Question: Is a single woman allowed to shave her legs in the three weeks? Nine days? (In a different response, you said it was permissible for a married woman.) Answer: If she is at the age where appearing unkempt and … Continue reading
Using an Oven for Meat and Dairy, or a non-Kosher Oven
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In the Kollel recently, we learned the Halachos relating to the Kashrus issues of Zei’a, steam. One of the most practical applications of this issue is the propriety of using a single oven for meat and dairy. The main potential … Continue reading
A Kohen Who Killed
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Question: It says in Shulchan Aruch that a Kohen who has killed may not duchen. Would a Cohen who served in the army and killed in the line of duty be disqualified from Birkas Kohanim? And what if he mistakenly … Continue reading
Exercise During the Three Weeks
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Question: is it O.K. to go to gym classes in the 3 weeks till after 9 b’Av, some classes have music on? Answer: One may attend gym classes in the 3 weeks even if there will be background music, because … Continue reading
The Three Weeks
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Question: What are the laws about buying things (clothes, etc) during the 3 weeks. Is there any distinction between buying and wearing? What about if something is on an amazing sale does that make a difference or is it not … Continue reading
Shana Rishona
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Question: what is the mitzva of v’semach et ishto is it only for first year or is it beyond? What are the obligations? thanks Answer: The Chinuch in Mitvos 581 & 582 writes that the 2 mitzvos mentioned in the … Continue reading
Parshas Balak
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An important part of Yiddishkeit, especially for someone in a leadership position, is maintaining one’s objectivity and perspective. In this week’s Parsha we have an example of when this does not happen. In Bilam’s second prophesy 23:19, he criticizes Balak … Continue reading
Parshas Chukas
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In this week’s Parsha, Chukas, we learn about the classic inexplicable Chok, the Para Aduma. Chazal tell us that Shlomo HaMelech, the wisest of all men, was capable of understanding the motive and purpose of every Mitzva, until he reached … Continue reading
Bracha on Wraps
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QUESTION: I have frequently been asked the appropriate Bracha to be recited before eating a wrap. For the uninitiated, a wrap is a thin piece of dough wrapped around a filler; which may be tuna, cheese, salad or anything else … Continue reading