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| Miscellaneous - massage | | Submitted by Yisroel Moses Answered by Rav Peretz Moncharsh | | Question: | | Answer: It is definitely NOT permitted.
| | posted:2011-01-11 08:22:09 |
| Miscellaneous - pregnancy and cemetaries | | Submitted by ayelet a Answered by Rav Peretz Moncharsh | | Question: | | Answer: There are different minhagim regarding a pregnant woman entering a cemetery, some are very stringent and consider it a physical and spiritual danger to the mother and child while others are much less concerned and would allow attendance for shalom bayis. As a Litvak I would suggest that if it is important for you to attend you may rely on the lenient opinions, but if you would rather not go you can always excuse yourself as being obviously expecting. Just keep in mind that if you opt out and later do enter a cemetery during this or future pregnancies that your sister may challenge the lack of consistency.
| | posted:2010-09-04 18:13:44 |
| Miscellaneous - shabbos | | Submitted by anonymous Answered by Rav Peretz Moncharsh | | Question: | | Answer: Generally all of the Mitzvos Asei relating to Shabbos fall under the category of Zachor es yom HaShabbos l'Kadsho. Specifically Kiddush is part of zechiras Shabbos min HaTorah as well as preparing for Shabbos during the week.
| | posted:2010-08-03 14:36:19 |
| Miscellaneous - Medical Cannabis | | Submitted by anonymous Answered by Rav Peretz Moncharsh | | Question: | | Answer: Jewish Law requires one to preserve his health and not do anything that could endanger it. I am not a doctor and can not give you medical advise, but if reliable medical research has determined that smoking cannabis will not harm your health it is not forbidden.
| | posted:2010-08-01 19:06:45 |
| Miscellaneous - Davening at Kotel for 40 Days | | Submitted by Moshe Mordechai and Nessa Zahava Zakuto Answered by Revach Editor | | Question: | Answer: Sholom Uvracha,
It has been circulating recently that Rav Elyashiv dismissed the whole notion of davening 40 days at the Kosel, saying that every Tefila at the Kosel is important. Although one can never know if these reports are true, certainly it is a mistake to think that there is a magic formula to have your tefilos answered. Everybody's tefilos are different and so are the problems they are davening to have resolved. No one other than Hashem can know what it will take to have your tefilos answered, so you just need to keep on praying. Rest assure that not a single heartfelt Tefila goes to waste whether we see the outcome or not. Chazal tell us that Moshe Rabbeinu needed 515 tefilos to go into Eretz Yisroel, and we know how powerful each word of his tefila was from the famous 5 word Tefila he uttered on behalf of his sister.
What is more important is to know that a tefila should come from deep within, to be most effective. You should have complete belief that only Hashem can solve all of your problems and you need to believe that he is listening to every word and loves to hear your voice. Once you do that you are already on the right track, so don't give up no matter how long it takes.
The whole idea of 40 days is that 40 days is the amount of time for the formation of a child in the womb. It takes 40 days to recreate yourself. We find this theme continually throughout the Torah starting with the 40 days of the Mabul as well as the 40 years of wandering in the desert. (See also Noam Elimelech - Tzetel Katan) If you work on yourself and daven from the depths of your heart for forty consecutive days, you will surely be a better person than the you were when you began. The deep bitachon that will mark the change, will surely spread to other areas of your life making you more complete and make your life more satisfying, and probably resolve many problems on their own. Surely this also make a strong impression on Hashem when considering your specific requests.
So in short we are not aware of a "40 days at the Kosel rule book". But don't underestimate the power of even a single tefila at this Holy site or anywhere in the world when a Jew raises his eyes and heart heavenward to his Merciful Father.
May the Shadchan on High match up all the single people in Klal Yisroel speedily, and end their loneliness and suffering. And may they all build beautiful Yiddishe homes that bring Him great nachas.
| | posted:2010-02-09 03:36:51 |
| Miscellaneous - looking for answers | | Submitted by Steven Gonzalez Answered by Revach Editor | | Question: | Answer: 1. I was born to a Jewish mother.
2. The one and only the creator and sustainer of the universe and everything in it every single second.
3. Pure mercy. Forgiveness is not logical. A person should cease to exist the moment he violates the will of his Creator and the One sustaining him every second. To sin requires power of which God is granting every moment. It is mind boggling that we have the power to sin!!
4. If a day goes by in which a person's belief does not grow, he has not lived that day. Rabbi Saadia Gaon a tenth century Rabbi repented bitter tears every day, that based on his new understanding of God, his service from the day before was inadequate.
5. Maimonidies says that Monotheistic religions are better placed to understand God when he reveals himself to the world. Believing in one God is required by every human being. That means that this must be easy to achieve if one's eyes are even slightly open and he searches for the truth.
6. To understand with honesty and clarity what God demands of me each moment of my life and to want to run do it.
| | posted:2010-02-05 21:45:34 |
| Miscellaneous - Jewish People And Earth | | Submitted by Miriam Langdon Answered by Revach Editor | | Question: | | Answer:
There are many explantions. One nice one I heard, is that the sand no matter how much you trounce upon it, nothing happens to it. It remains the same and can never be destroyed. Many nations have tried to stamp us out but to their dismay all the stomping and kicking does not ultimately help.
If you here anything else nice, please share it with us!
| | posted:2010-02-04 13:38:07 |
| Miscellaneous - Messiah | | Submitted by Ben Vick Answered by Revach Editor | | Question: | Answer: Sholom Ben,
Absolutely. The Orthodox Jew prays for the arrival of Moshiach at least three times a day. In fact one of the first questions the Heavenly court asks every Jew after their death is did you anxiously await the redemption that will come about by the arrival of Moshiach.
To answer you other question, Orthodox Jews are bound by tradition and don't omit any parts of the tradition as time goes by. Nothing becomes irrelevant as Torah, both the written law and even oral tradition are timeless.
The term modern Jew is a bit too ambiguous to address and does not have a specific meaning. One can be Modern yet be 100% true to tradition if that is what you mean. It is not necessarily a contradiction unless again it means tampering with tradition.
I hope this helps.
| | posted:2010-02-03 14:51:06 |
| Miscellaneous - prayers at Kotel | | Submitted by Sheila Answered by Revach Editor | | Question: | | Answer:
Sholom Sheila,
Tehilim (Psalms) are always good to say. Dovid haMelech wrote it with divine inspiration and these prayers are always answered. Sometimes in ways we see and sometimes in ways we do not. They never go to waste. Of course if you do not know the meaning in Lashon Kodesh it is always nice to have an English translation so that you say it with more understanding and feeling.
Prayer from the heart is also very desirable in Hashem's eyes. Feel free to speak to Hashem in your own language and tell him how you feel. He is our Father in Heaven and is the only one that has ability to fulfill your wishes if He sees fit. Relate to Him as such and he will respond in kind.
One more tip. Hashem loves when you daven for all of His children while you are at it, so please include all Jews in your prayers as well. Also say a prayer for the redemption. Hashem's honor should be the most important thing in your eyes so don't forget that.
Hatzlacha Rabba!
| | posted:2010-01-29 09:09:41 |
| Miscellaneous - misuse of the internet | | Submitted by anonymous Answered by Revach Editor | | Question: | | Answer:
You may require professional help. The only thing we can suggest on top of that from our vantage point is to increase your Torah study. Maybe set aside extra time on a regular basis for learning (probably best with a chavrusa or study partner). Raising your level of kedusha always helps, and Torah protects one from aveira.
Also Tefila. If you daven to Hashem with all your heart to help you break the habit, surely Hashem will pity you and relieve your tendency to the point where it will be possible to fight and win the battle if you really desire.
Again, we are not professionals and may not undertand the depths of the problem that has entangled you. But the above surely is a step in the right direction and should be done even if you ultimately receive professional help.
| | posted:2010-01-27 15:57:53 |
| Miscellaneous - Six Mitzvos Temidios | | Submitted by Chayim Answered by Revach Editor | | Question: | | Answer:
Because they are not mitzvos temidious. You don't have to perpetually have them on your mind. Once a day is sufficient.
Actually, I am not sure that all authorities require a daily remembrance. It may be only al pi kabbalah that we do it daily. Gotta research that point. Clearly zechiras amalek is done b'eztzem only once a year to satisfy the shikcha requirement of 12 months...
If you work real hard you can see a connection between the six daily remembrances to the six constant mitzvos. One or two are a stretch...
| | posted:2010-01-13 09:23:11 |
| Miscellaneous - Siyum | | Submitted by Simcha Answered by Rabbi Tzvi Frank | | Question: | | Answer: Reb Moshe Feinstein zatzal permitted a siyum on tanach be'iyun during the nine days allowing meat and wine. Chelek aleph siman 157.
| | posted:2009-12-03 21:02:46 |
| Miscellaneous - Arba Minim | | Submitted by Freida Answered by Rav Peretz Moncharsh | | Question: | | Answer: In my experience what works best is to carefully remove the hadassim and aravos each day from the lulav and to gently rinse and moisten them. Then they should be replaced in the plastic bag they came in in the refrigerator.
| | posted:2009-10-01 08:39:50 |
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