Panorama of Halacha

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A weekly shiur by Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas. Partially sponsored by the National Lottery Fund.... more

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February 22, 2021 panorama of halacha 11
The following issues are discussed by Rabbi Raskin in this week’s episode:
When giving a gift to a non-Jew, and one wishes to give wine and chocolates, is it allowed to buy and give non-kosher wine and non-kosher chocolates?
We are celebrating the Bris of an adult. Does the presence of the ‘sandek’ acquit us from saying tachanun on that day, or just at the seuda that follows?
In Shul, I drank a small amount of Kiddush-wine and a reasonable amount of cake. Should I mention the wine in my After-Brocho?
If Yes, need I say בורא נפשות for other drinks at the same setting?
I daven in an Ashkenaz Shul. They reach Oleinu sooner than I do. Should I pause my davening to say [the entire] Oleinu along with the congregation?
I was told that I shouldn’t recite Ketores after Mincha. What if I’m running late?
Does challa have to be made parev lechatchila? I never eat my challa with dairy, and it’s always distinctly braided. Need I clean the oven before baking?
A Ger Tzedek asked if the learning he did before converting can be Mitztaref to the learning after conversion for the purposes of a Siyum?
I was commissioned by a person to build a house. The plan includes a ‘Prayer Room’. May I proceed with the project?
which brocho should be said over commercial apple-sauce?
i sell kosher items on eBay. I recently sold a product to someone who lives in NW London. Assuming she’s Jewish, must I inform her that she can buy the item locally at a 3rd of my price? She may be self-isolating, so cannot leave the house and is happy to pay extra for the service.
One who has Yohrzeit on Shabbos: should he endeavor to have an Aliya on the preceding Shabbos, or to suffice with an Aliya on the day of the Yahrzeit?
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February 22, 2021panorama of halacha 10
The following issues are discussed by Rabbi Raskin in this week’s episode:
Connection of Mayim Acharonim to Sodom; why women don’t usually wash mayim acharonim? [1]

Is there a problem to use a powdered sugar shaker to sprinkle sugar on cake/doughnuts etc. on Shabbos? [2]

May we have fish together with cottage cheese? [3]

I wish to export alcohol to new markets, and I have a non-Jewish partner. May we also sell non-kosher wine? [4] I am contemplating bringing another Jewish partner, who is Sefardi. Does that make matters better or worse?

A bris is scheduled for the afternoon; the celebrants are in Shul for Shacharis. Is tachnun recited? [5]

I intended to name my son Aron Yaakov, but at the Bris I forgot to mention the name Yaakov. Can this name be added later? [6]

Can a ceramic-tiled kitchen counter-top be kashered? [7]

One wearing a Tallis to recite a brocho at a Chupah, should he say a brocho? [8]

Some years ago I lent a substantial sum to a close relative “for a week”. So far he hasn’t repaid. May I use my Maaser to pay off his debt? [9]

I saw a rainbow in the rear-view mirror. Should I say the Brocho? [10]
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59min
February 22, 2021Panorama of Halacha 9
The following issues are discussed by Rabbi Raskin in this week’s episode:
In Parshas Mikeitz (42:20) we read how Yosef instructs his brothers to bring Binyomin to Egypt, “and they did so”. What did the brothers do right then? [1]

When wrapping ourselves in the Tallis we say several pesukim. Shouldn’t we wait שיעור הילוך ד’ אמות before reciting those verses, to avoid a hefsek? [2]

When toivelling a coffee-maker, is it sufficient to immerse the jug & the filter? [3]

Does the Baal-Korei have a share in the spiritual benefit of the people who are called up to the Torah? [4]

Is there an issue with oversized Hand-Tefilin? [5]

May instant oat-cereal be prepared on Shabbos in a kli shlishi? [6]

May one wear a Hearing-Aid on Shabbos? [7]

In error, I recited the passages of וידבר, והיה כי יביאך whilst I was still in Rashi’s Tefillin. Do I need to repeat those passages in Rabbenu Tam’s Tefilin? [8]

A Nitel question: May one deliver a Shiur via Zoom to a country where Nitel doesn’t apply?

Attending a Simcha when one has Yohrzeit: [9]

ומקדישים ומעריצים or ומעריצים ומקדישים:
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February 22, 2021panorama of halacha 8
The following issues are discussed by Rabbi Raskin in this week’s episode:
The Dvir is mentioned in ועל הנסים and in מעוז צור. What is the Dvir?

For Krias HaTorah on Chanukah, the first two Aliyos are of the Nossi whose day (of Nisan) corresponds to the number the day is into Chanukah. The third Aliya reads the Nossi of ‘tomorrow’s number’. Why then is it that during Succos the last Aliya will correspond the sacrifices of that day of Succos? [1]

On Day Four of Chanukah, the Baal Korei read for the 1st Aliyah: ביום החמישי. Does he have to redo that Aliya? [2]

Would the same ruling apply for Succos? [3]

Does the Kallo have to hear the Sheva Brochos? [4]

Is it okay to use ready-peeled garlic? [5]

May Post-It notes be used on Shabbos? [6]

When wrapping the Tefillin, may the straps be wrapped over the knots? [7]

BH an anti-Covid vaccine is now being rolled out in the UK, priority being given to the most vulnerable. If given a slot on Shabbos, may one travel on Shabbos in order to be vaccinated?

Reuven built a rear ground-floor extension. His neighbor Shimon kindly allowed the party wall to be partly on his land but declined to contribute to the building costs since he had no intention of using that party wall. Years later, however, Shimon extends his property and makes good use of the existing party wall. Is Shimon now obliged to pay a fair share of the party wall? [8]
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1h
February 22, 2021panorama of halacha 7
The following issues are discussed by Rabbi Raskin in this week’s episode:
Answering אמן to a brocho heard via Zoom etc. [1]

A bochur in Yeshiva is traveling back home on a Chanukah evening. Can he light Menorah in Yeshiva before he leaves? [2]

We have been invited out for supper on Chanukah evening. I have two options re. lighting Menorah: a) at our hosts; b) at home, after the meal. Please advise. [3]

One making Kiddush on bread on Shabbos, should the various Pesukim be recited before or after washing Netilas Yodayim? [4]

One of a married couple to whom a name was added – due to illness ר”ל, does this warrant writing a new Kesubah to include the new name? [5]

My children come home from cheder with booklets for the yomim tovim, pamphlets with pictures of the Rebbes, sheets of Chumash/Nach/Gemoro for homework. What status do they all have: shaimos for burial or bag & disregard?[6]

Why do Frum publications write Hashem’s in English: G-d? [7]

A family celebrating their son’s Bar Mitzvah – on a weekday – wish to have musical accompaniment during Davening. Any objection? [8]

Is a Jewess married to a non-Jew supposed to cover her hair? [9]
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1h 3min
February 22, 2021panorama of halacha 6
The following issues are discussed by Rabbi Raskin in this week’s episode:
Why, in the Alter Rebbe’s Nusach, do we say in Shmone Esrei: מחול לנו, whereas in most other Sidurim it is either מְחָל לָנוּ or מְחַל לָנוּ?[1]

We have recently switched to ותן טל ומטר. Why is this dictated by the Civil Calendar?

If lighting a Menora in a studio to be broadcast live on national media, may one recite the Brochos as normal? [2]

Having lit Menora, I wish to light a large Menorah in front of the house. Do I make a brocho?

Is Pomace olive oil equally acceptable for the Chanukah lights? [3]

We place our Menorah in the doorway, facing the Mezuzah. Friday evening, once the flames are out, may the Menorah be moved out of the doorway? [4]

Reuven is traveling during Chanukah and is unable to light Menorah en route. Is there value in Shimon lighting Reuven’s Menorah at Reuven’s house? [5]

Gluten-free pancakes; do they have an issue of Pas Akum or Bishul Akum? [6]

May cat litter be switched on Shabbos? [7]

Making tea on Shabbos (כלי שלישי), is the coloration of the bag an issue? [8]

Internal tiled floors with grout – is sweeping allowed on Shabbos? [9]

A child born bein hashmoshos between- let’s say – the 2nd and the 3rd of the month: is their birthday on the 2nd or the 3rd? [10]

Revisiting the adding of water to wine.
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59min
February 22, 2021panorama of halacha 5
The following issues are discussed by Rabbi Raskin in this week’s episode:
Extra circuits in the Kesher of the Rebbe’s Tefillin shel Rosh:

Why do we recite למנצח בנגינות before Bentsching (when Tachnun is said)?

Our cleaning lady took out of the fridge a bag containing a started bottle of uncooked wine. May we drink the wine? Use it for Kiddush? [1]

Collapsible cup for netilas yodayim and Kiddush: [2]

Six Jewish girls with a non-Jewish male driver. Some driving may also take place at night, passing through quiet roads and forests. Is it an issue of Yichud? Do we need to employ a second driver? [3]

Glasses lenses that fell out their frames on Shabbos, are they Muktzah? [4]

Does footwear called Uggs need to be checked for Shatnez?

What should be done with a Bible printed by Notzrim?

The general Chabad minhag is to use wine for Kiddush rather than grape juice. What’s the reason for this? [5]

In other Chassidishe communities, they are particular to add water to the wine for Kiddush. Why do they do so and why is this not followed in Chabad? [6]

A Chuppah was held on Tuesday afternoon: Do the seven days of celebration end Monday at sunset or on Tuesday morning? [7]
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55min
February 22, 2021panorama of halacha 4
The following issues are discussed by Rabbi Raskin in this week’s episode:
May paper towels that have designs be used on Shabbos? [1]

May one spread chocolate on biscuits that are engraved with letters?

Should one cover the Hand-Tefillin for the duration of the Brocho? [2]

When praying for a Kohen or Levi, does one include his title before mentioning his mother’s name?

When praying for a parent, should one refer to them as/preface their name with the title “avi mori / imi morasi“? [3]

Correct placement of a mezuza for a patio door:

Reuven borrows someone else’s Tefillin and it is loose around his head. Is it enough to just pull the loop, or does he need to modify the קשר properly? [4]

According to the Alter Rebbe, even a minority designation of heter causes something to be a kli shemelachto l’heter [5]. A car is also used for sitting on the seats, holding luggage, can that define the car as a kli shemelachto l’heter – to allow closing the door (when it won’t switch off a light) even if the motive is to protect the car? [6]

We use organic eggs. I find that most eggs have blood spots. Any solutions? [7]

The Alter Rebbe in his Sidur writes that, whilst away from home, Tefilas haDerech should be recited daily, without HaShem‘s name in the ending. Does that include Shabbos?
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1h 3min
February 22, 2021panorama of halacha 3
The following issues are discussed by Rabbi Raskin in this week’s episode:
The cover for my Tefillin Shel Yad is stuck tight. May I lay the Tefillin so?[1]

The custom is to remove the cover whilst donning the Tefillin, but to then replace it for the duration of prayer [2]. Why should it be removed initially? [3]

We use pre-cut paper towels on Shabbos. Certain brands are embossed with the product’s name, e.g. Plenty or Andrex. May they be used on Shabbos? [4]

May I leave food to cook in the Sous Vide on Friday for Motzei Shabbos? [5]

Further on the stoop: To carry there one needs an added pole on both sides. [6]

When praying for a Goy we use the father’s name. Why? [7]

May a Mi sheBeirach be recited for a Nochri? [8]

A wedding photographer took a non-refundable deposit for a function. Due to the lockdown, the event was canceled. Is a refund in order? [9]

Further on brachos on soup: the carrot in chicken soup, is it also shehakol? [10]

Smoothie that includes crushed biscuits. [11]

Ice cream that contains crushed biscuits.

What brocho is said when eating a Granola bar?[12
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