Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including starting mincha early, yichud questions when hosting, cake in the shape of a number, and selichos with a chosson.
The following issues are discussed by Rabbi Raskin in this week’s episode:
In the [non-Chabad] Kollel where I learn, we begin Mincha at Mincha Gedola on the dot. Is there leeway for me to say Korbonos & Ketores a few minutes earlier? Or should I recite those parts once Mincha is over? [1]
If I choose to start Shmoine Esrei a little after the Minyan has started, is that still considered Tefila beTzibur?[2]
Following on from question #1, a question that is make-it-or-break-it in numerous Botei Chabad: In order to encourage people to stay for Mincha, could we do Krias haTorah during the half-hour between Chatzos and Mincha Gedola?[3]
For one who will have to drink on Yom Kipur, how should we measure the amount? [4]
The Sofer pointed out that in my Rabbenu Tam Tefilinparshiyos, there is a larger-than-usual space after the passage of Shema. Does that disqualify that scroll? [5]
Yichud question: Father and daughter at home alone is permitted. May they host a male guest overnight? [6]
We’re making a birthday party this Shabbos for a girl who has suffered trauma. If we make a fancy cake in the shape of the number 8, may we cut it on Shabbos? [7]
As a Chosson getting married this coming week – does this affect my saying of Selichos? [8]
We’re hosting Sheva Brochos over Shabbos, and I’m using non-Jewish waitresses. May I ‘allow’ them to switch off the hotplates on Friday night? [9]
Feedback on Gluten-free matzos:
Riddle (sponsored by a dedicated ‘regular’ of the Panorama Shiur):
Where do we see a connection between Tisha b’Av and Shmini Atzeres?
The winner be awarded with a copy of the recently-published book, Panorama of Halocho. Answers should be emailed by Thursday 10 PM BST to: [email protected]
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[1] ראה פסקי תשובות סי’ רלג אות א שלא לומר קרבנות תוך חצי שעה זו. וראה שם סי’ רלד סוף אות א להתיר אמירת ‘קרבנות’ אחר מנחה.
[2] אם אינו מתחיל תפלת יחד עם הצבור, אי נחשבת תפלה בצבור – ראה אשי ישראל פי”ב ס”ח ובהערה שם.
[3] ראה מאמר הר”א שטרנברג בקובץ תפארת השלוחים (ולפנ”ז בהעו”ב גליון א’נו). וראה מטה אפרים סי’ תקצו ס”ד. ויל”ע אם ראוי לומר “ואני תפילתי” – ראה שוע”ר סי’ רצב ס”ג. ולהעיר מדברינו בנתיבים בשדה השליחות ח”ב ספ”י אודות ההפסקה בין מוסף למנחה ביו”כ.
[4] ראה משנה יומא עג, ב; גמרא שם פ, א. שוע”ר סי’ תריב סי”ב; רא”ח נאה בשיעורי תורה סימן ג הערה 32, הובא בנטעי גבריאל – יום כיפור פל”ז הע’ י. אכן בשוע”ר שם סט”ו משמע שהעיקר לשער בזמן כדי שתיית רביעית, ורק לכתחלה יש להחמיר בכדי אכילת פרס.
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