Tefillin
Not Sitting on One's Forehead
Q:
If I see that an adult's Tefillin is not sitting in the correct place on his
head, but rather on his forehead, should I point it out? Perhaps he will be embarrassed?
A:
You can either ask an older person to point it out to him, or point it out yourself
by asking him a question such as: "I should put on my Tefillin this way or
the way that I see you have them?"
Or you can put them on the way he is wearing them and have a friend
point out to you in front of him that they are sitting in the wrong spot.
First
Shot
Q:
I am in Tzahal. I just shot my gun for
the first time and am extremely happy.
Can I recite the blessing of Shehechiyanu?
A:
Yes. A good tiding. Performing a Mitzvah for the first time (Shut
Orach Mishpat #268-269).
Drafting
Yeshiva Students
Q:
Serving in the army is a Mitzvah, but because it is a Mitzvah that can be
performed by others doesn't learning Torah supersede it (Moed Katan 9)?
A:
Tzahal is currently in need of an additional 8000 soldiers to fill all of its
positions. For example, it is lacking
1000 Kashrut supervisors. This is a very
important and holy job, and is perfect for students from Charedi Yeshivot.
Text
Message or Oral Question
Q:
Is it better to ask a Rabbi a question orally than in a text message?
A:
Certainly. But sometimes the question is
urgent, or a person does not have a Rabbi, or the questioner is embarrassed and
wants to remain anonymous.
Note
to Refrain from Speaking Lashon Ha-Ra
Q:
Is it a good idea for me to prepare littles notes which remind me not to speak
Lashon Ha-Ra?
A:
Yes. It is a good idea which helps some
people. See Zachor Le-Miriam 21:1.
Bar
Mitzvah Meal
Q: Can a Bar Mitzvah meal be dairy?
A:
Yes. Other meals for a Mitzvah may also
be. The essence is that the meal is
respectable (see Piskei Teshuvot #194 in the notes. Shut Teshuvot Ve-Hanhagot 2:485, 3:294).
Will
Q:
Will I get the evil eye if I write a will?
A:
Certainly not. Some authorities even
hold that it is a Segulah for a long life.
Travel
Expenses
Q:
I receive reimbursement for travel for my job, but sometimes I get a ride. Can I still receive the payment?
A:
Ask your work directly, since it depends on the conditions of the job.
