Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu Shlit'a.
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Posted 6/2/2022 11:15 PM |
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