Questions
from Yeshiva Students
Ta'anit
Dibur [literally, “a fast from speech” for a
particular amount of time]
Q: Is it permissible for a Yeshiva student to take upon
himself a day-long Ta'anit Dibur in order to learn better, or is it forbidden
on account of arrogance?
A: Important question.
You should therefore ask your Rabbi in Yeshiva.
Stringencies
Q: As a Yeshiva student, do I have to adhere to every stringency
in the Shulchan Aruch?
A: Ask your Rosh Yeshiva.
Prayer and Torah Learning
Q: I wake up late at my Yeshiva. Which is preferable - Davening without a
Minyan, or with a Minyan and missing some of the Torah learning in the morning
Seder?
A: Ask your Rosh Yeshiva.
Davening Vatikin in Yeshiva
Q: I am a Yeshiva student.
Which is preferable - Davening Vatikin in a Shul outside the Yeshiva or
later with a Minyan in the Yeshiva?
A: Ask your Rabbi in Yeshiva.
Chevruta
Q: I give much to my Chevruta in Yeshiva and yet he insults
me. Should I get a new one?
A: It difficult to solve a problem such as this from a
distance. Ask your Rabbi in Yeshiva.
Blessing of a Guest in Yeshiva
Q: I learn in Yeshiva.
Should I recite the blessing of a guest in Birkat Ha-Mazon?
A: Ask your Rabbi in Yeshiva.
Selichot or Torah Learning
Q: I learn in Yeshiva and getting up early to recite Selichot
makes me extremely tired and really affects my learning. Should I skip Selichot?
A: Ask your Rabbi in Yeshiva.
Maaser from Kollel Stipend
Q: Should I give Maaser from the stipend I receive in Kollel?
A: Ask your Rosh Kollel directly.
Gemach in Yeshiva
Q: I am a Yeshiva student and want to open a Gemach in the
Yeshiva to lend money to those who need it.
Should I?
A: Ask your Rabbi in Yeshiva.
Breakfast in Yeshiva
Q: I learn in Yeshiva and didn't wake up on time. It is forbidden to remove food from the
cafeteria. If I Daven, I won't eat until
lunch. Is it permissible for me to eat
now and then Daven?
A: Ask your Rabbi in Yeshiva.
Question
from Yeshiva Students
Q:
Ha-Rav frequently responds to questions from Yeshiva students with the answer that
they have to ask their Rabbi in Yeshiva.
But I follow Ha-Rav's rulings?
A:
You are required to ask your Rabbi in Yeshiva about things which relate to the
Yeshiva.
